New Jersey Christmas Tree Lightings this Weekend: December 1st – 3rd, 2017
Here are some towns who are having free, fun tree lightings in New Jersey from December 1st – 3rd, 2017:
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New Jersey Christmas Tree Lightings December 1st – 3rd, 2017:
Hackettstown BID’s 12th Annual Hometown Holiday – December 1st
The Hackettstown BID will host the 12th Annual Hometown Holiday celebration, in partnership with Centenary University, Fulton Bank of New Jersey, and Wells Fargo, and sponsored in part by Dunkin Donuts, The House of the Good Shepherd, Maser Consulting Engineering, and Hackettstown Parking Authority.
Look for all of your favorite activities and events!
• Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides through the Historic District
• Holiday Bazaar Shopping and Dining Tent
• Businesses Open Late with Specials and #ShopSmall Offers
• Centenary University Grand Illumination and Holiday Celebration
• Santa Parade, Tree Lighting, Santa Selfie Station
• Musical performances throughout Main Street area
• Hot Chocolate & Treats
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017; 5-9pm
Address: Downtown Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free
Tom’s River Christmas Tree Lighting – December 1st
Annual Christmas Tree lighting, caroling, live performances, and food trucks!
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017; 5-7pm
Address: Town Hall Courtyard, Toms River, NJ
Cost: Free
Roselle Park’s Annual Tree Lighting – December 1st
Mayor Carl A. Hokanson and the Roselle Park Borough Council invites everyone to kick-off the holiday season at 5:00 p.m. at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park, located at the corner of Chestnut Street and Grant Avenue in Roselle Park. Holiday activities for all age groups including pony rides, face painting, balloon artists, and live entertainment will take place on Grant Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free pizza, refreshments, and gifts for children ages 5 to 10 will be served while supplies last from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Performances by the Roselle Park High School, Middle School, and Elementary School Choirs will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting. As a tradition, Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive on a Roselle Park Fire Truck. Residents are welcome to take pictures with Santa inside the Gazebo after the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017; 5-7pm
Address: Town Hall Courtyard, Toms River, NJ
Cost: Free
Montclair’s Tree Lighting & BID Bear Give Away – December 1st
Montclair Center’s Annual Tree Lighting. Music, refreshments and fun to usher in the holiday season. Very large BID Bear will be given away to a lucky person.
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017; 6pm
Address: Church & Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free
Maple Shade Holiday Festival/Tree Lighting – December 1st
Maple Shade Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting! There will be food trucks, costume parade, games, lots of vendors for holiday gift shopping and of course Santa and his reindeer!
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017; 6-9pm
Address: E Main St, Maple Shade, NJ
Cost: Free
Holiday on Haddon Township Festival – December 1st
Santa Claus is coming to town on Friday, December 1st for the annual “Holiday on Haddon” celebration. The “Parade of Lights” sponsored by the Westmont Fire Company No.1 will begin at 7:00 pm and make its way down Haddon Ave. to the municipal building. Decorated fire trucks, bands, floats, holiday characters and, of course, Santa will all be parading their way to the Township tree. The tree lighting ceremony will take place immediately following the parade where all of Santa’s helpers will be encouraged to magically light the tree. Afterwards, families are invited for refreshments at the Westmont Fire Company No. 1 and children will get a chance to sit on Santa’s lap before he returns to the North Pole. There is no rain date for the parade. Refreshments and photos with Santa will still be held at the Westmont Fire house in case of inclement weather.The Township will also be collecting unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for the Annual Holiday Toy Drive that evening.
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017; 7pm
Address: Haddon Ave, Haddon Twp, NJ
Cost: Free
Washington Township Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – December 1st
Free Community Event, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Surprise special guest, Don’t forget your camera, Free Hot Chocolate and Cookies in Heated Tent, Christmas Carols by WTHS Choir
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017; 7pm
Address: Washington Lake Park Amphitheater; 626 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Sewell NJ
Cost: Free
Lavalette’s Christmas Tree Lighting – December 1st
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017; 7pm
Address: Boro Hall ; 125 Washington Ave, Lavallette, NJ
Cost: Free
City of Cape May Tree Lighting – December 1st
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017; 7pm
Address: Rotary Park; Lafayette St., Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free
Mantua Twp’s Annual Winter Festival – December 2nd
Annual Tree Lighting, Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Fireworks, Rides, Food Trucks & more
Date: Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 3-8 p.m.
Address: Chestnut Branch Park – 545 Main Street, Mantua NJ
Cost: Free admission
Spotswood Christmas Tree Lighting – December 2nd
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Spotswood
Date: Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 4:30 – 7pm
Address: Spotswood Borough; 77 Summerhill Rd, Spotswood, New Jersey
Cost: Free admission
Downtown Hammonton’s Holiday Tree Lighting – December 2nd
Horse and carriage rides, live entertainment, living nativity, Historical Society Museum tours and a visit from Santa to magically light up the Town’s Christmas tree.
Date: Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 6-9pm
Address: Bellevue Ave & Central Ave, Hammmonton, NJ
Cost: Free admission
Burlington City’s Holiday Parade/Tree-Lighting – December 2nd
This Holiday Parade is an annual favorite for years and among the best in the region, featuring almost 60 mins. of decorated floats, musical groups, and other colorful marchers. The parade begins at sundown (approximately 5 pm) on High & Federal and travels through Burlington’s historical downtown with many restaurants and shops to High & Pearl on the Riverfront Promenade, where the Holiday Tree-lighting takes place, followed by cookies and hot chocolate with Santa at the Hope Fire House across the street
Date: Saturday, December 2nd, 2017; 5pm
Address: High St., Burlington City, NJ
Cost: Free admission
East Brunswick’s Holiday of Lights – December 3rd
Join Mayor Cohen on Sunday, December 3rd for the Ceremonial Tree & Menorah Lighting
East Brunswick Education Association and Metro PCS will supply FREE hot cocoa & cookies
East Brunswick Youth Council will distribute FREE Maple Magic Cotton Candy and Philly Pretzels
Crystal Springs Family Water Park is sponsoring a FREE outdoor showing of Frozen before the lighting
East Brunswick Independent Fire Company & East Brunswick Recreation and Parks will provide a fire pit throughout the festivities
East Brunswick Girl Scouts will assist in decorating the Tree
Frost Elementary School Chorus will lead everyone in caroling
Independent Fire, Brookview Fire, Old Bridge Fire, EB Rescue & EB Police escort a Special Guest!!!
Fun Begins @ 4:00pm. Movie @ 4:30pm. Caroling/Lighting @ 6:30pm.
Location—East Brunswick Municipal Complex , Civic Center Drive
Date: Sunday, December 3rd, 2017; 3-7pm
Address: Township of East Brunswick; 1 Civic Center Dr, East Brunswick, New Jersey
Cost: Free admission
Middletown Christmas Tree Lighting – December 3rd
The Middletown Arts Center will be holding a Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony with crafts and entertainment on Sunday, December 3rd at the Arts Center on Church St. Along with the tree lighting there will be a special visit from Santa escorted by the Old Village Fire Company, music, crafts, entertainment, 50/50 raffle to benefit the Arts Center, and much more!
Date: Sunday, December 3rd, 2017; 5pm
Address: Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St, Middletown, NJ
Cost: Free admission
Caldwell Christmas Tree Lighting – December 3rd
Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Caldwell Town Green Festivities begin at 5:00 with Santa scheduled to arrive at 5:15. After the Lighting, Refreshments will be served and a Holiday Auction will be held to benefit the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Dept. Children’s Education Fund at the Caldwell Firehouse. Music will be provided by DJ Joe Garamella.
Date: Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 5pm
Address: Caldwell Green; 1 Provost Square, Caldwell, NJ
Cost: Free admission
Union Beach’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa – December 3rd
Join UBRC for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and visit from the big man himself…Santa! Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 6:00pm! Gather around the Christmas tree at Borough Hall as we welcome the holiday season and await the arrival of Santa Claus! Santa will also meet families at Borough Hall and take pictures!
Date: Sunday, December 3rd, 2017; 6pm
Address: Union Beach Borough; 650 Poole Ave, Union Beach, New Jersey
Cost: Free admission
