Watertown Marks Hanukkah With Public Menorah Lighting at Arsenal Yards

WATERTOWN – Hundreds of people gathered at Arsenal Yards on Monday night to celebrate Hanukkah with a public menorah lighting hosted by Chabad Watertown, an annual event that organizers said carried added significance this year amid global concerns about antisemitism. The Festival of Lights celebration featured a fire show, a chocolate gelt drop with the…

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A Living Ceremonial Tree Takes Root at the Commander’s Mansion During Merry Mingle

WATERTOWN – Watertown’s Merry Mingle returned to the Commander’s Mansion for its second year, featuring expanded programming and broader collaboration across city departments, local schools, and community partners. Organizers said the event—formerly known as the Whoville Jubilee—has continued to grow in both size and scope, transforming the historic mansion and its grounds into a hub…

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Inside “Wicked Watertown” 2025: Haunted Mansion, Costumes & Community Fun

WATERTOWN – Families packed the Commander’s Mansion on October 25 for a spooky community night featuring carnival games, arts & crafts, trick-or-treat goodie bags, a Halloween storytime from the Watertown Free Public Library, and the big attraction — a haunted house inside the mansion itself. đź‘» Watertown Fire, the Mosesian Center for the Arts, and…

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Watertown Kicks Off Holiday Season with Inclusive “Merry Mingle” Celebration

Holiday train with mascot and lit tree.

WATERTOWN, MA – On Sunday, December 1st, the Commander’s Mansion hosted the City of Watertown’s inaugural “Merry Mingle” event, marking a joyful and inclusive start to the holiday season. Formerly known as the “Whoville Jubilee,” the event was rebranded to reflect the diversity of the Watertown community and celebrate winter holidays from various cultures and…

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Holiday Cheer Comes to Watertown with Festive Events at Arsenal Yards

Fire performer, Christmas tree, Santa at Arsenal Yards.

WATERTOWN, MA – Arsenal Yards is celebrating the holiday season with a lineup of fun and festive events for the whole family. From Black Friday activities and a gift drive to character meet-and-greets and a Hanukkah celebration, the Watertown destination is ready to spread holiday cheer. Nicole L’Ecuyer, Marketing Manager at Arsenal Yards, shared her…

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First Watertown Children’s Theatre Productions of 2024 Announced, Performing and Visual Arts Classes Start Soon at Mosesian Arts

Theater posters for upcoming student productions.

The following press release was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts WATERTOWN – Mosesian Arts’ Watertown Children’s Theater will produce two plays this winter in the newly  named Dinah Lane Theater. New classes in performing and visual arts for all ages also begin  this month at the arts center.  A program of the…

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Solo Performances of “LOVEFOOL” Coming to Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts This Valentine’s Day Weekend

Person sitting with roses against blue background.

The following press release was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts WATERTOWN – This February, NYC-based queer actor and comic Michael John Ciszewski returns to Boston with his third  solo show LOVEFOOL to celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend with two performances at Watertown’s  Mosesian Center for the Arts after a smash 2023 tour that…

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Nationally Celebrated Voiceover Artist Brings Solo Performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’ to Mosesian Center for the Arts

Performer on stage at Mosesian Center.

The following press release was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts WATERTOWN – In a month of performances offering traditional holiday shows and a variety of events for every taste, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be performed at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in a what is becoming a “singular” tradition.  For a third…

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