Needham, Wellesley, Newton Moms

Pan Mass Challenge
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-02
Event Details:

Title: Pan-Mass Challenge 2026

Dates: August 1 & 2, 2026

Location: Varies by route

The College of The Holy Cross: 1 College St, Worcester, MA 01610

Babson College: 231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA 02457

Massachusetts Maritime Academy: 101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

Start time: 6am

Cost

$125-$275 (Varies by route)

$2000-$6000 commitment to fundraise (Varies by route, due by October 1st)

Event Description: The Pan-Mass Challenge is a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. Held annually on the first weekend in August, the PMC raises funds for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. The PMC has 14 different route combinations, ranging from 25 to 177 miles, for riders to choose from.

Riders may ride on Saturday, Sunday, or both days. On Saturday, riders start in either Wellesley or Worcester and finish in Bourne. On Sunday, riders may start in Bourne or Wellesley; finish lines are in Provincetown and Wellesley.

Outdoor Super Awesome Fun Time
2026-07-31 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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)
2026-07-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-24 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
2026-07-30 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-07-23 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
2026-07-30 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-07-23 11:00 - 11:30 | 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
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-23 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
2026-07-30 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.

Wellesley Summer Concerts & Movies
2026-07-29 19:00 - 22:00

Trivia Night at Hearth Pizzeria
2026-07-29 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
2026-07-29 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
2026-07-29 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
2026-07-28 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.

Sing Along with Jeff Jam in Wellesley
2026-07-27 11:15 - 12:00 | Henry Bear’s Park, 572 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, United States
Come sing and dance along with local music time hero, Jeff Jam! Jeff’s high energy sessions are sure to delight little ones and even entertain older folks. Join us for a movin’ and groovin’ fun time in Wellesley! We can’t wait to play with you!
For more information and updates, please check out Henry Bear’s Park Facebook page.

Performances in the Park
2026-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Newton Centre Bowl, 69 Tyler Terrace, Newton, United States

Open Farmyard (Register)
2026-07-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 15:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Needham Carnival
2026-07-26 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-25 12:00 - 22:00 | Needham High School, 605 Webster Street, Needham, United States

Storytime at Hummingbird Books
2026-07-26 11:00 - 11:30 | Hummingbird Books, 55 Boylston Street, Newton, United States
Join us for a weekly story time under The Great Oak Tree.
Sundays at 11 AM. No RSVP required.
For more information and updates, please visit the Hummingbird Books website.

Storytime Schedule at Ten Trees Books
2026-07-25 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
2026-07-25 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 Summer Saturdays at the Y
2026-07-25 07:00 - 19:00 | Church Street YMCA, 276 Church Street, Newton, United States
Dates: Saturdays in July & August 2026 (except July 4!)
Time: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE and open to the community
Locations:

Church Street YMCA – 276 Church Street, Newton, MA
Wells Avenue YMCA – 135 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA

Make the most of your summer with Free Summer Saturdays at the West Suburban YMCA!
Starting July 11, every Saturday in July and August will be open for the community to enjoy free access to both of our Newton YMCA branches. No membership required—just bring a valid photo ID and experience all the Y has to offer.
Available Activities Include:

Lap swim and kid-friendly open swim during select times
Indoor basketball courts
Drop-in group exercise classes
State-of-the-art fitness centers
Indoor and outdoor pickleball at the Wells Avenue Y

Whether you’re visiting for fitness, fun, or family time, you’ll find a welcoming community and plenty of ways to stay active.
Details:

No registration needed
All guests must check in at the Welcome Center
18 years of age and older must show a valid photo I.D.
Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Nationwide members are allowed free access 4 times a month.
Offer expires August 30. No cash value. Addional restrictions may apply
