Family things to do in Newton

Bleachery

Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

Riverside museum in an 1814 building offering interactive exhibits on famed inventions plus events.

Newton Centre

Newton Centre Playground

Historic outpost from 1890 offering swings, clay tennis courts, sports fields & a recreation center.

Clinton

The Icon Museum and Study Center

From church doors to tiny accessories, faces of saints on display, plus rotating exhibits, tea room.

Commonwealth

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum

Exhibits on the engineering behind U.S.'s 1st metro water system, with walking & bus tours.

North Waltham

Beaver Brook Reservation

Historic buildings share this 59-acre park with woodlands, a waterfall, open fields & sports areas.

Newton Centre

Cold Spring Park

This green space with wooded areas & fields offers a dog park, exercise path & athletic facilities.

Auburndale

Auburndale Park

Play & picnic areas, trails, tennis courts & a ball field in a tranquil location by the river.

Newton Centre

The Great Escape Room Boston

Davis Square

The Rockwell

Plays, concerts & comedy shows are presented at this comfortable 150-seat theater with a small bar.