Upcoming City Events
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The Commander's Mansion team coordinates and collaborates with members of other city departments, nonprofits, local businesses, and volunteers on many beloved annual City of Watertown events to the community. We hold events at the Mansion and manage others all across the city!
Save the dates and stay tuned for details on our upcoming 2024 events, including:
Saturday, October 26: Wicked Watertown (formerly the Haunted Joyride and now in person!) at the Commander’s Mansion, 440 Talcott Ave from 5-8pm. Read more below!
Wicked Watertown will take place outdoors and indoors on the Commander's Mansion property. The outdoor guest experiences will be free and open to the public, including:
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an inflatable corn maze
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games with Watertown Recreation staff
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photo station with Natalie Nigito Photography
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pumpkin carving contest (see details below)
There will be guided Haunted House tours inside the mansion! Entry will be $5 per person. The first 45 minutes of tours (before sunset) from 5:00-5:45pm will be aimed for younger children without a "scare" factor. Beginning at 5:45pm, the Haunted House will feature scarier elements, such as jump scares and other surprises. Enter if you dare!
Our pumpkin carving contest is open to the public and all ages!
Please note that entries must be appropriate for a family-friendly audience and will be displayed on the property's north lawn during the event. Each attendee will be able to cast a vote for their favorite and the carver of the entry with the highest total will receive a grand prize basket!
Finished pumpkins must be dropped off to 440 Talcott Ave between 5 and 6pm to be numbered and each person entering the contest will need to fill out a registration form upon arrival.
Voting will take place from 6-8pm and the winner will be announced and contacted at the start of the following week.
The Commander's Mansion will provide one LED votive light for each pumpkin.
Sunday, December 1: The Merry Mingle (formerly the Whoville Jubilee) at the Commander’s Mansion, 440 Talcott Ave from 4-8pm. Featuring a new zone, Winter Holidays Around the World, thanks to generous grant funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council
Additional guest experiences include: Holiday Bazaar (link to vendor application is below), live entertainment, indoor activities, outdoor games, train rides, holiday light displays, hot chocolate, toy drive, and more to be announced!
Vendor application: merrymingle.planningpod.com
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Click here for a gallery of images from our 2024 events.
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