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Newton Family Singers presents “Keep Your Heart Young: The Songs of Brandi Carlile”

Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre at Regis College 235 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA, United States

Please join Newton Family Singers (NFS) as we celebrate the music of an Americana superstar with “Keep Your Heart Young: The Songs of Brandi Carlile.” Brandi Carlile’s deep and soulful songwriting touches on topics including family, community and belonging—themes that are central to the Newton Family Singers and our audience. In addition to being a...

FUUSN Children’s Christmas Eve Service

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Join us for this festive, all-ages celebration of the Christmas Story in word and song, followed by an enthusiastic singing of carols! Bring your Christmas cheer or find it here!

Free

Christmas Eve Service: Pageant and Carol Sing

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA, United States

Join us for this festive, all-ages celebration of the Christmas Story in word and song, followed by an enthusiastic singing of carols! Bring your Christmas cheer or find it here!

Free

Free: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at First Church in Chestnut Hill, December 24.

First Church in Chestnut Hill 26 Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill, MA

On Sunday, December 24 at 4:30 PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will be holding its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The service, which is free and open to the public, includes favorite carols, readings from the Christmas story, and culminates in candlelight with the entire congregation singing Silent Night. All are welcome! First Church...

Free: Carol Sing Service at First Church in Chestnut Hill, December 31.

First Church in Chestnut Hill 26 Suffolk Road, Chestnut Hill, MA

Free: Carol Sing Service at First Church in Chestnut Hill, December 31. On Sunday, December 31 at 10:30 AM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will be holding its annual Carol Sing service, followed by a coffee hour. The service, which is free and open to the public, will include holiday favorites and plenty of good...

Parents’ Night Out, Friday, January 5: An Evening with the Newton North & Newton South Gymnastics Teams

Newton North 457 Walnut Street, Newton, United States

Drop your kids off with the North and South Gymnastics Teams at Newton North High School for an evening of gymnastics, games, crafts, fun and pizza! Ages: 4-10 $30 per kid ($20 if siblings) You can pay at the door - cash, check or Venmo Children should wear comfortable clothes, sneakers and bring a water...

$20 – $30

NCP Celebrate Black History: Storytime and Discussion

Hummingbird Books 55 Boylston Street Suite 5510, Chestnut Hill, MA, United States

NCP is pleased to partner with Story Starters and The Street Chestnut Hill to bring this free storytime and discussion with children's book authors Kaija Langley, the author of the award-winning Picture Book When Langston Dances, and Janet Costa Bates, the author of titles such as Time for Bed, Old House, Rica Babtista Llamas, Iguanas,...

Celebrate 200 Years of Braille with Understanding Our Differences

Newton Free Library 68 Pembroke St., Newton, MA, United States

Did you know that some people read with their fingers? Join UOD on March 9th at the Newton Free Library to learn how this is done using braille, a system of raised dots created by Louis Braille 200 years ago. Follow the “Braille Trail” of engaging hands-on stations for some interactive family fun, learn about...

free

Event Series April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

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. Tuesday 4/16: Busy...

Free – $6
Event Series April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

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. Tuesday 4/16: Busy...

Free – $6
Event Series April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

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. Tuesday 4/16: Busy...

Free – $6
Event Series April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

April Vacation Week: Eager Engineers

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

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. Tuesday 4/16: Busy...

Free – $6