Newton Families Get Creative With A Little Lantern Magic

NEWTON, MA — Newton residents are getting a chance to put a little creativity into the darker days of fall with the city's Shine A Light lantern-making workshops this weekend.

The hands-on workshops will take place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15, from noon to 3 p.m. at the New Art Center, 61 Washington Park in Newtonville.

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Participants ages 13 and older can create their own illuminated owl or flying fish lanterns using paper, willow and LED lights. The $20 workshops offer more than an afternoon of crafting — the creations can become part of Newton's community Lantern Parade on Jan. 24.