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Watch the Setti D. Warren Plaza Dedication Ceremony in its entirety.

Newton News Correspondent Liliana Luksch interviews BU Professor Maxwell Palmer and provides highlights of his lecture.

OCT 4 at 1:00PM - 3:00PM - Visit the Trio Newton Courtyard for an afternoon of art, poetry, and live music from Boston-based musician Malayna Knox.

Photo courtesy of Malayna Knox.

OCT 6 at 7:00PM - 8:00PM - Instructor Janhavi Wadwhani hosts a special in-person session of the Newton Free Library's Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, and Meditation series.

OCT 11 at 1:15PM - 4:00PM - Sign-up for a time slot at the Newton Fix-It Clinic to have a volunteer Repair Coach walk you through diagnosing and repair.

OCT 16 at 11:30AM - If you are interested in a job with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, representatives from the Executive Office of Veterans Services will offer guidance on navigating the MassCareers website.

OCT 25 at 2:00PM - Pianist Fredrik Wanger presents the works of Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Brahms, and the remarkable women who shaped their artistry.

Newton Public Schools received the national Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials in 2026.

OCT 4 at Noon - 4:00PM - Join Historic Newton at the Jackson Homestead to travel back in time to the 19th century! Enjoy apple cider pressing, butter churning, candle dipping, and more!

OCT 4 at 2:00PM - The Spectacle Collective presents world premieres of works written by a group of Chilean composers, exploring South American Folk and Western Classical styles. Stay after the concert for a Q&A session!

OCT 7 at 7:00PM - If you know some basics about playing the ukulele, join Julie Stepanek Murray at the Newton Free Library for a beginner-friendly play along session.

OCT 13 at 7:00PM - Newton North High School teacher Rob Greenfield discusses the individual and societal impacts of the evolving AI technology.

OCT 18 - Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Paddy's Road Race! Participate in one of the races, or come out to cheer on the runners.

OCT 26 at 7:00PM - Musicians Fabio Pirozzolo and Shelley Otis present folk songs from all across the regions Southern Italy.