Whately’s 250th celebration was held June 17-26, 2022.
Some commemorative, social-distanced events were also held in 2021 in acknowledgment of our official 250th birthday, April 26, 2021. Below, you’ll find a list of our events as well as some links to reflect on some of those observances.
Event | Date | Location in Whately |
Birthday Motor Parade | April 24, 2021 | Town-wide; see the broadcast |
#HappyBirthdayWhately Challenge | April 23-26, 2021 | Town-wide |
250 Light Display | On-going | Town-wide |
Cake Lighting + Ice Cream Social | August 6, 2021 | Whately Fire Department Field; see the FCAT video |
Cruise Night: Car Show + Music from Lonesome Brothers | June 17, 2022 | Tom’s Famous Hot Dog and Grill, 61 State Road (5 & 10) |
Polka Night with Music from Denis Polisky & The Maestro’s Men | June 18, 2022 4 – 8 PM | Whately Fire Department Field, 63 Christian Lane |
Steam Engine Showcase | June 18, 2022 9 AM – 4 PM | 33 Christian Lane |
Tractor Parade HERE) | June 18, 2022 10 AM | Town-wide. Click here to see the route. |
Special Exhibit: Becoming Whately, a History in Objects | June 18, 2022 11 AM – 2 PM | Historical Society Museum at Town Hall, 194 Chestnut Plain Road |
Ecumenical Service (Download the Service Bulletin) | June 19, 2022 11 AM | Whately Congregational Church, 177 Chestnut Plain Road |
Firemen’s Muster | June 19, 2022 1 – 4 PM | Herlihy Field, 271 River Road |
History Talk: Whately’s Evolving Landscape and Its Impact on Native Peoples | June 19, 2022 7 PM | Whately Town Hall, 194 Chestnut Plain Road |
Town Gift and Time Capsule Dedication + Tethered Balloon Rides and Music from The Bad News Jazz Band | June 20, 2022 6 PM | Whately Public Library, 218 Chestnut Plain Road |
Arts + Crafts Show | June 21, 2022 10 AM – 2 PM 4 – 7 PM | Whately Town Hall, 194 Chestnut Plain Road |
Special Exhibit: Becoming Whately, a History in Objects | June 21, 2022 10 AM – 2 PM 4 – 7 PM | Historical Society Museum at Town Hall, 194 Chestnut Plain Road |
Concert: Zara Bode’s Li’l Big Band | June 22, 2022 | Whately Town Hall, 194 Chestnut Plain Road |
Concert: Poor Monroe | June 23, 2022 7 PM | Whately Town Hall, 194 Chestnut Plain Road |
Chicken BBQ + Music | June 24, 2022 5:30 PM 7 PM | Whately Fire Department Field, 63 Christian Lane |
Fireworks | June 24, 2022 8:45 PM | Whately Public Library, 218 Chestnut Plain Road |
Family Fun Day | June 25, 2022 10 AM – 4 PM | Herlihy Field, 271 River Road |
Special Exhibit: Becoming Whately, a History in Objects | June 25, 2022 11 AM – 2 PM | Historical Society Museum at Town Hall, 194 Chestnut Plain Road |
Celebration Parade | June 26, 2022 12 PM | Through Town Center. Click here to see the route. |


