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Due to the projected weather on Saturday, April 4, the Wadena Easter Egg Hunt is moving indoors to the WDC High School Gym.
The hunt will still begin at 1 p.m., and doors open at noon so families have plenty of time to get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny!
The Easter Bunny can’t wait to meet the kids, share some smiles, and keep the fun going right here in Wadena, snow or shine.
Saturday, April 4
Doors open at 12 p.m.
Hunt begins at 1 p.m.
WDC High School Gym and Commons
Open to ages 10 and under, split into 3 age groups: 1-3, 4-6 and 7-10. Kids will snatch plastic eggs with candy and win prizes from local businesses. Don’t forget to bring an ice cream bucket or bag to collect your eggs.
Get ready for a toe-tappin' good time at the Wadena Memorial Auditorium!
Join us for what’s sure to be a fantastic evening of music, community, and a touch of good ol’ Opry-style fun on January 10, 2026 brought to you by the Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce. We’ve got a stellar lineup of jazz, country, harmony, and a headliner that’ll blow the roof off this place — but in a respectful, city-approved kind of way
.Doors open at 5 pm with local artists sharing their talent with open mic performances to fill the auditorium with song while you peruse the many items open for bid during our silent auction. All proceeds will be used to bring more entertainment in hopes to invite more traffic to town to take part in our beautiful community through shopping, dining and entertainment.
Performances of our main-stage artists begin at 6 pm, beginning with the WDC Jazz Ensemble who will be followed by Brothers in Harmony of Menahga; Lydia Rose of Park Rapids and closing the evening with our headliner Aaron Simmons.
Tickets are $20 and there is a variety of t-shirt and sweatshirt options to choose from. All shirts will be ready for pick-up at the event. If you prefer to receive your clothing early, orders can be picked up at the Chamber once processed and printed or they can be shipped at an additional cost.
We look forward to sharing this evening of entertainment and community with you, on January 10, 2026.
Purchase tickets online at https://opryattheauditorium.eventbrite.com or at the Chamber office in the Depot. Clothing orders can be placed online through the same ticket link or in person.
Saturday & Sunday
November 29· 9 am-4 pm | November 30· 9 am-2 pm
Wadena Deer-Creek Elementary School
The magic of the season is coming to Wadena and you’re invited! Join us for a two-day celebration filled with lights, laughter and holiday shopping at our Christmas Vendor Market.
Festival Highlights Include:
Christmas Vendor Market: Shop unique gifts, crafts and goodies from local makers and businesses!
Holiday treats, hot cocoa, coffee and so much more
Visit with Santa and enjoy kids’ activities
Moment in Time Dancers and other great entertainment
Horse drawn carriage rides for everyone Saturday, 11 am-3 pm and Sunday 10 am-1 pm
Whether you’re checking off your gift list or simply soaking up the holiday, there’s something for everyone at the Wadena Christmas Festival.
adult admission: $3
with donation of non-perishable food item: $2
kids 12 and under: FREE
218.632.7704
office@wadenachamber.com
wadenachamber.com
The Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce invites all local and area businesses, civic groups, schools, and community members walk through or to enter a float or vehicle and join the annual Holiday Parade of Lights on Friday, December 5.
Decorate and dazzle the crowd with lots of lights on your entry and also include some holiday music! We have invited Santa to join us for the parade, so please DO NOT include a Santa with your parade unit (an inflatable Santa is OK).
After the parade, join us at The Depot for hot chocolate, treats and a visit with Santa Claus.
Parade date and start: Friday, December 5 at 6 p.m.
All parade units must be in place by 5:30 p.m. behind M State. There is no official line-up this year. All entries will be placed as they arrive.
ABSOLUTELY NO tossing of candy from units allowed! You may walk and hand items, but no tossing.
Parade route will start behind M State, then east on Franklin, north on 2nd St. SW, finish at BN Park.
Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Depot after the parade.
NEW THIS YEAR: Tree lighting ceremony with Santa in Burlington Northern Park 30 minutes after the parade ends to allow for time for everyone to travel to the park.
Cost: FREE!
Register online today! https://forms.gle/g98wXEAgWKX1vfBz8
When you register, share the registration with a friend! Challenge a business or a friend to enter the parade or donate to the Chamber! It's a fun way to motivate everyone to participate.
In addition to the Parade of Lights, we encourage those houses on the parade route to deck the halls! Get in the holiday spirit and show off your lights as the parade passes your homes. What if you don't live on the route? No problem! Let's light up the community with holiday cheer. We're excited to be incorporating a bit more light into our lives Friday, December 5 with the Parade of Lights, lighting the trees in the park and lighting up the homes of those who wish to get in the holiday spirit.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
For more information, contact Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce at 218.632.7704 or office@wadenachamber.com.
