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Macaroni KID Waltham-Belmont-Watertown-Weston: 5 Kid Events This Week!

February is ending with a bang! Check out what's happening around town!

By Maria Barrette, Macaroni KID Waltham+ February 22, 2024

The February calendar is almost to a close but March is filling up fast! Click here to get the full scoop: Macaroni KID Waltham+ Event Calendar

 

1. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23: Comics Workshop with Jonathan Todd, author of Timid

Is your child interested in graphic novels? Watertown Public Library is hosting author and illustrator Jonathan Todd to demonstrate how graphic novels are made! Jonathan is mind behind the graphic novel, Timid, which is due to be released in April! If your child loves graphic novels and has interest in designing their own, come join and let a pro show you how it's done! This event is for ages 9 - 12 and no registration is required.


2. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24: Winter Festival at Craft Food Halls in Waltham

This Saturday will be buzzing at Craft Food Halls in Waltham. Join in on the Winter Festival fun with live music, and indoor bazzar, mini games, and more!  Get your FREE tickets here!


3. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25: Live Music at Mighty Squirrel in Waltham

End your February vacation with the crew at Mighty Squirrel! John Demers will be there, playing live music for all ages. You'll also have your pick of two food trucks to enjoy -  Melt Grilled Cheese and DonutNV! Music starts at 2:00pm!


4. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25: Jazz Jam Concert at the Weston Public Library

On the fourth Sunday of every month, musician Chris Welles hosts Jazz Jam at the Weston Public Library. A performance by C Welles and the Resolutions will play for the first hour of the event, followed by a jam session where community guests are invited to join and play! Come as a performer or an audience member -- all are welcome to attend! This event is free and more information can be found here.


5. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28: Little Beats at the Watertown Public Library

Join a teacher from Little Beats Music and Movement for a 30 minute class of music, movement, and fun at the library! This class is for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. This event is free and no registration is required! You can find out more about Little Beats and all of the fun classes they offer here!


Which event will I see you at? Introduce yourself on Facebook and let me know where you will be!