Watertown, MN Festivals & Events

03/05/2026

🍀 Irish Fest is THIS Sunday and we can't wait! 🍀

March 8th from 1–4pm at City Hall for an afternoon of live music with The Wild Colonial Bhoys, delicious food & drinks, and fun activities for the kids. ☘️

Who's coming?! Drop a 🙋 below!

Watertown Area Fine Arts Council

02/24/2026

Another night of mystery, laughter, and incredible food at our second Murder Mystery Dinner hosted by Leonardo's Ristorante!! ✨

From the suspense to the surprises (and maybe a few dramatic accusations 😉), it was such a fun evening bringing our community together. Huge thank you to Leonardo’s for hosting and to everyone who came out to play along!

We love seeing Watertown show up for events like this — and this one did not disappoint!

Be sure to follow them on social media for the latest updates and specials!

02/22/2026

It may have been COLD… but that didn’t stop Watertown! ❄️🔥🍕

Families bundled up, climbed snow mountains, roasted marshmallows by the fire and warmed up with wood-fired pizza fresh from the oven. Now THAT is how you do winter in Minnesota!

A huge THANK YOU to the Watertown MN Lions Club for supporting this event and helping make it happen. We are so grateful for your partnership and everything you do for our community. 💙

And thank you to The Brick Oven Bus for bringing the wood-fired goodness (and those amazing 2-minute pizzas! 10 out of 10) to town! 🍕👏 Follow them to see where they are popping up next!! 😀

Cold weather, warm hearts — we love seeing our community come together 🤍

02/17/2026

🕵️‍♂️🔎 Murder, mystery, and an unforgettable night in Watertown!

A huge thank you to Leonardo's Ristorante for hosting such a fantastic Murder Mystery Dinner. The food was delicious, the drinks were flowing, and the entertainment kept everyone guessing all evening!

Events like this are what make our community so special — local businesses creating fun, unique experiences right here in town. 💛

If you joined us, tell us… did you solve the mystery?

02/14/2026

Who's ready for a beautiful walk downtown and a Cocoa Crawl? Thank you to our participating businesses! Sip, shop, and stroll!

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to these amazing local businesses for participating in this year’s Cocoa Crawl and for being such an important part of what makes Watertown so special 💙

✨ Participating Businesses:
• Crow River Liquors
• Carpenter's Daughter Watertown, MN
• Elephant Joe's Coffee
• Hey Sugar: The Cookie Store Studio and Gift shop
• Hearthside Books
• Marketplace Foods
• Gather and Grow Food Shelf & Connection Center

These businesses don’t just show up for events like this—they show up for our community year-round, and we are so grateful for their support.

Join us Saturday, February 14th from 12:00–4:00 PM for the Cocoa Crawl as part of Winter Frolics! Stroll through town, sip delicious cocoa, support local, and enjoy a fun winter afternoon in Watertown ❄️

Grab your family, friends or sweetheart for Valentine’s Day- bundle up, and come experience the heart of our community—one cup of cocoa at a time ☕❤️

02/13/2026

📚☕ Story Time + Cocoa = The Perfect Winter Afternoon!

Did you know Hearthside Books will be hosting Story Time from 1–2 PM on Saturday, 2/14 during the Cocoa Crawl ?

Stop in, warm up with a delicious cocoa sample, and enjoy a cozy story in the heart of downtown Watertown. It’s the perfect way to make sweet winter memories with your family.

And the fun doesn’t stop there — Hearthside Books will also be hosting story time during Screen Free Monday!

A huge thank you to Char and Hearthside Books for being part of the Watertown Winter Frolic Festival and helping create special moments for our community. ❄️📖

We love seeing our local businesses bring warmth and joy to winter!

❄️ Save the Date! ❄️
The Watertown Winter Frolic Festival is coming February 14–21!
A full week of cozy fun, family activities, and community events you won’t want to miss.
Stay tunes, more details coming soon! ☕📚🛷🧩

02/13/2026

Join us THIS Saturday for the Cocoa Crawl ! ☕🍫

So many incredible local businesses are participating, and it’s going to be a fun way to gather, connect, and support our community.

Be sure to stop by Gather and Grow Food Shelf & Connection Center. They’ll be serving up special treats along with delicious cocoa — and we highly encourage you to take a tour while you’re there.

If you haven’t visited in a while, you’ll be amazed at what’s happening inside those walls. The impact they’re making in our community is powerful.

Come sip, stroll, and see firsthand how we continue to grow together.

Hope to see you Saturday!

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to these amazing local businesses for participating in this year’s Cocoa Crawl and for being such an important part of what makes Watertown so special 💙

✨ Participating Businesses:
• Crow River Liquors
• Carpenter's Daughter Watertown, MN
• Elephant Joe's Coffee
• Hey Sugar: The Cookie Store Studio and Gift shop
• Hearthside Books
• Marketplace Foods
• Gather and Grow Food Shelf & Connection Center

These businesses don’t just show up for events like this—they show up for our community year-round, and we are so grateful for their support.

Join us Saturday, February 14th from 12:00–4:00 PM for the Cocoa Crawl as part of Winter Frolics! Stroll through town, sip delicious cocoa, support local, and enjoy a fun winter afternoon in Watertown ❄️

Grab your family, friends or sweetheart for Valentine’s Day- bundle up, and come experience the heart of our community—one cup of cocoa at a time ☕❤️

02/06/2026

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to these amazing local businesses for participating in this year’s Cocoa Crawl and for being such an important part of what makes Watertown so special 💙

✨ Participating Businesses:
• Crow River Liquors
• Carpenter's Daughter Watertown, MN
• Elephant Joe's Coffee
• Hey Sugar: The Cookie Store Studio and Gift shop
• Hearthside Books
• Marketplace Foods
• Gather and Grow Food Shelf & Connection Center

These businesses don’t just show up for events like this—they show up for our community year-round, and we are so grateful for their support.

Join us Saturday, February 14th from 12:00–4:00 PM for the Cocoa Crawl as part of Winter Frolics! Stroll through town, sip delicious cocoa, support local, and enjoy a fun winter afternoon in Watertown ❄️

Grab your family, friends or sweetheart for Valentine’s Day- bundle up, and come experience the heart of our community—one cup of cocoa at a time ☕❤️

02/02/2026

Looking for something fun to do on Monday, 2/16?

Join us at City Hall for Screen-Free Monday from 10am–2pm.

Whether you’re a parent, a crafter, a knitter, a crocheter, hoping to play a game, or just wanting to socialize — you’re invited.

Bring your child, bring a project, or just bring yourself. This is your time to enjoy a little screen-free connection.

Roxanne and her team will be there with a variety of games and activities for all ages.

We're getting close to Winter Frolic week! Come join us Monday the 16th from 10-2. ☃️❄️🎉