Historic Newton presents Winter Craft Series – The Art of Embroidery

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

Winter Craft Series - The Art of Embroidery Thursday, January 18, 6:30 pm Come learn the art of embroidery! In this workshop, you’ll recreate a piece that is featured in Historic Newton’s collection. Instruction will be provided on how to transfer designs to fabric, create a variety of stitches, and finish off your project. All…

Free Museum Day

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

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

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

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

Vintage Valentines (21+)

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

Thinking about what to do for Valentine’s Day this year? Craft unique valentines using materials inspired by the museum's collection, Come craft the perfect valentine at our heartwarming event! Join us for an evening of creativity, love, and fun. All materials provided. Let's celebrate love together! This event is open to adults 21 and older…

$20 – $25

Historic Newton presents Waxing Flowers

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

Discover the art of preserving flowers through waxing techniques. Draw inspiration from the beautiful gardens at the Durant-Kenrick House and create your own timeless floral arrangement. Participants will learn how to prepare flowers, how to properly preserve them in wax, and will create their own floral arrangement. Register here.

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