Local Events & Hot Spots

Saturday, October 24 · 2:00 PM
WSYMCA Fall Festival
- •Community fall celebration
- •Family-friendly activities
- •Hosted by West Suburban YMCA

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 2–5:30 p.m.
Newton’s Halloween Party
- •Live music and dance party
- •Circus activities and inflatable maze
- •Wood carving and trick-or-treating
- •Festive afternoon for all ages

Saturday, October 24 · 1:00 PM
Talk: Hygge and Happiness
- •Explore Danish hygge secrets
- •Cozy cultural insights
- •Happiness-focused talk
- •Scandinavian Cultural Center venue

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Fall Fest Armenian Bazaar 2026
- •Traditional Armenian food
- •Handmade crafts
- •Community festivities
- •Cultural celebration

Saturday, October 24 · 9:30 AM
Big annual yard sale, Sat. 10/24!
- •Huge annual yard sale
- •Local community finds
- •Saturday morning shopping
- •Treasure hunting in Newton

Saturday, October 24 · 9:00 AM
Needham High School Artisan Craft Fair and Bake Sale
- •43rd annual community tradition
- •Unique handmade artisan goods
- •Delicious homemade bake sale
- •Support local high schoolers

Friday, October 23 · 8:00pm
Jazz Sanctuary featuring Jason Palmer and Kevin Harris
- •World-class jazz performance
- •Intimate church venue setting
- •Featuring Jason Palmer and Kevin Harris

Friday, October 23 · 3:30 PM
Soft Foam Block Printing Friday Workshop
- •Hands-on printing workshop
- •Soft foam block techniques
- •Creative afternoon session

Thursday, October 22 · 4:00 PM
FREE Educational Event: Balancing College Prep & Life
- •Free educational workshop
- •Expert college prep advice
- •Stress-free planning tips
- •Held at Needham Library

October 22 · 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Open House
- •Tour the facility
- •Meet the educators
- •Explore early learning programs
- •Afternoon open house

October 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Veritas Christian Academy Open House
- •Explore K-8 classrooms
- •Meet the learning community
- •Faith-based education focus
- •Morning campus tour

October 22, 2026 · 8:40 AM - 4:15 PM
10th Annual Authors & Innovators Festival
- •10th annual business festival
- •Networking with industry leaders
- •Fresh entrepreneurial insights
- •Author talks and conversations