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Things to do with kids in Newton
Family-friendly things to do in Newton in 2026: 102 kid-friendly events plus 17 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, June 25, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
Family-friendly spots in Newton
- Echo Bridge · Outdoors
View stop in Newton.
- Rocky Ledges Overlook · Outdoors
View stop in Newton.
- Noanet Peak viewpoint · Outdoors
View stop in Newton.
- Rocky Narrows Overlook · Outdoors
View stop in Newton.
- The Promontory · Outdoors
View stop in Newton.
- King Phillip's Overlook · Outdoors
View stop in Newton.
- Chaffin Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Newton.
- Farlow Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Newton.
- Forte Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Newton.
- Coletti-Magni Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Newton.
- Memorial Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Newton.
- Chickering Fields · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Newton.
- Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds · Culture
Wander and compare notes in Newton.
- Showcase SuperLux · Culture
Wander and compare notes in Newton.
- Jackson Homestead and Museum · Culture
Wander and compare notes in Newton.
- Boston Marathon · Culture
Wander and compare notes in Newton.
- The Center For Arts In Natick · Culture
Wander and compare notes in Newton.
Upcoming family events in Newton
- Minecraft Greek Mythology · Thursday, June 25, 2026
Computer Lab
- Little Beats · Friday, June 26, 2026
Druker Auditorium
- Summer Fun Club: For kids ages 6-9 · Friday, June 26, 2026
Children's Program Room
- Saturday Storytime · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Children's Program Room
- Paint a Garden Gnome! · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Teen Area
- Sensational Play · Monday, June 29, 2026
Children's Program Room
- SUMMER READING 2026 KICK-OFF With Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys Band! · Monday, June 29, 2026
Druker Auditorium
- Make Way for Storytime · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Children's Program Room · Free
- ELL - Talking with Friends · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
3rd Floor Rear Arc
- Make Way for Storytime · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Children's Program Room · Free
- Teen Queer Book Club · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Room B
- Summer at the Hyde: Family Outdoor Concert Series · Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Off Site
- Disability Pride Month Scavenger Hunt · Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Teen Area
- Draw Along Creatures · Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Children's Program Room
- Trail Mix Bar · Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Teen Area
- Make Way for Storytime · Thursday, July 2, 2026
Children's Program Room · Free
- Make Way for Storytime · Thursday, July 2, 2026
Children's Program Room · Free
- Summer Craft Club: For kids ages 3-5 · Thursday, July 2, 2026
Children's Program Room
- Library closed-Independence Day · Friday, July 3, 2026
Newton Free Library Events
- Library closed-Independence Day · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Newton Free Library Events
- Take & Make: Washer Necklaces · Monday, July 6, 2026
Teen Area
- 3D Model a Do Not Disturb Sign · Monday, July 6, 2026
Computer Lab · Free
- Handicraft Hangout · Monday, July 6, 2026
Room B
- Make Way for Storytime · Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Children's Program Room · Free