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Watertown’s Arsenal Yards invites guests, residents and visitors to experience a Winter Wond-AY-Land all month long, with festive decorations, special events and yuletide photo ops! Holiday merriment abounds at Arsenal Yards this holiday season, along with plentiful opportunities to give back to the local Watertown community.
Visitors can head to
Bond Square, the newly unveiled community courtyard space at Arsenal Yards, to immerse themselves in a
forest of dozens of evergreen “Giving Trees.” The trees make the perfect
backdrop for a family photo and are being donated to families in the Watertown
community later in December through the Watertown Boys and Girls Club and other
local community organizations. Arsenal Yards is also collecting holiday tree
decoration donations (string lights, tree stands, decorations) at all events
throughout December to donate to the local families who receivie the
trees. Can't make it to an event? Visitors and residents are also encouraged to
make a donation to the Watertown Food Pantry online here or scan the code on the signage
at the Winter Wond-AY-Land. For the month of December, Arsenal Yards matches all donations up to $750.
Additional
festive happenings in Bond Square over the holidays include the debut of a new
Little Free Library, holiday edition! All are encouraged to
take a book or leave a book and encourage the love of reading all holiday
season long. Families can also find a mailbox to mail letters to Santa right
from Bond Square as well. Photo ops are highly encouraged—from pinecone walls to
wreaths, to light tunnels and trees—the Instagrammable moments are endless!
Visitors can share their favorite photos and tag @ArsenalYards on Instagram to be entered to win a family-four pack of ski
tickets from Mt. Sunapee (a $300 value).
A
full calendar of events at Arsenal Yards is sure to delight visitors of all
ages, including festive holiday activities and photo ops galore. Make sure to
check the Arsenal Yards Events
Calendar
throughout the season, and see the current schedule of events below:
Family-Friendly Professional Holiday
Photos
Make it a
December to remember and stop by Arsenal Yards for free festive family
holiday photos on December 1 from 4–6 p.m. Get all spruced up and
meet the photographer in Bond Square. RSVPs are required to receive photos.
Meet & Greet with Frozen
On Wednesday,
December 8 from 4–6 p.m., bring the family to meet Elsa, Anna and of
course, Olaf! Children can also make themed crafts, enjoy a complimentary Hot Chocolate
from Roche Bros., write a letter to Santa and more! This event is
complimentary and photos are take-your-own.
Santa Paws
Happy Howl-idays!
Bring the pup for a special
visit with Santa at Arsenal Yards on Thursday, December 9 from
4–7 p.m., and receive a professional photo with Santa! Arsenal Yards is also collecting donations for local animals in need during this event, which are
donated to Ruff Tales Rescue. Limited reservations
are available for a small donation of $5 per reservation. Each reservation is
for a maximum of one family and two dogs, with all proceeds
benefiting Ruff Tales Rescue. Guests can also take home a personalized paw
ornament, enjoy a complimentary Hot Chocolate from Roche Bros., write a letter
to Santa and more!
Holiday Tastings with Roche Bros. and Gordons
Fine Wines
Save-the-date for
a holiday tasting event with Roche Bros. & Gordon’s Fine Wines on Saturday,
December 11 from 1–4 p.m. Please note, this event takes place inside each
respective store.
Meet & Greet with The Grinch
You're a mean
one, Mr. Grinch. Meet the one and
only Grinch along with Cindy Lou Who on Wednesday, December 15 from 4–6 p.m. Children can also
make themed crafts, enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate from Roche Bros., write
a letter to Santa and more! This event is complimentary, and photos are
take-your-own.
Winter Wond-AY-Land Celebration!
Celebrate the
season with a special story
time with Santa & Mrs. Claus, plus crafts, games, treats and more, on
Saturday, December 18 from 10:30 a.m.–noon. Guests can also sign up for a
tree decorating contest for a $15 donation, with all proceeds benefiting the
Watertown Boys & Girls Club. Groups of up to six people (all ages invited!) have 90 minutes to decorate their tree, with voting taking place from
December 18–24. The winner is announced on December 27, and receives $300 to the
Arsenal Yards business of their choice, followed by $150 for second place and
$50 for third place.
For more information about Arsenal Yards, visit www.arsenalyards.com.