FEB 4: Watertown Challenge Association presents Comedy Night with national headliner Chris Barnes. Doors open at 6 pm, Seating at 7:15 pm, Show at 8 pm. Must be 18+ to enter.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased through Eventbright.com and also at Facilitated Healing, Health Nut, Wellness Chiropractic or from any WCA member.
FEB 4: Candlelight Hike at Brandt Quirk Park. 6-8pm. Meet at the Brandt Baseball Center parking lot (follow Carriage Hill Drive north, left on Lunde Lane). Walk begins at the west end of the baseball parking lot. Maps available for 1.5 miles and 2 miles. Warm up by the bonfire near parking lot. Admission is free. Donations of $2/person or $5/family suggested. All proceeds will benefit facility upgrades. This is an "all weather event!"
FEB 10,11,17, 18 (show starts at 7PM) FEB 12, 19 (show starts at 2:30PM): Watertown Players Inc present Love Letters by A.R. Gurney. Performed at the Watertown Players Theater, 210 S Water St (at The Market), Watertown. Treat your Valentine to this special theatrical experience! For more information visit facebook.com/WatertownPlayers
FEB 11: Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake. Watertown Bowl North, 2:30 check in 3:00 bowling, $10 Bowling entry fee includes bowling & shoes. $50 or more in pledge money is required. $100 or more there is no $10 fee. 3 games of 9-pin tap.
Raffles, auctions and a lot of fun for family, friends and co-workers
This event is intended for adults only.
MAR 11: M2N Race Series: Watertown’s Irish Jig Jog 5k. 9:30am/5k start, 10:30am/kids fun run start. After party/brats, Irish stew, music and lucky drawing for big prizes.
MAR 24: Watertown Players Inc presents Monkey Business Institute. Improv Comedy Troupe from Madison. Performed at the Watertown Players Theater, 210 S Water St (at The Market), Watertown. 7pm showtime. For more information visit facebook.com/WatertownPlayers
APR 13-15: Maranatha Baptist University presents Thief of Hearts. Play begins at 7PM at 745 W Main St, Watertown. Please visit mbu.edu for additional information.
APR 21: Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Casino Night. Professional dealers will teach you how to play, Nacho buffet and cash bar. Auction items, Wheel of Fortune. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Windwood of Watertown, W5710 County Rd. CW, Watertown.
APR 21-22: Watertown Players presents Radio Daze Part 3: Oh, Here We Go Again. An original radio show, written by W.F. Jannke, III. Showtime 7pm. Performed at the Watertown Players Theater, 210 S Water St (at The Market), Watertown. For more information visit facebook.com/WatertownPlayers
APR 23: M2N Race Series: Share the Road Duathlon or 5k Run/Walk. Part of the M2N race series. The event consists of both a run/bike/run duathlon and a separate 5k run/walk. For event registration and more detailed information visit: http://www.watertownsharetheroad.com
MAY 20: Watertown City Wide Rummage Sale. Hosted by the Watertown Daily Times 920-261-4949
MAY 20: Fiesta 5k. 5k run to promote positive cross-cultural attitudes in our multicultural community. The 5k will be followed by cultural entertainment including live Mariachi music and Mexican food. For more information visit: fiestacultural.org
MAY 20 & 21: Watertown Military Show. The Watertown Veterans Council is sponsoring a display of historic military vehicles and airplanes. The fundraising event will include war re-enactments, static vehicle display, vendor booths with memorabilia, a USO-style swing dance band and a pancake breakfast. For more detailed information visit: http://www.watertownmilitaryshow.com/
MAY 30: Art Walk. The Watertown Arts Council and Watertown Unified School District Art Department is teaming up for the 6th Annual Watertown Art Walk. A raffle and student awards at Partnership Bank begin at 7:15 pm. Maps featuring local businesses and artists will be available at Partnership Bank and the Watertown Chamber of Commerce
JUNE 17: Riverbend Resort -4th Annual Car Show. Open to the public, no entry fee, prizes awarded, drinks and concessions. Show runs from 11am-2pm. For more detailed information visit: http://www.rbresort.com
JUNE 23: Rock the River. 1st Street parking lot in downtown Watertown. A free community celebration featuring an outdoor movie on Friday evening, concessions available.
JUNE 24: Tour Da Goose: Ride for the Watertown Area Cares Clinic. Ride offers supported distances of 100, 62, 42, 22 and 12 miles through the picturesque countryside south of Watertown, with all distances beginning and ending in Riverside Park. For detailed information please visit: tourdagoose.com
JULY 8: M2N Race Series, The Prick 5k (proceeds for juvenile diabetes). It’s all about the causes…and the course! Nestled in Watertown’s beautiful Brandt Quirk Park, the course has a beautiful mix of hills, flat land, shaded paths and open trails. It is the only 5k trail run in Watertown, and the course has been very well received! For registration and detailed information visit: http://www.theprick5k.com
JULY 19-22: Maxwell Street Days. Visit downtown Watertown for store specials, sidewalk sales and more!
JULY 22: Watertown Geomania. Enjoy the city as you search for geocaches, solve puzzles, and compete for prizes in the first Geomania. More details to come!
JULY 22: River Bend Resort Concert. Jacob Martin, opening for Josh Thompson. $15 per person. For additional information, please visit: rbresort.com
AUG 3: Ebert’s Greenhouse Ladies Night Out. Join us for an evening of shopping, fun, food and flowers! W1795 Fox Rd, Ixonia WI.
AUG 4: American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Watertown/Johnson Creek. Part of a movement to end cancer. We celebrate people that have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and take action to finish the fight once and for all. We invite everyone to come in and enjoy the comraderie that Relay For Life brings. Location: Watertown High School track, 825 Endeavour Dr. Watertown
AUG 6: Octagon House Ice Cream Social. Enjoy the First Brigade Band Concert as you enjoy a relaxing afternoon with ice cream and other goodies while touring the Historic Octagon House and beautiful grounds where you can see the first U.S. Kindergarten building. 10am – 4pm, 919 Charles St., Watertown, WI. Watertownhistoricalsociety.org
AUG 5: Riverbend Resort Concert. Opening for Josh Cracin is Austin Allsup of The Voice. $15 per person. For additional information, please visit: rbresort.com
AUG 10-13: Watertown Riverfest. Featuring several national acts along with quality regional entertainment. A Taste of Watertown, Carnival, Craft Fair, Classic Car Show, Fireworks, ½ Marathon, 5k, and much more. Riverside Park, Labaree St., Watertown, WI. For more detailed information visit: https://www.watertownriverfest.com
SEPT 8-9: Stand Tall & Remember BBQ: Live music, raffles, drinks, and an amazing bbq! All profits to be donated. Marine Corp Aero Park, Watertown WI. For additional details, please visit: standtallrememberbbq.com
SEPT 9: Watertown Historical Society Antique Show. The picturesque grounds of the historic Octagon House will be the setting for an outdoor antique show accompanied by a silent auction of quality antique items. 9am-4pm. 919 Charles St.
SEPT 10: Wisconsin Aviation Annual Open House and Pancake Breakfast. 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
SEPT 14: Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk. Stroll downtown Watertown as participating businesses offer a 1 oz sample of their featured wine along with food pairings. Sip, shop, and enjoy. 5:30pm-8:30pm. Tickets will be available at the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce.
SEPT 16: Watertown City Wide Rummage Sale: Hosted by the Watertown Daily Times 920-261-4949
SEPT 23-24: Ebert’s Greenhouse Craft Fair. Gorgeous fall color is the backdrop our quaint and rustic village featuring artisans and crafters who are delighted to show you their unique specialty gifts and décor. Fall Festival begins this weekend too, so there’s lots of fun for everyone! W1795 Fox Rd, Ixonia WI.
OCT 7: Run from the Cops. The one time it is OK to run from the cops! 10K run, 5K run/walk and 1K youth run. watertownrunfromthecops.com
OCT 20: Art on Main Banner Auction. Custom, hand-painted lamp post banners are auctioned off to raise money for downtown beautification. Lyon's Irish Pub, 201 E Main St.
OCT 20: Maranatha Baptist University 50th Year Celebration. For more detailed information visit http://www.mbu.edu
OCT 28: Pumpkin Palooza. Halloween fun in downtown Watertown. Main Street trick-or-treating, costume parade, crafts, sidewalk games, crafts, pumpkin lighting, and more.
NOV 4: 1st Brigade Band Harvest Ball. Come join the 1st Brigade Band at its 28th Annual Harvest Ball. Everyone is welcome to join in this wonderful tradition. Polkas, Schottisches, Jigs, Reels, Waltzes and more will be played and the band will teach you the steps. Come in costume or wear modern clothes, you never know who will show up. Maybe Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln or Mr. and Mrs. Grant will make an appearance. 7:00 pm at Turner Hall, 301 S. 4th St., Watertown
NOV 9-11: MBU Fall Play. 7:00 pm. For more detailed information visit http://www.mbu.edu
NOV 17-19: Women’s Only Weekend (WOW). Special shopping weekend designed especially for women. Store specials, swag bag filled with coupons and Ladies Loot for spending at participating businesses, craft fair, event celebration with raffle prizes, entertainment and more! Downtown Watertown.
NOV 19: Turner Hall Craft Fair. Two floors of crafts, collectables, and more from some of your favorite local crafters as well as some new ones. Fresh decorated wreaths, snowman crafts, rustic decor, crochet and knit items, jewelry, and so much more. 301 S 4th St., Watertown WI
NOV 23: M2N Race Series: Run Turkey Run 5k. Start your Thanksgiving Holiday with a scenic 5k run through the city streets of Watertown. therunturkeyrun.com
NOV 25-26: Octagon House Annual Christmas Play. Four scene play set in historic Octagon House Museum. Performances from 11am-3pm each day, with a new performance every half-hour. 919 Charles St., Watertown. For additional information please visit: watertownhistory.org
NOV 25: Watertown Holiday Parade of Lights. Parade begins at 5:30 pm. Visit Santa in his house after the parade. E. Main St. Watertown, WI.
DEC 1-2 Maranatha Baptist University presents The Messiah. 7pm. 745 W. Main St., Watertown. http://www.mbu.edu
DEC 3: Holiday Parade of Homes: This annual event showcases five to six beautiful Watertown homes dressed in their holiday best. Event also features a silent auction.