MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
MONDAY, MAY 27 The annual Memorial Day parade will begin at the Watertown Plaza, 1167 Main Street, Watertown, CT parking lot and proceed on Rt. 63 NORTH to the Watertown Green. A Service and Wreath ceremony will follow. The parade will begin at 10:00 am. If any group or organization is interested in marching in the parade you can pick up a form at the Watertown Parks & Recreation Department. If you have any questions you may contact Mickey at 860-274-5031. Click here to download the Memorial Day Parade Application. SUMMER BLOCK PARTIES! "A NIGHT OUT ON MAIN STREET" JUNE 15; JULY 20; AUGUST 17 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM It’s Block Party time! Main Street in Watertown, CT will be closed to traffic on 3 Saturday nights throughout the summer to bring residents and visitors together for good, old-fashioned fun during our summer block parties! Each of these nights will follow the theme of: A Night Out On Main Street! Live entertainment will keep the crowd engaged during each event. People of all ages enjoy fabulous food and delightful desserts sold by local eateries. Main Street business storefronts open their doors, and a variety of artisans line the street. This year, events will be located on Watertown's Main Street, between Woodruff Avenue & Depot Street. (The Rite Aid Pharmacy and Town& Country Cleaners and Tailors will still be accessible via limited access). Be on the lookout for the always popular Lip Sync Battle hosted by DJ John Elliott! Each block party offers a great evening of entertainment, dining, and fun for the community! Call (860)945-5246 or email wtnspecialevents.hc@gmail.com Click here to download the 2019 Block Party Vendor Application FALL FESTIVAL Save the date: Saturday September 14th! The 2019 Fall Festival committee is already underway to make the annual Watertown Fall Festival even better than last year's. The committee is always in need of new blood and new ideas! If you are interested in helping, or are interested in buying booth space, please contact the Watertown Parks & Recreation Department today at (860)945-5246. Click here to download the Fall Festival Application. FRIENDS OF THE WATERTOWN LIBRARY BOOK NOOK WATERTOWN’S USED BOOK STORE 470 MAIN STREET, WATERTOWN 860-945-5360 HOURS: M&F- 10AM-5PM T,W, TH 10AM-8PM S- 10AM – 4PM Watch for information of the grand re-opening of the Book Nook and the Woodward Atrium |
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WATERTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET REBOOT
We are restarting the Watertown Farmers’ Market this year! The new look, new location - at the Town Garage #2, 690 Thomaston Road, on Sundays from July 7th through October 20th from 9AM-1PM. We are having theme days as we have done in the past along with a guest artisans and musical entertainment. Locally grown produce from the awesome farmers in our area along with baked goods, jams and jellies, local honey, oils and vinegars and much more. Come celebrate the people who grow your food and join us for Kids’ day, Pollinator day, Health and Wellness, just to name a few. If you have any questions or would like to participate, please contact Market Manager, Claudia Duhamel at farmersmarket@watertownct.org or call the Watertown Parks and Recreation Dept. at 860-945-5246. Click here to download the Farmers Market Application. TOWN-WIDE TAGE SALE (YARD SALE) SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019 RAINDATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019 ENTRY FEE: $20.00 EARLY BIRD: 7AM-3PM REGULAR HOURS 8AM-3PM Sales will occur in front yards, garages and on sidewalks throughout the Town. A uniquely Watertown/Oakville event involving citizens, businesses, churches, civic groups, associations, Town leaders, neighbors and visitors building community and identity. Yard sales are a regular occurrence any weekend throughout the state. Several organizations hold annual fundraising rummage and book sales that have become anticipated events. Town-wide tag sales have long been a tradition in New England and in many Connecticut communities as well. The intent is that while cleaning out in the spring everyone not tosses everything but instead offer an opportunity to turn trash into treasure. All this to help build community through a shared experience and other celebrations one weekend in the spring. Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to complete a registration form prior to Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 12pm. Maps will be located at Adams, LaBonne’s, Watertown Meat Center and Tony’s Seafood. Click here to download the registration form. |