Halloween Window Painting Sat. Oct. 26th:

Halloween Window Painting turns 25 this year! Kids in grades 3-8 will paint participating merchant windows in seven villages across Newton on Saturday October 26. We will start the anniversary celebrations with a costume and cupcake party for painters following the event on October 26. Then everyone is invited to join us on a celebratory bike tour to view the art across the city on Sunday October 27. Bikers of all levels are welcome.   Painters can still sign up to paint. For details on the event or to register, visit newtonma.gov/culture.

Tour de Halloween Window Painting Ride Sun. Oct. 27th:

Join us for a Family Ride through seven villages of Newton to take in the Halloween Window Painting.   Meet at the Newton Free Library on Homer St. in Newton Center, and we’ll leave at 1:00 PM.   We will stop at Newton Center, Newton Highlands, Waban, Auburndale, West Newton, Nonantum, Newtonville, then back to the Library.  This is a family-friendly, “no-rider-left-behind” ride and all ages are invited, but all young children must be accompanied by an adult.  Bike helmets are required.   11 miles roundtrip.  Be sure to check bikenewton.org for last-minute changes.

Approximate Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48752015