The Cooper Center for Active Living

Show and Mini Lesson!
Come
 experience the art of belly dancing with Celia! This unique program 
features a dazzling performance and mini lesson! You will enjoy a 
variety of upbeat rhythms, learn about the history of belly dance, and 
get the chance to try some fun beginner moves for yourself! This program
 is funded in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local 
agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton.&nbsp;@Newtonculturalcouncil

Local Event: Belly Dancing for Seniors!

Middlesex County

Newton

Massachusetts

Belly Dancing for Seniors!

Show and Mini Lesson!
Come
 experience the art of belly dancing with Celia! This unique program 
features a dazzling...

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Gore Place

(RAIN&nbsp;OR&nbsp;SHINE)&nbsp;Since 1987, this annual event has become a springtime tradition on the grounds of our historic, 50-acre estate. People often tell us that spring doesn't begin until the Sheepshearing Festival! This event features live musical acts, 100+ craft and fiber artists, demonstrations of traditional shearing techniques, herding dogs, historic re-enactors, and hands-on&nbsp;activities for the whole family!&nbsp;On this page, you will find answers to our frequently asked questions, as well as information about the accessibility of our event. children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets.

Local Event: Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival

Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival

(RAIN OR SHINE) Since 1987, this annual event has become a springtime tradition on the grounds of our historic, 50-acre estate....

Robbins Memorial Town Hall

The Quilters’ Connection (QC) quilt guild will be having its biannual show on April 25 and 26 in the Arlington Town Hall at 730 Massachusetts Avenue. QC held its first show almost fifty years ago and continues the tradition this year featuring almost 200 quilts on display from makers across New England including dozens of “comfort quilts” which will be donated to charities. The entry fee is $10 and the hours are: Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 10am – 3:30pm. Proceeds from the show support the work of the guild, including the comfort quilts. The attached photo is of the "It Takes A Village" raffle quilt created by QC members, and tickets for the raffle will be on sale at the show.

Local Event: Quilters' Connection Quilt Guild Show

Arlington

Quilters' Connection Quilt Guild Show

The Quilters’ Connection (QC) quilt guild will be having its biannual show on April 25 and 26 in the Arlington Town Hall at 730...

Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank

75,000+ Tulips for Display &amp; Pick-Your-Own The Garden at Elm Bank 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 Plan your spring trip to one of Boston's closest tulip fields (less than 20 miles from Downtown!). Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required. Tickets are on sale for Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, May 3 Entries from 10am-5pm most days (10am-4pm on 5/2 and 5/3). Admission: $5 for MHS members $20 for Adults $10 for Kids (3-17) Children 2 and under are free Pick-Your-Own stems are included with paid tickets while supplies are available. Your best chance for a PYO experience is attending early! Pre-cut stems are available throughout the event. Pose for photos in the display-only area in the Trial Garden and take Tulip Mania home with you as pick-your-own stems (while available) or precut stems (available throughout the festival). See spring flowers throughout the Garden at Elm Bank with rows of daffodils in the Italianate Garden, fragrant Magnolias and Lilacs, decades-old Rhododendrons, and purple Alliums from April to May. On Saturday, May 2, MHS will celebrate World Labyrinth Day from 11am to 2pm. Guests are invited to step into a peaceful and meditative walk through the labyrinth accompanied by soothing wooden flute music by Brenda Fingold and John Gass. Through educational programming like Tulip Mania, Massachusetts Horticultural Society advances the art and science of horticulture to help people lead healthier and happier lives. MHS looks forward to welcoming thousands of guests to experience firsthand the joy of horticulture this spring and throughout the Garden Season (April 1-November 24, 2026).

Local Event: Tulip Mania at the Garden at Elm Bank

Tulip Mania at the Garden at Elm Bank

75,000+ Tulips for Display & Pick-Your-Own The Garden at Elm Bank 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 Plan your spring...

Newton South High School

The long, cold winter is finally behind us! Come celebrate spring with an evening of fantastic music by Rock Voices, Newton’s only community rock choir! Our 100+ members and a professional live band will perform hits by your favorite artists: The Beatles, Jimmy Cliff, Grateful Dead, Three Dog Night, Suzanne Vega, the Doobie Brothers, Crosby Stills Nash &amp; Young, Billy Strings, Fitz and the Tantrums, The Weepies, and more! We guarantee you’ll be humming when you leave the concert!
In keeping with Rock Voices’ mission of “healing ourselves and others through song,” a gift basket raffle at the concert will benefit the West Newton Cinema Foundation, supporting efforts to restore the historic 1937 art deco-style movie theater and create a revitalized focal point for film and culture in the community. 
Rock Voices represents everything that is wonderful about the Newton area: a sense of community, a love of music, and a desire to share that joy with others. Join us as we bring all this energy to our concert on April 25th! 
Tickets available at the door and online: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-voices-newton-spring-2026-concert-tickets-1985542283419" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-voices-newton-spring-2026-concert-tickets-1985542283419</a>
If our show inspires you to come sing with us, our summer session begins in mid-May! Go to <a href="https://www.rockvoices.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.rockvoices.com/</a> for more information!

Local Event: Rock Voices  Newton - Community Rock Choir Spring Concert

Rock Voices  Newton - Community Rock Choir...

The long, cold winter is finally behind us! Come celebrate spring with an evening of fantastic music by Rock Voices, Newton’s...

Rock Voices  Newton - Community Rock Choir Spring Concert

Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center by IHG

Cardboard Promotions Boston-Dedham Sports Card &amp; Autograph Show, Sunday, April 26, 8:30 to 2, Holiday Inn, Dedham.over 85 Vendor Tables, Door Prizes, Buy-Sell-Trade Old &amp; New Sports Cards &amp; Memorabilia, $3 admission, under 16 free.Autograph Guests:Patriots 3 time Champ James White, Actor Butch Patrick who played Eddie Munster &amp; former Patriot Bob Kratch.Exit 29A off Rt. 95 to the Holiday Inn

Local Event: The Boston-Dedham Sports Card & Autograph Show

Dedham

The Boston-Dedham Sports Card & Autograph Show

Cardboard Promotions Boston-Dedham Sports Card & Autograph Show, Sunday, April 26, 8:30 to 2, Holiday Inn, Dedham.over 85...

Online Presentation

During this complimentary session, we’ll discuss the different ways we all interact with real estate. We'll discuss the current real estate market, what you need to know about real estate investing, and considerations for helping a family member with a home purchase.Presented by: Lennox Donlon, APMA®, Associate Financial Advisor - R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC
Hosted by: R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC

Local Event: Complimentary Presentation - Real Estate: Important Considerations for You and Your Family

Complimentary Presentation - Real Estate:...

During this complimentary session, we’ll discuss the different ways we all interact with real estate. We'll discuss the current...

Complimentary Presentation - Real Estate: Important Considerations for You and Your Family

Camp Cedar Hill

<h2>STEM Fest at Camp Cedar Hill</h2>
<h4>Don’t miss STEM Fest at Camp Cedar Hill on May 2, a hands-on STEM takeover where Girl Scouts can explore interactive challenges, meet real STEM professionals, and choose their own adventure across exciting science and technology experiences.&nbsp;</h4>It’s a STEM takeover at camp! Explore fun hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math challenges throughout Camp Cedar Hill from local program partners. Participants will use a map to choose their adventure and which topics to explore. Meet and chat with STEM professionals while digging deeper into topics you love or discovering new ones you may not have known about!
STEM Fest is the premier STEM event of the year at Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. This event is open to ALL Girl Scout levels with activities and experiments created for different ages.&nbsp;
The event fee includes a collectible fun patch and STEM-themed giveaways. Check back regularly for an updated list of partners and activities!
Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scouts require volunteer supervision, while Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors have a drop-off option for this event.
Questions or need assistance registering? Contact <a href="mailto:customercare@gsema.org" target="_blank">customercare@gsema.org</a>
Partial <a href="https://bit.ly/gsemafin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">financial assistance</a> is available for GSEMA youth members.

Local Event: Girl Scouts Presents STEM Fest

Girl Scouts Presents STEM Fest

STEM Fest at Camp Cedar Hill
Don’t miss STEM Fest at Camp Cedar Hill on May 2, a hands-on STEM takeover where Girl Scouts can...

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd for our annual Watertown comic celebration--FREE&nbsp;COMIC&nbsp;BOOK&nbsp;DAY 2026! From 10am-5pm enjoy free books, prizes, live music, great sales &amp; more. Save the date &amp; bring your friends!

Local Event: Free Comic Book Day 2026

Free Comic Book Day 2026

Join us on Saturday, May 2nd for our annual Watertown comic celebration--FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2026! From 10am-5pm enjoy free...

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