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Tuesday April 28, 2026
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM    Time for Partners Winter/Spring 2026 - Tuesdays - Time for Partners
Children 18 months to four years old with an adult partner, join us for an art and music program. Make a new art project weekly, and enjoy music and movement as well as play time and a snack (bring your own nut-free snack). Classes are held at the City Hall War Memorial Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30-11:15am.  Pick the day that works best for your schedule.Come create, explore, and make new friends through art, music, and play!TUITION: $392 for 14 weeks.  No class February 17, 18, or 19Sibling Discount: up to 12 months old free; 12 months and older 50%Drop-In Fee: $35/session, register HERE.Sibling Discount: $17.50/session, register HERE.Tuition will be prorated based on the day you register. Prorated tuition and sibling discount will be applied during checkout if applicable.For information, visit www.newtonma.gov/events, email events@newtonma.gov, or call the Community Events & Programs office at 617-796-1540.NOTES: Time for Partners follows the Newton Public Schools calendar. No classes will be held on holidays and school closures, including snow days. If an official announcement of a weather cancellation has been made, registered families will be notified and a notice will be posted on the homepage of the Community Events & Programs website.You may withdraw up to two weeks (10 working days) before your class starts for a refund minus a $25 registration fee. After that date, no refunds will be issued. 
 
Tuesday May 5, 2026
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM    Time for Partners Winter/Spring 2026 - Tuesdays - Time for Partners
Children 18 months to four years old with an adult partner, join us for an art and music program. Make a new art project weekly, and enjoy music and movement as well as play time and a snack (bring your own nut-free snack). Classes are held at the City Hall War Memorial Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30-11:15am.  Pick the day that works best for your schedule.Come create, explore, and make new friends through art, music, and play!TUITION: $392 for 14 weeks.  No class February 17, 18, or 19Sibling Discount: up to 12 months old free; 12 months and older 50%Drop-In Fee: $35/session, register HERE.Sibling Discount: $17.50/session, register HERE.Tuition will be prorated based on the day you register. Prorated tuition and sibling discount will be applied during checkout if applicable.For information, visit www.newtonma.gov/events, email events@newtonma.gov, or call the Community Events & Programs office at 617-796-1540.NOTES: Time for Partners follows the Newton Public Schools calendar. No classes will be held on holidays and school closures, including snow days. If an official announcement of a weather cancellation has been made, registered families will be notified and a notice will be posted on the homepage of the Community Events & Programs website.You may withdraw up to two weeks (10 working days) before your class starts for a refund minus a $25 registration fee. After that date, no refunds will be issued. 
 
Tuesday May 12, 2026
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM    Time for Partners Late Spring 2026 - Tuesdays - Time for Partners
Children 18 months to four years old with an adult partner, join us for an art and music program. Make a new art project weekly, and enjoy music and movement as well as play time and a snack (bring your own nut-free snack). Classes are held at the City Hall War Memorial Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30-11:15am.  Pick the day that works best for your schedule.Come create, explore, and make new friends through art, music, and play!TUITION: $224 for 8 weeks (Wednesdays and Thursdays); $196 for 7 weeks (Tuesdays). Sibling Discount: up to 12 months old free; 12 months and older 50%.Drop-In Fee: $35/session, register HERE.Sibling Discount: $17.50/session, register HERE.Tuition will be prorated based on the day you register. Prorated tuition and sibling discount will be applied during checkout if applicable.For information, visit www.newtonma.gov/events, email events@newtonma.gov, or call the Community Events & Programs office at 617-796-1540.NOTES: Time for Partners follows the Newton Public Schools calendar. No classes will be held on holidays and school closures, including snow days. If an official announcement of a weather cancellation has been made, registered families will be notified and a notice will be posted on the homepage of the Community Events & Programs website.You may withdraw up to two weeks (10 working days) before your class starts for a refund minus a $25 registration fee. After that date, no refunds will be issued. 
 
Saturday May 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM    Newton Festivals & Fairs - Exhibitor Application 2026 - Newton SpringFest 2026
Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at Newton's festivals and fairs. These events are a great opportunity for businesses to engage with our community and for artisans to sell their works. This application is for handmade arts & crafts, sand art, business & educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.Fees are based on a 10 X 10 weighted canopy (for outdoor events) which is considered a single space.  If more than one space is required, contact the Community Events team for approval and fee structure. THERE ARE NO FEE REFUNDS - UNLESS THE APPLICATION IS NOT ACCEPTED.You can submit your application for the following:Newton SpringFest | Saturday, May 16, 2026  10am - 4pmRegistration is Closed - SOLD OUT This year SpringFest (formerly known as “Family FunFEST”) has expanded the festival audience for broader selection of vendors. This one-day event is held at the War Memorial Circle at Newton City Hall on Saturday May 16 starting at 10am with a full day of entertainment and a celebration of art for all ages, including live music, dance performances, a community art project, public art walk unveiling the Project SHINE student mural boards, craft & vendor booths, a carnival with kiddie rides and games, and more! Vendors wrap-up at 4:00, the carnival continues until 6.July 4th Open Air Market | Saturday, July 4, 2026  1pm - Dusk(Registration Deadline: June 13, 2026)The festivities begin at 1pm on Albemarle Field and include a carnival featuring kiddie amusement rides and games by Cushing Amusements, live musical entertainment at the gazebo, live entertainment at the main stage beginning at 6pm with and food trucks and a spectacular fireworks display at dark. Newton Harvest Fair | Sunday, October 18, 2026  11am -  5pm(Registration Deadline: September 27, 2026)This fall festival features a full carnival with kiddie rides and games, two live music stages, food trucks and pumpkin decorating.  This event draws over 3,000 people from surrounding communities.  Notes on registeringBefore registering please read Exhibitor Rules linked below. You are required to submit a completed application and payment of the appropriate booth space for your business, as well as a signed liability waiver. If you are registering as a non-profit organizations, you will be asked to upload proof of non-profit status.   There is a late registration fee of $25 for registrations after the deadline. This only applies if you are accepted to the fair.NO REFUNDS.  Exclusion:  applicants not accepted to the event - your fee will be returned in this case.For additional information contact:Newton Community Events & Programsevents@newtonma.gov 617-796-1540
 
Tuesday May 19, 2026
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM    Time for Partners Late Spring 2026 - Tuesdays - Time for Partners
Children 18 months to four years old with an adult partner, join us for an art and music program. Make a new art project weekly, and enjoy music and movement as well as play time and a snack (bring your own nut-free snack). Classes are held at the City Hall War Memorial Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30-11:15am.  Pick the day that works best for your schedule.Come create, explore, and make new friends through art, music, and play!TUITION: $224 for 8 weeks (Wednesdays and Thursdays); $196 for 7 weeks (Tuesdays). Sibling Discount: up to 12 months old free; 12 months and older 50%.Drop-In Fee: $35/session, register HERE.Sibling Discount: $17.50/session, register HERE.Tuition will be prorated based on the day you register. Prorated tuition and sibling discount will be applied during checkout if applicable.For information, visit www.newtonma.gov/events, email events@newtonma.gov, or call the Community Events & Programs office at 617-796-1540.NOTES: Time for Partners follows the Newton Public Schools calendar. No classes will be held on holidays and school closures, including snow days. If an official announcement of a weather cancellation has been made, registered families will be notified and a notice will be posted on the homepage of the Community Events & Programs website.You may withdraw up to two weeks (10 working days) before your class starts for a refund minus a $25 registration fee. After that date, no refunds will be issued.