Events & things to do in Watertown

Children's Circus Show Comes to Watertown Library

Sep 2 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Library Offers Social Services Drop-In Hours

Sep 2 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Bachata Dance Series Begins at the Library

Sep 2 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Wednesday Book Group Discusses 'Eventide'

Sep 2 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Pure Barre class set for Arsenal Green tonight

Sep 1 · Arsenal Yards →

Hatch Makerspace Hosts Quilt-As-You-Go Potholder Workshop

Aug 31 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Teen Creative Writing Contest Submissions Due Today

Aug 31 · Watertown Free Public Library →

The Love Dogs to Close Out Saltonstall Park Summer Concerts

Aug 31 · City of Watertown →

Men's Support Meeting Held in Watertown Tonight

Aug 31 · Boston Mentor Discover Inspire →

Konstantopoulos Funeral Services Held Today

Aug 31 · Faggas Funeral Home →

Summer Concert Series Wraps Up Wed with The Love Dogs

Aug 30 · City of Watertown →

Cass Offers Bridal Bouquet Floral Design Class Today

Aug 30 · Cass School of Floral Design →

Movie Night Monday at the Library

Aug 30 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Cass Schedules Wedding Centerpiece Floral Class Today

Aug 30 · Cass School of Floral Design →

Outdoor Fitness Series Kicks Off Tue at Arsenal Park

Aug 30 · Arsenal Yards →

Farmers' Market Returns Wed to Saltonstall Park

Aug 30 · Watertown Cultural District →

School of Rock Hosts Free Back-to-School Bash Today

Aug 30 · School of Rock Watertown →

Bachata Dance Series Starts Wed at the Library

Aug 30 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Henry and Maristed to Speak at Watertown Public Library Today

Aug 30 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Outdoor Archery Sessions Offered Today at Gore Place

Aug 30 · On the Mark Archery →

Library Bookmobile to Join Frank Street Block Party Today

Aug 30 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Ryan Skating Arena Opening Delayed to Sept. 14

Aug 30 · Watertown News →

Authors Talk Migration at Watertown Library This Sunday

Aug 29 · Watertown News →

Bigelow Chapel Tour Offered at Mount Auburn Cemetery Sunday

Aug 29 · Watertown News →

Raksha Bandhan-Inspired Program at Brahma Kumaris Today

Aug 29 · The Boston Calendar →

Speed Dating Event Tonight at Watertown Healing Center

Aug 29 · The Boston Calendar →

Final Day to View Indigenous Treaty and "Social Fabric" Exhibitions

Aug 28 · Mosesian Center for the Arts →

Fencing Academy of Boston Wraps Up Final Summer Camp Week

Aug 28 · Fencing Academy of Boston →

Visiting Hours Set for Brigida Giovinazzo

Aug 28 · Nardone Funeral Home →

Watertown Library Hosts Craft Supply Swap Saturday

Aug 28 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Bookmobile Visits Bond Square Tonight

Aug 27 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Medical Coding Resources Training at WFPL Tonight

Aug 27 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Watertown Filmmaker's Movie Heads to Local Festival

Abigail Jean Lucas' film 'Late Fall,' partly shot at her home in Watertown, screens Saturday, Aug. 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lonely Seal Film, Screenplay & Music Festival in Arlington.

Aug 26 · Watertown News →

Teen creative writing workshop meets this afternoon

The Watertown Free Public Library hosts a Teen Creative Writing Workshop today, 2:00-3:00 p.m. in the Teen Room, for grades 6-12.

Aug 25 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Cook the Books gathers for Three Sisters cuisine

Cook the Books meets today, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the library cafe; participants bring potluck dishes featuring corn, beans, and/or squash.

Aug 25 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Family Story Time set for early evening

The Watertown Free Public Library holds Family Story Time today, 6:00-6:30 p.m. in the Children's Program Room, for ages 0-5; no registration required.

Aug 25 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Girl Scout Daisy troop info meeting tonight

An informational meeting on joining Watertown Girl Scout Daisy Troop 81619 takes place tonight, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the library.

Aug 25 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Youth arts camp explores the natural world

Mosesian Center for the Arts' Art of the Natural World program for grades 6-8 continues today, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., during its August 24-28 week.

Aug 25 · Mosesian Center for the Arts →

DIY Drama camp continues at Mosesian Arts

Mosesian Center for the Arts' DIY Drama program for grades 1-5 continues today, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., during its August 24-28 session.

Aug 25 · Mosesian Center for the Arts →

Mini Musical Revue camp rehearses this week

Mosesian Center for the Arts' Mini Musical Revue program for grades 3-5 continues today, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., during its August 24-28 week.

Aug 25 · Mosesian Center for the Arts →

Kids Book Club Meets to Discuss Kara LaReau's 'Witchycakes'

Children ages 7 and 8 can discuss 'Witchycakes: Sweet Magic' by Kara LaReau at the Watertown Free Public Library on Monday, Aug. 24, from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Aug 24 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Spanish Book Club Meets at WFPL

On Monday, Aug. 24, from 7 to 8 p.m., the Watertown Free Public Library hosts Club de Lectura en Español in the Local History Room; no registration required.

Aug 24 · Watertown Free Public Library →

School of Rock Starts Rock 101 Workshop

School of Rock Watertown begins its Rock 101 Workshop on Monday, Aug. 24, running weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for beginner students ages 7 to 11.

Aug 24 · School of Rock →

Watertown High Fall Sports Begin Today

Watertown High School fall sports start Monday, Aug. 24 for the 2026-2027 season; athletic fees are reinstated, and registration and fee clearance are required before uniforms are issued.

Aug 24 · Watertown News →

TIDEtalks networking event Thursday at Arsenal Yards pub

TIDEtalks in the Pub 2026 gathers scientists and researchers Thursday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m. at City Works in Arsenal Yards.

Aug 23 · TIDEtalks →

Public Arts and Culture Committee meets Monday

The Public Arts and Culture Committee meets Monday, Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Watertown Administration Building, 149 Main St.

Aug 23 · City of Watertown →

School of Rock's Rock 101 Workshop runs Mon.-Fri.

School of Rock's Rock 101 Workshop runs Monday, Aug. 24 through Friday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at School of Rock Watertown, 120 Elm St.

Aug 23 · School of Rock →

Bond Square Block Party Thursday at Arsenal Yards

Enjoy mini-golf, live music, and giveaways at the Bond Square Block Party Thursday, Aug. 27, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Bond Square, 130 Arsenal Yards Boulevard.

Aug 23 · Arsenal Yards →

Hatch Makerspace Holds Laser Cutter Training

Hatch Makerspace held a required laser cutter safety training today, August 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for patrons ages 16 and older.

Aug 22 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Grace Chapel Watertown to Host Back-to-School Bash and Shoe Giveaway

Grace Chapel's Watertown campus will host a free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 29, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., with carnival games, face painting, snacks, and a children's shoe giveaway.

Aug 22 · Grace Chapel →

Walking Tour Explores Somerville History at Mount Auburn Cemetery

Docent Robin Hazard Ray led a historical walking tour today, August 22, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., visiting the graves of notable former Somerville residents at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Aug 22 · Somerville Museum →

Zards Win Papas Elite Basketball League Championship

The Zards clinched the 2026 Papas Elite Basketball League title Aug. 19 at Saltonstall Park, beating top-seeded Donohue's Kaos Club 50-48 in Game 2 on Joey Flannery's half-court buzzer-beater, after the two teams battled through overtime semifinals in mid-August.

Aug 21 · Watertown News →

Vendor Registration Open for Watertown's Faire on the Square

Watertown's annual Faire on the Square, set for Saturday, Sept. 19 at Saltonstall Park, is accepting vendor registrations through Friday, Aug. 28.

Aug 21 · Watertown News →

Watertown Football Gridiron Club Hosts Third Annual Golf Fundraiser

The Watertown Football Gridiron Club's Third Annual Golf Tournament is set for Friday, Aug. 21 at 8 a.m. at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland, with proceeds supporting Raiders football training, equipment and team needs.

Aug 21 · Watertown News →

Springwell Social Services Office Hours Held at Woodland Towers

Springwell representatives are holding on-site office hours for Watertown residents Friday, Aug. 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Woodland Towers Community Room.

Aug 21 · Watertown Housing Authority →

Library Sing Along Set for Friday Morning

Watertown Free Public Library's Sing Along runs Friday, Aug. 21, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Room, with a Children's Librarian leading songs for children of all ages.

Aug 21 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Arsenal Yards Hosts Music on the River Green Tonight

Arsenal Yards' Music on the River Green runs tonight from 5:30-7:30 p.m.; bring takeout and enjoy live local music on the lawn.

Aug 20 · Arsenal Yards →

Library's Genealogy 101 Session Runs This Afternoon

Watertown Free Public Library hosts Genealogy 101 today, Aug. 20, from 2:30-3:15 p.m., covering Ancestry Library, American Ancestors, HeritageQuest and local-history resources.

Aug 20 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Teens Can Make Buttons at Library Crafternoon Today

Watertown Free Public Library's Crafternoon: Buttons runs today, Aug. 20, from 3-4 p.m. in the Teen Room for students in grades 6-12; no registration required.

Aug 20 · Watertown Free Public Library →

Library Offers Self-Care Workshop for Helpers Tonight

A Help the Helper self-care workshop runs tonight, Aug. 20, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the library, offering psychoeducation, a guided activity and time to connect.

Aug 20 · Watertown Free Public Library →