Name: PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration Veterans Day Vacation Camp!
Start: 2026-11-11T09:00:00-05:00

Join PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration for our Veterans Day Vacation Camp as we discover Nature’s Food Storage! Children will explore how plants and animals gather, store, and preserve food to prepare for the changing seasons through hands-on exploration, nature-inspired crafts, STEM activities, and outdoor adventures. Located at 45 Puddingstone Ln, Newton, MA. For children ages 3 years 9 months–8, from 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Early drop-off (8:20–9:00 a.m.) and extended day (1:30–3:30 p.m.) are available. Register today at <a href="https://www.puddlestompers.com!" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">puddlestompers.com!</a>

Local Event: PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration Veterans Day Vacation Camp!

Middlesex County

Jamie Gatlin

Boston Metropolitan Area

Newton

Massachusetts

PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration Veterans Day...

Join PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration for our Veterans Day Vacation Camp as we discover Nature’s Food Storage!  Children will...

PUDDLESTOMPERS Nature Exploration Veterans Day Vacation Camp!

Needham Free Public Library

Join us for a relaxed conversation about navigating the college admissions process and setting yourself up for success, with practical tips for having more fun and feeling less stressed, along the way!
Event will be held in the NPL&nbsp;TEEN&nbsp;ROOM
4-5 p.m.Hope to see you there!
REGISTER&nbsp;HERE:&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.gle/3zuF5HM1tipCV5pq7" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/3zuF5HM1tipCV5pq7</a>

Local Event: FREE Educational Event: Balancing College Prep & Life

Norfolk County

Needham

FREE Educational Event: Balancing College Prep...

Join us for a relaxed conversation about  navigating the college admissions process and setting yourself up for success, with...

FREE Educational Event: Balancing College Prep & Life

Ride the creative wave in this hands-on block printing workshop inspired by Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave!
You will carve bold designs into soft foam sheets, ink your custom blocks, and pull your own striking wave poster to take home.
Absolutely no printmaking experience is needed—come experiment with textures, layering, and vibrant ink!
Recommended for ages 6 and up; children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Fee: $55 for non-members / $40 for membersRegister Link: <a href="https://forms.gle/3Ys8XAf8hMxhXLwa6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">forms.gle/3Ys8XAf8hMxhXLwa6</a>

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Soft Foam Block Printing Friday Workshop

Ride the creative wave in this hands-on block printing workshop inspired by Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave!
You will carve...

Needham High School

The 43rd Annual Needham High School Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm at Needham High School. Come shop from over 100 Local Vendors featuring affordable, high quality unique items, and from our incredible Bake Sale with homemade favorites prepared by our wonderful community, plus donations from local restaurants &amp; bakeries.
All proceeds benefit Needham High School PTC programs that support NHS students throughout the year.&nbsp;
For more information, please email needhamcraftfair@gmail.com

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Needham High School Artisan Craft Fair and Bake...

The 43rd Annual Needham High School Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm at Needham High...

Needham High School Artisan Craft Fair and Bake Sale

First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton

LARGE ANNUAL YARD SALE! &nbsp; &nbsp;Sat., October 24, 9:30 - 1:00
Unitarian Universalist Society, 1326 Washington Street, Newton
Toys and games, household items, dishes, kitchen gadgets, collectibles, garden supplies, pet supplies, luggage, art, pictures and frames, tools, crafts, office supplies, crafts, baskets, holiday decorations, and more.
HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH HEART, &nbsp;Sat., December 5, 9:30 - 2:00
&nbsp;Decorated wreaths. handmade gifts and other gifts. jewelry, toys, homemade baked goods, books, and holiday decorations. Silent auction with antiques, art, and other unique items.

Local Event: Big annual yard sale, Sat. 10/24!

Big annual yard sale, Sat. 10/24!

LARGE ANNUAL YARD SALE!    Sat., October 24, 9:30 - 1:00
Unitarian Universalist Society, 1326 Washington Street, Newton
Toys...

Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library

Dr. Anne Ipsen will give an illustrated talk about <a href="https://scandicenter.org/event/talk-hygge-and-happiness-with-anne-ipsen-phd/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hygge and Happiness</a>, drawing on Meik Wiking’s “The Little Book of Hygge” and her own recent book, “Happier Longevity,” by Anne Ipsen and Tami Muller.
Hygge has been described as the cozy feeling of curling up with a good book, spending time with loved ones, or sharing food with your closest friends. It is about savoring the simple pleasures of everyday life. It is a familiar concept to Danes and Norwegians but is related to similar cultural concepts in Sweden and Finland. In short, it is one explanation for why Nordic people vie for first and second place as the happiest people on earth.
So, how do we become happier? Although Anne’s book was written for seniors like herself, including their families and caregivers, much of the material applies to people of any age. It is based on scientific research and the SPIRE happiness framework by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar and his Happiness Institute. The talk will combine these two concepts and explain how hygge and the SPIRE framework can contribute to a happier life.
Saturday, October 24th | 1pm | <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-hygge-and-happiness-tickets-1995955751382?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener">free with registration</a>*
*donations to support free programming are welcome and can be given via Eventbrite

Local Event: Talk: Hygge and Happiness

Talk: Hygge and Happiness

Dr. Anne Ipsen will give an illustrated talk about Hygge and Happiness, drawing on Meik Wiking’s “The Little Book of Hygge” and...

West Suburban YMCA

<h3>Save the Date for the WSYMCA's Annual Fall Festival</h3>
Saturday, October 24 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM&nbsp; Church Street YMCA | 276 Church Street, Newton Free &amp; Open to the Public!&nbsp;
Get ready for an afternoon full of autumn excitement at the West Suburban YMCA’s Annual Fall Festival! From pumpkin decorating and games to music, snacks, and surprises, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.&nbsp;
🎃 Come in costume and celebrate the season with:&nbsp;
<ul><li>Pumpkin Decorating&nbsp;</li><li>Baby Animals Petting Zoo</li><li>Music &amp; Games&nbsp;</li><li>Giveaways&nbsp;</li><li>Snacks&nbsp;</li><li>And More!&nbsp;</li></ul>
This beloved community event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss the fun, the laughter, and the memories waiting to be made.&nbsp;

📅 Mark your calendar now. We can’t wait to see you there!

Local Event: WSYMCA Fall Festival

WSYMCA Fall Festival

Save the Date for the WSYMCA's Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 24 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Church Street YMCA | 276 Church...

🎃👻 Newton’s Halloween Party in the Highlands - and the whole community is invited! 👻🎃
Get ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun for the whole family on Saturday, October 24, from 2–5:30 p.m.! Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy a festive afternoon filled with:
🎶 LIVE MUSIC &amp; DANCE PARTY 
Jammin’ with You will bring the music, energy and fun with a live performance and family-friendly dance party!
🎪 EVER DREAMED OF JOINING THE CIRCUS? 
Newton’s own Circus Complex will be on the Hyde Field with fun, interactive circus activities for kids and families.
🕸️ EXPLORE THE INFLATABLE/CORN MAZE 
Adventure awaits as you walk through the twists and turns of the maze! (appropriate for ages 2 and up)
📸 HALLOWEEN FAMILY PHOTOS 
Capture the memories with a festive Halloween backdrop specially prepared by Newton’s own Famili Photography of Auburndale.
🪵 WOOD CARVING EXHIBITION 
Check out a special Jack O’Lantern demonstration by Tim Randall featuring the artistry of wood carving.
🍬 TRICK-OR-TREATING 
Little ghosts and goblins can head to Lincoln Street for trick-or-treating.
👻 GHOST STORIES WITH BIG JOE 
Gather at the Linda Plaut Arts &amp; Culture Center at The Brigham House for spooky stories with Big Joe the Storyteller.And More community activities to explore…
·The Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council welcomes you to the Linda Plaut Arts &amp; Culture Center at The Brigham House for Halloween candy and glow sticks from 2 – 5:30pm.
 <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newtonhighlandsareacouncil.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cpgannon%40newtonma.gov%7C268b0ceaf6de4380bd7408df2d754f1c%7C2a3929e0ccb54fb381402e2562c90e96%7C0%7C0%7C639279654032690912%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=doUUTnP8bxh63x2HwKJGvqdx49R6x10ysJXalMWvuUc%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.newtonhighlandsareacouncil.com/</a>
·Knot and Purl, 17 Lincoln St., hosting an afternoon of spooky, silly and creative Halloween fun! Registration required <a href="https://knotandpurl.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://knotandpurl.com/</a>
Newton’s Halloween Party 
📅 Saturday, October 24 
⏰ Village activities: 2–5:30 p.m. 
📍 Newton Highlands
Come for the Halloween fun. Stay for the movie! 
Costumes encouraged. Family fun guaranteed. 🧡🦇🎃

Local Event: Newton Halloween Party in the Highlands

Newton Halloween Party in the Highlands

🎃👻 Newton’s Halloween Party in the Highlands - and the whole community is invited! 👻🎃
Get ready for an afternoon of Halloween...

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