Happy Halloween! Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds gets spooky at this family-friendly afternoon of fun. Trick or treat throughout the museum, make a haunted craft, enjoy refreshments, and more. Costumes are encouraged! Free for Historic Newton members, $5 for non-members, kids 3 and under are free. Stop by anytime during the event. Walk-ins welcome or register in advance at https://events.humanitix.com/haunted-historic-house
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Drop‑in hour offers self‑directed activities and games in the Children’s Program Room, no registration needed, for ages 3–12.
Haunted Historic House at Durant‑Kenrick House offers trick‑or‑treating, haunted crafts, refreshments, and costume fun; free for members, $5 for non‑members, kids 5 and under free.
Trick or Treat at The Street (The Street Chestnut Hill) — businesses offer treats, character meet‑n‑greets with Stellaluna, Lilly, Frog & Toad, live DJ, entertainment, complimentary photos, free.
Spooky Sunday Storytime at Hummingbird Books features Cynthia Centerbar reading her book Poor Farm Meadow.
Hands‑on crafts and LEGO building at Durant‑Kenrick House, plus mini paper magazine and bookmark collage, free for adults and kids 5 and under; $5 per child.
Crafting activities are offered in the Children’s Program Room at Newton Free Library, drop‑ins welcome, for ages 5 and up.
Upbeat rhymes and songs guide stretch, movement, singing, and dancing activities, for ages 0–5.
Free admission to Historic Newton’s two museums at Durant‑Kenrick House, offering local history exhibits, interactive displays, and artifacts for all ages.
Zoom discussion of “King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution” by Historic Newton’s History Book Club; read the book in advance, free for all ages.
Boston College Sailing at Urn Trophy competes in Hanover, NH.
