From the Community
🎨 Sign Up For Halloween Window Painting
Registration is now open for the 26th annual Halloween Window Painting event in Newton. This year's painting takes place on Saturday, October 25 (rain date Sunday October 26) in seven villages across the city. Newton students in grades 3-8 are invited to paint Halloween images on participating merchant windows in all these villages. Sign up today to make sure you get a spot in your preferred village and share your artistic talent with your community. Details and registration info can be found here.
Save the Date! Newton Children’s Book Festival
Join us for the 2nd Annual Newton Children’s Book Festival on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 11 am – 3 pm at the New Art Center (61 Washington Park, Newtonville).
This free family event will feature more than 60 children’s book authors and illustrators—including award-winners Brian Lies, Christopher Denise, Rajani LaRocca, Raul the Third, and Jonathan Todd! Kids can meet their favorite creators, get books signed (available for purchase from Newtonville Books), and enjoy a craft table. Teachers also receive a 20% discount on books.
Learn more and see the full list of authors at 👉 newtonchildrensbookfest.com