Here are FIFTEEN things to do today in Wilmington on Saturday, December 5, 2015.
#1) The Wilmington Fourth of July Committee hosts the Town’s Annual Tree Lighting on the Wilmington Town Common. Hayrides begin at 4:30pm and end at 6:15pm. Ceremony starts at 5:30pm. Learn more about all the event’s activities HERE.
#2) The Wilmington Police and Fire Department will escort Santa Claus through Wilmington neighborhood from 10am to 2pm. Learn more about the route HERE.
#3) We’re One Wilmington is running Day #1 of its 2-day Festival of Trees from 9am to 9pm at Villanova Hall (126 Middlesex Avenue). In addition to over 100 trees, wreaths and baskets up for raffle, the event features over a dozen additional draws from local performers and non-profits. Learn more HERE.
#4) West Real Estate (386 Main Street) is hosting a Toys for Tots Toy Drive from noon to 3pm. Santa Claus, Miss Massachusetts Teen USA, and several professional wrestlers will be on hand for autographs and photos. Learn more HERE.
#5) The Wilmington Recreation Department is holding its Annual Breakfast with Santa (2 seats — 8:15am and 10:15am) at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus. Tickets cost $7. This event is sold out.
#6) The Northeast Comic Con and Collectibles Extravaganza takes place from 10am to 6pm at the Shriners Auditorium (99 Fordham Road). Adults cost $30, children (7-13) cost $20, and children under 7 are FREE. Learn which celebrities will be there and what to expect HERE.
#7) The Wilmington High School Boys Hockey Team has helped organize a fundraiser to benefit the Steeves family, who recently lost its patriarch, from 7am to midnight at the Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall (112 Middlesex Avenue). Learn more HERE.
#8) Wilmington Youth Hockey’s “Learn To Play” program begins from 7am t0 7:50am at Ristuccia Arena (190 Main Street). Learn more HERE.
#9) Beyond TOPS begins its basketball season at 10:30am at the North Intermediate School (320 Salem Street). Learn more HERE.
#10) The Wilmington Art Center (219 Middlesex Avenue) will host an exhibit with work from current Wilmington Art Center Students, their teachers, and Council members from noon to 4pm. Learn more HERE.
#11) The Melrose Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker, featuring 39 Wilmington residents, at 1pm and 7pm at Memorial Hall (590 Main Street) in Melrose. Learn more HERE.
#12) The North Shore Music Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol,” featuring Wilmington 7-year-old Joshua Gillespie, from December 4 to December 23, at 7pm. Learn more HERE.
#13) The Wilmington Youth Center (126 Middlesex Avenue, Villanova Hall) is open from 7pm to 9:30pm. The Center is for 6th, 7th and 8th graders who live in Wilmington. Learn more about the Center, and how you can sign your child up, HERE.
#14) The Wilmington Memorial Library’s Writing Group meets from 9:15am to 11:15am. Learn more about the group HERE.
#15) The Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library’s Book Store Next Door (183 Middlesex Avenue) is open from 10am to 4pm. All books are $2 or less! Every penny of every sale benefits the Wilmington Memorial Library. Learn more HERE.
PLUS: The Wilmington Food Pantry (142 Chestnut Street) is open from 10am to noon for food donation drop-offs. Learn which food items the Pantry is most in need of HERE.
PLUS: The Town Recycling Center on Old Main Street is open for Brush Drop-Off from 9am to 4pm. Learn more HERE.
Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook! Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter! Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE! Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com!
Wilmington Apple 