🎄Waldheim’s Annual Light Up the Park – November 15th!🎄
Get ready for a day packed with festive fun, local cheer, and holiday magic all across Waldheim — ending with our breathtaking Tractor Parade & Annual Tree Lighting at Sam Wendland Park!
🎅 Here’s what’s happening:
🏒 Waldheim Rec Center (8AM–9PM)
Cheer on the Jr. Outlaws U11 Hockey Tournament and grab a rink-side snack at the booth!
🎁 Jubilee Center (1PM–5PM)
North Pole Letter Studio & Santa’s Workshop (1–4PM): Write your letter to Santa and meet the big man himself with a photo op! 📬🎅
Waldheim Country Christmas Market: Shop 22+ vendors, enjoy live music, and find holiday treats galore! 🛍️🎶
Snowberry Café (SWHP Fundraiser): Cozy up with charcuterie cups, festive drinks & more. ☕🧀
Harvest Prize Barn: Don’t miss the raffle table—so many amazing prizes to be won! 🎟️🎁
🎬 Waldheim Library (1PM–4PM)
Relax with our Movies & Mistletoe Maker Space — enjoy crafts, Holiday movies, and cozy vibes. 🎨🎥
🐴 Waldheim Heritage Express (All Day)
Hop on a horse-drawn sleigh ride that will be looping between all 4 event locations throughout the day! 🚜❄️
🎄 Sam Wendland Heritage Park (5:30PM–9PM)
Tractor Parade (5:30–6PM): Watch the streets light up with festive tractors & holiday spirit! 🚜✨
Light Up the Park (6–9PM):
Visit Salem’s Live Manger Scene at the Fire Hall parking lot
Warm up by the fire, sip hot chocolate, eat some cookies and stroll through our sparkling light displays throughout the park 🌟
Snap photos in front of our rustic & festive displays and admire the glowing tractors parked around town! 📸
🍴 Food & Drink Highlights:
Snowberry Café – festive beverages & snacks
Christmas Market – fresh baking & treats
Sandyanna’s – full sit-down meals
Rink Booth – rink-side bites & quick eats
💚 Come celebrate community, warmth, and the wonder of the season.
There’ll be photographers & videographers capturing the magic of the day — so smile big! You might spot yourself in our recap video or on our social pages!
📸 Got a great shot? Email it to
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🎁 Proceeds from the Market entry, Raffle table & Snowberry Cafe will all be going to support upgrades at Sam Wendland Heritage Park — including a NEW Toddler Park coming Spring 2026!
✨ Let’s light up Waldheim together — see you November 15th for a day (and night!) to remember! ✨
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