Picnic in the Park
Thu, May 27 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
What time is it? Picnic Time! Kick off the (un-official) start of Summer with Picnic in the Park at Arsenal Yards.
Join us this upcoming Thursday OR Friday (or both if you really like picnics!) for the soft open of our summer-long outdoor event series. Pick up your favorite take-out from any Arsenal Yards restaurant and reserve your spot on the River Green to enjoy live music. A cash bar will be available at the event. Picnic in the Park is a 21+ series only.
Registration is required through Eventbrite and limited capacity is available. Please make sure you select the appropriate reservation for all guests in your party. Reservations are available for groups of 2 - 6 people.
When: Thursday, May 27th
Time: 6:00 - 7:30PM
Details: 21+ only, valid ID required upon entry
Cost: $2 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Watertown Boys & Girls Club
Interested in Friday, May 28th? Registration available, here.
About Picnic in the Park:
To celebrate summer and the outdoors, join us in the River Green on one Thursday and Friday a month through August. We invite you to bring takeout from one of our awesome AY restaurants and meet us on the River Green for live music. Our schedule is packed with a variety of local performers! All events will have a cash bar serving select beer and wine.
Events are weather dependent and we reserve the right to cancel an event in the case of inclement weather. All refunds will be processed for a canceled event.
Schedule Includes:
Thursday, May 27th + Friday, May 28th with local musician, Natalie Joly
Thursday, June 17th + Friday, June 18th
Thursday, July 22nd + Friday, July 23rd
Thursday, August 19th + Friday, August 20th
About the Performers:
Natalie Joly is an award-winning recording artist who has been performing in New England for over a decade. Natalie has built a reputation for her powerful vocals, vibrant performances and edgy rock-infused pop songs that are once relatable and addictively unique. Learn more about Natalie Joly, here.
Stay tuned for more details about our musical talent for the coming months!
Arsenal Yards Restaurants:
We encourage you to order takeout from one of our restaurants for the event.
Ben & Jerry's - see menu here.
Please note, no outside food or beverages are permitted as attendees are encouraged to purchase from Arsenal Yards restaurants.
Event Safety:
The safety of our guests, performers and staff remain our top priority. We are closely monitoring all changes to COVID-19 rules and regulations to ensure a safe experience for all. Please note masks will be required at check in and when walking around the event. Guests may remove their masks while they are at their reservation table. There is limited capacity for this event which will be strictly enforced. Reservations are required, no walk-ins are allowed.
For additional details, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/picnic-in-the-park-tickets-154444294041.
Visit us
Restaurants and retailers are now open! Check on the map below for details.
Parking & directions
Arsenal Yards is approximately a 10-minute drive from Harvard Square and approximately a 15-minute drive from Copley Square. Other areas will find it easily accessible from the Mass Pike or Fresh Pond Parkway, among many routes available to Watertown’s East End. Once on site, ample free parking is available. Traveling via public transportation? MBTA bus route 70 stops right on site and can be picked up at the Central Square Red Line T stop.