9 kid-friendly spots in Watertown
Watertown · Hiking & Nature
Adams Road Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Watertown.
Watertown · Hiking & Nature
Black Rock State Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Watertown.
Watertown · Dance & Theater · Indoor
Children's Dance Workshop in Watertown has run classes in tap, jazz, lyrical, ballet, musical theatre, and hip hop for over 55 years, welcoming dancers from age 2½ through adults. The studio offers a family-focused atmosphere with a 10-month season (September-June), annual recital, and optional competitive teams starting at age 7.
Dance shoes must be ordered through the studio.
Watertown · Hiking & Nature
Echo Lake Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Watertown.
Watertown · Sports & Swim
Gymnastics School of Connecticut is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in Watertown.
Free · Watertown · Libraries
The Oakville Branch Library in Oakville serves Watertown and Oakville residents with books, movies, magazines, and free internet access; the branch hosts children's story time programs throughout the year.
Fall Storytime at the Oakville Branch runs Wednesdays from 11am-12pm for ages 2-5 with caregiver; registration required for each date.
Watertown · Dance & Theater · Indoor
Prestige Dance Center in Watertown offers recreational and competitive dance classes in styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, acro, contemporary, and lyrical, plus preschool music and movement classes.
Registration happens in August for fall classes starting in September; check the site for specific dates and times.
Free · Watertown · Libraries · Indoor
Watertown Library Association serves families with books, movies, music, ebooks, and programs across two locations: the main library in Watertown and a branch in Oakville. Regular children's programs include story times, musical activities, and the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative.
Story times and musical programs for kids ages 2-7 require registration; check the library calendar for current dates and times.
Watertown · Music · Indoor
Watertown music school offering private lessons in guitar, piano, percussion, woodwind, brass, violin, and cello for beginners through advanced students, plus instrument rentals and repairs.
Lessons are private instruction tailored to individual personality and musical preference.