Free and open to all
See below for weather updates and event cancellations.
See registration requirements below for each event
Friday, January 23
❄️ 5 – 6:30 pm
Newton Centre Green
WinterFEST kicks off with ice, music, and magic!
Enjoy live ice sculptures carving, a cappella performances, interactive art by Brighter Ignited, free hot chocolate, warm churros and glow sticks, plus a visit from Olaf. Bring a blanket to donate to Welcome Home. See more details
Saturday, January 24
❄️10 am
Cold Spring Park
❄️ THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FREEZING TEMPS! ❄️
Winter Walk with Newton Conservators and Friends of Cold Spring Park
Saturday’s Winter Walk features an Olaf meet-and-greet and scavenger hunt along the trails, a perfect winter adventure for families. See more details
❄️ 11:30 am
Austin Street Plaza, Newtonville
Hot Cocoa at the Snowflake Ice Bar
Start your Saturday with the Newtonville Area Council—enjoy free hot chocolate, and a snowflake ice‑bar photo op to kick off your WinterFEST morning. See more details
❄️ 1 pm
Storytime with Sammy
Newtonville Books presents a storytime with Bookseller Sammy!
Celebrate winter in Newton with SparkNewton’s Winterfest!
❄️ 2 pm
Drop-in Flower Press Activity
Take a creative pause at Derby Flowers for a Flower Press Activity. Press winter botanicals and craft beautiful keepsakes, a meditative experience for all ages. See more details
❄️ 2 pm
Global Grooves Warm the WinterFEST Stage
Experience Women in World Jazz on the Newton Community Stage, an all‑female international ensemble bringing global rhythms to Newton. Presented by the City of Newton’s Cultural Development Department and sponsored by Spark Newton, The Village Bank, and the UPS Store, Newton Centre. See more details
❄️ 3 pm
WinterFEST at the Library: Family fun, Winter Wonderland edition.
Drop in anytime in the hour for self-directed activities, crafts, and games for families with kids of all ages. See more details
❄️ 3 pm
WinterFEST at the Library: Preteen and Teen DIY Snow Globes
Create your own winter wonderland in a jar with charms, water, glitter, glycerin, and more! For grades 5-12. Registration required. A second session of this event is running on Sunday. See more details
❄️ 5:30pm
Hyde Community Center
Soup Social at the Hyde: A Delicious Tradition That Warms the Soul
Savor soup, rolls, cookies, and ice cream from local restaurants, served by Newton notables, while White Collar Crime fills the air with live music. Meet Olaf from Frozen! See more details
Sunday, January 25
❄️ 10 am
West Newton Cinema
This event is still happening!
Film screening of Abominable
Bundle up and head to West Newton Cinema for a cozy screening of Abominable! Plus, everyone gets free popcorn! It’s movie magic, WinterFEST style! See more details
❄️ 1 pm
New Art Center
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE SNOWSTORM!
Live music from the Stacey Peasley Band! Dance along with Olaf, and enjoy winter craft activities. See more details
❄️ 3 pm
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE SNOWSTORM!
WinterFEST at the Library: Preteen and Teen DIY Snow Globes
Create your own winter wonderland in a jar with charms, water, glitter, glycerin, and more! For grades 5-12. See more details