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Santa Visits Watertown Square for Tree Lighting Celebration

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Santa Claus poses for photos during the Watertown Tree Lighting celebration. Dozens of children and their parents stood on a snow covered Watertown Square Delta Friday evening awaiting the delivery of a special package: Santa Claus. Frosty the Snowman entertained the crowd as they awaited Santa’s arrival. Saint Nick arrived in a Watertown Fire Department SUV for the ninth annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, which was hosted by the Rotary Club of Watertown and Watertown Savings Bank. Santa Claus steps out of a Watertown Fire Department SUV for the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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See Photos from the Commander’s Mansion Christmas Celebration

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Santa Claus was busy Thursday night at the Commander’s Mansion Christmas Celebration. The Commander’s Mansion decked the halls for the annual Christmas Celebration on Thursday night. Lights decorated the Commander’s Mansion inside and out. The line to visit Santa Claus stretched out the door, through the upstairs hallway and into two more rooms. Visitors could also spend time with Mrs. Claus. Dancers from Ballroom in Boston performed for the attendees of the Commander’s Mansion.

Arsenal Yards

Arsenal Yards Hosting Events at HolidAY Tent, Near Now Open Shake Shack

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The HolidAY Tent is now open at Arsenal Yards. Special family events will be hosted at the tent, located outside Shake Shack. Just in time for the season, Arsenal Yards announced the opening of The HolidAY Tent, where special events will be held, including visits with Santa, the characters from Frozen and The Grinch! The new addition to the renovated mall sits just outside the recently opened Shake Shack. Arsenal Yards sent out the following announcement:

Baby it’s cold outside.

Entertainment

Two Watertown Holiday Events to Check Out This Week

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Santa Claus waved from the middle of his adoring fans at the Watertown Tree Lighting Celebration. The Holiday Spirit will be in full swing this week in Watertown with a couple of events for people to enjoy. Thursday night, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 pm. the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Ave. will host a Christmas Celebration.

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Holiday Performances at Watertown Mall & Free Blood Pressure Screening

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The Watertown Mall announced its annual lineup of holiday concerts, as well as a free blood pressure screening. Holiday Performances

The Watertown Mall is proud to present the holiday performance list for the 2019 season. Groups of local middle, elementary and high schoolers will perform through the month of December. For more information regarding performances, please visit our website at www.watertown-mall.com. Holiday Performance Calendar

December 4 at 9:30 a.m.: Lincoln Middle School

December 5 at 6:00 p.m.: Boston University Academy

December 7 at 1:00 p.m.: Watertown Children’s Theatre

December 12 at 5 p.m.: Lexington High School Madrigal Singers

December 13 at 11 a.m.: Watertown Middle & High School Orchestra

December 15 at 2:00 p.m.: Boston Neighborhood Children’s Theatre

December 16 at 4:00 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 17 at 4:00 p.m.: Belmont High Madrigal Singers

December 17 at 5:30 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 18 at 5:30 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 19 at 4:00 p.m.: Belmont High Madrigal Singers

December 19 at 5:30 p.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 20 at 12 p.m.: Belmont Hill School

December 20 at 2:00 p.m.: Watertown Middle School

December 21 at 10 a.m.: Miss Maria’s School of Dance

December 22 at 12:30 p.m.: Watertown Senior Center Mellowtones.

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RSVP Now for Two Holiday Concerts at Perkins School for the Blind

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Perkins School for the Blind will host two holiday concerts. Perkins School for the Blind will host a pair of Holiday Concerts. See the announcement below. The Perkins Student Chorus, Chamber Singers, Music Makers, Handbell Ensemble, Instrumental Ensemble and vocal soloists will celebrate the season with a beautiful mix of choral, orchestral and instrumental works from around the world. Both concerts are free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible.

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Hatch Has Holiday Craft Workshops, a Creature Creation Lab, and Drop In Classes

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See what’s happening at the Watertown Free Public Library’s Hatch Makerspace in December. Hatch provided the following information:

Holiday Craft Drop-InsNeed some last-minute holiday gifts or stocking stuffers? We’ll have three Saturday sessions in December to make gift tags, votives and more! Come anytime during 1-3PM on 12/8, 12/15, or 12/22

Workshop spotlight: Art Studio – Creature LabBring your imaginary creature to life! Whether it’s a cute critter or a terrifying monster, all are welcome. More about the artist: www.smrth.net

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins are weekly themed sessions that are designed to give you insight into the subject matter.

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See When Watertown’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Will Take Place

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The Watertown Tree Lighting Ceremony returns to Watertown Square in December. The Rotary Club of Watertown are pleased to announce that the ninth annual Tree Lighting event will be held on Friday, Dec. 6 in Watertown Square. A reception will follow at the Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) main office in Watertown Square. Santa Claus will arrive to the Square by fire truck at 5:15 p.m.; the tree lights come on at 5:30 p.m.; and the reception to follow immediately after at WSB, where attendees will enjoy refreshments, holiday music, and visit with Santa Claus.