Now in its 27th year, Halloween Window Painting is a beloved annual tradition in Newton. Students in grades 3-8 create public art by painting Halloween-themed artwork on merchants’ windows in seven Newton village centers. This event provides an opportunity for our community to celebrate Halloween and our talented student artists.

Halloween Window Painting will again be a contest!

Winners will be chosen in each of our participating villages and celebrated at an event at City Hall (date TBD).

Participating villages

Auburndale, Newton Centre, Newton Highlands, Newtonville, Nonantum, Waban, and West Newton.

A Spark Sponsored event: Spark Newton is proud to be the 2026 Great Pumpkin Sponsor, supporting the City of Newton’s Arts & Culture Department’s celebration of young artists, local businesses, and public art.