| Newton MA News and Politics BlogLots of free fun activities around town this weekend.

The Hyde Playground is finishing up it’s fabulous Summer in the Highlands series this weekend.

Hyde Playground, Highlands, Friday Sept 8,  6 PM – Rock band Loose Change will be performing at the bandstand.  Bring a blanket or a chair and a picnic.  These Friday night concerts are a great tradition.

Hyde Playground, Highlands, Friday Sept 8, dusk – free outdoor screening of Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Hyde Playground, Highlands, Sat Sept 9, 7 PM – the Nomad Story Slam comes to the bandstand.  Its a night of storytelling based on the Moth Radio hour.  Just sit back and hear the stories or throw your name in the hat and tell your own story (5 minutes, true, and happened to you).  This one’s a free-for-all – no theme, tell a story on ANY topic.

Emerson Playground, Upper Falls, 1 – 4 PM – Upper Falls Village Day – music, magic, arts & crafts, bouncy castle, face painting, free pizza, ice cream from Wally’s Wicked Good Ice Cream, Better Life Foods.