Free Museum Day

Jackson Homestead and Museum 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, 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.

Free

Vintage Valentines

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

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…

Free – $15

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

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

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…

Free – $6

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

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

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…

Free – $6

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

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

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…

Free – $6

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

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

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…

Free – $6

Play at DK

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

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…

Free

Museum Makerdays

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

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…

$5

Historic Newton presents Hayfest

Jackson Homestead and Museum 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, 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

Free

Historic Newton presents Trick-or-Treat at Durant-Kenrick

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

Add Historic Newton to your trick-or-treating route! On Halloween night, stop by the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds to fill your treat bag with candy, a coloring page, and a coupon for a free return visit to the museum.

Free