Seasonal & Holidays

Wellesley Prepares For A Holiday Celebration Filled With Music And Magic

Wellesley Square businesses are teaming up to bring families a festive afternoon of entertainment, holiday shopping and a special visit.

WELLESLEY, MA — Santa is making an early stop in Wellesley, and he's bringing plenty of holiday cheer with him! The Wellesley Square Merchants' Association will host its annual Holiday Stroll and Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, Dec. 6, giving residents a fun reason to shop local and celebrate together.

The afternoon will feature 50 carolers, holiday characters, including Frosty, Rudolph and the Grinch, and pictures with Santa from 1 to 5 p.m.

The celebration wraps up with the town tree lighting ceremony from 5 to 5:30 p.m. at the Wellesley Square Fire Station. A holiday scavenger hunt will also give participants a chance to win gift cards to local businesses.

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