Valentine’s in the Village

Plan the perfect date with your soul mate! Or how about an unforgettable day making memories with your bestie?  Maybe start a new family tradition...whatever your relationship status, Waterford has got you covered with opportunities galore to spend quality time with your loved one!  Plan one or combine several and make a whole day of memorable activities. Make sure to look into the details each business is offering , as some require registration and spots are filling up fast!!!  Feb 5th - the 14th ( check each business for dates/times of participation)

Sip N’ Shop

Shop downtown Waterford businesses after hours the second Thursday of every month!  Each participating business will also have exclusive items and/or deals and a drink for you to sip while you shop. A fun and casual way to get to know your local business owners!  Look for the Sip N' Shop sign in the window of participating businesses.

Holiday 50/50 Cash Raffle

Explore Waterford is having a 50/50 cash raffle to help us continue on in bringing our Businesses and Community together! Through holding great events like Celebrate Waterford and The Winter Wonderland Parade to community projects such as Adopt a Planter, renovating River Bend Park  and  Home Beautiful ,  Explore Waterford depends on volunteers and the generosity of our community to keep us moving forward.  You can find raffle tickets at these incredible businesses : Waterford Stillhouse, Midwest Pet Feed, Artistic Piano, 2 Fancie Gals, Home State Bank, Creative Spaces Studio and Riverside Studio ( Chi Trees and Oils). Win 50% in [...]

12 Days of Holiday Cheer : Small Business Saturday!

Mark your calendars for this INCREDIBLE HOLIDAY SHOPPING DAY! NOV 26 is SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY and we are going to be kicking off the Holiday Season right! Participating , local businesses will have incredible deals for all your gift giving needs PLUS for every $25 you spend in their shop you will get 1 raffle entry for a chance to win a GRAND PRIZE Gift Basket! Enjoy Christmas Carolers in authentic caroling attire strolling down Main Street for your enjoyment. Rumor has it Elsa , Anna and Olaf will be visiting our quaint downtown as well! There will be a Holiday [...]

12 Days of Holiday Cheer : Stocking Stuffer Saturday

Spark Loyalty and Explore Waterford continues their 12 Days of Holiday Cheer with Stocking Stuffer Saturday! ST Nick's is Tuesday Dec 6 - Lots of wonderful gifts @ Waterford businesses and don't forget your fur babies and significant others as well!  Promotion during open business hours

12 Days of Holiday Cheer : Cookie Day!

Receive a free cookie box compliments of Explore Waterford and Spark Loyalty and fill it up with free cookies from local businesses when you shop small.  See flyer for particpating businesses. While out , take a moment to vote for your favorite decorated business- vote at Explore Waterford fb page survey Dec 17 only!

12 Days of Holiday Cheer : 12/18 – Merry Christmas!

December 18 will be the FINAL DAY to take advantage of extended day and hours for your last minute Christmas Shopping! at 3pm we will draw the Holiday 50/50 winner and the winner for Elf on the Store Shelf!