What’s going on in Newton this summer?
School’s out and it’s time to play. Newton’s summer calendar is filled with fun events the whole family can enjoy. Every Sunday, Newton Civic Pride hosts live music performances at the Heritage Festivals. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets as you enjoy the music talent of guests such as Veronica Robles and Mariachi Quartet, Hankus Netsky Klezmer Night, Tom LaMark Orchestra, and Rumbafrica. Newton also offers free children’s performances at various locations throughout the summer including Ware’s Cove on Thursdays at 1pm, and Newton Centre Playground on Tuesdays at 1pm. If you have young children ages 18 months to 4 years old, try enrolling in Time for Partners, a fun program that channels your child’s creative abilities in art and music.As you know, the 4th of July recently passed, and it went out with a boom. Kids enjoyed Kids Morning at the Newton Centre Playground from 10 to noon on where they saw the Grande pet parade, decorated doll carriage promenade, foot races FREE ice cream, candy, and drinks, and lots of independence day inspired fun. Later, at the Russel J. Halloran Field & Sports Complex there was an Open Air Market and Amusements rides selling handmade and international crafts and an assortment of food vendors. At 6pm, music and dance stared up along with food vendors, crafters, and novelties. At 9pm, a spectacular display of fireworks lit up the night sky. The firework show was put on by Newton’s own Tony Gentile, the Master of Fireworks.