Passport to Newton

Choose Newton is excited to bring you the 2nd Passport to Newton featuring all of the amazing things happening in Newton this summer. This is the one place to find all activities and events from mid May through mid August!

This summer make sure to get out and explore Newton! Check out the Passport to Newton and see how many events you can attend. There are over 150 activities, events, camps, and so much more happening this summer!

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Concerts

May 30 - Big Fat Fun
- Free to attend in Military Park from 6-8pm
- Food provided by Carlos Kitchen
- Drinks provided by Harvey County Now
- Sponsored by Choose Newton Main Street & Newton Community Foundation
May 30 - Concert in the Park
- $6 Advance Tickets & $8 at the Gate
- Featuring: icoNic, The Flannelbacks, & The Sassanachs
- Athletic Park Band Shell
- Sponsored by the NHS Fine Arts Booster Club
May 31 - Movie Magic by Prairie Bronze Handbell Ensemble
- First Presbyterian Church from 3-4pm
June 19 - No Coast & Roadhouse Saints
- Free to attend in Military Park from 6:30-10pm
- Sponsored by Sand Creek Summer Daze
June 20 - Elton Dan & The Rocket Band
- Must have a Sand Creek Summer Daze button to attend ($5)
- Athletic Park Bandshell from 8-10pm
- Sponsored by Sand Creek Summer Daze
July 3 - Stolen Winnebagos & Sassanachs
- Free to attend in Athletic Park from 7-10pm
- Part of the Rockets & Rails Celebration (America 250 Celebration)
- Fireworks to follow the concert
- Food trucks will be available
- Sponsored by the City of Newton & Choose Newton

Summer Camps

Uncle Carl's Camps at Kauffman Museum ($70/member or $85/nonmember)
- June 1-5 from 9-11:30am - Prairie Pathfinders
  - Ages 6-8 (Completed Grades K-2)
  - Application Deadline May 25
- June 15-19 from 9-11am - Prairie Pals
  - Ages 4-5 (Preschool)
  - Application Deadline June 8
- June 22-26 from 9-11am - Exploring Printmaking 1
  - Ages 6-8 (Completed Grades K-2)
  - Application Deadline June 15
- June 29-July 3 from 9-11:30am - Exploring Printmaking 2
  - Ages 9-12 (Completed Grades 3-6)
  - Application Deadline June 22
- July 6-10 from 9-11:30am - Beginning Sewing
  - Ages 9-11 (Completed Grades 3-5)
  - Application Deadline June 29
- July 6-10 from 1-3:30pm - Intermediate Sewing
  - Ages 11-14 (Completed Grade 5 and above)
  - Application Deadline June 29
Dragon Camp (Daily Rate $25 / Weekly Rates $100)
- Dynasty Gymnastics
- Ages 2.5-11
- Monday-Friday 8am-noon
- Camp Activities: gymnastics & dance, arts & crafts, story time & outside play
Summer Art Camp at Carriage Factory Art Gallery ($65)
- June 9-12 from 1-3pm for Grades 1-4
- Registration
Garden to Table Summer Camp ($15 per session)
- Monday-Thursday, 9-11am at South Breeze Elementary School
- June 15-18
- June 22-25
- July 13-16
- July 20-23
- Registration
Summer Art Camp at Carriage Factory Art Gallery ($65)
- July 7-10 from 1-3pm for Grades 5-8
- Registration
Lego Camp ($150)
- July 7-11 - Ages 8-9 from 8-11am & Ages 10-11 Noon-3pm
- For more information email railerobotics@gmail.com

Sports Camps

May 26 - June 25 - Summer Tennis Clinic
- 1-2:30pm daily at Newton High School Tennis Courts
- $18 per day / $67 for 4 days / $324 for the full clinic
- May 26-29 / June 1-4 / June 8-12 / June 15-18 / June 22-25
- Register by emailing nicolas.sisson@usd373.org
May 30 - Bar Clinic
- Dynasty Gymnastics
- Back Hip Circles 9-10am
- Kips 10-11am
- Flyaways 11am-noon
- $25
June 1-3 Volleyball Camp
- $35 per camper
- Grades 1-3 9:30-10:30am
- Grades 4-6 10:30am-Noon
- Grades 7-8 Noon-2pm
- At the Newton Rec Center
- Register by emailing jamie.dibbens@usd373.org
June 3-5 - Boys Basketball Camp
- 9-11am at Chisholm Middle School
- For boys 2nd-6th grade
- Register at www.jrrailerbasketball.com
June 9 - Royal Princess Training Camp
- Newton Performing Arts Center
June 11-13 Lotus Gymnastics Camp from 9-11am
- Purely Moore Fitness
- $55/members or $75/non-members
June 13 Tumbling Clinic
- Dynasty Gymnastics
- Walkovers 9-10am
- Handsprings 10-11:30am
- Tucks 11:30am-1pm
- $25
June 23 - Lady Railer Basketball Camp
- 10am-noon
- Grades 2nd-6th
- More Information
June 23-26 - Bethel College Basketball
- 2nd-8th Grade Boys & Girls
- 9am-3pm at Bethel College
- $150 per player (JRB players receive a $50 scholarship)
- Register by June 13
June 23 - Demon Hunters Training Academy
- Newton Performing Arts Center
June 24 - Wiggles & Giggles
- Newton Performing Arts Center
June 25-27 Lotus Cheer Camp from 9-11am
- Purely Moore Fitness
- $55/members or $75/non-members
June 29-July 30 Summer Dance Classes Mini Session
- Newton Performing Arts Center
Lil JRB Ballers Camp
- Camp will be held in early July at Chisholm Middle School
- 5 years old - 1st grade
- Free to attend
- More information

Vacation Bible Schools

June 1-4 - Emerald Crossing VBS at Newton Christian Church
- 5:30-7:30pm each night
- Registration
June 8-12 - Vacation Bible School at Newton Bible Church
- 9am-Noon every day
- Free to attend for kids PreK - 6th Grade
- Registration
June 22-26 - Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible School at Koerner Heights Church
- 6:30pm-9pm
- Free meal served each night at 5:45pm
- Registration
July 12-14 - Snowball Mountain Challenge Vacation Bibles School at Salem United Methodist Church
- 5:30-8pm each night
- Free to attend along with a free meal each evening
- Available for ages 3 - 6th Grade
July 27-30 - Treasure Hunt Summer Quest at Grace Community Church
- 9am-12pm each day
- Free to attend
- Registration

Equestrian & Rodeo

Beat the Heat Barrel Series
- Exhibitions begin at 6pm
- Newton Saddle Club Arena - 701 W 1st St.
- Dates
  - May 26
  - June 2
  - June 23
  - July 7
  - July 21
  - August 4
Fun Show
- June 20 from 5-6pm
Newton Saddle Club Rodeo
- July 31 at 8pm
Newton Saddle Club Rodeo
- August 1 at 8pm
Newton Saddle Club Bulls & Barrels
- Saturday, August 8 at 8pm
- Newton Saddle Club Arena

Sporting Events

Chamber Golf Tournament
- Friday, June 5
- Sand Creek Station Golf Course
- Register
Cookie Daze 5K
- Saturday, June 20
- Supports Caring Hands Humane Society & Heart to Heart Child Advocacy
- Register
Newton Mexican American Fastpitch Tournament
- July 3-5

College & Semi Pro Athletic Events

Wichita Skyhawks Football
- Games at Athletic Park: Fischer Field
- $10 for adults, kids 8 & under free, $5 for military, officers, & first responders
- Dates: June 6 vs the Tulsa Gators
Newton Rebels
- Games at Centennial Park: Klein-Scott Field
- Dates:
  - Saturday, May 30 at 7pm
  - Sunday, May 31 at 6pm
  - Monday, June 1 at 7pm
  - Thursday, June 4 at 7pm
  - Monday, June 8 at 7pm
  - Friday, June 12 at 7pm
  - Sunday, June 14 at 6pm
  - Wednesday, June 17 at 7pm
  - Thursday, June 18 at 7pm
  - Monday, June 22 at 7pm
  - Thursday, June 25 at 7pm
  - Sunday, June 28 at 6pm
  - Monday, June 29 at 7pm
  - Friday, July 3 at 7pm
  - Monday, July 6 at 7pm
  - Wednesday, July 8 at 7pm
  - Thursday, July 9 at 7pm
  - Monday, July 13 at 7pm
  - Wednesday, July 15 at 7pm
  - Sunday, July 19 at 6pm

Fine Arts Events

Shared Spaces, Sacred Places Art Exhibit
- Carriage Factory Art Gallery
- May 16-July 2
Know Your Sewing Machine
- Saturday, May 23 from 1-4pm
- $50 at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery
- Registration
Movie Magic presented by Prairie Bronze Handbell Ensemble
- Sunday, May 31 at 3pm at First Presbyterian Church
Zentangle Workshop
- Saturday, June 6 from 1-3:30pm
- $45 at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery
- Registration
Boro Embroidery Class
- Saturday, June 13 from 1-4pm
- $45 at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery
- Registration
Studio Art Tour by Carriage Factory Art Gallery
- Saturday, June 20 from 10am-4pm
Second Saturday at the Carriage Factory
- Come enjoy a kid friendly make and take creation (ages 4-10)
- 10am-noon
- Dates:
  - June 13
  - July 11
  - August 8
Newton Acoustic Jam Sessions at Prairy - 10am-noon
- June 6
- June 20
- July 4
- July 18
- August 1

Kids Night Out

Dynasty Gymnastics - May 30 - June 27 - July 25
- Open to kids 5 and older
- Drop off is 5:30pm & Pickup is 8:30pm
- $20 for the first sibling & $15 for each additional sibling
- Activities: Open gym, group games, and more!
- Dinner will be served from 6:30-7pm
- Registration: DynastyGymnastics@outlook.com
Newton Performing Arts Center - June 13 - June 26
- Newton Performing Arts Center

Newton Pool

The Newton Municipal Pool opens Tuesday, May 26th.

Price is $4.50 for those 4 & older unless otherwise noted. You can purchase 25 tickets for $95.

Private party area and after hour pool rentals are available.

Public Swim
- Daily 1-5pm
Family Swim
- Tuesdays & Fridays 7-9pm
- Family of 4 - $15
Lap Swim
- June 1 - August 7
- M/W/F 6:30-7:30am
- M-F 12-12:45pm
- T/F 6-6:45pm
- $2.50/person
Lazy River Workout Class
- Starts June 9
- Tuesdays 5:15-6pm
- Fridays 9:15-10am
- $4.50/class or $35/10 classes

Teen Summer Reading Program

Newton Public Library Summer Reading Program for kids ages 10-18

June 1 at 2pm - Dinosaur Trivia & Night at the Museum Showing
June 2 at 10am - Museum of World Treasures - Fossils (registration required)
June 8-10 at 10-11am - DASH Robots (registration required)
June 9 at 3pm - Gray for a Day (registration required)
June 16 at 2pm - Sternberg Museum of Natural History (registration required)
June 23 at 3pm - Paint a Nautilus Fossil (registration required)
June 30 at 3pm - Amphibians with Great Plains Nature Center (registration required)
July 7 at 3pm - MadSkillz Competition (registration required)
July 10 at 10:30am - Teen Journalism (registration required)
July 14 at 3pm - Teen Photography Tutorial (registration required)
July 21 at 3pm - Meteor Showers, Shooting Stars, and Comets (registration required)
July 24 at 3pm - Amelia Earhart & Flight
July 25 at 10am - Bicycle Rodeo (at Newton Recreation Center)
July 28 at 3pm - Mosaic Art (registration required)
July 31 at 3pm - Summer Reading Pizza Party (invite only)

Regular Activities

Summer Free Play - every Wednesday in June from 2:30-4:30pm
Manga & Anime Book Club - Third Saturday of the month at 10am
Teen Influencers (ages 14-18) Third Thursday of each month at 4pm
Dungeons & Dragons - every Wednesday in July from 2:30-4:30 (registration required)

Track Your Summer Reading in the Reader Zone

Download the Reader Zone mobile app or use the website, ReaderZone.com
Click "Sign Up" and add your name (Sign up as a "Parent" if you're adding multiple names)
In order to join the Teen Summer Reading Challenge, you will need to enter a reading code.
- Click on "My Programs" and enter the code bed1c in the box provided, selecting the correct age group.
There are prizes for 100-800 minutes read! A grand prize drawing will take place for Back Alley Pizza coupon, Fredy's coupon, State Fair tickets, 3D printer pen, Roblox gift card, Wings of Fire dragon plush, and Jujitsu Kaisen playing cards.

Downtown Events

June 13 - Newton Open Streets
June 18 - Third Thursday: Wine Walk & Savory Stroll
July 2-3 - Summer Sales
July 16 - Third Thursday: Art Walk
August 20 - Third Thursday: Farmers & Flowers

Sand Creek Summer Daze

Come out to enjoy all the fun that Sand Creek Summer Daze has to offer!

June 14-19 - The Mythical Medallion Hunt
- Hunt for the medallion through the newton public parks and areas for your chance to win. Clues drop every morning at 9am. Make sure to follow the Sand Creek Summer Daze facebook to get the clues
June 18 at 7pm - The Boyz of Summer
- Come cheer on the Newton Rebels at Klein-Scott Field. Your Summer Daze button gets you free entry to the game.
June 19 at 6pm - Diggin' the Artz
- Come see Sean Heaton create a mural in Military Park
June 19 at 6pm - The Railtown Rhythmz Concert
- Enjoy a free concert featuring Roadhouse Saints and Elton Dan & the Rocket Band in Military Park.
June 20 from 9am-noon - Hot Summer Thrillz
- Come enjoy family friendly activities in Athletic Park
June 20 from 9am-noon - Sand Creek Cardboard Regatta
- Try your hand at building a cardboard boat or cheer on the contests at the Newton Public Pool.
June 20 at 1pm - Scrubz vs. Scholarz
- Cheer on NMC Health and USD 373 in their kickball game at Kelsch Field
June 20 at 2:30pm - The Great Brain Freeze
- Can you eat the most ice cream?
June 20 at 3pm - Battle of the Badgez (Banana Style)
- Police vs. Fire in this great showdown!

Rockets & Rails: America 250 Celebration

Join the City of Newton & Choose Newton for a great evening celebrating America's 250th year of Independence at Athletic Park.

Schedule:

5pm - Welcome, Food & Drink Vendors Open, Kids Area Opens
7pm - The Sassanachs at the Band Shell
7:30pm - Opening remarks, National Anthem, Colors Presentation
8pm - Stolen Winnebagos on Fischer Field
9pm - Kids area closes
Dusk - Fireworks

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Harvey County Free Fair

Head over to the Harvey County Fair Grounds for a great 2 weeks of activities.

Thursday, July 30
- 4H Judging & Check In
Friday, July 31
- 4H Judging & Check In
- 12:30pm Poultry Show
- 2pm Rabbit Show
- 4-8pm Foods Silent Auction
- 5:30pm Swine Judging
- 8pm Newton Saddle Club Rodeo
Saturday, August 1
- 9-11am Ag Est
- 10am Pedal Pull Contest
- 11am Turtle Races
- Noon Mud Volleyball Tournament
- 2:30pm Bucket Calf Show
- 4pm Dog & Bucket Calf Costume Contest
- 4:30pm Fashion Revue
- 5pm Sheep & Goat
- 8pm Saddle Club Rodeo
Sunday, August 2
- 8am Farm Bureau Breakfast
- 8:30am Cattle & Goat Show
- 9am Beef Show
Monday, August 3
- 1pm Barnyard Olympics
- 4:30pm Round Robin Showmanship Contest
- 6pm Watermelon Feed
- 6:30pm Announcement of Judging Contests & Round Robin Winners
- 7pm 4H Auction
Thursday, August 6
- 5pm Food Trucks
- 6-10pm Carnival
- 7:30pm Concert
Friday, August 7
- 5pm Food Trucks
- 6-10pm Carnival
- 7:30pm Concert
Saturday, August 8
- 9am-4pm Harvey County Market in the Park
- 5:30pm Parade on West 5th Street
- 8pm Newton Saddle Club Bulls & Barrels
Sunday, August 9
- 6-9pm Carnival
- 6:30pm Demo Derby

Meals

SEAK Summer Enrichment Activities for Kids & Families
- June 1 - July 30
- Mondays-Thursdays at New Creation Fellowship
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays at Immanuel Baptist Church
- Activity from 11:30am-Noon
- Lunch served from Noon - 12:30pm (free summer meals for any child ages 1-18)
- Provided by Peace Connections
The Table Community Meal
- Free community dinner every Wednesday from 5:30-7pm
- 801 N Main Street (First United Methodist Church)
- Provided by So Shine Foundation

Miscellaneous

First Saturday Bird Walk
- Kauffman Museum
- First Saturday of each month from 8-9am
Lotus Outdoor Market
- June 27 from 10am-3pm
- August 1 from 10am-3pm
- Purely Moore Fitness
Amateur Radio Field Day
- June 27-June 28
- Camp Hawk
Cars & Coffee
- Second Saturday of each month from 8am-noon
- North Dillons Parking Lot
Hope Fest: Harvey County Resource Festival
- Saturday, July 25 from 10am-1pm
- Newton Rec Center
- Free lunch served at 11am

21+ Events

June 18 - Choose Newton Main Street Wine Walk
Moxie Community Pub Events
- Boozy BINGO every Wednesday at 7pm
- Thinkers & Drinkers (trivia) every Thursday at 6:30pm
- Live Music Happy Hour every Friday 5-8pm
- Karaoke Sing-a-Long every Friday at 8pm
- Live Music every Saturday at 8pm
- Boozy Book Club 2nd Tuesday at 7pm

View the 2025 Passport here: Passport-to-Newton.pdf(PDF, 14MB)