Local Events & Hot Spots
Park · Newton, MA
Wellington Park
Serene neighborhood retreat- •Full size basketball & tennis courts
- •Big grassy field for activities
- •Host of the annual Monarch Festival
- •Tranquil walking trails & picnic areas
Cafe · Newton Centre, MA
Luna's Cakes & Coffee
Beloved Newton Centre gem- •Authentic Colombian coffee & treats
- •Signature Maria Luisa & Tres Leches cakes
- •Handcrafted custom cakes & desserts
- •Warm, family-run hospitality
- •Cozy neighborhood vibe
Tennis Court · Wellesley, MA
Town of Wellesley Public Tennis Courts
Local athletic hub- •Tennis & pickleball options
- •Reservations via PlayLocal
- •Night play with seasonal tags
- •Recently resurfaced courts
Farm · Natick, MA
Natick Community Organic Farm
Beloved nonprofit educational farm- •Certified organic vegetables & flowers
- •Hands-on farm animal encounters
- •Regenerative no-till agriculture
- •Daily self-guided farm tours
- •Seasonal maple syrup production
Bookstore · Wellesley, MA
Wellesley Books
Beloved community independent bookstore- •Vibrant independent book selection
- •Frequent author events & signings
- •Cozy Used Book Cellar
- •Knowledgeable staff recommendations
- •Validated parking for customers
Library · Waltham, MA
Waltham Public Library
Beloved community social hub- •Historic community social hub
- •Free parking lot available
- •Live music and art performances
- •Afternoon snacks for kids and teens
Farmers Market · Waltham, MA
Waltham Farmers' Market
Beloved local market- •Fresh local produce & meats
- •Live music starting at 11:30am
- •SNAP/EBT doubling program
- •Rain or shine outdoor shopping
Farmers Market · Belmont, MA
Belmont Farmers’ Market
Beloved community resource- •Fresh local produce & organic options
- •Live music & kids' storytime
- •Authentic Brazilian cheese bread
- •Hand-rolled sourdough bagels
- •SNAP & food assistance matching
Pizzeria · Belmont, MA
Brooksy's Pizzeria
Beloved neighborhood pizza joint- •Wood-fired specialty pizzas
- •Unique Korean BBQ toppings
- •Detroit-style square options
- •Casual dine-in and takeout
- •Featured on Phantom Gourmet
Farm · Belmont, MA
Belmont Acres Farm
Beloved local family farm- •Belmont's only local farm
- •Fresh seasonal produce & flowers
- •On-site farm stand
- •Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares
Sandwich Shop · Watertown, MA
Tru Foods Kitchen
Local lunch favorite- •Fresh Mediterranean chicken ciabatta
- •Flavorful chicken tikka wraps
- •Quick and friendly takeout service
- •Healthy and well-seasoned lunch options
Vietnamese Restaurant · Watertown, MA
Banh Mi Cafe
Authentic family-owned neighborhood favorite- •Authentic banh mi & vermicelli bowls
- •Strong Vietnamese condensed milk coffee
- •Fresh hand-rolled spring rolls
- •Wide selection of milk and fruit teas
- •Cozy neighborhood grab-and-go spot