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Award-Winning Children’s Author Melissa Stewart will visit Watertown

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

On Sunday, June 14, children of all ages are invited to the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) to kick off summer reading and get a book signed by a famous author! Melissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than 200 science books for children. She has always been fascinated by the natural world and is passionate about sharing its beauty and wonder. Also this summer, children, teens, and grownups are invited to complete a garden-inspired summer reading game and earn prizes along the way! Summer Reading Kickoff with Melissa Stewart

Sunday, June 14 | 2 PM | All Ages | at WFPL | Want to inspire a young reader in your life?

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Small Saves Deals with Parents at Games in This Week’s Comic

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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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Porchfest 2026: People Pour Into the Streets of Watertown to Catch More than 200 Bands

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Populace closed out the day at a venue on Main Street during 2026 Watertown Porchfest. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The combination of free concerts, the a warm spring day, and the hopes of seeing a Grammy nominated singer made Watertown Porchfest 2026 a huge community celebration. The third annual event boasted more than 200 performances at over 80 locations around Watertown on Saturday, May 16. Some of the venues were institutions — such as the Watertown Free Public Library, First Parish Church, and Gore Place — as well as multiple businesses. Watertown Middle School students held a bake sale during Watertown Porchfest.

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Artist Diana Markosian’s ‘Father’ to Make U.S. Debut at Armenian Museum of America

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Diana Markosian, “The Cut Out,” one of the images by Diana Markosian that will be featured in the Father exhibition running May 29- Sept. 13 at the Armenian Museum of America. The Armenian Museum of America will host Diana Markosian’s “Father” from late-May to mid September, and a Member Preview featuring a conversation between artist Diana Markosian and curator Anahit Gasparyan takes place on May 28. See more details in the announcement from the museum, below. The Armenian Museum of America is proud to present Father, a deeply personal and visually compelling project by internationally acclaimed artist Diana Markosian.

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Unplug and Recharge With Outdoor Yoga at Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Story Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery. (Photo from Mount Auburn Cemetery)

Mount Auburn Cemetery’s yoga series continues this week with a session led by a Watertown studio. See more information in the announcement from the Cemetery, below. As late spring comes into full bloom, Mount Auburn Cemetery is inviting the community to slow down, unplug, and reconnect with themselves through a mindful outdoor yoga series set in one of Greater Boston’s most peaceful landscapes. Yoga for Awakening with Artemis Yoga returns on May 21, offering a guided experience rooted in presence, breath, and intentional movement.

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Check Out This Week’s Small Saves 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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WEEKEND FUN: Porchfest, Plant Sale, Sculpture Walk, Herring Festival, Children’s Theatre

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(Photo from Watertown Porchfest)

As the trees around town bloom, Watertown’s arts scene is bursting with life this weekend, with a mix of music, theater, arts, plants, and fish. One of the biggest cultural events, Watertown Porchfest, returns on Saturday afternoon with hundreds of venues across the city. Head to Gore Place to hear some music and also pick up some plants. The annual plant sale runs Friday to Sunday. See the new additions to the Community Sculpture Walk and meet the artists on Saturday.

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Russell Cooperative Preschool’s Spring Ramble Returns May 16 with Puppets, Music & Family Fun

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Two of Tanglewood Marionettes’ handcrafted puppets, and a child painting an acorn at a craft table during the Spring Ramble. The following announcement was provided by Russell Cooperative Preschool:

A Watertown spring tradition returns this month as Russell Cooperative Preschool hosts its annual Spring Ramble on Saturday, May 16, on the grounds of First Parish of Watertown at 35 Church Street. The family-friendly celebration will feature live entertainment, crafts, outdoor games, music, and community fun. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a free public performance of Sleeping Beauty by Tanglewood Marionettes. The nationally recognized marionette troupe will present a 40-minute adaptation of the classic fairy tale featuring handcrafted puppets, colorful sets, and storytelling designed for young audiences and families. Following the puppet show, Russell’s Spring Ramble moves outdoors from noon to 2 p.m., where families can enjoy games, crafts, treats, and children’s activities on the lawn, while taking in the festive energy of Watertown Porchfest, with a slate of musical acts organized by First Parish of Watertown.