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The City of Watertown announced the upcoming temporary closure of a playground at one of the parks in town. See details provided by the City, below. Please be aware that there is an upcoming temporary closure of Casey Playground the week of October 6, 2025, weather permitting. The playground will be closed for a few days to install new rubber surfacing. We hope to see you back here soon after it’s installed!
Theo Offei
The following announcement was provided by the Theo Offei Campaign:
Come join us for an all-ages community event sponsored by Theophilus (Theo) Offei’s campaign for Watertown City Council At-Large. We will have food from various Watertown businesses and kids activities including a face painter and magician. Come get to know your neighbors and talk to Theo about his vision for our community! All are welcome!
Theo for Watertown Community Event
Saturday, Oct. 4 2:30-5:30
Arsenal Park – Benches near the Playground
Art from “A Pleasant Landscape” at former Sterritt Lumber site: Clockwise from top left: S.T. Romano, Cynthia White, Dominic Killiany, Not Art, Vitoria Regia, and Urial Kaufman. The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown’s Community Design Division presents “A Pleasant Landscape,” a new public art exhibition featuring six local artists. The artworks, printed on six-by-twelve-foot banners, will be installed on the fence surrounding the former Sterritt Lumber site at 138 Waltham Street while the property undergoes redevelopment. Artists were invited to submit work inspired by the theme of “A Pleasant Landscape,” drawing inspiration from the nearby Pleasant Street corridor and the Charles River. The featured artists are Vitoria Regia, Uriel Kaufman, S.T. Romano, Not Art, Cynthia White, and Dominic Killiany.
The City’s Halloween celebration, Wicked Watertown, will take place on Oct. 25, and organizers seek sponsors for the event. See details provided by the City’s Event Team below. Adopt-a-Ghoul at Wicked Watertown 2025!
This Halloween, put your brand in the local spotlight! Sponsor a towering skeleton, giant ogre, or oversized gargoyle at Wicked Watertown on October 25, 2025 at the Commander’s Mansion from 4–8 p.m.
Each sponsor gets to deck out their creature with merch or swag
Signage at a high-traffic community event included
Fan-favorite photo contest for best-decorated spirit supporter
Your logo front and center!
The following information was provided by the Watertown Human Rights Commission:
The Watertown Human Rights Commission is hosting a Youth Logo Design Contest, and will hold an open house to learn more about the contest on Oct. 7. The contest winner will receive a $100 gift card, and the runner-up will receive recognition. An open info session will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m at the Watertown Free Public Library.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Democratic Town Committee:
Join the Watertown Democratic Committee for a Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Social Hall (downstairs) of the First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church St., Watertown, MA. The moderator will be State Senator William Brownsberger. Watertown is fortunate to have so many individuals committed to serving our city. To ensure a timely program, the forum will prioritize contested races. Please see the forum lineup below.
2025 Candidate Forum Lineup
7:30 p.m. – Welcome!
7:35 p.m. – School Committee (3 seats, 4 candidates)
8:10 p.m. – City Council President (1 seat, 1 candidate)
8:15 p.m. – Library Trustee (3 seats, 4 candidates)
8:45 p.m. – Councilor At Large (4 seats, 5 candidates)
9:30 p.m. – District C (1 seat, 2 candidates)
9:50 p.m. – Close
All candidates will answer the same opening question, then have 3 to 4 different questions, and end with a closing statement. This event is free and open to the public.
The following announcement was provided by Grace Chapel Watertown:
You’re Invited to the Watertown Campus Costume Carnival — A family-friendly, Halloween-alternative fall festival for our neighbors and friends. Grace Chapel Watertown
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: 525 Main Street, Watertown, MA
Come enjoy an afternoon filled with free fun for the whole family:
Candy, Carnival games & prizes, free snacks & treats, bounce houses, face painting & crafts, costume fun for kids (and grown-ups too!), and community connections. Bring your family, invite your friends, and don’t forget your costume! Everything is free because we love our neighbors and want to celebrate together. Hosted by Grace Chapel Watertown where community and joy come together!
(Photo by Target)
Fans of Taylor Swift can get their hands on her latest album and some exclusive merchandise at a special midnight sale taking place in Watertown. See details provided by Target, below. Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” is the most anticipated music release of the year. To help Watertown celebrate this new era, the Target at 550 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 2472 will be one of nearly 500 stores staying open for a midnight release celebration, where fans can shop Target’s exclusive assortment as soon as it’s available. How to Shop on Oct 3:
Midnight In-Store Releases:
To celebrate the album release on October 3, nearly 500 stores across the nation will stay open to host midnight releases (local time).
Starting at 10 p.m. on October 2, shoppers can begin lining up and a Target team member will distribute physical or digital tickets to reserve your product for purchase in the electronics section of the store.