Photos: Spring, art and fun with police

Spring has arrived, and this weekend was packed with nice weather and fun events in Newton.

As if spring wasn’t offering enough color, Open Studios 2024 brought crowds out across the city to check out local art and talk with local artists on Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, the Newton Police Department hosted its Touch-a-Truck event outside police headquarters, enjoying a day meeting members of the community and their kids.

Check out these photos from Newton over the weekend.

Painted coffee cup on display at Open Studios 2024 at the Newton Art Center on April 27. Photo by Bryan McGongle
Paintings by Ron Roberge on display Open Studios 2024 at the Newton Art Center on April 27. Photo by Bryan McGongle
Watercolors on display at Open Studios 2024 at the Newton Art Center on April 27. Photo by Bryan McGongle
“Gasoline,” painting by Raquel Fornasaro, on display at the Newton Art Center for Open Studios 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Painting by Steven Hurwitz on display at Open Studios 2024 at the Newton Art Center on April 27. Photo by Bryan McGongle
Seline Smith, shown here with Nestrore Polce, shows her artwork at Open Studios 2024 at the Newton Art Center on April 27. Photo by Bryan McGongle
Newton Police Department hosted its Touch-a-Truck event on April 27, a sensory-friendly event for families to meet members of the department and enjoy some outdoor fun. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Officer Leo with the Newton Police Department gets some love during the department’s Touch-a-Truck event on April 27, 2024. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
The Newton Police Touch-a-Truck event was sensory-friendly in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
Spring flowers in West Newton. Photo by Bryan McGonigle
A colorful seat along Washington Street in West Newton. Photo by Bryan McGonigle