Jan. 16-Feb. 28 Watertown Burger Battle: Check participating restaurants hours, Hosted by Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce. Be sure to visit participating restaurants and ask for the burger in the Burger Battle. For more information or to vote for your favorite burger, visit www.wtnburgerbattle.com.
Jan. 30 Hard Hat Happy Hour: Thursday, 5:30 pm, Construction site for The Little Village, 90 28th Ave SE. Join us on a job site tour hosted by Catalyst Construction. This event is open to the public, all are welcome! Tour a 14,000 square foot remodel of what will become “The Little Village” the area’s largest daycare- opening Summer 2025. We will be meeting up at Lone Pine Bar & Grill after the tour for anyone who would like to come along for this double duty, true hard hat happy hour!! Visit nawic.org for more information.
Jan. 31 Fun Friday at the Fieldhouse: Friday, 3:30-6:30 pm, Park & Rec Field House, 1900 W Kemp Ave. Bring your kids (Ages 2-12) to the fieldhouse to burn off energy by playing on all the inflatables and participating in some of the sports offered. $5/child. Call 605-882-6260 for more information.
Jan. 31 Watertown Bowl-A-Thon hosted by Junior Achievement of South Dakota: Friday, 3:30-8:00 pm, Tommy’s Lanes & Lounge, 16 S Maple St. he JA Bowl-A-Thon is your chance to gather your team or a group of friends for a fun-filled outing that benefits Junior Achievement students in Watertown. Register your team today: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/junachowat/event/917762/. Call 605-336-7318 for more information.
Jan. 31 Women’s Winter Soup Social: Friday, 6:00-8:00 pm, New Life Church, 1530 N Highway 20. Join us for an evening of good food and fellowship! You’ll enjoy a flight of soups while you visit with old friends and new friends. Please sign up to bring soup, salad, bread, or dessert to share. Friends and neighbors are always welcome – bring someone along! Let us know you are planning to come – you can sign up at the Info Center in the foyer, by calling the church office (886.1977), or online at www.newlifeefree.org/soup-social.
Jan. 31 Watertown Shamrocks vs. Minot Minotauros: Friday, 7:00 pm, Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, 3015 1st Ave NE. For more information and tickets, visit www.watetownshamrocks.com/tickets/
Jan. 31 Pizza Bash: Friday, 5:00 pm, Watertown Civic Arena, 200 9th St NE. Pizza will be served before the Arrows boys/girls double header against Brookings. While supplies last.
Feb. 1 Block Kids: Saturday, 9:00 am, Boys & Girls Club of Watertown, 1000 3rd Ave NE. The Block Kids Program introduces children to the construction industry in an effort to create an awareness of and to promote an interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry. Sponsors include NAWIC Chapters and other organizations. The Block Kids Building Program is a national building competition which is sponsored by NAWIC Chapters and other organizations that wish to promote children in grades K-12 about construction careers. Call 605-886-6666 for more information.
Feb. 1 FREE Community Showing of Despicable Me 4, Sponsored by Dakotaland FCU of Watertown: 10:00 am, Odyssey Grand 8 Theatre, 1201 5th St SE. Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who’s intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru. No tickets issued for these shows, first come first served, should be plenty of room! Doors and concession open at 9:30 AM! Call 605-878-0221 for more information.
Feb. 1 Dance: Saturday, 7:00-10:00 pm, Watertown Masonic Lodge, 215 N Broadway. The band for the evening is the Drifting Shadow. $10.00/person. For more information, call 605-332-2051.
Feb. 1 Mixology 101: Saturday, 3:00-5:00 pm, Harry’s Hideaway Bar, 16 W Kemp Ave. Ever wanted to look like the Master of Mixology at home? Join mixologist Patrick as he shakes things up & shows you how. Leave with confidence & the shaker know-how to create classic cocktails for your Sweetie… along with a snazzy jigger for home success. Registration: $49 includes Taste Testing & Jigger, MUST be 21.
Feb. 1 THE FORGE Movie Night: Saturday, 6:30 pm, Midwest Bible Camp, 1500 N Highway 20. A free movie night event with popcorn, coffee, and bottled water. The popular Christian film will be great for young and old alike. The event will start at 6:30 PM, but the FCA building will open up at 4:00 PM for young adults to come and enjoy a fun afternoon beforehand. Call 605-886-3165 for more information.
Feb. 3 February Sip ‘n Paint: Monday, 6:00-8:00 pm, Element, 1 N. Broadway. This month, we’ll be painting an adorable Valentine’s Gnome! Must book tickets online at www.elementevents605.com/event-details/february-sip-n-paint. Spots are limited. Call 605-884-5582 for more information.
Feb. 3 Angry Villains-Competition One-Act Play: Monday, 7:00 pm, D.D. Miller Auditorium, 200 9th St NE. Join the 2025 One-Act Play Cast and Crew in a Fairy Tale Land courtroom as 12 storybook villains decide the fate of Peter Pan. Peter has been charged with the murder of Captain Hook. Will the villains find him innocent or send him to the adult world to grow up? For more information, call 605-882-6316.
Feb. 4 Couples Sip ‘n Paint: Tuesday, 6:00-8:00 pm, Element, 1 N. Broadway. Grab your partner, bestie, or favorite person and join us for a special Sip ‘N Paint event just in time for Valentine’s Day! Each couple will paint two canvases that, when placed together, create one full picture. Visit www.element605.com for more information and to get your tickets. Spots are limited. Call 605-884-5582 for more information.
Feb. 4 Movie Night: Inside Out 2: 6:00 pm, Watertown Regional Library, 160 6th St NE. We will be watching Inside Out 2 in the Library Community Room on Tuesday, February 4 at 6pm! Popcorn and refreshments will be provided! Come and join us! Call 605-882-6220 for more information.
Feb. 6 Comedy Night: Thursday, 7:00 pm, The Sidetrack, 811 2nd St, Florence. Whats better than comedy, drinks and food? We are putting it all back together again for a night of laughs, good food and drinks. $30 will include your entry fee and a meal. Seating will be limited so get your tickets now! Get your tickets in person at the Sidetrack or venmo. Call 605-758-2414 for more information.