The Town of Wellington and the Wellington Main Street Program are excited to once again host a series of holiday celebrations that let participants experience the season’s charm in a small town while also helping to support the town’s local downtown businesses during a major construction project.
Titled Home for the Holidays, the series consists of four events that happen between late November and mid-December. Each event is designed to showcase to visitors the unique experience of celebrating the season in Wellington while providing town residents the opportunity to do what Wellington does best: celebrate together.
“This year, with construction happening on Cleveland Avenue, showing support for our local businesses is even more vital than it usually is,” says Rebekka Dailey, mayor of Wellington. “The Home for the Holidays events make it easy for locals and visitors to do just that while celebrating this special season. I encourage anyone looking for some small-town charm during the holidays this year to attend these events and help support the establishments that make our Town so charming.”
The Home for the Holidays series events are as follows:
Nov. 28: Shop Small Saturday
- Time: 1-3 p.m.
- Location: Centennial Park (3815 Harrison Ave.)
This event features a petting zoo along with horse-and-carriage rides. Attendees will have the chance to support local businesses as part of the national Shop Small Saturday campaign. See the event’s Facebook page at facebook.com/share/1Bn66HZ6q6.
Dec. 5: Winter Wonderland
- Time: 3-6 p.m.
- Location: Centennial Park (3815 Harrison Ave.)
Sponsored by Xcel Energy, this family-friendly community celebration brings Santa Claus to Centennial Park (courtesy of the Wellington Fire Protection District) and offers horse-and-carriage rides, holiday lights in the park, face painting and more. See the event’s Facebook page at facebook.com/share/1DvFzuDAQg.
Dec. 12: Holiday Magic
- Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Location: Owl Canyon Coffee (3745 W. Cleveland Ave.)
This annual event is sponsored by the Wellington Public Library. Attendees get another chance to see Santa Claus, this time in Owl Canyon while picking up a free book and free ornament. More information is available at wellington.colibraries.org.
Dec. 18: December Mingle on Main
- Time: 4-8 p.m.
- Location: downtown Wellington
This is the December edition of the monthly downtown event. It features holiday-themed fun and shop-local specials. More information is available at facebook.com/share/1CL1dctbpR.
Accessibility
Special accommodation requests for these events can be made by calling 970.568.3381 or emailing [email protected].
For more
The most up-to-date information about the Home for the Holidays events is available on the series’ webpage at wellingtoncolorado.gov/645/home-for-the-holidays. Questions about the event can be sent to [email protected].
