The Hyde Community Center presents Summer in the Highlands
2023-07-29 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-04 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-05 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-11 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-12 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-18 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-19 18:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-25 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461, United States
The Hyde Community Center
2023 Summer in the Highlands
All Movies and Concerts are free and take place on Hyde Bandstand at Hyde Playground.
Sponsor for all activities on Hyde Bandstand this summer: The Village Bank.
In partnership with the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council.
For more information 617-201-7088 or director@hydecenter.org or www.hydecenter.org
Hyde on Twitter @hydehighlands. Hyde on Instagram hydehighlands.
The Hyde Community Center is a nonprofit corporation.
Full Schedule available here.

NewTV presents The 3rd Annual Cones 'n Cars
2023-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | NewTV, 23 Needham St, Newton, MA, 02461, United States
NewTV’s 3rd Annual Cones ‘n Cars is the one ‘n only classic car show combined with an ice cream social. Join NewTV on Wednesday, August 23rd from 5:30PM-7:30PM in our parking lot at 23 Needham Street, Newton.
Enjoy sweets ‘n treats from Cabot’s, Bakers’ Best, Pizzi Farm, Volante Farmsthe Astound ice cream truck, and more! Check out the sleek ‘n unique classic cars, and don’t forget to vote for your favorite in our Fan Favorite contest!
Admission is free and all are welcome! Registration is not required, signing-up in advance is recommended so they have an idea of headcount and for easy check-in.
*If you will be showcasing your classic car (1980’s and earlier), please register under “Classic Car Owners.” Parking spots will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.*
Cones ‘n Cars 2023 is possible thanks to generous donations from our friends at KS Labs @ Newton Highlands and our Diamond Partner The Village Bank.

New Art Center presents Día de los Muertos Celebration
2023-10-29 12:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join New Art Center, guest artists, and performers as we celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos! We will be remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones who have left us through music, dance, and art-making.
The celebration will be from 12pm-4pm. Performance by Los Sugar Kings. Featuring Guest Artists Cristóbal Sánchez and Lennon Hernandez Wolcott. This event is free and open to the public.

New Phil presents Celebrations!
2023-12-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Brown Middle School, 125 Meadowbrook Road, Newton Centre, MA, 02459
Celebrations
Sunday, December 10, 3:00 pm
New Phil Orchestra hosts its annual holiday program Celebrations! featuring the Boston Ballet School performing scenes from Tchaikovshy’s Nutcracker Suite. This holiday treat is a Newton favorite with tickets available for this one-day-only collaborative performance at Brown Middle School.

Free Museum Day
2024-02-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
Admission to the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is free to all visitors today as part of Community Weekend. The Jackson Homestead is closed today but admission there is free on Sunday, February 4.

Free Museum Day
2024-02-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Admission to the Jackson Homestead is free to all visitors today as part of Community Weekend. The Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds is closed today.

Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon
2024-02-11 12:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join the New Art Center as we celebrate the year of the dragon with a fun, FREE event for all ages! The year of the dragon is meant to bring growth, progress, and abundance.
Art educators will lead participants through different make-and-take activities: coloring pages (illustrated by our Guest Artist Nell Valle), draw-along dragons, paper lanterns, and Chinese calligraphy (featuring a demonstration by Ren Li Song).
Performances include:
Music by the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association’s (GBCCA) music ensemble, at 12:30pm.
Dance performance by members of Newton Chinese School, at 2:00pm.
And we welcome back Kyungsun Kim, a gayageum player, with members of Boston Academy of Korean Traditional Art (BAKTA), at 3:15pm.

Vintage Valentines
2024-02-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
Looking for a family activity for Valentine’s Day? Come craft the perfect valentine at our heartwarming event! Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you can express your creativity together. Create personalized Valentine’s Day cards using materials inspired by our collection. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to bond with family members and spread love in a unique way!

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers
2024-04-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-17 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
Calling all kid engineers! Spend your spring break completing hands-on design challenges and crafts, each around a different daily theme. Build a boat that can float, design a transit system, construct a working Ferris wheel, invent something totally new, and more! Come to one or more sessions: each day will be different.
Suitable for kids ages 5-15 with adults; siblings welcome. Drop in for different themes and activities each day.
Location: Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds
Tickets: Free with museum admission ($0-$6 per person)
More information at: https://form-usa.keela.co/2024AprilVacation

Play at DK
2024-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
You’re invited to Durant-Kenrick’s 10th birthday party! Join us for a free, fun-filled family day featuring a new scavenger hunt and garden guide, in-exhibit activities, outdoor games, and crafts. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a new visitor, there’s something new for everyone to enjoy. Drop in anytime during the museum’s open hours, 10am-5pm. Use this form to let us know you’re interested: https://form-usa.keela.co/2024PlayDK

Sheffield Chamber Players presents "Event Horizon"
2024-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Sheffield Chamber Players will present an intimate public performance on Saturday, June 15th at 3pm at The Allen Center. This concert will close out their 10th season. Event Horizon will feature Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté’s rustic and catchy Tegere Tulon, Valentyn Silvestrov’s mesmerizing String Quartet No.1, and Dvořák’s monumental “American” String Quintet. Tickets are available here.

Suzuki School Open House
2024-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, 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.

Museum Makerdays
2024-09-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
The school day is over early, and the museum is open! On Newton Public School’s special early release days, stop by Durant-Kenrick House & Grounds to try out a handicraft and make something new to take home with you. This month’s theme is beadwork! Explore the history of the craft and make your own beaded keychain or bracelet to keep. In addition to the craft, you can explore the exhibits and gardens, build with Legos, and play outdoor games.
$5 per person, kids 5 and under are free. Suitable for kids ages 5-15, younger and older siblings welcome. Registration not required; drop in any time during the event. Adults must remain with their child during the program. Let us know you’re interested at: https://form-usa.keela.co/2425EarlyRelease
This is a series, taking place each special early release day in school year 2024-2025, according to the Newton Public School calendar.

Historic Newton presents Hayfest
2024-10-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02458, United States
Join us for a free, family-friendly day of fall fun! At Historic Newton’s Hayfest, travel back in time to 19th century Newton as you dip candles, press apples, churn butter, play games, and more. Learn more at www.newtonma.gov/hayfest
Interested in volunteering to help make Hayfest great? Sign up here: https://form-usa.keela.co/VolunteerHayfest2024
