Events & Activities
Downtown Watertown is the setting for a variety of family-friendly events and activities throughout the year.
Art on Main Banner Auction
Now online! Bidding ends at 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16
Bid today at jonesauctionservice.com!
Custom, hand-painted art banners that adorn Main Street lamp posts throughout the summer are sold at auction.
New Year's Eve Party
This event is canceled this year due to COVID-19
Watertown Tourism and the Watertown Main Street Program are partnering to throw a formal New Year’s Eve Party that you won’t soon forget! This grand event will take place at Turner Hall, with ample space to dance the night away. Your ticket price includes live music by Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns, appetizers, NYE party favors, and a champagne toast with balloon drop at midnight. Stay tuned as we start promoting dining options, after-party locations, salon packages, and more! Dress to be cocktail/evening wear. (attendees must be 21 and over).
Beach Party Bingo
Friday, March 5
Watertown Elks Lodge
117 N. First St.
Chase your winter blues away with Beach Party Bingo! The Watertown Main Street Program invites you to attend this special event where all proceeds will be used to benefit downtown beautification projects.
Maxwell Street Days
July 15-18
Downtown Watertown
Find bargains galore while exploring downtown Watertown's unique shops and businesses.
Rhythm on the Rock
Dates To Be Announced
Along the Riverwalk, behind the Watertown Senior & Community Center
A new downtown outdoor music series designed to showcase local talent and highlight the beauty of the Rock River. Concerts will take place the first and third Wednesday of June, July and August along the Riverwalk behind the Watertown Senior and Community Center, 6:30-8 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Please bring your own seating.
Downtown Watertown Craft Beer Walk
Thursday, August 27
Downtown Watertown
Join the Watertown Main Street Program for a special Downtown Watertown Craft Beer Walk on Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sample specialty craft beers at 12 downtown locations. Proceeds from this event will support downtown beautification projects. Tickets are on sale now at watertownmainstreet.org.