Upcoming events.
Weldon Christmas Parade
COME ONE, COME ALL! Weldon’s annual Christmas Parade will be held on Thursday, December 5th beginning at 6pm. As of December 3rd, the current parade route is from Riverside Mill down First Street to Washington Avenue and then down through town to Weldon Global Academy (Elementary School). Lineup for all groups will be at 5pm. DRESS WARMLY. It is expected to be cold. At the end of the parade, all participating bands will showcase their talent (in addition to during the parade). Free candy will be given out along the route to people lining the streets.
And GUESS WHAT? Alice Irby, Weldon In Action co-founder, who was born and raised in Weldon, will be the GRAND MARSHALL of the parade! Get your Holiday Spirit on and Join In! To be in the parade, email dwgarner804@gmail.com
Weldon Town Council Meeting
Want to stay up-to-date with your town’s latest news? Don’t miss the Weldon Town Council Meeting on December 9th, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. It’s your chance to learn about new developments and engage with local issues.
Weldon Town Council Meeting
Want to stay up-to-date with your town’s latest news? Don’t miss the Weldon Town Council Meeting on December 23rd, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. It’s your chance to learn about new developments and engage with local issues.
Riverfront Projects Steering Committee
The Riverfront Projects Steering Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 5:30PM at the Halifax County Visitors Center.
Website: https://www.historicweldonnc.com
November Weldon In Action Meetup
🌟 Exciting News!📣
Join us for the Weldon In Action Meetup this November at Halifax Community College! 🏫✨
🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
This is your opportunity to dive into the latest developments in Weldon, NC, and connect with fellow community members who share your passion for our town. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage, share ideas, and help shape the future of our community!
Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired! We can’t wait to see you there! 🤝
Riverfront Steering Committee Meeting
The next Riverfront Steering Committee Meeting is Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Be sure to mark your calendar.
Official website: https://www.historicweldonnc.com
Weldon Town Council Meeting
Want to stay up-to-date with your town’s latest news? 🌟 Don’t miss the Weldon Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. It’s your chance to learn about new developments and engage with local issues. We hope to see you there! 🏙️
Lights in the night
Lights in the Night
Join us as we begin the holiday season with our Lights in the Night celebration, Central Park, 200 Block Washington Avenue in downtown Weldon. Bring an ornament to place on the community tree, enjoy warm beverages and goodies, and visit with Santa! Santa will be there for the children, both young and old, and sharing stories of the season. Local businesses will be hosting their holiday open houses too. Saturdays in the Park celebrate the best parts of our community and heritage, support our local businesses, and provide entertainment for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you there!
Where: Central Park in Downtown Weldon
Time/Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 5 to 7 pm
Oral History Project: Share Your Story
we need volunteers:
📅 Mark Your Calendars: November 2!
Join us at Halifax Community College for the continuation of our Oral History Project Filming from 9 AM to 4 PM! 🎥 This is a unique opportunity to witness history in the making as we capture the stories that shape our community.
Want to lend a hand? We’re looking for volunteers to help with short shifts and simple tasks that make a big impact on filming day. Whether you can spare an hour or two, your support would be greatly appreciated!
Send us an email: admin@weldoninaction.com
October Weldon In Action Meetup
October: Weldon in action meetup
Exciting news! 📣 Join us for the Weldon In Action Meetup this October at Halifax Community College, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. This is your chance to dive into the latest developments in Weldon, NC, and connect with fellow community members. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars! 🗓️
From the Mountains to the Sea, All the Goods Traveled Over Me: The Weldon Aqueduct
Join us for another Weldon Heritage Speaker Series free, public event. Halifax County's Nat Vaughan will guest speak on Weldon's Aqueduct and the regional focus on NC/VA Aqueducts/Canals/Inland Waterways will be from Brian Coffield and Dr. Bill Trout, both with the Virginia Canals & Navigations Society.
Saturdays in the Park
Saturday in the Park celebrates Weldon’s Aqueduct
We have been having so much fun with our Saturdays in the Park, we have decided to extend the times of the event. Instead of 11-2, our event will run from 10 am to 4p m and encompass TWO blocks of Washington Avenue. More food, more markets, more fun! Face Painting for the kids too!
The theme for this event is celebrating 200 years of Weldon’s Aqueduct! Come learn about the history of this great structure and how you can enjoy it up close.
Saturday in the Park, 10 am -4 pm
Where: The 100 and 200 blocks of Washington Avenue, Weldon NC.
Saturdays in the Park celebrate the best parts of our community and heritage, support our local businesses, and provide entertainment for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you there!
past events
Check out what Weldon in Action has been up to!
THE TEAM
The Events Designers Team’s purpose is to organize events to draw and lead people to Weldon’s historic district, downtown and riverfront. The last WIA event was the Fall Family Festival in October 2022. It provided area residents and visitors with a bounce house, games, food and a live band. Cartoon characters joined in the festivities to the delight of children. It was held at Weldon’s Riverfront and was a wonderful day to appreciate the beauty that surrounds people in this special town. Charlie Daniel, a native of Weldon and a nationally recognized cartoonist, drew pictures for the youngsters and gave away free T-Shirts with his cartoon “Little Rocky”.
Other events include the Weldon Heritage Speaker Series. The kickoff event on October 14, 2022 was a Celebration of the former Jewish Community in Weldon. Dr. Leonard Rogoff, scholar, and rabbi, shared his research about where those who settled in Weldon came from and where they went. Beginning around the turn of the twentieth century Jewish families settled in Weldon. In so doing, they enriched the social, commercial, and religious life of the community. Their history is an important part of Weldon’s history.
The second in the speaker series took place on February 10, 2023. The day-long event celebrated a Weldon native, Gentry O. Smith, who got his roots and education in Weldon and who now serves as the Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security in the US Department of State. Assistant Secretary Smith met with area law enforcement officers and town administrators in the morning, spoke to an audience of 200+ guests, educators and students in the afternoon and shared some relaxed conversation with folks in the evening at 51 Sycamore restaurant. Asst Secretary Smith shared the responsibilities of his office as well as his journey from Weldon to this high post that requires him to travel around the world. He spoke to area students in hopes of inspiring them and their goals for the future. WIA co-sponsored this event with the Tau Beta Beta chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Future events are now being discussed and planned for the Fall of 2023 and early 2024. Want to get involved? Just email us at admin@weldoninaction.com, and we
will connect you!