It is so easy to get caught up into electronics --- TV, computers, Internet, Gameboy, and Nintendo are fun, entertaining, and a nice way to relax. The problem becomes when you find yourself spending 2, 4, 6 or even 8 hours a day plugged in…and little time is devoted to interacting with family and friends or simply engaging in a quiet activity such as reading or walking.

Needham Unplugged is an awareness campaign to remind Needham families and residents to “unplug their electronics” and “plug into” each other. It is a reminder that there is more to life than what is on the other side of a plug. Watch for announcements about activities that do NOT require electricity and that emphasize person-to-person interaction and health. The highlight of the program is no-homework, no-sports, and no-activities night for Needham Public School Students. In addition, there will be no town-related meetings and virtually no community and religious meetings held on that night.

Get involved and please:

View the 2012 Needham Unplugged Calendar   

Learn more about "E-mail-Free Friday"

Learn more about "Text-Free Tuesday"

View the Needham Unplugged Street Signage 

View the Needham Unplugged Sign at Memorial Park

Watch the Needham Channel's newcast about the 2011 Needham Unplugged

For further information regarding Needham Unplugged,

please contact the Needham Youth Services at 781-455-7500 or by e-mail