Summer is just about here. And in Newton, that means a city packed with fun family events and an explosion of arts and culture.

Don’t miss the July 4 fireworks display and other festivities associated with Independence Day, or a cemetery tour to remember Revolutionary soldiers buried in Newton in August.

There are also lots of opportunities to celebrate the different cultures that make up the US, whether that be Juneteenth, Midsommer, LGBTQ pride, Klezmer, India Day, the St. Mary of Carmen Society Festival, or Irish dance. (Remember, June 19th is now a federal holiday, so you might have the day off). Newton Highlands is also celebrating the neighborhood with its Village Day on June 8.

There’s also tons of music to listen to, and so, so many movies, from Icelandic art films to classic ’80s comedies to Conclave to the best of recent children’s films, including two opportunities to see Mufasa. Or take in some of the older kind of theater with an outdoor production of Henry IV.

History lovers will rejoice at the many walking tours hosted by Historic Newton, and for those who don’t like to walk, there’s one tour that will take place entirely on the Green Line.

Your dog can even strut its stuff at the Pathway to Possible Dog Show. Whatever you like, there’s sure to be something for everyone in Newton this summer.

(This list does not include the regularly scheduled children’s programming at the Newton Free Library, but there are many additional children’s events listed here.)

June 1

At 3 p.m., hear a free a cappella concert of choral pieces spanning 600 years from a variety of composers, at the City Hall War Memorial Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue.

June 3

From 6:30 to 8 p.m., participate in a Literary Newton Walking Tour with Historic Newton. Learn about where famous authors visited Newton and which authors studied at Newton schools, and hear some poetry read. This is free, but requires registration. This walking tour is about two miles. Location will be provided upon registration.

At 7:30 p.m., hear music by Beethoven and Ravel and support a good cause at the Pan-Mass Challenge Benefit Concert, which raises money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, at the First Unitarian Universalist Society, 1326 Washington St. Tickets are $35, $10 for students.

June 4

From 7 to 8:30 p.m., enjoy entertainer Ryan Lally mix ‘mind reading,’ sleight-of-hand, and clean comedy at this event at the Jewish Community Center, at 333 Nahanton Street. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

June 5

From 7 to 8 p.m., show off your dog, or watch other people’s dogs be shown, at the Pathway to Possible Dog Show at 321 Chestnut St. Dogs must be registered by June 2.

June 6

From 6 to 10 p.m., enjoy music by the Surefire Band and then stick around to watch “Dog Man“ at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St.

From 7 to 9 p.m., listen to folk musician Sam Robbins perform, with opening act by Newton finger guitarist Cam Olver. Suggested donation of $25. There will be food. Location will be provided after purchasing ticket.

June 7

From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., all ages are welcome to learn about pollinators at Edmands Park at Edmands Park Pollinator BioBlitz at 63 Blake St. Free, but registration requested.

From noon to 6 p.m., enjoy music at different Newton homes at Newton PorchFest.

June 8

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Celebrate Newton Highlands at Highlands Village Day, featuring food, vendors, and free bouncy houses, pony rides, and other kids’ events.

From 2 to 3 p.m., hear South Korean tenor David Won and Greek pianist Konstantinos Papadakis at the No One is Alone: Concert at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St,

At 3 p.m., hear the Charles River Wind Ensemble play three pieces at “The Ambiguity of Love,” 300 Hammond Pond Parkway Auditorium. This is a free event.

From 3 to 5 p.m., listen to Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra perform trumpet, cello, and other pieces at Second Church in Newton, 60 Highland St. Tickets are $30, with discounts for students and seniors.

June 9

From 6:30 to 8 p.m., listen to poetry at the Haiku Newton Celebratory Reading, honoring this year’s winners of the Haiku Newton project, at the library. Poems will be displayed on lawn signs outside the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St.

June 10

From 4 to 6:30 p.m., watch Funny Girl, a 1968 Barbra Streisand movie about a stage comedian, at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. This movie is rated PG, and is 145 minutes.

From 7 to 8 p.m., learn about LGBTQ history at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, at ‘Improper Bostonians: An LGBTQ+ History of Massachusetts.’

June 13

From 6 to 10 p.m., enjoy music by the Gringo Kings, and stick around to watch “Panda Bear in Africa,” at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St.

June 14

From 10 a.m. to noon, swap your plant with someone else’s at the Annual Plant Swap at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds at 286 Waverley Ave. You can also bring other gardening items to swap. Free, but registration requested.

From 1 to 2 p.m., watch “Ljósvíkingar/Odd Fish,” a 2023 Icelandic film about two friends whose friendship and business is strained when one comes out as transgender. This is a 104 minute film and is in Icelandic with English subtitles. Tickets are $5 for members of the Scandinavian Cultural Center, located at 206 Waltham St, and $10 for non-members.

June 17

From 10:30 to noon, enjoy a Nature Walk at the Newton Cemetery & Arboretum, located at 791 Walnut St. The Staff Arborist will be there to give a tour and answer any questions about one of the country’s oldest garden cemeteries. Registration required.

June 18

From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., watch “Conclave,” the 2024 film about electing a new pope, at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. There will be subtitles, although this film is mostly in English. This film is rated PG and is 120 minutes. (Note: while this is a rated PG movie, there are scenes involving death, terrorism, and discussion of adult sexual misconduct).

June 19

From noon to 4 p.m., celebrate Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in 1865, at this free event, on the Hyde Playground, 90 Lincoln Street. There will be food, music, and kids’ activities.

At 4 p.m., listen to the Howard University Gospel Choir and Donna McElroy perform music for Juneteenth at the Allen Center at 35 Webster St. Tickets are $23.18.

June 20

From 6 to 10 p.m., enjoy music by the Reminisants, and stick around to watch “Inside Out 2”, at the Hyde Bandstand at 90 Lincoln St.

June 21

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., celebrate Midsummer at the Scandinavian Cultural Center at 206 Waltham St. with dancing around a maypole to Swedish music, flower crowns, and Swedish treats.

From 2:45 to 4:45 p.m., watch “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the 2024 live action movie about the backstory of Mufasa, Simba’s uncle, at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St, This movie is 118 minutes and is rated PG.

June 24

From 9 to 10 a.m., learn about the history of Auburndale with this walking tour run by Historic Newton. Registration requested.

June 27

From 6 to 10 p.m., enjoy music from Hurry Sundown, a rock and country cover band, and stick around to watch “Sonic the Hedgehog 3“ at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St.

June 28

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., celebrate LGBTQ pride month at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St. with food, music, art and more.

June 29

From 10 to 11 a.m., learn about buildings designed by local architect HH Richardson, best known for Boston’s Trinity Church, from author and Richardson enthusiast Ken Bresler. This tour will take place on a D-line train. Location to be announced.

July 2

From 1 to 2 p.m., listen to classical music performed by violinist Ilana Zaks at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. Registration is required.

July 4

From 10 a.m. to noon, children ages 3-12 are invited to participate in a patriotic costume parade and pet costume parade, starting at Newton Centre Bowl off Tyler Terrace. There will be free ice cream.

From 1 to 10 p.m., Newton’s Independence Day Celebration will begin at 1 pm at Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex, with children’s carnival rides and food trucks. At 6 pm, there will be free live music. Fireworks start at 9:10 p.m..

July 6

At 6 p.m., hear Motown, R&B, Soul and Jazz performed by D’Vinci Soul at the Newton Centre Bowl near Tyler Terrace.

July 9

From 10:30 to 11 a.m., Sing-along with Matt Heaton on guitar and banjo at this family-friendly event at the Hyde Bandstand at 90 Lincoln Street.

July 10

From 7 to 8 p.m., watch acrobat Li Liu perform twists and balancing acts at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St.

July 11

From 6 to 10 p.m., listen to the Black Velvet Band play a mix of Irish and Irish-American music, and stick around for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St.

July 13

From 6:30 to 7 p.m., enjoy Klezmer music and dancing at the Hyde Bandstand at 90 Lincoln Street.

At 6 p.m. hear the Squeezebox Stompers perform Cajun, Zydeco, folk and blues music at the Newton Centre Bowl near Tyler Terrace.

July 15

From 1 to 2 p.m., enjoy music from the Great American Songbook, a 20th century collection of popular and jazz standards, sung by Elaine Woo and Tom Lamark. This is held at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St. RSVP requested.

July 15

From 6 to 7:30 p.m., learn about performers like B.F. Keith, the father of American Vaudeville, buried in the Newton Cemetery. Music and clips from the performers will be played. Location shared after registration. This tour covers about a mile.

July 16 to July 20

Various times: celebrate Italian-American heritage with the St. Mary of Carmen Society’s 90th Festival at 11 Hawthorn St. (Pellegrini Park) in Nonantum. There will be live music, food, carnival rides, and more.

July 18

From 6 to 10 p.m., listen to drum and guitar duo Jabbering Trout and stick around to watch “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St,

July 20

At 6 p.m., hear Appalachian string music performed by the Ruth and Ben String Band at the Newton Centre Bowl near Tyler Terrace.

July 21

From 4 to 5:30 p.m., children ages 8-12 are invited to make their own Minecraft bobblehead at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street. Registration will open July 7.

July 25

From 6 to 10 p.m., listen to rock cover band The Ivory Rockers, and stick around for “Moana 2,” at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln Street.

July 27

At 6 p.m., listen to women in world jazz music at the Newton Centre Bowl near Tyler Terrace.

July 30

From 6 to 9 p.m., watch a production of Henry IV: Part I, a play by William Shakespeare about English king Henry IV, performed by the Concord Players, at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St.

Aug. 1

From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., watch Pumpernickel Puppets perform classic folk tales, including Sir George and the Dragon, at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St.

From 6 to 10 p.m., listen to big band Soft Touch Dance Band and stick around for 70s summer camp comedy film “Meatballs” at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St.

Aug. 3

At 6 p.m., listen to Latin music from Sol y Canto at the Newton Centre Bowl near Tyler Terrace.

Aug. 4

From 10:30 to 11 a.m., watch an Irish dance performance at the Newton Free Library at 330 Homer St. Children will then be invited to learn how to do some steps themselves. Registration will open on July 21.

Aug. 6

From 10 to 10:30 a.m., children are invited to enjoy a sensory-friendly craft event, with dimmed lights and noise reducing headphones, at the Newton Free Library at 330 Homer St. Recommended for ages 2 to 6.

Aug. 7

From 6 to 7:30 p.m., learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Newton at this cemetery tour, including a general who was at Lexington and Concord. This will be largely on uneven, unpaved ground. Meeting location shared after registration.

Aug. 8

From 6 to 10 p.m., listen to country duo Martin & Kelly, and stick around to watch “Sing 2,” at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St.

Aug. 9

From 4 to 7:30 p.m., celebrate Indian culture with food, Bollywood dance and music and more at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St.

Aug. 10

At 6 p.m., listen to music from rock/folk/Americana band Cross Street at the Newton Centre Bowl near Tyler Terrace.

Aug. 15

From 6 to 10 p.m., listen to Koliba Afro Pop and stick around to watch “Fever Pitch,” a romantic comedy about a devout Red Sox fan, at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St.

Aug. 20

From 10:30 to 11 a.m., sing along with Matt Heaton on guitar and banjo at this family-friendly event at the Hyde Bandstand at 90 Lincoln Street.

Aug. 22

From 10 to 10:45 a.m., children are invited to learn about Monarch butterflies in Mexico, while dressed as butterflies, at this event at the Newton Free Library at 330 Homer St. There will also be games designed to teach Spanish vocabulary. Registration will open Aug. 8.

Aug. 22

From 6 to 10 p.m., hear classic Italian music from the Newtalians, and stick around to watch “The Goonies,” at the Hyde Bandstand, 90 Lincoln St.