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Hyde Community Center: Storytelling at Hyde Bandstand
Hyde Community Center 90 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands, MA, United StatesCome listen to great stories, or, maybe get inspired and put your name in the hat to tell your personal, true 5-minute story (e.g. Moth style) on the theme: Summer is Over. Ten names will be drawn from the hat! Now Listen Here is bringing its storytelling open-mic to the outdoor stage at the Hyde…
Historic Newton presents: Juneteenth Celebration
Hyde Bandshell 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, United StatesCelebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, with Newton area speakers, musical performances, local artwork and a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. Historic Newton will have a table with literature on the history Juneteenth. Masks and social distancing will be required. Rain date, Saturday, June 26. Co-sponsored by the…
Historic Newton presents: Reading Frederick Douglass Together
Jackson Homestead and Museum 527 Washington St, Newton, MA, United StatesCome and hear a public reading of the famous Frederick Douglass address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" The museum will be open special hours that day from noon to 5 p.m. with free admission. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the back lawn of the Homestead. Funded by a grant…
New Philharmonia Orchestra Pops Concert
An exciting program celebrating America, our freedoms, our culture, and our community! Outdoors at the Newton Centre Bowl – bring your lawn chairs and picnic and join the fun as we celebrate July 4th on July 5th at 6:30 PM. The program will feature a variety of celebratory American musical treats and Aaron Copland’s iconic "Lincoln Portrait,” with…
West Suburban YMCA presents: Family Movie Night – “Honey I Shrunk the Kids”
WSYMCA 276 Church St, Newton, MA, United StatesIt's movie night at the Y! Grab a blanket or chairs and join us on the field for a viewing of the Disney classic "Honey I Shrunk the Kids." Families can arrive and get seated beginning at 7:30pm, and the movie will start at 8:30pm. Admission: FREE for members! $10 for non-member families Guests are welcome to…
Scavenger Hunt at the Newton Free Library
Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United StatesAre you ready for a Scavenger Hunt at the Library! Come to the Children's Desk anytime between 9am and 12pm and pick up a sheet with clues to find objects and images around the children's area. When you are done you will get to take home a special animal sticker of your choosing. This program is part…
Hyde Community Center presents: Gringo Kings Concert
Hyde Bandshell 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin the Hyde Community Center for a concert by the Gringo Kings, as part of the Summer in the Highlands series. All Movies and Concerts are free and take place outside on the Hyde Playground. Sponsors: The Village Bank, Newton Community Pride, Wholefoods Market, Newton Wellesley Hospital, O'Hara's, Pine Village Preschool, Newton Cultural Council. For…
Newton Free Library presents: Ed Popielarczyk – Magic Show
Hyde Bandshell 90 Lincoln Street, Newton, MA, United StatesBring the whole family together for an afternoon filled with magic and wonder! Ed Popielarczyk is a professional magician, balloon sculptor, and storyteller who has been entertaining children and family audiences for over 35 years. His magic show uses a lot of audience participation so don't miss out on this opportunity to join in the…
Newton Free Library’s End of Summer Celebration – Minute to Win It!
Newton Free Library 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, United StatesCelebrate the end of our Tails & Tails summer with space themed Minute To Win It games and ice cream! The idea is to complete challenges in under a minute using simple, everyday items. Meet us in the Teen Area to head outside for fun and ice cream! For tweens and teens entering grades 6-12.