Annual Events
Each year we host a variety of events geared towards building our community. Admission is always free!
Summer in the Highlands
During the summer, the Hyde Community Center hosts an outdoor summer family concert and movie series on Friday nights, featuring local bands and family-friendly films. A few times throughout the summer, the bandstand is used to stage live theater productions, and story-telling. These free events held in the Hyde Playground on the Hyde Community Center bandstand draw hundreds of local families. Download a printable 2023 schedule here.
Village Day
Newton Highlands Village Day is an annual street festival for all ages. It's produced by the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council in partnership with the Hyde Community Center, staffed by community volunteers, and features a road race, vendor booths, music, food, kids’ activities.
Soup Social
Newton Highlands Soup Social is a free community event. Hot gourmet soups and crusty breads take off the chill on a cold winter night. Two community groups, the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council and the Hyde Community Center, work together to plan this delectable evening of fresh soups and extras from local restaurants and grocers.
Haunted House
Goblins, fairies, pirates and princesses attend the Hyde Community Center Halloween Party and Haunted House. On the Sunday before Halloween this annual event kicks off with a party for the younger set (up to age 8). Then, the older kids join the younger for a parade around the block. The parade is followed by the Haunted House back at the Hyde gym. Since that event can be scary for the faint of heart it is appropriate only for kids aged 8 and above. The Haunted House consumes half the gym, with party activities in the other half.
Taiwan Day
Newton Taiwan Day is a family-friendly celebration that includes Taiwanese cultural music, dance, and tasty foods. Festivities kick off with a Dragon Dance starting at the Hyde Community Center, continuing down Lincoln St, and then back to the Hyde Center. After the Dragon Dance the fun continues at the Hyde Playground, with dance performances, craft projects for kids, and cultural activities for adults. There are vendor booths and many giveaways.
Programs
Programs are run in conjunction with other organizations and may have a nominal participation fee.
Zumba Gold with Ketty
A dance inspired workout for the young at heart! A cardio program set to upbeat Latin and international tunes.
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga class is designed to bring the benefits of yoga to a seated practice. There are added options for standing postures as well. We embrace movement and focused breathing to open the mind, body and spirit.
Tai Chi with Aaron
Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a form of low-impact exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing.
Looking for more events?
Visit the Newton Arts Calendar
Upcoming Events at Hyde
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Volunteer
Want to help out? We have a variety of one-time or ongoing volunteer opportunities. It’s a great way to support the Hyde Community Center and the Newton Highlands community. Meet your neighbors, make new friends, and have fun! Send an email to director@hydecenter.org and we’ll let you know how you can get involved.