Christmas in Wayne

Parade of Lights

• Our Parade of Lights is at 6:30pm and begins at 6th and Main Street. Entries will drive south on Main Street.

Community Caroling

• Join Kaki Ley and fellow community members as they sing classic Christmas carols throughout downtown! Caroling will begin at 6:00pm in the alley by 210 Main Street (Refind & Refresh).
• Elkhorn Valley Bank will be serving hot roasted peanuts!

Santa

• Visit Santa for photos and Christmas list desires following the parade, from 6:30pm-8:00pm at The Coop Event Space (121 N Pearl St.)

Rotary Soup Supper

• The Wayne Rotary Club will be hosting a soup supper from 5:00pm-7:30pm in the Wayne City Auditorium. Live music will be provided, along with to-go options for soup and dessert.

Eagles Club Soup Supper

• The Wayne Eagles Club will be hosting a soup supper from 5:00pm-7:30pm at their Club (119 Main Street).

Retail Specials

• I Wet My Plants will be serving apple nachos and hosting a Charm Bar by Swan's.
• Hair Envy will be hosting an Open House with deals and giveaways from 5:00pm-7:00pm with a special guest.
• Viaero Wireless will be providing hot cocoa and a decorate your own sugar cookie station from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
• Witt's Jewelry is hosting a Wine and Wishlist Evening after the parade.

Festival of Trees

• Participating businesses will decorate a tree and the public will vote for their favorites! Happening November 20 - November 22 in the Wayne City Auditorium.
• Viewing hours for November 20 are 4:00pm-8:00pm. Email our office to sign up for a tree space, as spots are limited!

Recycled Read Pop-Up Sale

• Brought to you by the Wayne Public Library!
• Stop in and browse our selection of gently used books — perfect for holiday reading or gift-giving!
• Location: Old City Hall – 306 Pearl St. in Wayne
• Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm

Holiday Punch Card

• The Punch Card promotion runs from November 20 through December 18.
• Shop participating local businesses and pick up a punch card for the holidays! When your card is full, fill out your information and leave it with the store for your chance to win BIG!
• $700 in Chamber Bucks will be given away to shoppers. Three names will be drawn each week at Chamber Coffee beginning December 5, for $50 each, with a final drawing for two $200 winners on December 19.
• Every Wednesday and Saturday are double punch days. Other special double punch days are: November 20 Christmas in Wayne; November 28 Black Friday; and November 29 Shop Small Saturday.

Window Decorating Contest

• Songs of the Season is our 2025 theme. Pick a Christmas Carol and bring it to life!
• All windows must be decorated by 8:00am on Thursday, November 20. Judging will commence that morning and the winners will be announced at Chamber Coffee on Friday, November 21.