05/09/2026
28th Annual Wellesley Wonderful Weekend
www.wellesleywonderfulweekend.com — check for any schedule changes
Month of May
Historical Display — 250th Anniversary of the Birth of America
Main Library, 530 Washington Street
Thursday, May 14th
7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
“Voices and Songs of Liberty — A Patriotic Concert Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of America”
Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, Wellesley Town Band and the Wellesley Choral Society Concert,
Special Guest Soloist — Ayla Brown — Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street
Reserve your tickets at https://givebutter.com/May14Concert or use this QR Code
Saturday, May 16th
Saturday–Sunday
Encampment Display — 18th Century military equipment, Royal Irish Artillery — Morton Park Field, 485 Washington Street
7 a.m.
Charles Link Trail Thur-Hike — guided long-distance hike, Scout Troop 185, more info: [email protected]
8 a.m. – Noon
*Pancake Festival at Wellesley High School — Wellesley Kiwanis Club, Wellesley Key Club, 50 Rice Street
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Kids Crafts, Free Vision Screening and Eyeglass Collection — Wellesley Lions Club, Linden Square Plaza, 180 Linden St.
9 a.m. – Noon
“Touch a Truck” at Department of Public Works, 20 Municipal Way (off Rt. 9).
11 a.m. to Noon, Sensory Hour, no honking.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Open House at Wellesley Municipal Light Plant, 4 Municipal Way (off Rt. 9)
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Open House at Wellesley Main Fire Station #2, 457 Worcester Street
10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Guided Walk - Hemlock Gorge (1 mile)
Explore trails and bridge along the scenic historic Charles River. Meet at the Echo Bridge Office Park parking lot, 381 Eliot Street, Newton. Park on side of parking lot facing river. — Wellesley Trails Committee
10 a.m. – Noon
Open House at Wellesley Police Station, 485 Washington Street
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Open House at Wellesley History & Exhibit Center — Wellesley Historical Society, 323 Washington St
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tollhouse Shop Sale — Wellesley Historical Society, 229 Washington Street
Noon – 2 p.m.
Open House at Wellesley Council On Aging, Tolles Parsons Center, 500 Washington Street
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Join famous Ventriloquist Paul Revere for an interactive performance, explaining his famous ride and drafting the Declaration of Independence.
— Wellesley Celebrations Committee, Community Fund for Wellesley, Town Hall, 525 Washington St.
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Front Lines of Valley Forge, General George Washington — Davenport Family Letters detail Soldier’s Life and the Hardships for Families and Service Members — Presented by Family Descendants — Wellesley Celebrations Committee
Sponsor: Community Fund for Wellesley. Town Hall, 525 Washington Street
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
“Build Your Own: Nancy’s Troll and Fairy House Event” at Pickle Point on Morses Pond.
Wellesley Conservation Land Trust. Crosstown Trail. Parking area opposite 49 Russell Rd. (for elementary school kids and their families).
3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
*Pups in the Park — Rotary Club of Wellesley, Wellesley Celebrations Committee, Hunnewell Field
4 p.m.
Veterans Ecumenical Memorial Mass at Saint Paul Church, organized by Wellesley Veterans Council, 502 Washington St.
Sunday, May 17th
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 Track, 50 Rice Street.
8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Guided Bird Walk at Morses Pond — Wellesley Conservation Land Trust, Park on wooded side of Turner Rd. Meet at Morses Pond gate.
8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Antique Car Show “Wheels of Wellesley XIII” on Central Street
Organized by Modifiers Car Club, Wellesley Celebrations Committee, Central St. (from Juniper Restaurant to Fire Station #1)
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
58th Annual Wellesley Veterans Parade
2026 Theme: 250th Anniversary of the Birth of America
Route from Wellesley Community Center, 219 Washington Street along Washington Street (Route 16) to Central Street in Wellesley Square. Reviewing Stand in Front of Wellesley Village Church — Wellesley Celebrations Committee
4:30 p.m. – Dusk
Picnic and Concerts in the Park at Hunnewell Field
“Food,” “drinks,” “kids’ rides, crafts, games, ponies and other fun.”
Concerts by the Wellesley Town Band and The Reminisants and theatrical performance by The Wellesley Theatre Project
Dusk
Fireworks — The Biggest and the Best! at Hunnewell Field
Sponsors: Roche Bros./Sudbury Farms, Needham Bank and the Donohue Family
Wednesday, May 20th
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
*Taste of Wellesley — Rotary Club of Wellesley, Wellesley Country Club
Charity event featuring local restaurants, cafes and caterers.
