Let’s start the weekend by saving money on children’s clothes. At the library on Friday afternoon there is a kid’s clothing swap. It’s good for the environment and your wallet, and there’s no need to worry about tariffs when buying used clothes! All day Saturday there will be a celebration going on at the Comic Stop, as they will be celebrating World Free Comic Book Day! It’s great fun for children and adults. Saturday afternoon, you can join a tour of Mount Auburn Cemetery. Even if you’ve been there before, taking a guided tour will teach you a lot about this beautiful place. There are a couple of Watertown Historical Society events this weekend. The Browne House, which is only open occasionally during the year, will be open for tours on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, the Historical Society will hold their year-in-review meeting and a talk about Cornelius Lenox, a Watertown Revolutionary War veteran. The history of Watertown is long and fascinating, and this weekend is a good one for connecting to our city’s past important residents.
FREE COMICBOOK DAY at THE COMIC STOP
Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
134a Main St.
Join The Comic Stop on Saturday, May 3rd for our annual Watertown comic celebration, for National Free Comic Book Day 2025. Everyone can select up to five comics that are specially made for this day, books for children and adults. The shop has been in Watertown for over 30 years. They specialize in new and used comic books, graphic novels, card collections and other collectibles.
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DISCOVER MOUNT AUBURN: INTRODUCTORY WALKING TOUR
Saturday, May 3, 1-2:30 p.m.
580 Mt. Auburn St.
Mount Auburn, designated as a National Historic Landmark, is one of the country’s most significant designed landscapes. Here the arts of horticulture, architecture and sculpture combine with the beauty of nature to create a place of comfort and inspiration. This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history, monuments, and the lives of those buried here. Registration required.
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COMMUNITY ON THE LAWN AT THE BROWNE HOUSE
Saturday, May 3, 1-4 p.m.
562 Main St.
Join Historic New England and local cultural organizations for an afternoon of history, culture, and connection. Explore the Browne House, enjoy family-friendly activities and lawn games, browse books at the mobile library, and meet your neighbors as we celebrate Watertown’s rich heritage.
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CHILDREN’S CLOTHING SWAP
Friday, May 2, 4:30-6:45 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St.
Drop off clothes from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at Watertown Free Public Library Watertown Savings Bank meeting room. If you help sort clothes you get to pick first! Door open to the public at 5:30 p.m. Please wash your clothes so that they are clean. Shoes are great as well, but no toys please.
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THE LEGACY OF CORNELIUS LENOX with the WATERTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Sunday May 4, 2-3 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St.
Please join the Historical Society of Watertown for a Year in Review followed by “The Legacy of Cornelius Lenox.” This presentation will unveil the tales of three generations, beginning with Cornelius, a valiant Revolutionary War veteran, and traversing through the entrepreneurial and abolitionist spirits of his children and grandchildren, including the esteemed Sgt. Charles Lenox of Watertown, who bravely fought with the Glory regiment at Fort Wagner. Marilynne K Roach, in addition to being the President of the Historical Society of Watertown, has written several books, is an expert on the Salem Witch Trials and works as a free-lance writer, illustrator, researcher, and presenter of talks on historical subjects.
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