One way that we help "Strengthen the Spirit of Wellington." Is by coordinating events to encourage the community to socialize and support our downtown businesses, the school, and many non profits organizations.
We try to provide free or low cost entertainment that is family friendly. Festivals, games, music performances, craft shows, and more.
Below is an abbreviated list for 2022. To get more information for each event.....
Please click on "Events" tab on the main menu above to see a drop down menu for a variety of events. A few events are not published yet. Thanks for your patience.
We would love more members to join our committees and be active in our strategic planning. Call us and we’ll match up your interests/talents! It’s fun, productive, and you can really make a difference in our community!
Click Here for Committee Information
Click Here to Volunteer
We try to provide free or low cost entertainment that is family friendly. Festivals, games, music performances, craft shows, and more.
Below is an abbreviated list for 2022. To get more information for each event.....
Please click on "Events" tab on the main menu above to see a drop down menu for a variety of events. A few events are not published yet. Thanks for your patience.
We would love more members to join our committees and be active in our strategic planning. Call us and we’ll match up your interests/talents! It’s fun, productive, and you can really make a difference in our community!
Click Here for Committee Information
Click Here to Volunteer
2022 Main Street Wellington Events and Holidays
January 1, 2022- New Years Day - May you have a healthy and prosperous year!
January 7, 2022
F1rst Friday 4-7 p.m. “Winter is for the Birds.”
Travel around town searching for “birds” perched around participating stores. Learn a few tips on bird watching from local birders. Shop, Eat, and Play to earn tickets for the raffle prize.
January 17, 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 21, 2022 Presidents Day
January 25, 2022 Main Street Wellington Annual Meeting- Members and the public are welcome to attend to hear our speaker, our 2021 successes and plans for 2022. Refreshments served. Time and Location T.B.A. on mainstreetwellington.org
February 4, 2022
F1rst Fr1day 4-7 p.m. “Wellington Olympics- Go For the Gold!” Sponsored by The Buckeye Trail Association
Enjoy some friendly competition with “silly” Olympic games in participating businesses. Collect medals and Olympic rings. Shop and Eat to earn more changes for the raffle prize.
February 14 - Valentine’s Day - Show Love to your community, your greater family, and yourself!
March 1, 2022
Mardi Gras/ Fat Tuesday
March 2 Lent Begins
March 4, 2022
F1rst Fr1day 4-7 p.m. “Have a Ball in Wellington” Sponsored by The Duke Shop
Play games and collect “balls” at participating stores to play a game to earn raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize. A variety of games and teams will be invited to share information how to play/sign up to pickleball, soccer, softball, and more.
March 17, 2022 Saint Patrick’s Day
April 1, 2022
F1rst Fr1day 4-7 p.m. “Autism Acceptance- Stand Up and Stand Out” Sponsored by Colonial Barbershop
Learn and connect to resources that support families living with Autism. A variety of inclusive activities will be at many participating businesses. Eat and Shop to earn tickets towards a raffle prize.
April 9, Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m. - noon
Check out the page for sponsors and more.
April 14, Lent Ends
April 15, Good Friday
April 17 Easter
May 6, 2022
F1rst Fr1day 4-7 p.m. “Buzzing By to Say “Hi!” Sponsored by Lorain County Bee Keepers Association
Enjoy a variety of activities and information about bees, honey, flowers, and more. Celebrate Wellington Bee-ing a Bee City. Eat and Shop to earn tickets towards a raffle prize.
May 7, 2022
10-4 Gazebo Garden Walk - Howk Park, Wellington Town Hall, and the Fire Station. Main Street’s Annual Spring Handmade Craft and Art Show since 1998. Enjoy flowers, art, antiques, crafts, jewelry, photography, quilts, edibles, decor, and more. Free to attend and park. Vendors visit mainstreetwellington.org for application and show information.
May 8, 2022
Mother’s Day
June 3, 2022
F1rst Fr1day, “UneXplained Phenomena” Sponsored by Cherished Creations
4-7 Search participating businesses to find Bigfoot, Aliens, Nessie, Ghosts etc. for chances to win a prize.
7:15 Speaker- Naturalist, John Hickenbottom shares Bigfoot tales from the trails of Cambridge Ohio. In the Gazebo or inside Town Hall during inclement weather.
June 19 Father’s Day
June 20, Juneteenth Celebration
July 1, 2022
F1rst Fr1day “Wellington: A Berry Sweet Community” sponsored by Mayor Hans Schneider and Wendy Underwood
4-7 p.m. visit participating stores to collect “berries” in your basket to earn chances to win a prize. Eat and Shop to earn more.
July 3, 2022
Celebrate Independence with Live Patriotic Music. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
5:00 Free Ice Cream Social- Sponsored by Village Market/Apples
6:00 Patriot’s Symphonic Band Concert sponsored by Mike Sunderman with Edward Jones
The Fireworks are typically set off on the evening of the 3rd.
July 4, 2022- Independence Day
There will be games, music, food, a parade, a car show, and more. Stay tuned for more.
August 5, 2022
F1rst Fr1day “Summer is Floating By!” Sponsored by Valley Chevrolet
Float like a butterfly through participating stores to collect flowers, butterflies etc. There may be ice cream floats at the end of your journey and a chance at a prize. Shop and eat to earn more chances.
August 21-28 - Lorain County Fair
September 2, 2022
F1rst Fr1day “Game Night” Sponsored by Kiley's Tree & Bucket Truck Services, Inc.
4-7 p.m. Play a variety of games at participating businesses and earn tickets for a chance at a prize. Shop and Eat to earn more chances. There will be additional games available in Howk Park weather permitting.
September 5 Labor Day
Reserve a flowerpot to enter the Fall Flowerpot Decorating Contest sponsored by the Village of Wellington. Decorate your assigned pot with a fall, Halloween, Wellington Pride design for a chance for a prize. Decorate your pot between September 17 and 30. Voting begins October 1.
September 15 98 a.m.-8 p.m.] Connect to a Cause or C2C - Please support a variety of nonprofits, including Main Street Wellington and the Spirit of ‘76 Museum through this crowdfunding event. See peoplewhocare.org for additional information. [tentative]
September 18, Harvest of the Arts- Howk Park
This annual art festival coordinated by the Friends of Herrick Memorial Library is a treat to the community with a variety of crafters in the park, Town Hall, and Fire Station.
SWITCHED TO ONE DAY EVENT [9-1-22]
October 1 10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fall in Love with Wellington Festival.
Enjoy games, crafters, food, live music, contests, prizes, activities and more. See the schedule posted around September 15 for details.
October 7
F1rst Fr1day, “Fans or Flannel?” Sponsored by Farm and Home Hardware
It’s October in Ohio...What will the weather be? Enjoy fun fall offerings and crafts throughout participating businesses. Eat and Shop to earn more chances for a prize.
A special preview of "A Galaxy Far, Far Away for a Day" with Galactic Rebel Forces, will be in the Town Hall from 3-7 p.m. Enjoy taking selfies in realistic "Star Wars" sets, see props, and meet characters. Some sci-fi, "comic-con" type items will also be for sale.
ALSO- at 7 p.m. enjoy an outdoor showing of "Hocus Pocus" in Union School Park sponsored by Armstrong.
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Fall Flowerpot on mainstreetwellington.org
October 10 Indigenous Peoples Day/ Columbus Day
October 23, 2022 - TENTATIVE- This may switch to a Factory Tour. Please Stay Tuned
Wellington Home Tour. Tickets are $25 and go on sale October 1. Walk through a variety of homes and buildings in Wellington. Some locations are not wheelchair / easily accessible due to age of building. Tour is intended for ages 10 and above.
October 29 10:30 a.m. - Noon Wellington Downtown Trick or Treat
November 4, 2022- Sponsored by New Life Wellington
F1rst Friday 4-7 p.m. “Harvest Gratitude” Be grateful for all you have and share with others. Stop into participating businesses for specials, and consider donating a variety of goods or money for Well-Help, Helping Hands Pantry, The Salvation Army, Angel Tree, Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids, etc. Earn a raffle ticket for each item or dollar donated.
Join or renew your Main Street Wellington membership for 2023. Your support ensures that our organization stays around to help with “Strengthening the Spirit of Wellington” Individual memberships are $25 and business memberships start at $150. mainstreetwellington.org
November 11 Veterans Day - Thank you to all men and women who have served our country.
November 24 Thanksgiving
November 26 - Small Business Saturday
Stop into Main Street Wellington (9-4) for a map of “Pop-Up” Shops around town. Visit Wellington’s brick and mortar stores for holiday sales and specials too. Please spend some money locally this holiday season!
6 p.m. Help decorate the “Tree for Those that Serve” in the Gazebo. The tree holds over 300 ornaments that list Veterans from all Armed Forces, Fire, EMS, Police and more to honor all of the sacrifices many have made for our safety and freedom.
December 2, 2022
F1rst Fr1day 4-7 “Wrap it Up!” Sponsored by Dimitris Corner Restaurant
Enjoy a variety of holiday crafts, music, and more by visiting participating stores. Collect stars, ornaments, gift tags, and more to earn tickets towards a prize. Shop and Eat locally to earn more.
January 1, 2022- New Years Day - May you have a healthy and prosperous year!
January 7, 2022
F1rst Friday 4-7 p.m. “Winter is for the Birds.”
Travel around town searching for “birds” perched around participating stores. Learn a few tips on bird watching from local birders. Shop, Eat, and Play to earn tickets for the raffle prize.
January 17, 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 21, 2022 Presidents Day
January 25, 2022 Main Street Wellington Annual Meeting- Members and the public are welcome to attend to hear our speaker, our 2021 successes and plans for 2022. Refreshments served. Time and Location T.B.A. on mainstreetwellington.org
February 4, 2022
F1rst Fr1day 4-7 p.m. “Wellington Olympics- Go For the Gold!” Sponsored by The Buckeye Trail Association
Enjoy some friendly competition with “silly” Olympic games in participating businesses. Collect medals and Olympic rings. Shop and Eat to earn more changes for the raffle prize.
February 14 - Valentine’s Day - Show Love to your community, your greater family, and yourself!
March 1, 2022
Mardi Gras/ Fat Tuesday
March 2 Lent Begins
March 4, 2022
F1rst Fr1day 4-7 p.m. “Have a Ball in Wellington” Sponsored by The Duke Shop
Play games and collect “balls” at participating stores to play a game to earn raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize. A variety of games and teams will be invited to share information how to play/sign up to pickleball, soccer, softball, and more.
March 17, 2022 Saint Patrick’s Day
April 1, 2022
F1rst Fr1day 4-7 p.m. “Autism Acceptance- Stand Up and Stand Out” Sponsored by Colonial Barbershop
Learn and connect to resources that support families living with Autism. A variety of inclusive activities will be at many participating businesses. Eat and Shop to earn tickets towards a raffle prize.
April 9, Easter Egg Hunt 10:30 a.m. - noon
Check out the page for sponsors and more.
April 14, Lent Ends
April 15, Good Friday
April 17 Easter
May 6, 2022
F1rst Fr1day 4-7 p.m. “Buzzing By to Say “Hi!” Sponsored by Lorain County Bee Keepers Association
Enjoy a variety of activities and information about bees, honey, flowers, and more. Celebrate Wellington Bee-ing a Bee City. Eat and Shop to earn tickets towards a raffle prize.
May 7, 2022
10-4 Gazebo Garden Walk - Howk Park, Wellington Town Hall, and the Fire Station. Main Street’s Annual Spring Handmade Craft and Art Show since 1998. Enjoy flowers, art, antiques, crafts, jewelry, photography, quilts, edibles, decor, and more. Free to attend and park. Vendors visit mainstreetwellington.org for application and show information.
May 8, 2022
Mother’s Day
June 3, 2022
F1rst Fr1day, “UneXplained Phenomena” Sponsored by Cherished Creations
4-7 Search participating businesses to find Bigfoot, Aliens, Nessie, Ghosts etc. for chances to win a prize.
7:15 Speaker- Naturalist, John Hickenbottom shares Bigfoot tales from the trails of Cambridge Ohio. In the Gazebo or inside Town Hall during inclement weather.
June 19 Father’s Day
June 20, Juneteenth Celebration
July 1, 2022
F1rst Fr1day “Wellington: A Berry Sweet Community” sponsored by Mayor Hans Schneider and Wendy Underwood
4-7 p.m. visit participating stores to collect “berries” in your basket to earn chances to win a prize. Eat and Shop to earn more.
July 3, 2022
Celebrate Independence with Live Patriotic Music. Please bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
5:00 Free Ice Cream Social- Sponsored by Village Market/Apples
6:00 Patriot’s Symphonic Band Concert sponsored by Mike Sunderman with Edward Jones
The Fireworks are typically set off on the evening of the 3rd.
July 4, 2022- Independence Day
There will be games, music, food, a parade, a car show, and more. Stay tuned for more.
August 5, 2022
F1rst Fr1day “Summer is Floating By!” Sponsored by Valley Chevrolet
Float like a butterfly through participating stores to collect flowers, butterflies etc. There may be ice cream floats at the end of your journey and a chance at a prize. Shop and eat to earn more chances.
August 21-28 - Lorain County Fair
September 2, 2022
F1rst Fr1day “Game Night” Sponsored by Kiley's Tree & Bucket Truck Services, Inc.
4-7 p.m. Play a variety of games at participating businesses and earn tickets for a chance at a prize. Shop and Eat to earn more chances. There will be additional games available in Howk Park weather permitting.
September 5 Labor Day
Reserve a flowerpot to enter the Fall Flowerpot Decorating Contest sponsored by the Village of Wellington. Decorate your assigned pot with a fall, Halloween, Wellington Pride design for a chance for a prize. Decorate your pot between September 17 and 30. Voting begins October 1.
September 15 98 a.m.-8 p.m.] Connect to a Cause or C2C - Please support a variety of nonprofits, including Main Street Wellington and the Spirit of ‘76 Museum through this crowdfunding event. See peoplewhocare.org for additional information. [tentative]
September 18, Harvest of the Arts- Howk Park
This annual art festival coordinated by the Friends of Herrick Memorial Library is a treat to the community with a variety of crafters in the park, Town Hall, and Fire Station.
SWITCHED TO ONE DAY EVENT [9-1-22]
October 1 10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fall in Love with Wellington Festival.
Enjoy games, crafters, food, live music, contests, prizes, activities and more. See the schedule posted around September 15 for details.
October 7
F1rst Fr1day, “Fans or Flannel?” Sponsored by Farm and Home Hardware
It’s October in Ohio...What will the weather be? Enjoy fun fall offerings and crafts throughout participating businesses. Eat and Shop to earn more chances for a prize.
A special preview of "A Galaxy Far, Far Away for a Day" with Galactic Rebel Forces, will be in the Town Hall from 3-7 p.m. Enjoy taking selfies in realistic "Star Wars" sets, see props, and meet characters. Some sci-fi, "comic-con" type items will also be for sale.
ALSO- at 7 p.m. enjoy an outdoor showing of "Hocus Pocus" in Union School Park sponsored by Armstrong.
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Fall Flowerpot on mainstreetwellington.org
October 10 Indigenous Peoples Day/ Columbus Day
October 23, 2022 - TENTATIVE- This may switch to a Factory Tour. Please Stay Tuned
Wellington Home Tour. Tickets are $25 and go on sale October 1. Walk through a variety of homes and buildings in Wellington. Some locations are not wheelchair / easily accessible due to age of building. Tour is intended for ages 10 and above.
October 29 10:30 a.m. - Noon Wellington Downtown Trick or Treat
November 4, 2022- Sponsored by New Life Wellington
F1rst Friday 4-7 p.m. “Harvest Gratitude” Be grateful for all you have and share with others. Stop into participating businesses for specials, and consider donating a variety of goods or money for Well-Help, Helping Hands Pantry, The Salvation Army, Angel Tree, Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids, etc. Earn a raffle ticket for each item or dollar donated.
Join or renew your Main Street Wellington membership for 2023. Your support ensures that our organization stays around to help with “Strengthening the Spirit of Wellington” Individual memberships are $25 and business memberships start at $150. mainstreetwellington.org
November 11 Veterans Day - Thank you to all men and women who have served our country.
November 24 Thanksgiving
November 26 - Small Business Saturday
Stop into Main Street Wellington (9-4) for a map of “Pop-Up” Shops around town. Visit Wellington’s brick and mortar stores for holiday sales and specials too. Please spend some money locally this holiday season!
6 p.m. Help decorate the “Tree for Those that Serve” in the Gazebo. The tree holds over 300 ornaments that list Veterans from all Armed Forces, Fire, EMS, Police and more to honor all of the sacrifices many have made for our safety and freedom.
December 2, 2022
F1rst Fr1day 4-7 “Wrap it Up!” Sponsored by Dimitris Corner Restaurant
Enjoy a variety of holiday crafts, music, and more by visiting participating stores. Collect stars, ornaments, gift tags, and more to earn tickets towards a prize. Shop and Eat locally to earn more.