Events for December 11, 2025
47th Annual Festival of Trees
Environmental Education Center 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking RidgeDecember is the time to visit the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (EEC) to welcome winter and get into the holiday spirit! The festival is an indoor exhibit of decorated trees by various community groups and individuals alike. Enjoy holiday music and relax while viewing the beautiful trees! Suggested donation: $5 per person. Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 28, 2025, 9:00am-4:30pm **Please note the EEC will be closed December 24 & 25**
47th Festival of Trees
Environmental Education Center 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking RidgeDecember is the time to visit the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (EEC) to welcome winter and get into the holiday spirit! The festival is an indoor exhibit of decorated trees by various community groups and individuals alike. Enjoy holiday music and relax while viewing the beautiful trees! Please call 908-722-1200 (ext. 5328) or email cwood@scparks.org to participate as an exhibitor and decorate a tree, to make group reservations or for more information. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 30, 2025, 9:00am-4:30pm **Please note the EEC will be closed December 24 & 25** See you in December at the EEC – the perfect lead into the holiday season! Donate new, unwrapped Toys while you visit for Toys For Tots!
Santa @ The Commons
Bridgewater Commons Commons Way, BridgewaterSanta @ The Commons Nov 15, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025 Presented by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, the one and only Kris Kringle returns to welcome children of all ages for another season filled with holiday magic. Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, visits to Santa @ The Commons will begin Saturday, November 15 through Wednesday, December 24. Santa will be available for photos in a stunning home, set amidst 25 garland-topped light curtains (each adorned with thousands of white, glistening lights) and candy-cane inspired twists cascading from high above. Kris Kringle will sit in a grand velvet chair in front of a redesigned set that includes a majestic new 30-foot tree with a 5-foot topper, additional 10-foot trees and scenic elements as well as new “Elf Training” interactives on the line to entertain kids (and their parents) while they wait. A free, new photo opportunity will debut on the Main Level balcony overlooking Santa where guests can create a photographic memory behind a spectacular 6 foot high by 12 foot wide frame with the word “Joy” amongst glistening lights. To make a reservation, click HERE. Photo Customer Service can be reached at 732-336-1357.
Deck the Halls: Winter Florals Workshop
Natirar 2 Main Street, PeapackStep into the season at Natirar with a festive workshop celebrating the art of holiday décor. Design a timeless wreath or festive centerpiece in our greenhouse using evergreens, herbs, dried florals and farm-grown elements. Infused with the scents and textures of the season, each creation captures the spirit of the holidays with natural elegance and sustainable charm. Bring a part of Natirar into your own home for the holiday celebrations. This is a two-hour, rain or shine, shared group experience. Due to updated guidance from the Department of Health and the FDA, we are unable to welcome any pets, including dogs at the farm. This experience is available to guests of Pendry Natirar, members of The Natirar Club and the local community.
Riverside Inn presents Sick Star Nation acoustic duo
Carl & Darren from Sick Star Nation - Acoustic Show 6PM
Kenny G The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2025
Selling over 75 million records worldwide, the King of Smooth Jazz, Kenny G, is bringing his Christmas show to STNJ! Kenny G owns the best-selling instrumental record of all time with 1992’s 12-times-platinum Breathless; has the number one Christmas record of all time with 1994’s 8-times platinum Miracles; and his song “Going Home” has, improbably, become the official end-of-work-day anthem in China. For the last several years, Kenny has taken to the internet with gusto, as new generations of listeners have discovered his music and contemporary hitmakers such as The Weeknd and Jon Batiste have enlisted him for guest appearances on their albums. His posts have become memes and gone viral, as he continues to have fun with the whole idea of being his iconic self.
A Christmas Carol
Brook Arts Center 10 Hamilton Street, Bound BrookThis Christmas classic comes to life at Brook Arts Center.
