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Bakery Crawl returns Sept. 25-26

September 23, 2026

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Newton Bakery Crawl returns Sept. 25-26

The fifth annual Newton Bakery Crawl runs Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26, with more than 20 bakeries offering special menu items, samples and promotions. The event is free and requires no registration, though visitors need to mention the crawl when ordering to qualify for a bakery's promotion. A list of participating bakeries, promotions and store hours is posted at itsinnewton.com/bakerycrawl.

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Zamir Chorale of Boston holds auditions tonight in Newton

Zamir Chorale of Boston auditions prospective singers Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 7:15 to 10 p.m. at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St.

Newton Beacon

League of Women Voters hosts virtual forum on Question 3 tonight

The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and Newton hosts a virtual forum on Ballot Question 3 and the proposed All-Party Primary reform Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m.

League of Women Voters Newton

Creem outlines climate bills ahead of Green Newton honor

Sen. Cynthia Creem detailed climate measures now in conference committee, including tree-planting, street-tree protection, plastic-packaging, dark-skies and gas-system reforms. Green Newton will honor Creem at an Oct. 1 environmental leadership celebration.

The Newton Record

Boston College field hockey upsets No. 20 Ohio State

BC field hockey beat No. 20 Ohio State 3-2 in a shootout on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

The Newton Record

Public Facilities Committee meets tonight

Newton's Public Facilities Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m.; see the city's website for participation details and materials.

City of Newton, MA

Calligraphy and pumpkin lettering class tonight in Newton

Sip & Script and Greentail Table host a beginner modern-calligraphy and pumpkin-lettering class Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Greentail Table, 343 Watertown St. The $65 class includes supplies and instruction.

OurNewton.org

Traditional Chinese calligraphy program at Newton Free Library tonight

Artist Rayna Lo leads a traditional Chinese calligraphy program covering characters and traditional tools Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Newton Free Library. Open to all levels; registration required.

OurNewton.org

Newton Free Library hosts Movers & Shakers today

The Newton Free Library's Movers & Shakers movement program runs Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 10:30 a.m., with rhymes and songs for children ages 0-5 and caregivers.

Newton Free Library

Anime Club meets at Newton Free Library today

The Newton Free Library's Anime Club meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4:30 p.m. for teens to watch anime, discuss series and enjoy Japanese snacks.

Newton Free Library

Library trustees meet Wednesday afternoon

The Newton Free Library Board of Trustees meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 4:30 p.m. in person at the library.

Newton Free Library

Kids' Collage Club begins four-month calendar project today

The Newton Free Library's Collage Club for children ages 6-9 begins Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m., creating collages for a 2027 calendar. Registration required.

Newton Free Library

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