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. |
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