• Waterfest at the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

    Metropolitan Waterworks Museum 2450 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

    Come learn more about local and global water conservation and technology, all while enjoying fun, family-friendly games, crafts, and other activities. Mothers Out Front and ProtectNewtonTrees will present demonstrations on how to measure and calculate the climate benefits of trees, especially their significant role in regulating the water cycle and the quality and quantity of...

  • Picnic and Play in the Park: Solar Oven S’mores

    Lincoln-Eliot School 150 Jackson Rd, Newton, MA, United States

    Join Green Newton and the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department for a fun-filled afternoon of solar-powered STEM! Kids will decorate and build their own solar ovens, then use the power of the sun to make delicious s'mores. While the solar ovens work their magic, kids can enjoy clean-energy-themed field games, and parents can chat...

  • Picnic and Play in the Park: Lego Challenge

    Lincoln-Eliot School 150 Jackson Rd, Newton, MA, United States

    Join Green Newton and the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department for an afternoon of creativity, building, and clean energy fun! Using LEGO® bricks provided by Green Newton, kids will design and build their own sustainability-inspired creations, from solar-powered homes and wind farms to electric vehicles, parks, and future green cities. While young builders bring...

  • Picnic and Play in the Park: Junk Jam Upcycle Parade

    Lincoln-Eliot School 150 Jackson Rd, Newton, MA, United States

    Join Green Newton and the Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department for a creative afternoon of sustainability and fun! Families will transform everyday materials into one-of-a-kind costumes, hats, instruments, and parade creations using recycled items from home and materials we'll provide. Please bring a clean toilet paper roll or small cardboard box, along with any...