Wellington Lights

2025WellingtonLightsCoverExperience small-town charm this holiday season!

The Town of Wellington and the Wellington Main Street Program are excited to announce a series of holiday celebrations that let participants experience the season’s charm in a small town — before big-box stores and online shopping.

With a name taken from holiday celebrations of Wellington’s past, Wellington Lights consists of three separate community celebrations along with several activities and specials that run throughout the entire holiday season — all designed to showcase the unique experience of celebrating the season in Wellington.

Wellington Lights celebrations and activities are as follows:

Saturday, November 29

Wellington Lights kicks off the afternoon of Small Business Saturday with a petting zoo from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Centennial Park (3815 Harrison Ave. in Wellington). The petting zoo is put on by Leap of Faith Animal Experiences and includes mini highland cows, mini horses, fainting goats, mini pigs, mini donkeys, and rabbits.

The celebration continues at 5 p.m. with a lighting ceremony in Downtown Wellington. Santa Claus will also make an appearance at a Downtown business, and there will be an opportunity for family photos.

Saturday, December 6

Wellington Lights continues a week later with the annual Parade of Lights down Cleveland Avenue — the last parade on Cleveland before it closes for major renovations in early 2026. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m., and anyone who wants to participate in the parade can register at https://app.amilia.com/store/en/wellingtoncolorado/shop/activities/6402991.

Before the parade, Santa will be at Owl Canyon Coffee (3745 Cleveland Ave. in Wellington), which will also offer free hot cocoa, cider, candy canes, ornaments, and books, from 3-5 p.m.

Friday, December 19

The final Wellington Lights celebration takes place December 19 with the holiday-themed Mingle on Main and Wellington Area Chamber Business Afterhours event. Participating local businesses will stay open later than normal, offering special deals and activities. And Santa will make his third appearance at a local business.

Other activities

In addition to the three community celebrations, the following activities and specials will also be offered.

  • Holiday Shopping Bingo: Shop at local businesses and mark off squares on your bingo card.
  • Local Business Elf Hunt: Hunt for the elf on the shelves of Wellington’s local businesses.
  • Tour of Lights: Follow the map to view the best decorated houses in Town.
  • Shop Wellington gift card deal: Buy one Shop Wellington gift card for $50 and get a $25 card for free.
  • Free gift wrapping: Free gift wrapping is offered at Owl Canyon Coffee on the following dates: Nov. 29, Dec. 13, Dec. 19, Dec. 20, Dec. 21.

Plus more! There are still a few surprises yet to be revealed.

Accessibility

Special accommodation requests for this event can be made by emailing ADA@WellingtonColorado.gov or calling (970) 568-3381.

For more

Along with this site, the latest Wellington Lights details will be posted to the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/share/176CWrqbeM. Questions about the event can be sent to Events@WellingtonColorado.gov.