Wayland Historic Town Center Holiday Open House

Don’t miss out on the holiday festivities in Wayland’s Historic Town Center on December 7. Visit the Wayland Museum & Historical Society, the Wayland Free Public Library, the Wayland Depot, and First Parish for an assortment of seasonal music and fun activities.

The Holiday Open House at the Wayland Museum will feature festive greenery by the Wayland Garden Club, “precious pets” themed crafts by Wayland Girl Scout troops in the Stone Room alcove, musical entertainment provided by two Wayland High School groups, and a reception with tea, punch and home-made baked cookies in the Stone Room.

Our younger audience can take part in a scavenger hunt, searching for objects in the Grout-Heard House Museum rooms. Visitors are encouraged to tour the historic house, where docents will point out collection features.

The Wayland Free Public Library, next door to the Wayland Museum, welcomes everyone to the Round Room to join local musician and performer Stacey Peasley, at 3:00 pm, for a festive holiday concert with an opportunity to sing along. Refreshments will be served, courtesy of the Friends of the Wayland Library. Stacey Peasley is a music specialist, educator, and award-winning songwriter.

First Parish will host a “Community Holiday Singalong” at 4:30 p.m. Maddie Sifantus, former director of the Golden Tones, will lead the singing. The Sudbury Valley New Horizons Band, under the direction of Diane Muffitt, will accompany the singers. All are welcome to sing, andt enjoy hot cocoa and cookies after the event. And Santa will make his annual appearance around 5:30 pm!

The Wayland Depot will be open 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm. The Depot offers a unique selection of local crafts, pottery, jewelry, holiday items and special gifts, as well as Booster apparel. Great for holiday shopping.