Village Plans More Events On Lake Wellington

In addition to its Lakeside Family Fun Days series debuting this weekend, Wellington has announced the addition of two Family Fun Nights on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

Each event features a different theme, with “Mardi Gras” set for Tuesday, March 20, and “A Lei’d Back Luau” scheduled for Thursday, April 26. Both events run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and are free to attend.

The Mardi Gras night on Tuesday, March 20 will include a live jazz band, food trucks, face painting, a balloon artist, lawn games and a Mardi Gras boat parade starting at 7 p.m. Those interested in participating in the parade should contact Jack Brownson at jbrownson@comcast.net.

The Lei’d Back Luau night on Thursday, April 26, features live Island-style music, food trucks from Wellington’s Thursday night food truck series, hula dancers, face painting, a balloon artist, lawn games and a Polynesian show featuring dances from Hawaii and Tahiti starting at 5:30 p.m. Guests are invited to learn how to hula with the dancers and remain after the show for photo opportunities.

Both events include refreshments available for purchase (cash only), and guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for seating.

For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.