3 Can't-Miss Events in Newton, MA This Weekend
If you're searching for events in the Newton area this weekend, you're in luck! From family festivals and historic home tours to community celebrations, Newton is buzzing with activities for all ages on May 17 and 18, 2025. Mark your calendars for these three can't-miss events happening in the heart of the city.
Runners getting ready for the 2024 Waban Fun Run.
🎪 1. Newton Family FunFEST
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Where: Newton City Hall Grounds, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre
Kick off the weekend at Newton’s Family FunFEST, a free event perfect for families, kids, and anyone looking for a fun day out.
Highlights include:
Live music and entertainment
Carnival rides and games
Arts & crafts activities
Food trucks and local vendors
Public art displays
This is one of the most exciting family-friendly events in Newton, designed to celebrate local talent, creativity, and community spirit.
👉 Learn more about FunFEST here
Ed, Alerica, and John at the Dwell360 booth at Waban Village Day 2024.
🏃♂️ 2. Waban Village Day & Family Fun Run
When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 10 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: Waban Square, Newton, MA
Dwell360 invites you to join us this Sunday for the annual Waban Family Fun Run. As the primary sponsors for the event for the third year, we’ll be celebrating all day in the heart of Waban. Stop by to say hello to Ed, John, and Alerica and pick up some special Dwell360 swag for summer!
Event schedule:
🏃♀️ 10:00 AM: 3.1-mile Family Fun Run (walkers, bikers & scooters welcome)
🎶 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Live music, performances by Suzuki School of Newton
🎡 Activities, vendor booths, food, and entertainment all day
This event brings neighbors together for community fun, fitness, and family time in one of Newton’s most charming neighborhoods.
👉 Full details at Waban Improvement Society
🏡 3. Historic Newton House Tour
When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 12 PM – 5 PM
Where: Start at Durant-Kenrick House, 286 Waverley Ave, Newton Corner
Dwell360 is proud to be a long-time sponsor of this wonderful event combining history and modern design. The self-guided 2025 Historic Newton House Tour gives you a peek inside some of the city’s most beautiful and architecturally significant homes.
What to expect:
Explore stunning interiors and creative renovations
Learn about Newton’s rich architectural history
Begin your journey at the Durant-Kenrick House to collect your guidebook
Perfect for architecture lovers and history enthusiasts, this event is a Newton tradition. (Note: Open to ages 12 and up.)
👉 Details and tickets for the House Tour
Whether you're searching for free events in Newton, want to tour historic homes, or enjoy a local fun run and festival, this weekend has it all. Support the community, make memories, and discover what makes Newton such a vibrant place to live and visit.
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