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.

Cartoon: Small Saves Has His Own Cheering Section

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.”

SOLSTICE Returns to Mount Auburn Cemetery with New Light and Sound Installations

The winter light show known as SOLSTICE returns to Mount Auburn Cemetery in December. See more details about this year’s event provided by the the Cemetery, below. This December, experience the wonder of winter nights reimagined at Mount Auburn Cemetery’s SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light, running from December 7-21, 2024. Presented by the Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery and brought to life by artists MASARY, this outdoor, evening event has become a must-see tradition in the Greater Boston area, offering immersive light and sound artwork installations that blend art, remembrance, and nature in a uniquely meaningful way during the winter solstice. SOLSTICE represents an evolution of the beloved Candle Lighting Ceremony, which has been a part of Mount Auburn’s history since 1992.

See What Small Saves is Up to in This Week’s Cartoon

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.”

Weekend Fun: Art Sales, Children’s Theatre, Wine Tasting, D&D and More

Thanksgiving is not quite here, but this Saturday holiday sales are starting, and they look quite interesting. Saturday morning, you can indulge in the pleasures of beautiful pottery at the Indigo Fire Pottery sale. That afternoon, a show of local artisans is being hosted at Get Lively, and it also features Provincetown artist Joan Pereira. That looks well worth checking out. When the art show ends, there’s a free Croation wine tasting at Gordon’s Fine Wines and Liquors.

Mosesian Arts Newest Show Focuses on Art Inspired by Science

Eliza Brown’s “Utraviolet Springhare” is part of Mosesian Center for the Arts Exhibit Vision and Process: Art Inspired by Science. The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to showcase a variety of artworks that are inspired by science. Artists and scientists are alike in many ways. Both are known for their creativity, careful observation of the world around them and a big dose of determination. Both the artists and the scientists spend a long time in pursuit of their calling.