Queer Open Studios at Night

New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United States

Join New Art Center on June 5 for Queer Open Studios! Located at our main location, this event will feature local queer community artists and makers, along with live music, crafts, and entertainment so that attendees can experience everything that Newton’s arts and culture community has to offer. Interested in being a vendor? View our…

Suzuki School Open House

Suzuki School of Newton 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, United States

Suzuki School Open House Sunday, September 15th, 3:00 pm Suzuki School of Newton hosts an Open House for its preschool program, promoting love and respect for music and learning in students of all ages through musical instrument instruction and preschool education using the philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki.

Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Sewing

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA

The school day is over early and the museum is open! Stop by Durant-Kenrick House to try out a handicraft and make something new to take home with you. This month's theme is sewing! Explore the history of the craft and sew your own drawstring bag to keep. Kids can also explore the exhibits and…

Find Your Light

New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United States

Join the New Art Center in Newtonville for Find Your Light, celebrations of Kwanzaa and Chanukah. The event will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at 61 Washington Park and is part of New Art’s Cultural Access Program, a robust Community Outreach program providing free and inclusive art experiences. Find Your…

Free

Historic Newton presents Candles & Cards

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA

Get into the holiday spirit while you dip candles and craft cards! You'll gain inspiration from vintage greeting cards and advertisements in our collection, enjoy seasonal music and refreshments, and craft candles and cards to keep or share with a friend. This program is appropriate for all ages; stop by anytime during the event. This…

Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair

Newton South High School 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA

Celebrate Newton is a one-day holiday shopping extravaganza with live music and local artisans. With over 50 vendors to choose from you can buy a unique gift for everyone this season. For 2024 we have tons of textiles, loads of Fine Art, Jewelry galore, and new vendors you’ve never seen before. Admission is $7 and…

New Art Center presents Newton Children’s Book Festival

New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United States

The New Art Center and Read Your World have teamed up to create the inaugural Newton Children’s Book Festival. This free event will be held on December 14th, Saturday, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the New Art Center in Newtonville, MA. A snow date is set for Sunday, December 15th, from 10 am…

Free, with books to purchase

Historic Newton Presents Newton History Series: A Pressing Matter – 18th Century Media Literacy and Bias

Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United States

Media and information literacy are essential 21st-century skills in order to be an informed citizen. These are also skills that, when applied in a historical context, help us become better historians. In this discussion, we will analyze perspective, language, and bias in 18th-century newspapers, with a critical lens on how news was consumed in colonial…

Free

NAA Winter Expo at the Allen Center

The Allen Center 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, United States

Winter Expo at the Allen Center Exhibition dates: December 12, 2024 – January 21, 2025 Off to a fresh start for the New Year! Out with the old, in with the new. Join us for the first winter exhibition of the New Year at the Allen Center. A great place, a great time, and a…

Historic Newton presents Winter Craft Series: The Art of Embroidery

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA

Join Historic Newton for a hands-on embroidery workshop where participants will recreate a design inspired by an object from the museum's collection. This beginner-friendly session is open to all skill levels, from first-time stitchers to experienced embroiderers. Discover the art of embroidery while connecting with history through thread and needle. All materials will be provided!…

$15 – $20