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Things to do with kids this weekend in Newton (August 14–16)
Updated August 12, 2026
The weekend of August 14–16 in Newton brings Food Friday: Lemonade at Teen Area (Friday) and Science Saturdays with Ms. Susie Maguire from the POOP MUSEUM at Children's Program Room (Saturday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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Family events in Newton this weekend: August 14–16
Friday, August 14
1 event · 1 free
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Food Friday: Lemonade
Join us for an afternoon of taste testing in the Tween/Teen Area!
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Saturday, August 15
3 events · 2 free
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Science Saturdays with Ms. Susie Maguire from the POOP MUSEUM
Join 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…
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Crochet for Our Community!
Learn how to crochet a flower this summer with students from Newton South High School!
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Cupcake Wars
In a few rounds of creation and competition, participants will make themed cupcakes to present for judging.
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Coming up in Newton
- Make Way for Storytime — August 13 · Children's Program Room
- Summer Craft Club: For kids ages 3-5 — August 13 · Children's Program Room
- Engineering Club — August 13 · Newton Free Library