This weekend in Watertown starts off with a fundraising event at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. It will be a lively community gathering and set of performances to collect funds in support of children participating in Watertown Children’s Theatre and art programs at the Mosesian. There are door prizes to win too! In anticipation of the holidays, Saturday there will be a crafts fair at Gore Place. Think about supporting local artists when gift shopping this season! Also on Saturday afternoon, history buffs can enjoy an author’s talk about the trial of a Watertown Revolutionary War spy, presented by J.L. Bell. On Monday, Veteran’s Day, there will be a luncheon to honor and celebrate our veterans. Be sure to call to register in advance.
HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS CRAFTS FAIR
Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Gore Place, 52 Gore St.
Get your holiday shopping done early and support local artists in the Gore Place Crafts Fair. Browse the crafts in their Tent and Carriage House, and while you’re there, you can stroll the grounds of their beautiful 19th-century estate and visit their heritage breed sheep. The market is free and open to the public.
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AUTHOR TALK ABOUT DR. CHURCH, A WATERTOWN REVOLUTIONARY WAR SPY
Saturday Nov. 8, 2-3:30 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St.
The Historical Society and the Library present an author talk by J.L. Bell called, “Examining Dr. Church: The Trials of the Revolutionary War’s First Notorious Spy”. In October 1775, Massachusetts politicians gathered in Watertown to try one of their own, Dr. Benjamin Church Jr. on the charge of supplying intelligence to the king’s army. This program is funded by a 2025 grant from the Watertown Community Foundation.
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MISCAST: A TUITION ASSISTANCE FUNDRAISER
Friday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.
Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St.
Miscast, is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser to benefit tuition assistance for MCA’s Youth Education Programs and Watertown Children’s Theatre. In this lively and heartwarming evening, students, alumni, and staff take the stage to perform songs and roles they’d never get to play otherwise, flipping the script in the most joyful way! Expect fun, dynamic, and totally surprising performances that celebrate creativity, community, and the love of theater. Plus, enjoy free food, exciting door prizes, and lots of fun throughout the night. Every ticket purchased helps open doors for families to participate in Watertown Children’s Theater programs, making the arts more accessible for all. Don’t miss this fun, wholesome, and unforgettable event for a truly great cause.
Attendees can win exciting door prizes from the Museum of Science, Sweet Piglet Bakery, Chords & Cocktails: Charlie Brown Christmas – plus a surprise mystery prize. Tickets range from $18-63.
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VETERANS DAY LUNCHEON
Monday, Nov. 10, 12-2 p.m.
Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall St.
At the Senior Center, there will be a luncheon Monday to honor and celebrate our veterans. The program includes a catered lunch and a special award ceremony led by our City Manager, George Proakis, as well as feature remarks from COA Board Member, Russ Arico, and Watertown’s Veteran Services Officer, Jerome Terminiello. Call to register 617- 972- 6490.
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