A real estate agency in Wapakoneta is collecting winter clothing ahead of a traditional Auglaize County meal. Binkley Real Estate in Downtown Wapakoneta is currently accepting donations of new or gently used coats, hats, gloves and scarves.

Santa Claus was the grand finale of the Children’s Hometown Holiday parade that also brought nearly 75 different characters to the downtown area, like the Pillsbury Dough Boy and Baby Shark, along with musicians, pageant royalty, and dancers.   After the parade, kids could get a present from Santa, go ice skating or for a pony ride, and try their luck at bumper cars and everything was free.   Organizers were expecting around 3000 people at the event.  Elaine Poppe started the Children's Hometown Holiday because she wanted to make sure that all kids had a great holiday memory and every year she hears from parents who want to give their own kids that same experience. 

Downtown Wapakoneta was filled with kids of all ages enjoying some holiday fun. This is the 15th year for the Children's Hometown Holiday cele…

An event in Wapakoneta ensured that kids had a chance to meet Santa Claus himself.  A drive-thru event was held in Wapakoneta on Saturday, where families were able to take their kids to greet Santa Claus from their vehicles.

Activities started Friday in downtown Wapakoneta as the Children's Hometown Holiday got underway.