Published on March 26, 2026
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Choose Newton has compiled a list of all the Easter Events & Activities in Newton so you don't have to search to find your spring fun.
Choose Newton Main Street is also having a unique Easter Egg Hunt. You can search for Trains & Grains Easter Eggs in store windows. This is a great opportunity to explore Downtown with your family. See the map of participating businesses below.
Don't forget to download your Trains & Grains Easter Egg coloring pages. Share your designs on Facebook and tag Choose Newton for a chance to be featured in our upcoming newsletter. Also, don't forget that you can take your completed coloring page to Living Rooms by Gayle for a 20% discount.
You can now download a free Newton Watch Face. Show your community pride by wearing a piece of Newton on your wrist. Watch Faces feature the Trains & Grains, Love Newton, and the USD 373 Railerman. Most smart watches are supported.
We are now collecting events for the 2026 Passport to Newton. This Passport features events in Newton from mid May through mid August. If you would like for your event to be included make sure to get your events submitted soon!
The Passport to Newton will feature:
The Choose Newton Main Street Annual Report is here! You can see all of the amazing work that was done in Newton's downtown in 2025. There have been so many wonderful accomplishments and we can't wait to see what 2026 brings.
Thank you to all of the businesses, property owners, volunteers, and community members who work to make Newton's Downtown a wonderful place.
Small business ownership comes with no shortage of challenges. In light of rising costs, staffing shortages, shifting customer expectations, and economic uncertainty, Main Street America wants to better understand your experience. They are inviting you to take a short survey to share the challenges you're facing and how they can help. Your input will shape resources, programs, and advocacy efforts to meet small businesses where they are and provide meaningful, practical support.
The Choose Newton website is full of amazing ways to experience our community!
The Choose Newton Community Calendar features events happening throughout Newton and North Newton. You can find events by searching the calendar on specific dates or by type of event you would like to attend. This is the best place to find everything happening in Newton all in one place! It is free to submit events and event submission is open to all businesses and organizations.
Are you looking for your next favorite restaurant? Choose Newton has a list of all Newton restaurants for you to try. You can view restaurants by type of food served. Check out the full listing of Newton restaurants and try a few this week!
On the Restaurant page you can also see any events happening at restaurants. You can see special events, BINGO, trivia, karaoke, and more!
If you are looking to get involved in a sports league Choose Newton has compiled a list of local options. You can see all of the different sports leagues available in Newton in one place!
Don't forget to check out the Sports & Rec calendar at the bottom of the page featuring sporting events, registration deadlines, camps & clinics, and Railer & Thresher events.
Check out the photos that were submitted for the Newton Flag on the Go competition. You will be able to vote starting Monday on the Choose Newton Facebook page. Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures! We love seeing the Trains & Grains traveling with you.
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