Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend 2025 will be held on May 17-18.
Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend will be held on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. Check back at this location for updates to the schedule
Schedule for 2025 Weekend
Month of May
Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend
Wellesley Main Library
Historical Displays – 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines – Main Library, 530 Washington Street
Regular Hours – Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, May 14
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
“Untold Stories from the Cold War to Today’s Battlefields”
Wellesley Residents—
U.S. Army, Marine Corps., and Navy
veterans Michael Madon, Brian Shortsleeve and Robert Bradley—recount hard-won lessons from Vietnam, Bosnia, Kosovo,
the Gulf, Afghanistan wars and more. Learn firsthand accounts of conflicts that shaped history and continue to define
America’s role in global security.”— Great Hall, Wellesley Town Hall, 525 Washington Street
Friday, May 16th
All Weekend – Historical Displays – Main Library, 530 Washington Street, Library hours – Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 17th
Saturday – Sunday (decamp after parade)
Encampment Display—18th Century military equipment, Royal Irish Artillery—Morton Park Field, 485 Washington Street
8 a.m. to Noon
*Pancake Festival* at Wellesley High School — Wellesley Key Club, Wellesley Kiwanis Club, Location: Wellesley High School, 50 Rice Street
8 a.m. to Noon
Free Vision Screening and Eyeglass Collection —Wellesley Lions Club, Location: Wellesley High School, 50 Rice Street
9 a.m. to Noon
“Touch a Truck” at Department of Public Works, 20 Municipal Way (off Rt. 9). Sensory Hour held from 11 a.m. to Noon, no honking.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Open House at Wellesley Municipal Light Plant, 4 Municipal Way (off Rt. 9)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open House at Wellesley Main Fire Station #2
457 Worcester Street
10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
John Schuler Path Guided Walk (3/4 mile) — Wellesley Trails Committee, Explore Wellesley’s newest trail. Meet at River Street parking lot.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Potted Plant Sale — Tollhouse Shop, Wellesley Historical Society, 229 Washington Street
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Family Boot Camp — Test you confidence on our Military-built confidence course. Great fun for the whole family — Morton Park Field, 485 Washington Street, Wellesley Celebrations Committee, Sponsor: Community Fund for Wellesley
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open House at Wellesley Police Station, 485 Washington Street
Noon to 2 p.m.
Open House at Wellesley Council on Aging, 500 Washington Street
Noon to 2 p.m.
“Art in the Park Yarn Bomb”
Location: Linden Square.
180 Linden Street
ArtWellesley, Celebrations include art-making activities, music and more!
1 to 3 p.m.
Build Your Own — Nancy’s Troll and Fairy House Event” — at Pickle Point on Morses Pond — in memory of Nancy Bagdasarian. Wellesley Conservation Land Trust, Crosstown Trail. Parking area -opposite 49 Russell Road (for elementary school kids and their families)
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sharim Singers from Temple Beth Elohim, U.S. military and other patriotic songs sung at several assisted living centers. Schedule will be posted here at a future date.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Open House at Your
Renovated Town Hall,
525 Washington Street
4 p.m.
Veterans Ecumenical Memorial Mass at Saint Paul Church, organized by Wellesley Veterans Council, 502 Washington Street
4 to 6 p.m.
*Pups in the Park, Rotary Club of Wellesley, Friends of Wellesley Veterans, Inc., and Wellesley Celebrations Committee, Hunnewell Field, 438 Washington Street
Sunday, May 18th
8 a.m. — 5K Run
9 a.m. — Kids Run
Wonder Run 5K Race and Kids Fun Run — Certified family 5K road race, followed by a Kids Fun Run and activities/prizes. Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club, Wellesley High School, 50 Rice Street
8 to 10 a.m.
Guided Bird Walk at Morses Pond — Wellesley Conservation Land Trust. Meet at Turner Road gate to Morses Pond. Park on the wooded side of Turner Rd.
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Antique Car Show “Wheels of Wellesley XII” on Central Street, Wellesley Square Organized by the Modifiers Car Club and the Wellesley Celebrations Committee (from Juniper Restaurant to Fire Station 1)
1 to 3 p.m.
57th Annual Wellesley Veterans Parade – 2025 Theme: 250th Anniversary of U.S. Army, Navy and Marines.
Route along Washington Street (Route 16) through to Central Street in Wellesley Square. Reviewing Stand in front of Wellesley Village Church. Wellesley Celebrations Committee
4:30 p.m. to Dusk
Picnic in the Park at Hunnewell Field,
438 Washington Street
Food by Captain Marden’s and others, *Food, *drinks, *kids’ rides, crafts, games, *ponies, & other fun.
“Opener Concert” Features
Wellesley Town Band
Headliner Concert Features
The Reminisants
and a musical theatrical performance by The Wellesley Theatre Project
Dusk
Fireworks – The Biggest and the Best! at Hunnewell Field, 438 Washington Street Sponsors: Roche Bros. Sudbury Farms, Needham Bank and the Donohue Family
Charity event featuring local restaurants, cafes and caterers
Wellesley Country Club,
Rotary Club of Wellesley
*Please note, asterisk indicates a small fee may be charged.