Boston family weekend planner
Things to do with kids in Newton
Family-friendly things to do in Newton in 2026: 57 kid-friendly events plus 19 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- Echo Bridge
- Rocky Ledges Overlook
- Noanet Peak viewpoint
- Rocky Narrows Overlook
- The Promontory
- King Phillip's Overlook
- Chaffin Park
- Farlow Park
- Forte Park
- Coletti-Magni Park
- Cronin's Cove
- Memorial Park
- Chickering Fields
- Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds
- Showcase SuperLux
- Jackson Homestead and Museum
- Boston Marathon
- The Center For Arts In Natick
- McGolf Mini-Golf
- Summer Fun Club: For kids ages 6-9
- Make Way for Storytime
- Make Way for Storytime
- Summer Craft Club: For kids ages 3-5
- Engineering Club
- Food Friday: Lemonade
- Science Saturdays with Ms. Susie Maguire from the POOP MUSEUM
- Crochet for Our Community!
- Cupcake Wars
- Movers & Shakers
- Make Way for Storytime
- ELL - Talking with Friends
- Make Way for Storytime
- Wheel of Fortune
- Needle Felt a Pig!
- Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation (Virtual)
- 3D Model a Click Fidget
- Summer Fun Club: For kids ages 6-9
- Make Way for Storytime
- Make Way for Storytime
- Summer Craft Club: For kids ages 3-5
- Little Beats
- Stuffie Sleepover and Slideshow
- Science Saturdays with Ms. Susie Maguire from the POOP MUSEUM
Family-friendly spots in Newton
OutdoorsEcho Bridge
OutdoorsRocky Ledges Overlook
OutdoorsNoanet Peak viewpoint
OutdoorsRocky Narrows Overlook
OutdoorsThe Promontory
OutdoorsFarlow Park
OutdoorsColetti-Magni Park
CultureDurant-Kenrick House and GroundsCultureShowcase SuperLux
CultureJackson Homestead and Museum
CultureBoston MarathonCultureThe Center For Arts In Natick
WellnessMcGolf Mini-Golf
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Upcoming family events in Newton
ThuAug 13
- 10 AMMake Way for StorytimeDrop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am.Free
- 11 AMMake Way for StorytimeDrop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am.Free
- 4 PMSummer Craft Club: For kids ages 3-5We have created a Craft Club for our younger friends this summer.
- 7 PMEngineering ClubBe a problem solver! Take on a new engineering challenge each week. Get creative, think outside the box, and hang out with other…
FriAug 14
SatAug 15
- 10 AMScience Saturdays with Ms. Susie Maguire from the POOP MUSEUMJoin Ms. Susie Maguire from the POOP MUSEUM for a 6-week program all about poop! Each week there will be a live, virtual program with Susie…
- 1 PMCrochet for Our Community!Learn how to crochet a flower this summer with students from Newton South High School!
- 3 PMCupcake WarsIn a few rounds of creation and competition, participants will make themed cupcakes to present for judging.
TueAug 18
- 10 AMMake Way for StorytimeDrop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am.Free
- 11 AMELL - Talking with FriendsWe will discuss a variety of topics depending on students' interests, which could include life in the United States, cultural differences,…
- 11 AMMake Way for StorytimeDrop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am.Free
- 6:30 PMWheel of FortuneJoin us for a family friendly version of Wheel of Fortune!
- 7 PMNeedle Felt a Pig!Create a cute and squeezable barnyard friend when you craft a fuzzy pig with a corkscrew tail.
- All dayFind Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation (Virtual)Experience ancient practices of breathing and meditation in an informal virtual setting.
WedAug 19
- 4:30 PM3D Model a Click FidgetDesign your own click fidget using TinkerCAD . TinkerCAD is a beginner, user-friendly 3D modeling program you can access for free from any browser.Free
- 6:30 PMSummer Fun Club: For kids ages 6-9We are going to have some serious fun this summer with all kinds of programs!
ThuAug 20
- 10 AMMake Way for StorytimeDrop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am.Free
- 11 AMMake Way for StorytimeDrop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am.Free
- 4 PMSummer Craft Club: For kids ages 3-5We have created a Craft Club for our younger friends this summer.
FriAug 21
- 10:30 AMLittle BeatsJoin the Little Beats team from the Dance Academy for 30 minutes of yoga inspired movement!
- 4 PMStuffie Sleepover and SlideshowStop by Friday afternoon at 4 for a STUFFY PET PARLOR ! You can make your stuffie look fancy with a nametag, and make matching bracelets for you and your stuffie.
SatAug 22
- 10 AMScience Saturdays with Ms. Susie Maguire from the POOP MUSEUMJoin Ms. Susie Maguire from the POOP MUSEUM for a 6-week program all about poop! Each week there will be a live, virtual program with Susie…