Newton Open Studios 2026
2026-05-31 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Various Locations Across Newton, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Newton Open Studios returns this spring, celebrating nearly 30 years of connecting artists and the community through a vibrant, citywide open studios weekend.
This year, approximately 110 artists will exhibit in homes, private studios, and group locations across Newton, with the New Art Center (61 Washington Park in Newtonville) serving as one of the major host sites, featuring 20 local artists under one roof. Visitors can explore a wide range of artwork, meet artists in person, and plan their route using the interactive online map, with signature red balloons marking each location.
The event takes place May 30 and 31st, Saturday and Sunday, from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM, offering a welcoming opportunity to experience Newton’s creative community while supporting local artists and businesses.
For more information about attending or participating, visit the Newton Open Studio website here.

Historic Newton Presents 250 Years Ago in Newton
2026-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
250 Years Ago in Newton
Tuesday, June 2, 7:00 PM
Newton Free Library
Free
If you lived in Newton 250 years ago, who would have been your neighbors? Where
would your children have gone to school? What might you do for a living? In
commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, travel back in time
with Historic Newton and explore what life was like around the time of the American
Revolution. Learn about the experience of a diverse array of individuals in Newton and
explore maps and images to immerse yourself in their world. Presented in partnership
with the Newton Free Library. Learn more and reserve your spot at
https://newtonfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/16512072

The Hyde Community Center Presents 4th Annual Newton Highlands Klezmer in the Park
2026-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461, United States
Join us for music, dancing, and fun for the whole family at the 4rd annual Newton Highlands Klezmer Dance!
We’ll dance the evening away on the field in front of the Hyde Community Center Bandstand to the sounds of the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music All Stars.
Last year’s klezmer dance saw about 300 people at the Hyde. This year, let’s see if we can get even more friends, family, and neighbors to join in the fun.
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Huge thanks to our sponsors and supporters, without whom this could not happen: The Boston Festival of New Jewish Music, the Newton Cultural Council, The Massachusetts Cultural Council, Spark Newton, and the Boston Synagogue.
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FAQs
Do I need to reserve tickets?
– No. But your registering lets us send you a reminder about the event and any notes about the weather or other updates.

Is it free?
– Yes. But it’s definitely not free to produce, so your donations are always welcome.

Are kids allowed?
– Absolutely. This is a family-friend event. Plus, there’s a playground on the side of the field.

Do I have to dance?
– No. You’re welcome to hang out and listen to the music.

What if I want to dance but don’t know how?
– Never fear. We’ll teach you!

Do I have to be Jewish to dance to klezmer music?
– Of course not. The music and dances come from Ashkenazi Jewish culture but we welcome everyone to join in the fun.

Is there food?
– While there is not food provided at the bandstand, there are plenty of restaurants offering takeout within a four minute walk.

Are there restrooms at the bandstand?
– Restrooms are available inside the community center behind the bandstand.

The Highland Glee Club Presents Encore! Favorite Songs from Recent Seasons
2026-06-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Free Performance by The Highland Glee Club Men’s Chorus!
Join us for this very special recap of our favorites from recent concerts, featuring sea shanties, spring madrigals, and a cracker jack barbershop quartet!
At the beautiful Nordic Recital Hall at the Scandinavian Cultural Center in West Newton.

Suzuki School of Newton Presents Adult Student Recital
2026-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Suzuki School of Newton Adult Student Recital
Friday, June 12, 7:00 pm
Head over to Suzuki School of Newton (Room 112) to hear adult music students perform! This is a fun opportunity to connect with fellow aspiring adult musicians and hear the repertoire they’ve been working on. Free to attend!
Click here for more info.

Newton Highlands Village Day
2026-06-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461, United States
Newton Highlands Village Day
Sunday, June 14, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join The Hyde Community Center as we celebrate community at the 49th Annual Newton Highlands Village Day happening along Lincoln Street between Walnut and Bowdoin. Stop by for great food, music, arts & crafts, and lots of fun for the whole family. Thanks to the generosity of the event sponsors, all kid activities are FREE! That includes bounce houses, caricatures, and face painting!
Click here for more info.

New Art Center Presents Creative Process 2026 Opening Reception
2026-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 | The New Art Corridor (Trio), 245 Walnut St, Newton, Massachusetts, 02460, United States
Join us for an opening reception as New Art Center proudly presents Creative Process, a community-wide exhibition celebrating artistic growth, learning, and discovery. Featuring artwork created between September 2024 and June 2026, the exhibition showcases the diverse voices and evolving talents of New Art students and faculty.
The exhibition includes work by children, teens, adults, and teaching artists across a variety of mediums, including painting, pastels, mixed media, and more. From early explorations to refined pieces, each work reflects experimentation, dedication, and the shared spirit of creativity that defines New Art.

Newton Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-19 15:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461, United States
Newton Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 19, 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come celebrate. Come connect. Come feel the JOY—this is more than an event, it’s a celebration of resilience, unity, and community pride.
Kick 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.
Starting at 3 PM you can look forward to:
🎤 A party atmosphere hosted by DJ Firestarta
🛍️ Shopping unique finds from local artisans & craft vendors
🎶 Live performances that move your spirit (African dancing by Afro Diamond, Newton reggae artist DJ Everla$t)
📣 Meet the New England Patriots cheerleaders
🍴 Two food trucks serving up delicious Caribbean flavors: Reggae Foods and Gourmet Kreyol
🎤 A Summer Concert Series event featuring hip-hop cover band sensation The GRV from 6–8 PM
🎬 Stretch out under the summer sky for an 8PM screening of Black Panther, the critically acclaimed box office delight that defines Black Excellence.
This 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.
Speaking 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.
We are proud to partner with the Hyde Community Center to seamlessly incorporate Juneteenth into their Friday Summer Concert Series.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors!
Our 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.

Spark Newton Presents Summer Family Concert – Studio Two Early Beatles Tribute Band
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Hyde Community Center, 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461, United States
Bring a picnic dinner and join your friends at the Hyde Community Center for a Beatles tribute concert. Unlike other Beatles tribute acts that try to deliver the entire Beatles catalog in a single two-hour show, STUDIO TWO concentrates only on the most exciting and fun time in The Beatles’ career: The club and touring years.
These are the years when people actually saw them play. The years where The Beatles crafted their sound, and their stage performance, and the years where they took the world by storm, and changed everything.
Funded in part by Spark Newton as part of the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts, in collaboration with the City of Newton.
Free and open to all

Suzuki School of Newton Presents Nonantum Village Day 2026 Suzuki Violin Performance
2026-06-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Coletti-Magni Park, 391 Watertown St, Newton, MA, 02458
You’re invited to Nonantum Neighborhood Association’s 15th Annual Village Day at Coletti-Magni Park (391 Watertown St, Nonantum). Don’t miss Suzuki School of Newton’s preschool and early beginners violin performance! Other entertainment includes Watch City Cadillacs Band, Trackless Train, Face Painting, Magic Show, Nonantum Boxing & more! Food available at cost: Nonantum Press & Uncle Joey’s Cannolis.

FUUSN Presents Summer Chime Concert
2026-07-11 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-29 17:00 - 18:00 | First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton invites you to a free outdoor tower chime concert, rain or shine. Bring your family, lawn chairs, blankets, and refreshments to enjoy the music outdoors on the front lawn. In case of rain, seating in the Narthex will be provided.
