Wellesley Wonderful Weekend & Fireworks

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Dates:	Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026
Hours:	http://www.wellesleyweekend.com/schedule.html
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

Enjoy a weekend of fun indoor and outdoor events for all ages, with the Annual Veterans' Parade on Sunday afternoon and picnic, concert, and fireworks on Sunday evening. Parade marches rain or shine!

2026 Theme: 250th Anniversary of the Birth of America

Saturday, May 16
Throughout May: Historical Displays -- 250th Anniversary of the Birth of America at the Main Library, 530 Washington Street. Regular library hours apply.

Morning Activities
7:00 AM: Charles Link Trail Thur-Hike -- guided long-distance hike with Scout Troop 185
8:00 AM -- Noon: Pancake Festival at Wellesley High School, 50 Rice Street
9:00 AM -- 1:00 PM: Kids Crafts Tables & Free Vision Screening at Linden Square Plaza, 180 Linden Street
9:00 AM -- Noon: Touch a Truck at the Department of Public Works, 20 Municipal Way (**Sensory Hour from 11:00 AM -- Noon, no honking**)
9:00 AM -- 1:00 PM: Open House at Wellesley Municipal Light Plant, 4 Municipal Way
9:00 AM -- 1:00 PM: Open House at Wellesley Main Fire Station #2, 457 Worcester Street
10:00 AM -- 11:15 AM: Hemlock Gorge Guided Walk (one mile), 381 Eliot Street, Newton Echo Bridge Office Park
10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM: Open House at Wellesley History & Exhibit Center, Wellesley Historical Society, 323 Washington Street
10:00 AM -- 2:00 PM: Tollhouse Shop Sale, Wellesley Historical Society, 229 Washington Street

Afternoon Activities
11:00 AM -- 3:00 PM: Open House at Wellesley Police Station, 485 Washington Street
Noon -- 2:00 PM: Open House at Wellesley Council on Aging, 500 Washington Street
1:00 PM -- 2:00 PM: Interactive performance w/ventriloquist Paul Revere at Town Hall, 525 Washington Street
1:00 PM -- 3:00 PM: Build Your Own Troll & Fairy House at Pickle Point on Morses Pond
2:00 PM -- 3:00 PM: Front Lines of Valley Forge presentation at Town Hall, 525 Washington Street
3:30 PM -- 6:00 PM: Pups in the Park at Hunnewell Field, 438 Washington Street
4:00 PM: Veterans Ecumenical Memorial Mass at Saint Paul Church, 502 Washington Street

Sunday, May 17
8:00 AM: Wonder Run 5K Race (13th Annual)
9:00 AM: Kids Fun Run
8:00 AM -- 10:00 AM: Guided Bird Walk at Morses Pond
8:00 AM -- 12:30 PM: Wheels of Wellesley XIII Antique Car Show on Central Street, Wellesley Square

Afternoon & Evening Activities
1:00 PM -- 3:00 PM: 58th Annual Veterans Parade along Washington Street (Route 16) from the Wellesley Community Center, 219 Washington Street to Central Street in Wellesley Square
4:30 PM: Picnic in the Park at Hunnewell Field, 438 Washington Street -- food, drinks, kids' rides, crafts, games, ponies, and more
6:00 PM: Concert featuring the Wellesley Town Band, The Reminisants, and the Wellesley Theatre Project
Dusk: Fireworks Display at Hunnewell Field, 438 Washington Street

For a detailed schedule and more information, please visit the official website:
wellesleywonderfulweekend.com/schedule-2/

COST

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None except for food/treats purchased as you choose.

WEBSITE

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wellesleywonderfulweekend.com/

LOCATION

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Washington Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481 map
Phone: 781-235-1299

Events throughout town on Saturday; parade on Route 16 from junction of Route 9 to downtown Wellesley on Sunday; fireworks at Hunnewell Field