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April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MACalling 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,…
April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MACalling 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,…
Play at DK
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAYou’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…
Museum Makerdays
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAThe 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…
Historic Newton presents Hayfest
Jackson Homestead and Museum 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin 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,…
Historic Newton presents Trick-or-Treat at Durant-Kenrick
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAAdd 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…
Historic Newton presents Candlelight Scavenger Hunt
Jackson Homestead and Museum 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesExplore the Jackson Homestead after dark! Complete an active scavenger hunt around the galleries and grounds, lit mainly by candlelight, and win a prize! Make shadow puppets, tell spooky stories,…
Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Sewing
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAThe 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…
Find Your Light
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin 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…
Historic Newton presents Candles & Cards
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MAGet 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…