Needham, Wellesley, Newton Moms

Open Farmyard (Register)
2026-06-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lands Sake Farm, 90 Wellesley Street, Weston, United States
Open Farmyard is a free, drop-in program which runs Wednesdays (3pm-5pm) and Sundays (9:30am-11:30am), June through October.

Join Land’s Sake farm educators for free weekly drop-in activities, geared for ages 2.5-7. Programs include stories, picking and planting in the Education Garden, exploring the chicken coop and more. Activities are geared for small children with caregivers, but children of all ages are welcome. Come for one activity, or stay for the full two hours! A schedule is posted near the parking lot at the beginning of each session, so you know where to meet the group. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
For more information, registration, and updates please visit the Land’s Sake Farm website.

Community Picnic on the Common
2026-06-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Needham Comm
Save the Date! Head to Needham Town Common on Saturday, June 6 for a Town-sponsored event for all ages from 12-3 pm (rain date is June 7)!

Grab a blanket or some lawn chairs, get some takeout from a local eatery and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with live music from Needham-based band The Tear Downs.

There will be bouncy houses and lawn games for the kids while grownups relax and enjoy the afternoon!

Play “Needham Business Selfie Bingo” to win a prize.

It will be a guaranteed good time and a great way to meet up with friends and neighbors, meet some new community members, and support local businesses, too. Hope to see you there!

All the information is here.

Rib-stock Sampling
2026-06-06 11:30 - 14:00 | Volante Farms, 292 Forest Street, Needham, MA, United States
Ribstock” Rib Sampling Event – Saturday June 6th from 11:30-2 – Free! – all ages welcome, sample baby back ribs with our homemade rub, plus live music!
For more information head here.

Storytime Schedule at Ten Trees Books
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Ten Trees Books, 24 Main Street, Natick, United States
JoinTen Trees Books for weekly storytimes on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Each week we host a local Author, Illustrator or Community member to read stories. Some weeks have live illustrator demonstrations, crafts or other activities to go along with the stories. Ages vary based on the book, generally for ages, 0-10.
For more information and updates, visit www.tentreesbooks.com

Saturday Storytime at Barnes & Nobles Natick
2026-06-06 11:00 - 11:30 | Barnes and Nobles Natick, 1324 Worcester Street, Natick, United States
Join us every Saturday morning for Storytime in our children’s department! We select a new, fun story every week to share with you. Hope to see you there!
For more information and updates, please visit the Barnes & Nobles website.

Free Admission to Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds
2026-06-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Durant-Kenrick House, 286 Waverly Ave, Newton, United States
At the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, you don’t just look at history—you try it out for yourself.
Admission is free for everyone on the first weekend of each month.
We are closed on the following dates for holidays: July 4, November 11, December 24 and 25, January 1.
Here you’ll find . . .

A 1734 farmhouse, restored and renovated in 2013 with the addition of a large, modern educational space
A family-friendly museum with period rooms, interactive games and puzzles
A place to enjoy historic gardens and play outdoor games
Stories about colonial life, the Revolutionary War, slavery, abolitionism, the birth of American horticulture, and the historic preservation movement

For more information and updates, please visit the Newton, MA website.

Touch A Truck (Register)
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Westwood High School, 200 Nahatan Street, Westwood, United States
Westwood Young Women’s Club presents our annual Touch-a-Truck event! Join for TRUCKS, Bluey, Chase, ice cream, and more!

Westwood Young Women’s Club invites you to our annual Touch-a-Truck event! Join us for TRUCKS, balloon animals, Bluey & Chase appearances, a DJ, and more!
Saturday, June 6th, from 10AM – 1PM at Westwood High School; the first hour of this event will be sensory-friendly (no horns or loud music played).
Purchase tickets in advance for $10 per child, max $25 per family. Ticket prices increase to $15 per child, max $35 per family if purchased at the event. Adults are free. If you have 3 or more children in your immediate family, choose the “family ticket” option at checkout. Tickets purchased on or before June 5 will be entered into a raffle for fun prizes from local businesses!
Coffee and ice cream for purchase, along with food from Comella’s and Playa Bowls!
Thank you to our sponsors: Dedham Savings, Miss Joslyn’s Dance, Roche Brothers, Thomas Aaron Private Brokerage of Coldwell Banker Realty, Wegmans, Dental Arts of Westwood, The Goddard School, Dore & Whittier, Steel Baseball/Wolfpack Baseball, Supreme Development, and ABA Centers of America.

Eventbrite here.

Outdoor Super Awesome Fun Time
2026-06-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Dover Town Library, 56 Dedham Street, Dover, United States
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us OUTDOORS on the Dover Town Library lawn for an energetic array of movement, music, songs, stories, and fun! After the storytime, we’ll move INDOORS for sensory activities, crafts, and more fun!
In the event of bad weather, the storytime will be canceled and activities will be offered at 10:30am.
For more information and updates, please check out the Dover Library website.

Musical Tot Shabbat & Challah Bake (Register)
2026-06-05 10:30 - 11:30 | The Jewish Creative Preschool, 349 Dedham Street, Newton, United States
Jewish Creative Preschool presents: Musical Tot Shabbat and Challah Bake
Caregivers and children will enjoy exploring Shabbat through music and movement with our guitarist instructor, plus shaping and baking challah. Ages 0-4
For more information, registration, and updates please visit the Jewish Creative Preschool website.

Lego Time at Needham Library
2026-06-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Needham Free Library, 1139 Highland Ave, Needham, MA, United States
Drop-in Lego Time Thursday afternoons in the Storybook Room. Come build creations with the Library’s large Lego supply. For children ages 5 and up. Younger children will not be allowed in the room because of small pieces.
For more information and updates, please visit Needham Library website.

Make Way for Storytime
2026-06-04 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-02 10:00 - 10:30 | Newton Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA, United States
Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. For children 0-2 and their caregivers.
For more information and updates, please visit the Newton Library website.

Natural Play
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 | The Gardens at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, United States
Explore, create, and connect with nature in Weezie’s Garden. Let curiosity guide the way with self-guided, exploration-based activities such as fairy house building, nature crafts, and other seasonal outdoor discoveries.
Natural Play encourages unstructured outdoor play for children and their caregivers, creating deep connections to each other and nature.
10am Every Thursday from April–September
Plus Fridays 4/24, 5/22, 6/29, 7/17

Make Way for Storytime
2026-06-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Newton Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA, United States
Join us for storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start your day with stories, songs and rhymes led by Newton Free Library children’s librarians. For children 0-2 and their caregivers.
For more information and updates, please check out the Newton Library website.

Trivia Night at Hearth Pizzeria
2026-06-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Hearth Pizzeria, 974 Great Plains Ave, Needham, MA, United States
Every Wednesday
Come thirsty and ready to THINK!
Enjoy a night of trivia! Don’t leave the kids out, you will be surprised how much they really know!
For more information or updates, check out the Hearth Pizzeria website.

All About Me Scrapbooking for 3rd-6th Graders
2026-06-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Needham Youth & Services, 1471 Highland Ave, Needham, United States
Join Youth & Family Services for “All About Me Scrapbooking”!
A fun 4-week group for rising 3rd-6th graders, where kids create personalized keepsakes to celebrate who they are. We encourage you to bring photos and art materials will be provided.
For more information and updates, please visit the Needham Parks & Rec website.

Waban Library Storytime
2026-06-03 11:00 - 11:30 | Waban Library, 1608 Beacon Street, Newton, 02468, United States
We offer Story Time for young children, toddlers and babies, with their accompanying adult, on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Each week our experienced readers select a number of age-appropriate books from our collection of new titles, favorite classics and board books. We always try to include fun songs and maybe even puppets!
For more information and updates, please visit the Waban Library website.

Snuggle Up Storytime at Wellesley Free Library Hills Full Branch
2026-06-02 10:30 - 11:00 | Wellesley Free Library, 210 Washington Street, Wellesley, 02482, United States
Join us in-person every Tuesday morning at the HILLS branch for a cozy storytime filled with lap bounces, rhymes, songs, and simple stories. Best for babies, toddlers, or any children who love to cuddle up with their caregiver to read and sing. Adult participation required. Drop in.
For more information and updates, please visit the Wellesley Free Library website.
