A New Gastropub in West Newton

New local business Kid Krawl launched this summer, with a kid-friendly treasure hunt through Newton Centre (and other locations coming to the Boston area this fall.) On August 28th Kid Krawl is popping up at the Allen Center patio with a free scavenger hunt based in and around the historic property, where kids follow clues, uncover secrets, and are rewarded with treasures. The Allen Center scavenger hunt kicks off at two times—11:30 and 1. To plan for the number of participants please RSVP to Kid Krawl by clicking website link. This activity is geared towards kids aged 4-11. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.

As a graduate of Johnson & Wales and with a long culinary history that includes 5+ years at America’s Test Kitchen, it’s no surprise that Jackie Sharp, the owner of start-up Ravenous Ice Cream, hand crafts some of the most extraordinary ice cream in the greater Boston area. (It’s so good that Cambridge gourmet shop Formaggio stocks it in its freezers.) On August 28th, Newton is in for a treat, as Jackie, aka the “Dairy Fairy,” pops up on the Allen Center patio, dishing out two of her most popular ice cream flavors— Apricot Coriander and Banana Black Sesame. Ravenous ice cream is made from local, farm-fresh cream, and is nut and egg-free. Pints can also be pre-ordered for pick up at The Allen Center—just place orders by noon on Monday, August 26.

Imagine an art studio where kids explore their boundless creativity, providing them with the space, tools, encouragement and guidance to discover and bring out their inner artists. That’s Kidcasso in a nutshell, and on August 28th this fun West Newton art studio is popping up on the Allen Center patio with a lunchtime craft activity. While young artists are busy with their projects, parents and caregivers can learn about Kidcasso’s upcoming fall classes, birthday party packages, and school vacation camps. There will also be a toy shop with artsy options for take home activities.

Newton’s low-waste refillery, Fulfilled Goods, is popping up on the Allen Center patio with sustainable back-to-school essentials. They’ll have reusable lidded lunch bowls, food pouches, utensils, and straws to stow away in backpacks. Kids are invited to pick out their own healthy snacks like trail mixes, cheddar whales, dried fruit, and freshly ground peanut and almond butters. And to help parents ease back into busy fall schedules, there's a selection of self-care items from shower steamers to bath bombs, candles, and bags of sustainably grown coffee. Fulfilled Goods offers a new type of shopping experience—one that saves money and the planet. The shop is located at 612 Washington Street, across from Whole Foods.

There are all kinds of gyms and fitness studios in Newton, but “My Gym” is the only one that’s geared toward kids. Located on Needham Street, My Gym classes are for children 3 months - 10 years old. With a focus on gymnastics, classes are built around age-appropriate activities—whether learning to take first steps, tumbling, or yoga. My Gym is popping up at the Allen Center on August 28th with games and gymnastics activities for kids of all ages. Bring your family, meet the My Gym staff, and let your kids experience My Gym!

Local lemonade entrepreneur and neighbor, Lucy, will be popping up on the patio--with a lemonade stand!