Arsenal Yards Welcomes the Holiday Season with Festive Events for the Whole Family

Arsenal Yards has a lineup of events for the Holidays. (Courtesy of Arsenal Yards)

There will be a variety of holiday events at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards, starting on Black Friday. See more information in the announcement from Arsenal Yards. Arsenal Yards is spreading holiday cheer this season with a series of joyful events designed to bring the community together in celebration. From Black Friday festivities and gift drive to magical character meet-and-greets, and a Hanukkah celebration to light up the season, there’s something for everyone at Arsenal Yards this holiday season.

Public Invited to First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Armenian Cultural & Educational Center

The Armenian Cultural and Education Center will have a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the center located at 47 Nichols Ave., in Watertown. See the announcement below. Get in the Holiday Spirit and join us at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) for the First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6, starting 5 p.m.

This event is FREE and open to the public! The program includes music, hot cocoa & cookies, and a visit from Santa. Bring your loved ones and enjoy the holiday spirit with the community!

STILL TIME TO RSVP – Families Invited to Free Breakfast with Santa at Brigham House

Brigham House announced it will be hosting Free Breakfast with Santa. See details below. You are invited to the Free Breakfast with Santa event at Brigham House in Watertown, MA on December 8th from 10-11:30 a.m. Take photos with Santa! If you have children in your life that you would like to bring to this event please RSVP as soon as possible and we will add you to our guest list. The deadline to register is Nov.

Second Annual Winterfest at Linx Will Feature 25 Local Vendors

The public is invited to the second annual Winterfest at Linx on Dec. 6. “We will have 25 local vendors to shop for everyone on your list and an arts and crafts station for the kids,” the event announcement said. Winterfest is open to the public and the Linx has ample free parking. WHERE: 490 Arsenal Way, Watertown

WHEN: Friday, Dec.

See the Merry Mingle Activities List and Map, This Weekend at the Commander’s Mansion

See what’s in store for this year’s Merry Mingle, formerly the Whoville Jubilee, at Watertown’s historic Commander’s Mansion. See the list of activities provided by the City of Watertown, below. There are many activities planned for “The Merry Mingle” hosted at the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Avenue, on December 1, 2024, from 4-8pm! Free guest parking is available in the East Garage on Kingsbury Ave and a shuttle will be provided by Flett Co.  Handicap parking, ramp entry, and elevator access is available on site.

Watertown Man Pilots Special Flight to “North Pole” to Bring Joy to Some Special Children

Delta Capt. Steve Teager and the Delta North Pole Staff. (Courtesy Photo)

Watertown resident and Delta Airlines Pilot Steve Teager made a special flight recently to spread some holiday joy. Teager, who is a longtime volunteer at the Watertown Food Pantry, flew to the “North Pole” in Detroit to “bring joy to some very special kids and let them ‘just be kids’ for an afternoon!” shared Watertown Food Pantry Coordinator Kathy Cunningham. He was selected to be the Captain by Silverliners International, a charitable organization founded by retired Eastern Airlines flight attendants.

See the Holiday Hours for City Hall, Senior Center, Library and DPW

Photo by Charlie BreitroseA decorated Christmas tree at the Commander’s Mansion Holiday Open House. Watertown’s City Hall and other facilities will be closing for Christmas, and hours on other days will be impacted. The City of Watertown sent out the following information:

Watertown City Hall, Senior Center, and Department of Public Works office are closing at noon on Friday, December 22 and will be closed on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2023. The Library is closed on Sunday, December 24 and Monday, December 25, 2023, and open limited hours on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 from 1 to 7 PM. Please be aware that there is a one delay for trash and recycling pickup for the week due to the holiday.