[lab-o-ra-to-ry] noun: a place for experimentation, observation or practice; [lab rat] noun: an inquisitive Girl Scout ready to explore the mysteries of the world around her. Extract DNA from a banana, learn how to clean up an environmental oil spill, and use science to make a tasty snack.

Come join RaileRobotics as we celebrate our 25th year as a robotics team. We are now the oldest, continuous running FIRST robotics team in Kansas and Missouri. Join us on Saturday November 21 from 12:30-3:00pm at Ravenscroft Gym for a celebration scrimmage and see what robotics is all about! This is a free event! Robotics competitions are a full sports event with cheering, music, and the excitement of watching a team race for points! Our RaileRobotics robots are the size of push lawnmowers and weigh in around 120 pounds. The two Newton robots will be competing against teams from around the area across the gym floor in a 1 verses 1 competition to score the most points. Come ready to learn the chants and cheers and enjoy the excitement of the celebration! We will have an alumni recognition at 2pm during the event to celebrate 25 years of students coming through the robotics program. Hear the story that built the legacy making Newton RaileRobotics one of the top teams in Kansas!

Apply to be a part of the first ever Youth Makers Market Downtown on Saturday, November 14. Youth will be partnered with a Downtown business to sell the items they make. We can't wait to see all of the creativity of Newton's kids! Learn more at www.Choose-Newton.com/Youth-Makers-Market

A safe and warm way to Trick or Treat.

Newton Recreation Commission October Newsletter 2026

Teens! Check out some cool events at NPL in October. Questions? Contact the Teen Librarian (Maggie) at 316-283-2890 or email mhairabedian@newtonplks.org

Come join the Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra as they launch their 70th Anniversary season. The NMKSO will be joined by the Newton High School Orchestra for this milestone concert!

Santa Fe Middle School - NRC Clubhouse New Location at NRC, New Activities, New Opportunities fit for Santa Fe participants

Looking for a fun, FREE activity for your child? Join us Saturday for BCAPA’s Free Dance Day at Bethel College! Kids can try different dance styles, meet our teachers, and see what dance at BCAPA is all about. Bring a friend and come dance with us! We’ll also have free cookies and hot chocolate for everyone. Parents can relax with a cup of hot chocolate while the kids have fun and burn off some energy in the studio. Come dance, have fun, and try something new—all for FREE! Not available for Free Dance Day, but interested in our programs? Send us an email at hberning@bethelks.edu for more information! 

CALLING ALL 1ST - 6TH GRADERS YOU ARE INVITED TO ENROLL TODAY! NEWTON WEEKDAY BIBLE SCHOOL. Enroll here: www.mbcnewton.org/bibleschool

This program flyer features our Fall Programs that will run until 12/31/26. This includes Basketball, Gymnastics, Parent's Night Out, Swim Lessons, Martial Arts, Mom's Day Out and Birthday Party Information.

Check out our teen after-school events at NPL! We host one every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

We're doing a teen spin on a classic idea - Teen Show & Tell. Once USD 373 starts, the Teen Librarian will be hosting Teen Show & Tell Friday for 10–18-year old's every Friday from 3:30 - 5PM. This is a chance for teens with like-minded interests to gather and share! If you have a collection or project you want to share, please feel welcome to bring it! Snacks will be provided. PG movies on related topics may be shown.

Sign up to be apart of our upcoming club swim season!