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June Watertown Walks Themes: Human Rights Committee, Self-Compassion, Public Art, Pleasant Street Businesses

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Watertown Walks continues on Thursdays in June. The walks hosted by Live Well Watertown and other groups run from 1 to 2 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, next to City Hall, unless noted in the information. See more details, below. Weekly programs will include movement, conversation, and opportunities to connect, interact, and explore the greater community. The walking portion of these programs will be approximately 30-40 minutes, and we encourage attendees to walk at a comfortable pace. Note location of meet-up which varies.

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Free Bike Checks, Biking Info, Lawn Games at Event Hosted by City

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The City’s annual Get Out Your Bike event is on May 16th featuring free bike checks. See more information in the announcement from Live Well Watertown. Meet representatives from city agencies and pick up information and resources about healthy living programs, bicycle safety and maintenance, commuting pathways, and more! NEMO bike mechanics will be on-site for free bike safety checks covering the ABCs: Air, Brakes, and Chains.First come, first served. There will also be lawn games offered by the Watertown Recreation staff. WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Rain date May 17)

WHERE:Watertown Square Dock Charles River Road at Galen Street BridgeSponsored by:  Watertown Transportation Management Association (Watertown TMA), Live Well Watertown, the Watertown Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee and the City of Watertown and Watertown Recreation.

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Watertown Walks in May Include Strolls Focused on Art, the River & the Library’s Project Literacy

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The City’s Watertown Walks series continues in May with a variety of themes from fitness, to the Library’s Project Literacy program, the Community Sculpture Walk, and a stroll along the Charles River. See details provided by Live Well Watertown, below. Moving more is an easy way to improve health and walking with a group builds community. Watertown Walks

NOTE NEW TIME

Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21, 281:00 pm – 2:00 pmMeetup at lower Saltonstall Park, next to Watertown City Hall

May 7th – City Happenings / Project LiteracyTake a Walk with Janet Saied, Watertown’s Project Literacy Director and learn more about Watertown’s diverse population and how you can get involved. The walk will provide a deeper appreciation for the people and programs that make Watertown vibrant and learn about the history of Project Literacy and the variety of volunteer opportunities, from tutoring and classroom support to helping facilitate conversation groups.

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Cook With Greens Grown in the Watertown School’s Farm at the Next Eat Well Watertown Program

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Produce growing in the Watertown Public Schools’ Freight Farm. (Contributed Photo)

Watertown High School has a farm in a freight container, and the next Eat Well Watertown event features cooking demonstrations using the greens grown by WHS students. See details in the announcement from Live Well Watertown, below. There are still spaces open for our spring Eat Well Watertown program, happening next Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.! Register today and bring a friend (all ages welcome).

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Get Ready to Start Biking at an Event Hosted by Live Well Watertown, Watertown TMA, Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

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Live Well Watertown will host a series of bike events, beginning in April with an event focused on getting back on your bike, or getting started biking. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below. Get Ready to start biking at an event co-presented by Live Well Watertown, Watertown Transportation Management Association, and Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m., 123 Main Street – Watertown Savings Bank Room (first floor), Watertown Library

MassBike will lead an informative and beginner-friendly presentation covering:

• The ABCs of biking

• How to choose the best bike for new or returning riders (including rental options)

• The importance of wearing helmets

• And other essential tips to help you ride safely and confidently

We look forward to having you join us! Register Here

About the Community Bike Series:

This program series is free and open to cyclists of all experience levels, including beginners. The series offers safety-focused and practical information for everyday biking, including bike commuting tips, guidance on choosing the right bike, and ways to get started riding for recreation and health.

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Watertown Walks Returns — Join the Walk Challenge

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The weekly walks hosted by Live Well Watertown, a program run by the City, return in April, and this year there is a challenge for participants. Find out more about the walks and the challenge in the announcement from Live Well Watertown, below. Watertown Walks Return

Join the Walk Challenge

Walk with us at least six (6) times between April 9th and May 28th and earn a $5 gift certificate to the Watertown Farmers’ Market! April Walk Series – Get Fit & StrongThursday, April 9th – 30th 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Meetup in lower Saltonstall Park, next to Watertown City Hall

Join us for our kick-off program with Kristina Courage, Certified Personal Trainer! This movement series designed to help you build strength, mobility, and confidence as we head into summer.

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Learn Tips for Living Longer, Join the Winter Biking Basics Webinar

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Live Well Watertown has an in-person event about the Blue Zones, places in the world where people live longest, as well as an online info session about bicycling in the winter. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below. Join us as we partner with the City of Watertown’s Live Well program to screen and discuss the Blue Zone Netflix Documentary. The film highlights five unique communities where people live longer better. The evening will include discussion, resources, and tips about longevity shared by five areas around the world.

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Enjoy Warm Nourishing Bites at Live Well Watertown’s Winter Gathering

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The City of Watertown’s Live Well Watertown program is hosting an Eat Well Community Event on Feb. 4 at the Watertown Library. See details in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown, below. Registration is open for Live Well Watertown’s first Eat Well Community Event in 2026, Warm Nourishing Bites: A Winter Gathering at the Watertown Public Library – Savings Bank Room on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 6:30 – 8:00pm. Start the new year the best way possible — together.