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Newton, MA
49Events this week
10Free things to do
87New spots
93New stories

Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Newton

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 49 events, day by day →

Beginner Rumba Class

Saturday 9:30am · Nearby Gallery

Free Outdoor Workout on The Greenway

Saturday 9:30am · Rose Kennedy Greenway · Free

Waltham Farmers' Market

Saturday 9:30am · Former Elks Parking Lot

Saturday Weekend BBQ

Saturday 11am · Formaggio Kitchen

Walking Tour of Stony Brook

Saturday 11am · Boylston St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, United States

New in Newton

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Derby Farm Flowers & Gardens at Piccadilly Square

Shopping

Not your typical bouquet: Derby Farm Flowers & Gardens at Piccadilly Square crafts custom arrangements with local and American-grown blooms whenever possible, using sustainable practices and eco-friendly packaging, and they back it up with same-day delivery before 2 pm plus a shop of thoughtful hom…

derbyfarmflowers.com

Echo Bridge Restaurant & Cafe

Restaurants

Neighborhood Italian staple: Family-run since 1962, Echo Bridge Restaurant & Cafe keeps Newton old-school in the best way, from crisp-edged pizzas to hearty Italian classics and a friendly bar where you can catch Keno and see what’s on tap.

eatatecho.com

Social Restaurant & Bar

Nightlife

Good vibes, great bites: Social Restaurant & Bar keeps Newton fed and entertained with a modern American lineup of craveable burgers, crisp pizzas, and twirlable pastas.

socialrestaurantandbar.com

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Most read in Newton

The five stories Newton readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Police seek suspects in car breaks in Newton

    Police in Newton, Massachusetts are seeking the public's help identifying two suspects in recent car breaks.

    Full story at newportdispatch.com

  2. What opened, what closed, and what's next among Newton's places to eat

    Newton's food scene has seen significant changes since its previous summary, with at least 10 openings and reopenings compared to eight closings.

    Full story at figcitynews.com

  3. Billionaire family to buy Boston’s 200-year-old oyster house

    Billionaire family from Texas is set to buy Boston's Union Oyster House, a 200-year-old seafood institution established in 1826.

    Full story at wickedlocal.com

  4. Sleepy Hollow Reading Set for Boston's Old North Church

    Crescendo Productions is partnering with Old North Illuminated to stage The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Reading inside the 303-year-old sanctuary at 193 Salem St.

    Full story at hoodline.com

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