Fall Falladays Festival
Wed, Sep 23 | 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Kick off the season with family photos, live music, carnival games, fall treats, and more at Arsenal Yards.
Happy Fall, Y'all! 🍂
Join us for our annual Fall Falladays Festival on Wednesday, September 23, from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. Enjoy live music, carnival games, harvest treats, complimentary family photos, and plenty of festive fall fun.
This event and all activities are free, but we are encouraging RSVPs and monetary donations to the Watertown Food Pantry through Eventbrite. Cash donations and non-perishable food donations will also be accepted during the event at the Watertown Food Pantry tent in Bond Square. You can find a list of suggested donation items at the bottom of this page.
Event Details
🎪 Carnival Games
Classic carnival games with prizes and fun for all ages.
📸 Fall Photo Op
Strike a pose in front of our festive fall backdrop. You must RSVP through Eventbrite to receive the link to your photos after the event.
✨ Aerial Performance
Watch an incredible aerial artist perform throughout the evening.
🎈 Balloon Animals
Pick your favorite design and watch it come to life.
🎨 Kids Crafts
Fall-themed crafts for little ones. Available while supplies last.
🍂 Fall Décor & Fire Pits
Enjoy pumpkins, hay bales, seasonal décor, and cozy fire pits for one night only.
The Live Music:Bonus! In Bond Square, we have a DJ spinning all the good beats and live music in the Mighty Squirrel biergarten on the River Green!
The Food & Drink:-Pick up takeout from your favorite Arsenal Yards restaurant and enjoy it at our picnic tables during the event. We'll also have complimentary fall treats available while supplies last. Patio dining will be open, and guests 21+ can purchase alcoholic beverages from the Mighty Squirrel Biergarten.
The Fine Print:
- Activities and treats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Upon arrival, please check in at the Arsenal Yards tent in Bond Square (near sweetgreen) to receive your activity tickets.
- Donations to the Watertown Food Pantry are encouraged. Both monetary and non-perishable food donations will be accepted. You can find a list of suggested donation items at the bottom of this page.
- Event activities will take place in Bond Square & the River Green
- Free parking is available in both Arsenal Yards garages.
- This is an outdoor event and is weather dependent. The rain date is Thursday, September 24. Arsenal Yards reserves the right to postpone or cancel the event due to inclement weather.
- This event will be photographed. By attending, you consent to the use of photos and video for Arsenal Yards marketing and promotional purposes.
- Guests 21+ with valid ID may purchase alcoholic beverages from our restaurants. Alcohol is not permitted in common areas and must remain within designated restaurant dining areas.
Watertown Food Pantry Suggested Donations
For additional details, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-falladays-festival-tickets-1998990374020.
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.