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WEEKEND FUN: Oktoberfest, Puppet Show, Armenian BBQ, Hockey & Forest Bathing

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It’s looking like a sunny and entertaining weekend in town! The slower summer weekends are past, and our event venues are definitely in the eventing mood. I’m sorry to tell you that the New England AcroFest is sold out (Give that a search if you haven’t heard of it.), but there is more enjoyment to be had. Why wait for October to celebrate Oktoberfest? The Mighty Squirrel Brewery will be at it all weekend, including a stein holding competition on Friday evening and an oompah band on Saturday afternoon.

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Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel

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Robin Wasley of Watertown won a Massachusetts Bok Award for her YA novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.” Watertown’s Robin Wasley received a Massachusetts Book Award in the middle grade/young adult category for her novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.” A ceremony will be at the State House in October. See details about the winners in the announcement from the Massachusetts Center for the Book, below. The Massachusetts Center for the Book has announced the winners of the 2025 Massachusetts Book Awards, celebrating the most outstanding books published in 2024 by Massachusetts authors, artists, and poets.

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Armenian Museum of America Presents the Second “Music in Color” Concert

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Joseph Vasconi, left, and Haig Hovsepian will perform in the second “Music in Color” at the Armenian Museum of American in Watertown. The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America is proud to announce the second performance of its Music in Color concert series on Saturday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m., a dynamic new initiative and Artist-in-Residence program led by acclaimed violinist Haig Hovsepian. Generously supported by longtime Museum benefactor Nancy Kolligian, the program brings engaging live musical experiences to the Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries, while deepening public connection to Armenian culture through music. The Music in Color: Artist-in-Residence Program is designed to foster meaningful engagement with the Museum’s exhibitions through live performance, educational programming, and cross-cultural collaborations. Audiences will experience the rich tapestry of Armenian musical heritage alongside global influences in an intimate gallery setting.

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See What Small Saves Prays for in This Week’s Cartoon

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

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See What’s Coming to the 2025 Faire on the Square on Saturday

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Watertown’s biggest celebration, the 2025 Faire on the Square, will be at Saltonstall Park on Saturday, Sept. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. See the highlights below. Over 120 local non-profit and business booths plus “Meet Your City” (see full list of participants at https://www.faireonthesquare.com/)

Free guest experiences: 

live DJ

face painting with Watertown’s Public Arts and Culture Committee

 photo booth

airbrush tattoo applications

WHS Robotics Team demonstrations

balloon artist

popcorn sponsored by Watertown Savings Bank

Animal Adventures show at 1pm

Enjoy lunch and dessert at the Food Court and check out this year’s new Cooking Competitions! Battle of the Bowls: Restaurant Chili Cook-Off presented by Roche Bros. at Arsenal Yards – free chili samples provided by Roche Bros while supplies last!

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Good News Gus! Brings Music, Magic & Puppets to the Mosesian Center for the Arts

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The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The Mosesian Center for the Arts invites families and community members of all ages to enjoy Good News Gus!, a lively and interactive puppet show led by the multi-talented performer Harry Lacoste. The event takes place Sunday, September 21 at 1 p.m. at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. Harry Lacoste – singer, magician, puppeteer, and all-around joy-bringer – brings his lovable puppet pal, Gus, to the stage for an afternoon filled with music, magic, and heartwarming laughs. With years of experience entertaining children across the country, Harry infuses each performance with creativity, energy, and genuine joy. Good News Gus!

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Watertown Actor Stars in Production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet

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T. Perry plays Horatio in Yorick Ensemble’s production of “Hamlet.” The following information was provided by Yorick Ensemble:

Local theatre company Yorick Ensemble honors its namesake by taking on one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays – “Hamlet.” One of the major roles is being played by an actor from Watertown. “Hamlet” will be performed for free on the Needham Town Common from September 5-13 and feature a wide array of talent local to the Greater Boston Area. Watertown’s T. Perry is playing Horatio in the production.

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COMIC: Small Saves Prepares for the Fall Hockey Season

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”