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:

Watch Fox News 25's Story on Needham Unplugged

Watch Channel 5's Story on Needham Unplugged

View the 2013 Needham Unplugged Calendar  

Learn More About the No-Homework and No-Meeting Night

Learn More About the No Social Media Day

Learn More About Text-Free Tuesday

Watch the Needham Channel's Story on Needham Unplugged 2013

                                   View the Needham Unplugged Street Signage 

                              View the Needham Unplugged Sign at Memorial Park


                      For further information regarding Needham Unplugged,

please contact the Needham Youth Services at 781-455-7500 x265 
or by email at