Events for December 16, 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.
Chanukah Celebration – DIY Family Chanukiah Craft
Light up your Chanukah with creativity, community and connection! On December 10 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the JCC, we’re rolling out a special evening just for families. Start by designing your very own family chanukiah — we’ll supply all the craft materials, you bring the imagination and the sparkle! After the crafting fun, dig into a hearty dinner complete with latkes and sufganiyot (because every celebration needs delicious treats!). Then we’ll gather together for the big finish: watching the local Chanukah parade and lighting the candles together on the 3rd night of Chanukah. It’s the perfect blend of hands-on fun, family time, meaningful ritual and community spirit. Come ready to craft, to celebrate and to shine bright together! Preschool-2nd grade – families will be given an assortment of arts and crafts supplies and materials to design their own chanukiah. Each chanukiah will be unique and special to your family! 3rd grade-6th grade – families will build their own chanukiah out of wood material. Learn how to saw, hammer, and nail your handmade chanukiah.
Trivia Night with Triple T Tuesdays at 22 West
Triple T Tuesdays at 22 West Taco 'bout a Tuesday! Join 22 West Tap and Grill for Triple T Tuesdays—Savor the flavor with mouthwatering tacos, sip on top-shelf tequila, and let the brain games begin with trivia! Trivia Night is Hosted By King Trivia. Bring your friends and battle it out to see has the bigger brain.
