Saturday, December 13, 2025

2:30PM – 5PM

Line Up On The Green For Santa’s Arrival: 3PM

Tree Lighting: 4:45PM

Join the local businesses at Wayland Town Center for some holiday fun, giveaways, music, balloon artists, face painters, Trolly Dogs Food Truck, tree lighting on the Green (courtesy of Russell’s Garden Center), and SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES by Santa, Elsa from Frozen, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Rudolph, Frosty, Minnie Mouse, our friends at Wayland Police, Wayland Fire,  Wayland Girl Scouts, Wayland Children & Parent Association, and more!

2:30PM to 4:30PM | Style Exchange Pop Up Thrift Shop
Visit them inside the former KidStrong space at 57 Andrew Ave Wayland.
Calling all closet-cleaners, sustainable shoppers, and fashion lovers. Style Exchange is here to bring the community together for an afternoon of local thrifting during the Wayland Town Center’s Holiday Stroll. Sell what you don’t wear. Shop what your neighbors no longer need. This isn’t your average flea market; it’s a neighborhood-style thrift pop-up where you can consign your own clothes.

2:30PM to 5:00PM | WCPA – Winter Clothing Swap
79 Andrews Ave Wayland (the former Supercuts space)
Join the Wayland Children & Parent Association on Saturday, December 13th from 2:30–5:00 PM at the Wayland Town Center Holiday Stroll for the annual Winter Clothing Swap! They are collecting gently used kids’ winter gear (sizes 0–10) — including boots, coats, hats, and gloves. Drop off items at any WCPA event leading up to the Holiday Stroll or at the Wayland Public Library children’s room. Then stop by their table at 79 Andrews Ave to pick out what your family needs for the winter season. Anything left over will be donated to local families.

3:00PM | Santa’s Arrival
Line up on the green with Elsa, Belle, Ariel & more to watch Santa arrive by fire truck with our friends at Wayland Police & Wayland Fire at 3pm.  He will be dropped off at ACE Wayland for complimentary professional photos. Be sure to sign up via this link here to receive an email from us once your photos are ready!

Wayland ACE Home & Design
70 Andrew Ave Wayland
Visit Santa and have a professional photo taken and pick up a 20% off coupon for a discount and save on your holiday and home needs.

MAGIC SHOW
26 Elissa Ave Wayland
Visit LifeTech’s Fitness for a holiday magic show sponsored by our friends at Carriage House at Lee’s Farm.

Almaari Jewelers
65 Andrew Ave Wayland
See FIVE GOLDEN RINGS at Almaari Jewelers and get a complimentary caricature portrait.

Forever Slender
109 Andrew Ave Wayland
Visit Forever Slender for their highly rated hot chocolate and your chance to win a free HydraFacial and other prizes! Gift certificates will also be available for purchase.

Middlesex Savings Bank
On the Green by the Christmas Tree next to Sperry’s Liquors
Visit them on the Green to see what prizes they will have.

Giacomo’s
14 Elissa Ave Wayland
$15 Large Cheese Pizzas To Go

Spark Salon
25 Andrew Ave Wayland
Spark Salon will be offering a Gift Card Promo on December 13th and a raffle. Raffle will be in the Salon and the GC Promo is for every $100 GC receive a Bonus $20 GC.

Chocolate Therapy
63 Andrew Ave Wayland
Purchase a 6-piece, 8 piece or 12piece chocolate truffle box for a chance to win a FREE gift box if you find the Golden Ticket at the bottom of your box.

Sperry’s Liquors
87 Andrew Ave Wayland
Stock up on some jingle juice for Santa at Sperry’s Liquors.

ADA Vets
84 Andrew Ave Wayland
Visit ADA Vets to decorate a cookie.

New England Family Eye
41 Andrew Ave Wayland
Get your face painted at New England Family Eye! They will also be giving out some holiday themed glasses and raffling off a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses.

Earthwise Pet
73 Andrew Ave Wayland
Visit Earthwise Pet for a PupCup for furry visitors and human treats.

Touch A Truck 
Explore a fire truck by the Green and meet the local firefighters at Wayland Fire Department.

Wayland Police Department
Peek inside a police cruiser by the Green and learn about the work of the Wayland PD.

4:45PM | Tree & Menorah Lighting 
Gather around the Green for our annual tree and menorah lighting at 4:45 pm as we sing a song with Santa, Elsa & friends, the Wayland Girl Scouts, WCPA, and let’s countdown to the tree lighting!

Photo/Video Release: Events at Wayland Town Center may be photographed. By attending you are agreeing to be in photography that may be used for the Wayland Town Center website, social media, or other promotional purposes.

Check back soon—new events and activities will be added regularly.