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Things to do with kids in Newton
Family-friendly things to do in Newton in 2026: 114 kid-friendly events plus 19 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Sunday, October 25, 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
- Pianist Fredrik Wanger in Concert
- Bedazzle a Book
- [CLASS FULL] ELL - Small Talk, Storytelling, and Getting to Know One Another
- Sensory Playdate: Sensory-friendly play for kids ages 3-5
- A Tour of Southern Italy Through Its Folk Songs
- Tween Book Club
- Make Way for Storytime
- [CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
- Make Way for Storytime
- Mario Kart Tournament
- My First Storytime
- Anime Club
- 3rd & 4th Grade Writing Group
- Spooky Perler Beads
- Make Way for Storytime
- Make Way for Storytime
- Dance Class Series with Bailemos Dance Studio (kids ages 6-10)
- ELL - Talking with Friends
- Dance Class Series with Bailemos Dance Studio (tweens/teens ages 11-15)
- Native American Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
- Beginner Tumbling with the Little Gym
- [CLASS FULL] ELL - Small Talk, Storytelling, and Getting to Know One Another
- Dance Me a Story with Joanne Langione Dance Center
- Make Way for Storytime
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
SunOct 25
MonOct 26
- 10 AM[CLASS FULL] ELL - Small Talk, Storytelling, and Getting to Know One AnotherWhat do we talk about when we meet someone new in the United States?
- 10:30 AMSensory Playdate: Sensory-friendly play for kids ages 3-5Drop by anytime in the hour for self-directed sensory activities.
- 7 PMA Tour of Southern Italy Through Its Folk SongsJoin musicians Fabio Pirozzolo and Shelley Otis for a musical tour of Southern Italy featuring tarantellas, canzonis, and serenades from…
- 7 PMTween Book ClubLove to read? Want to talk about it? Tween Book Club is a place for those in grades 5-7 who are excited to talk about the books they read!…
TueOct 27
- 10 AMMake Way for StorytimeDrop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am.Free
- 10:30 AM[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in AmericaBeing a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenting for English learners.
- 11 AMMake Way for StorytimeDrop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am.Free
- 2:30 PMMario Kart TournamentSpend an afternoon competing against your friends and other gamers in Druker Auditorium!
WedOct 28
- 10:30 AMMy First StorytimeThis is a lapsit program with movement, songs, and stories appropriate for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.
- 4:30 PMAnime ClubMeet and hang out with lovers of all things anime!
- 7 PM3rd & 4th Grade Writing GroupDoes your third or fourth grader like to write?
- 7 PMSpooky Perler BeadsJoin us at the library and make your own spooky perler beads!
ThuOct 29
- 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
- 6 PMDance Class Series with Bailemos Dance Studio (kids ages 6-10)Get ready to learn some new dance moves with Bailemos Dance Studio.
- 6 PMELL - Talking with FriendsWe will discuss a variety of topics depending on students' interests, which could include life in the United States, cultural differences,…
- 7 PMDance Class Series with Bailemos Dance Studio (tweens/teens ages 11-15)Get ready to learn some new dance moves with Bailemos Dance Studio.
SunNov 1
MonNov 2
- 9 AM[CLASS FULL] ELL - Small Talk, Storytelling, and Getting to Know One AnotherWhat do we talk about when we meet someone new in the United States?
- 10:30 AMDance Me a Story with Joanne Langione Dance CenterThe Joanne Langione Dance Center brings us this fun, family event where music, movement and literature align to encourage exploration and imaginative play!
TueNov 3
- 9 AMMake Way for StorytimeDrop in for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am or 11am.Free