Newton WinterFest 2026

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Dates:	Friday, January 23, 2026 - Sunday, January 25, 2026
Hours:	Varies
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Seasonal Fun

WEATHER UPDATE:
Due to the pending afternoon storm tomorrow, we have decided to prioritize safety and cancel two of our events taking place on Sunday, January 25.

CANCELLED: Family Dance Party, 1pm at the New Art Center
CANCELLED: Teens Snowglobe Making Activity, 3pm at the Newton Free Library.
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Kickoff our beloved annual winter celebration!

**Registration for this event is encouraged but not required

Dress warm and bring the whole family to this outdoor event featuring:

• live ice sculpture carving,
• the return of the Brighter Ignited interactive public art display,
• A capella performances from the Highland Glee Club Men's Chorus,
• free hot chocolate,
• glow sticks,
• Olaf from Frozen,
• and a Blanket Drive for Welcome Home

To donate to Welcome Home's Blanket Drive, please bring new or gently used full, queen or king blankets (no rips or stains) to the Newton Centre Green and drop off at the Welcome Home bin on Friday, January 23 from 5-6:30pm.

Welcome Home is a Newton non-profit providing families experiencing hardship with high quality household items.

This event is part of WinterFEST, an annual three day celebration that aims to foster community and spark connection through arts and cultural programming.

All WinterFEST events are free and accessible, and all are welcome to attend.

This festival is sponsored by Spark Newton, a nonprofit arts and culture organization based in Newton, MA.

WEBSITE

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sparknewton.org/happenings/winterfest-2026/

LOCATION

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Newton Centre Green, 1221 Centre Street, Newton, MA, 02459 map