Historic Newton Presents Walking Tour: Recreation and Relaxation at Newton Centre Playground

August 13, 2026

Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted laid out plans for Newton Centre Playground in 1891, and much of his original vision still informs the park. On this walking tour, discover his…

Historic Newton presents Walking Tour of West Newton Hill

August 6, 2026

Join local preservation historian Laura Foote on a walking tour of some of West Newton Hill’s prettiest streets to learn about some of the early residents and the homes they…

Historic Newton Presents Cold Spring Park History Walking Tour

June 18, 2026

Where was the original cold spring located? What films were recorded in the park? Where did high schoolers hold secret parties? Traverse some of the 67 acres of Cold Spring…