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SUMMARY:Historic Newton's Plant Swap
DESCRIPTION:Historic Newton hosts its annual Plant Swap at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\, Newton. At this community event fellow gardeners can meet\, exchange plants\, learn from each other\, and share tips and tricks. Participants bring plants and other gardening items to the event and take home something new in exchange. The event is free\, but please register in advance to help us plan. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/historic-newtons-plant-swap/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton Presents Mellen Bray and the Union Street Historic District: A Newton Centre Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Mellen Bray and the Union Street Historic District: A Newton Centre Walking Tour\nSunday\, June 14 1:00 – 2:30pm\nConstruction of the new train station in Newton Centre in 1890 inspired local resident\nMellen Bray to commission construction of a commercial block that transformed this\nonce quiet village. In addition to retail on the ground floor\, Bray’s building included\nindoor tennis courts\, a bowling alley and a grand hall that became a focal point for\nsocial life in Newton Centre. Who was Mellen Bray and where can we see his impact in\nNewton Centre today? Explore the Union Street Historic District and learn about this\nremarkable inventor\, real estate investor and philanthropist who welcomed the new\ncentury with vision and enterprise. This tour will be led by local history buff Tori\nZissman.\nRegistration is required. Walking tours are $10 for Historic Newton members and $15\nfor non-members. Meeting location will be shared with registrants. Register at\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/mellen-bray-walking-tour.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/historic-newton-presents-mellen-bray-and-the-union-street-historic-district-a-newton-centre-walking-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,History
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SUMMARY:Newton Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Newton Juneteenth Celebration\nFriday\, June 19\, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nCome celebrate. Come connect. Come feel the JOY—this is more than an event\, it’s a celebration of resilience\, unity\, and community pride. \nKick off Juneteenth with an exciting New England Patriots Skills and Drills Clinic at Newton North High School hosted by Newton Community Education\, and then join us at the Hyde Community Center from 3PM for an unforgettable celebration of culture\, heritage and tradition. \nStarting at 3 PM you can look forward to:\n🎤 A party atmosphere hosted by DJ Firestarta \n🛍️ Shopping unique finds from local artisans & craft vendors \n🎶 Live performances that move your spirit (African dancing by Afro Diamond\, Newton reggae artist DJ Everla$t) \n📣 Meet the New England Patriots cheerleaders \n🍴 Two food trucks serving up delicious Caribbean flavors: Reggae Foods and Gourmet Kreyol \n🎤 A Summer Concert Series event featuring hip-hop cover band sensation The GRV from 6–8 PM \n🎬 Stretch out under the summer sky for an 8PM screening of Black Panther\, the critically acclaimed box office delight that defines Black Excellence. \nThis year we reject division and instead embrace ‘JOYFUL RESISTANCE!’ Together\, let’s uplift the value and richness of African-American culture and Black Excellence. All residents and visitors are invited to help celebrate 161 years since the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. \nSpeaking of excellence\, we honor the service of featured guest\, Dr. Henry Turner\, Newton North High School Principal of 10 years who departs to assume his new role as Superintendent of Reading Public Schools. \nWe are proud to partner with the Hyde Community Center to seamlessly incorporate Juneteenth into their Friday Summer Concert Series. \nThank you to our partners and sponsors!\nOur partners include our fiscal sponsor\, Families Organizing for Justice (FORJ)\, the Newton Coalition of Black Residents (NCBR) and FORJ@Newton North High School (FORJ NNHS). We are grateful for generous support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Harmony Foundation and Village Bank. This Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts program is supported by Spark Newton in collaboration with The City of Newton.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Hyde Community Center\, 90 Lincoln St\, Newton Highlands\, MA\, 02461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Family Friendly,Festival,Film and Media,Free Event,History,Music
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SUMMARY:Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library Presents Midsummer Picnic 2026
DESCRIPTION:Midsummer Picnic 2026 \nSaturday\, June 20th | 11am-2pm \n🌻Join us at the SCC&L for our outdoor Midsummer festival!🌻 \nCelebrate the summer solstice adorned in a flower crown and dancing around the maypole\, or sit back and enjoy your picnic lunch while listening to the live music. There’s something for everyone\, and all ages are welcome. \n🎁boxed lunch prepared by Kaffestugan \n🎶live musical performance by Merulae \n🌷singing and dancing around the maypole \n🍬Swedish candy and pantry goods for sale \n⚽Sweden vs. Netherlands World Cup game showing in the Nordic Hall \nThis will be our last event of the season! \nClick here for Tickets \nSponsored by SWEA Boston
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/scandinavian-cultural-center-library-presents-midsummer-picnic-2026/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham St\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Culture and Education,Family Friendly,Festival
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