3rd Annual Holiday Shop & Stroll

Newton Centre Newton

Shop , sip, nibble, and carol your way through Newton on Sunday afternoon from 12-4 PM during the 3rd Annual Holiday Shop Stroll. Stores are offering specials, there are holiday food tastings, a Hanukkah party, roaming carolers, and a few other fun surprises.

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

Free: Taizé Service at First Church in Chestnut Hill, December 21.

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

On Thursday, December 21 at 6 PM, First Church in Chestnut Hill will be holding its annual Taizé service. The service, which is free and open to the public, will include beautiful music, chants for the advent season, and both spoken prayer and time for contemplation. All are welcome! First Church in Chestnut Hill is...

Solstice Service: Longest Night Celebration at FUUSN

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

On the eve of the winter solstice, we gather to reflect on the ways that the darkness nourishes us and the light beckons us. After readings and music from many traditions’ observances of this longest night, we process outside and offer our hopes for the light to come.

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...

FUUSN Christmas Eve Chime Concert

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

Just before our 7pm Christmas Eve service, come hear our chime (church bells) ring out holiday cheer!

Free

FUUSN Christmas Eve Service: Lessons and Carols

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

Join us for a beautiful service of lessons and carols to recall the timeless Christmas story and let it enter our hearts anew. Our Sanctuary Choir will sing, and we will end the service with candlelight and "Silent Night." Come early to hear our Chime ring out holiday cheer (starts at 6:40pm).

Free

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...

Open House “Over 55” Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture

Open House Discover a new fitness class that fits your needs, schedule, and expectations. Join any Newton Parks, Recreation and Culture “Over 55” class for free in the month of January. Call 617-796-1506 to register. https://newtonma.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx?CategoryID=1545&type=activities

free

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

FUUSN Community Expo

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

Come see what FUUSN is all about! Representatives from our many committees, clubs, groups, and teams will be present to tell you what they do and how you can get involved. Light refreshments will be served.

Free