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Watertown residents can put their Christmas trees out for pickup through Jan. 19. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. The Department of Public Works (DPW) will be picking up Christmas trees through the week of Monday, January 19, 2026. To ensure your tree is collected, remove all ornaments, lights, and decorations and place it on the curb on your designated trash and recycling day.
Watertown’s municipal buildings will have shortened hours during the week of Christmas. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Holiday Hours in Observance of Christmas
On December 24, 2025, the Department of Public Works offices will be closed at 11am, the Library will be closed at 12pm, and City Hall, Parker Building, and Senior Center will be closed at 12:30pm (note, the Inspectional Services and Zoning and Code Enforcement offices at the Parker Building will be closed at 11:30am)
On December 25, 2025, City Hall, Parker Annex, Parker Building, Senior Center, Library, and the Department of Public Works office, will be closed. On December 26, 2025, City Hall, Parker Annex, Parker Building, Senior Center, Library, and the Department of Public Works office, will be closed. Library will be open from 1-5 pm.
Grace Chapel in Watertown will host a pair of Christmas Eve Services on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. See details in the announcement from Grace Chapel, below. Our Christmas Eve candlelight worship services are a beautiful experience for your whole family to enjoy! Celebrate Christmas with us at one of our two services:
Wednesday, December 24 | 3:00 pm
Wednesday, December 24 | 4:30 pm
There will be nursery childcare available for ages 0-3 years available.
Grace Chapel Watertown will host Jingle Jam on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2-4 p.m. See details from Grace Chapel, below. Save the Date for this years’ Jingle Jam: A Day of Fun Christmas Activities for the Whole Family!Looking for an exciting, FREE fun-filled evening the whole family will love?Take a break from the hustle and bustle — the baking, the shopping, the never-ending wrapping — and join us for a magical Christmas experience you won’t forget!
A joyful, interactive family experience including a Live Nativity. Raffle prizes for ALL ages, including a Family Raffle Basket! A perfect opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to prepare their hearts and meet Jesus.
Watertown’s St. Patrick’s Church’s Winterfest features visits with Santa, trivia, and breakfast after Mass. See more details from St. Pat’s, below. WINTERFESTDecember 5th , 6th and 7th
Bring your family and friends as we celebrate the coming of Christmas.
The Christmas holiday will impact hours at for Watertown’s municipal facilities, including City Hall, the Library, the Senior Center and the Department of Public Works. See information below. Watertown City Hall
Closing at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24
Closed Wednesday, Dec. 25
Watertown Free Public Library
Closing at noon Tuesday, Dec.
The following information was provided by MassDOT:
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is encouraging members of the public to plan ahead for any upcoming holiday travel. Motorists and public transportation customers should check websites for real-time travel information on major statewide roads, MBTA schedule information, and the weather forecast before leaving home.
“MassDOT encourages the public to use our real-time traffic tools before heading to their holiday destinations. MassDOT also wants to remind roadway users to be safe, courteous, and to adhere to traffic laws and regulations,”said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver.
The MassDOT Highway Division is taking several steps to ensure safe and efficient travel on roadways and will be shutting down scheduled construction activities on major roadways from 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 24, until 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, and 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, until 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2.
In addition, the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on I-93 between Boston and Quincy will extend its afternoon hours by opening at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, and at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, as well as at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, and at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27.
The Sumner Tunnel swing lane will not be deployed on Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1, with normal deployment resuming at 5:00 a.m. the following morning.
MassDOT strongly urges all drivers to minimize distractions by turning off or putting away cell phones, traveling the posted speed limit, driving sober, and devoting full attention to what is ahead on the road. MassDOT encourages travelers to make an extra effort to be courteous on the roads and report to law enforcement any reckless driving.
For travelers getting to and from Logan Airport in Boston, please note:
See the MBTA’s helpful online user guide on using T services to get to and from Logan Airport: www.mbta.com/Logan
MBTA Silver Line provides service between South Station and Logan’s terminals. Outbound service from Logan Airport to the South Boston Seaport District and South Station is free.
Silver Line 1 (SL1) service to Logan operates about every 15 minutes or faster and stops at all terminals. On weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the week of Christmas, the SL1 will improve service frequency to every 7-8 minutes due to the increase in holiday travel.
Silver Line 3 (SL3) operates about every 15 minutes or faster and stops at Airport Station.
The Hingham/Hull Ferry operates some trips to and from Long Wharf in Boston to the Logan Airport Ferry Terminal.
Grace Chapel in Watertown will host Jingle Jam on Dec. 21. Find out more below. Looking for a fun-filled Christmas experience the whole family will enjoy? Take a break from baking, shopping, and wrapping, and join us for Jingle Jam!