Can't make it to Eco Fest on May 9th or want to get even more involved with sustainability and the beautiful environment around us? Check out these companion events for more chances to learn about sustainability in Watertown and get outdoors!
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Join Watertown Recreation for a morning of community fun featuring an on-water competition and family-friendly shore activities, highlighting the amazing resource that is the Charles River. There are two race options:
5 Mile Out-and-Back: This exciting course takes paddlers downstream, around a buoy, and back to the starting line. Designed for paddlers of all ages looking for a fun and competitive short course; standard race classes and top finishers in each class win a prize! 9:30am Race Start. Register here.
Cookie Chase: The Cookie Chase is a ½-mile paddle up to the Galen Street Bridge and back to the starting line. Designed for young, novice, and non-competitive paddlers looking to test themselves on a short course; all participants win a delicious prize! 11:00am Race Start. Register here.
Visit Watertown Recreation to register for the event and for more details. And be sure to swing by Eco Fest afterwards to continue connecting with your community, grab some lunch, and learn about sustainability resources for your life!