Lighting up Waverly

10/16/2026

The chilly temps outside reminded Santa of all the fun he had last year at Lighting Up Waverly!

And we’re excited too because Santa KG Smith 🎅 is coming back for Lighting Up Waverly 2026, Christmas Market & Tree Lighting!!!

Mark you calendars for Saturday, November 28, 3-6:00 pm for the Christmas Market at the Waverly Village Hall! Followed by the Annual Tree 🌲 Lighting in Railroad Park at 6:30 pm. See you there!

10/14/2026

We’ve got some exciting news! This year’s Lighting Up Waverly Toy 🧸 Drive donations will be going directly to benefit families in our local area that will be attending Grace Place’s Christmas Day Meal!

Toy Drop off locations will be at the City of Waverly offices beginning November 23 until December 15 and of course there will be a drop off bin at the Lighting Up Waverly - Christmas Market - Saturday, November 28 at the Waverly Village Hall!

09/21/2026

Cooler weather is in the air!

Lighting up Waverly Christmas Market & Tree Lighting will be here before you know it!!! Saturday, November 28 from 3-6 pm for the Christmas Market & Santa! The Tree Lighting in Railroad Park at 6:30 pm. And and yes there will be a hot cocoa bar, s'mores & caroling... but did we mention Papa's Camping Pit Stop will be hanging out with us for the afternoon too!

What more can you ask for!

Let us know if you're interested in being a vendor this year! Spaces are limited!

Event Timing: Saturday, November 28, 2026 Christmas Market: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Waverly Village Hall Santa from 4:30-6:30 pm (professional photos with Santa until 6 pm) Caroling & Smore's at 5:45 pm AND Tree Lighting: 6:30 pm at Railroad Park in Waverly, MN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A VEN...

08/04/2026

It may be a little early to talk Christmas 🎄, but we would like to announce that Papa's Camping Pit Stop will be joining us for year’s Lighting Up Waverly, Saturday, November 28 at the Waverly Village Hall!

Make sure you mark your calendars and join us!

12/25/2025

Thank you for a wonderful 2025 Lighting Up Waverly Season! See you Next Year!

12/24/2025

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Holiday Lights Decorating Contest for Lighting Up Waverly 2025!

Our winners have received their prizes and are thankful for your votes!!! We hope you were able to get out and see the wonderful displays! If not make sure you do!

The Lighting Up Waverly crew wants to wish you all a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 and a Happy New Year!

Mark your calendars for November 28, 2026 for the 4th Annual Lighting Up Waverly-Christmas Market and Tree Lighting! Then get your decorations on again! See you in 2026!!!

Special thank you to our Sponsors: Branded Bakery , Mid-County of Waverly (Holiday Station), Click-Click-Boom and Trick My Truck and a very special thanks to Liz Karels for the winner signs!

12/23/2025

📣 And the winners are…..

212 Douglas Dr with 60 votes!
403 66th St Sw with 35 votes!
6614 Crofoot Ave Sw with 34 votes!
300 62nd St Sw with 27 votes!

We will be contacting you tomorrow (12/23) to deliver Cash Prizes!

Thank you to the Holiday Lights Contest Sponsors: Holiday, (Mid-County of Waverly), Branded Bakery , Click-Click-Boom & Trick My Truck!

Thank you for voting! We hope you find time to use the map and check out the lights before Christmas 🎄 is over! There are some absolutely amazing displays out there!!!! (Use the link below!)

Thank you for a wonderful Lighting Up Waverly 2025 Season! Looking forward to Next Year! Merry Christmas!

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1ZeyqYAnmnMCqGBiX7aLRVxmojMdKq7k

12/22/2025

Tonight is your last chance to vote 🗳️ on the Lighting Up Waverly Holiday Lights Decorating Contest!!!

If you haven’t voted yet, here is your chance!!! Use this link to get to the polls!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17mDLae9Vh/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Please note: you can click the photos to enlarge! However, when voting 🗳️, make sure your TOP 4 Favorite house choices match the photo with the option # next to it. (The enlarged photo # x of x, is not the same as the option #)

VOTING ENDS AT 11:59 pm!!! Good Luck!

12/19/2025

Tonight’s a good night to stay home and stay warm, but make sure you get out this weekend and see all the lights!

Stop by Holiday (Mid-County of Waverly, one of our contest sponsors) and grab some hot cocoa!

Then come back to our page and vote for your family favorites!

Don’t forget to use this map to help you find your way! Enjoy!

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1ZeyqYAnmnMCqGBiX7aLRVxmojMdKq7k&ll=45.07683248142854%2C-93.9742226&z=12

12/18/2025

Make sure to get your votes in for you favorite Waverly Holiday Home!!! Voting ends on Sunday 12/21

Use this link to get you to the voting page! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BsRyzeDa7/?mibextid=wwXIfr