December, 2015-December Holiday Events in Wellington
Looking to get in to the Holiday spirit this December? Look no further than your Great Hometown! The Village of Wellington has a whole host of fun, family activities scheduled for you and your loved ones throughout the month.
Saturday, December 5th – Holiday Tree Lighting & King Guys – “The Cool Yule Band”
Start your December festivities off with a Holiday Tree Lighting and concert, Saturday, December 5th at the Welling-ton Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard). The Tree Lighting occurs at 7:00 p.m., and will be followed with a concert by King Guys – “The Cool Yule Band”, playing a mix of all of your favorite holiday music! Food Trucks will be available on site for food and beverage purchases. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more information.
Sunday, December 13th – 32nd Annual Holiday Parade
The Annual Wellington Holiday Parade, hosted by the Village of Wellington and The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce returns on Sunday, December 13th. Enjoy this day of fun and festivities with a judged parade filled with imaginative floats, marching bands, characters, dance troupes, and more! The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. and winds its way down Forest Hill Boulevard, from Wellington Trace to Ken Adams Way. Vendors will be on-site with goodies available for purchase. Grab your family and your sneakers and come on out for this fantastic holiday event! Visit www.cpbcchamber.com for more information.
Saturday, December 19th – 25th Annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic
Grab your fishing tackle and get ready to reel in “the big one” at the 25th Annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic on Saturday, December 19th, at the Village Park front lake (11700 Pierson Road). This free fishing tournament is presented by the Village of Wellington, in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The tournament is open to all local children, ages 15 and younger. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on the day of, and the tournament runs from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Awards and fish tales will follow from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third place (based on the total weight of fish caught and released) in each age group: 6 and under; ages 7 to 9; ages 10
to 12; and ages 13 to 15. This event is sponsored by Bass Pro Shops of Port St. Lucie, Lucid Fishing, Nite Ize, and Biovex.
Saturday, December 19th – Winter Wonderland Holiday Show
Wellington is transforming into a Winter Wonderland! On Saturday, December 19th, the Wellington Amphitheater will become the setting for an unforgettable holiday show—perfect for the whole family! The show begins at 7:30 p.m., and will feature professional performers, singers, dancers, and a whole cast of holiday characters! Santa Claus himself will be making a special appearance! This year’s spectacular will be an unforgettable performance set to the theme of Disney’s “Frozen” along with holiday music favorites. Character photo opportunities will be available at the end of the show, and Food Trucks will be on site for food and beverage purchases. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more information.
Sunday, December 20th – 4th Annual Wellington Holiday 5k Run
The 4th Annual Wellington Holiday 5k Run returns to Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) on Sunday, December 20th. The race begins at 7:00 a.m. and participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to Wellington families in need as part of the annual Hometown Holiday Toy Drive. All participants will be provided with jingle bells to wear prior to the start of the race. For more details and registration information, visit www.active.com.
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