Special Events
Featuring ticketed events that you can take part
in during Christmas on Main Street!
°❅❆꙳Making Spirits Bright Parade to Deane Center Green!꙳❆❅°
Come see us Light Up Main St with a bright parade that ends with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Follow along to The Deane Center where we will be handing out sweets for the kids. Please note, to keep everyone safe no candy will be handed out during the parade.
Weather Permitting.
We are currently looking for participants to be in the parade!
Parade Date: Friday, December 11, 2026 @ 6pm
Weather Permitting.
We are currently looking for participants to be in the parade!
Parade Date: Friday, December 11, 2026 @ 6pm
°❅❆꙳Mistletoe Farm - Live Reindeer!꙳❆❅°
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Mistletoe Farm is a heartwarming family-friendly holiday attraction where young and old can enjoy an outdoor horse-drawn wagon ride. Music, lights, and intricate dioramas take you along the journey of “Santa and the Perilous Christmas Eve.” Kristine M. Shaw’s beloved Christmas Story book comes to life as this narrated story tour takes you from vignette, to live animals, ending at our barn with Santa and all of his amazing live reindeer!
For more information, please visit the Mistletoe Farms Website.
For more information, please visit the Mistletoe Farms Website.
°❅❆꙳"Swing Into Christmas" with the Starlight Big Band꙳❆❅°
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Doors Open at 6:30pm
At the Coolidge Theatre- Deane Center for the Performing Arts.
A beloved annual tradition at the Deane Center, the Starlite Big Band brings the timeless sounds of the Swing Era to life with an evening of energetic jazz, classic dance tunes, and holiday favorites!
Admission includes hor d'oeuvres by Beck's Bistro.
Cash bar available by Beck's Bistro.
Sponsored by Christine A. Moore Millinery, Beck's Bistro, and the Deane Center.
$35 General Admission (Riser Seating) | Table Seating Available for an Additional Fee
Get tickets here!
Doors Open at 6:30pm
At the Coolidge Theatre- Deane Center for the Performing Arts.
A beloved annual tradition at the Deane Center, the Starlite Big Band brings the timeless sounds of the Swing Era to life with an evening of energetic jazz, classic dance tunes, and holiday favorites!
Admission includes hor d'oeuvres by Beck's Bistro.
Cash bar available by Beck's Bistro.
Sponsored by Christine A. Moore Millinery, Beck's Bistro, and the Deane Center.
$35 General Admission (Riser Seating) | Table Seating Available for an Additional Fee
Get tickets here!
°❅❆꙳Cookie Baking Contest꙳❆❅°
Thursday, December 10th at the Deane Center
°❅❆꙳Little Bean Photos and Craft with Buddy the Elf꙳❆❅°
Dec 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMDeane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901, USA
Dress up in your favorite holiday attire (or come as you are) to get your picture taken with Buddy the Elf. We will play some fun holiday games and decorate holiday cookies too!
Our 2026 Deane Little Beans program is sponsored by C&N Bank, UPMC Health Plan, First Citizens Community Bank, the Horace B. Packer Foundation, Charles Knox and Margaret C. Etner Foundation, and the Earl W. and Ina G. Tabor Foundation
Please RSVP for this event.
If you would like to lead a Deane Little Bean Event or sponsor a program, please contact us at [email protected]
Dress up in your favorite holiday attire (or come as you are) to get your picture taken with Buddy the Elf. We will play some fun holiday games and decorate holiday cookies too!
Our 2026 Deane Little Beans program is sponsored by C&N Bank, UPMC Health Plan, First Citizens Community Bank, the Horace B. Packer Foundation, Charles Knox and Margaret C. Etner Foundation, and the Earl W. and Ina G. Tabor Foundation
Please RSVP for this event.
If you would like to lead a Deane Little Bean Event or sponsor a program, please contact us at [email protected]
°❅❆꙳Wagon Rides at the Sherwood Motel꙳❆❅°
Photo by Emily Kreider Photography
Come bring your family to the Sherwood Motel to enjoy free
horse drawn wagon rides through downtown Wellsboro.
Get a picture with our Christmas miniature pony and goat, while enjoying
face painting and crafting kids ornaments for free in our heated tent.
Warm up with hot cocoa, soup and cookies, available for purchase.
All profits from the food will benefit Wellsboro Ambulance Association.
Proudly brought to you by UPMC, Ole Covered Wagon Tours,
Canyon Motel and Sherwood Motel.
horse drawn wagon rides through downtown Wellsboro.
Get a picture with our Christmas miniature pony and goat, while enjoying
face painting and crafting kids ornaments for free in our heated tent.
Warm up with hot cocoa, soup and cookies, available for purchase.
All profits from the food will benefit Wellsboro Ambulance Association.
Proudly brought to you by UPMC, Ole Covered Wagon Tours,
Canyon Motel and Sherwood Motel.
°❅❆꙳Wellsboro Glass Historical Association꙳❆❅°
°❅❆꙳Christmas on Main St Kick Off Party꙳❆❅°
Join WGHA in kicking off the 2025 Christmas on Main St Event. Come to the museum at 19 Crafton street for food, drink, music and learn how Wellsboro became THE TOWN THAT SAVED CHRISTMAS. Come dressed as they would in the 1940's or in your best Ugly Christmas Sweater to win a prize. We will also be having a talk by Shiny Brite super collector Jeff Yeingst. He will be showing off part of his collection and giving some pointers on how to start your own! Tickets ate $10 per person and can be purchased in advance at the museum or at the door.
Email [email protected] or call 570-521-9092
Email [email protected] or call 570-521-9092
°❅❆꙳Trolley Ride out to Highland Chocolates Factory꙳❆❅°
°❅❆꙳With Tony Trolly's꙳❆❅°
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Enjoy the vintage charm of a trolley ride out to the Highland Chocolates Factory where you can take a free factory tour and purchase irresistibly sweet snacks
and premium chocolate gifts for all occasions.
• FREE Public Tours of Highland Chocolates Factory on Sat Dec 13th will run from 10:00am - 11:15am and from 12:30pm - 1:45pm. You can meet the Trolley in front of the Arcadia Theater and it will run on a loop from 10am - 3pm.
Please note the last trip out to the factory for a tour will be around 1:30 pm
Free Trolley rides proudly brought to you by C&N.
and premium chocolate gifts for all occasions.
• FREE Public Tours of Highland Chocolates Factory on Sat Dec 13th will run from 10:00am - 11:15am and from 12:30pm - 1:45pm. You can meet the Trolley in front of the Arcadia Theater and it will run on a loop from 10am - 3pm.
Please note the last trip out to the factory for a tour will be around 1:30 pm
Free Trolley rides proudly brought to you by C&N.
°❅❆꙳Holly Tours Presented by BPW꙳❆❅°
Saturday December 12th, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Visit Five homes and a church decked out in their festive finest!
Tickets are $10 available from BPW members.
Proceeds from this event benefit Alex's lemonade stand.
Visit Five homes and a church decked out in their festive finest!
Tickets are $10 available from BPW members.
Proceeds from this event benefit Alex's lemonade stand.