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Santa at the Commons
NJ, United StatesHere Comes Santa Claus! The Jolly O’ St. Nick welcomes children of all ages for enchanted visits filled with holiday magic. Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, visits to Santa Celebration will begin Saturday, Nov. 12 through Saturday, Dec. 24. Set amongst 25 garland-topped light curtains (each adorned with thousands of white, glistening lights) and candy-cane inspired twists cascading from high above, Santa Celebration will feature an authentic Kris Kringle perched in his grand velvet chair on an elevated platform behind his adoring guests. A bright and cheery, red photo frame sits in front of the famed wish-fulfiller proclaiming, “Holiday Joy.” Photo reservation and schedule page coming soon! Santa Photo Special Events Santa’s Luau! - Wed, Nov. 30, 4pm – close. Santa may work in the cold during the holidays, but he loves the tropics too! Don your best Hawaiian gear and join the fun! Santa Cares Day – Sunday, Dec. 4, 10am – 11am and Sunday, Dec. 18, 9am – 10am. Visits with Santa for those community members with special needs including and beyond that of autism. Children and adults within all spectrums of special needs and their families are welcome to their sensory-friendly event to experience
Wonderland Weekend
NJ, United StatesJoin us for a weekend packed with activities and events. Some hosted by us, others by our amazing small business community. Schedule of events includes: Friday, December 2: Holiday Night Market - 5:00-8:00pm Christmas Carol Karaoke: 7:00-10:00pm Saturday, December 3: Aura Portrait Pop-up @ Lupa Apothecary - 12:00-4:00pm 3rd Annual Holiday Lights Parade Polar Express Night: 7:30-9:30pm Sunday, December 4: 3rd Annual Cookie Crawl - 11:00am-4:00pm The Polar Express: 11:30am-1:30pm Holiday Belles Concert - 4:00pm Wonderland Weekend Closing Reception - 5:00-7:30pm
Santa Comes to Town (North Plainfield)
NJ, United StatesFestival of Trees
NJ, United StatesDecember 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 mjuhasz@scparks.org to participate as an exhibitor and decorate a tree, to make group reservations or for more information. Suggested donation: $5.00 per person Friday, December 2 through Thursday, December 29, 2022, 9:00am-4:30pm 9:00am-4:30pm **Please note the EEC will be closed December 23, 24, 25, & 26**
Christmas Tree Lot at Carriage Farm
NJ, United StatesPick your tree and enjoy a drink at Flounder Brewing or Bellemara Distillery while CJN ties the tree up on your car!
Weekend Journey Through the Past with Ukranian History and Education Center
NJ, United StatesLooking to get out of the house on a beautiful fall weekend? Come join the Ukrainian History and Education Center for self-guided and expert-guided tours at St. Andrew Cemetery & Mausoleum, the Fisher Family Cemetery and St. Andrew Memorial Church in Somerset/South Bound Brook! Saturday, October 8, 2022 Hours: 10 am to 5 pm Guided Tour: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm Sunday, October 9, 2022 Hours: Noon to 4 pm Guided Tour: 2 pm Weekend Highlights Include: *Self-guided tour of St. Andrew Cemetery & Mausoleum highlights *Fisher Family Cemetery plot *Video presentation on the history of the cemetery and St. Andrew Memorial Church *Printed and online (smartphone) walking guide *Scavenger hunt and other kid’s activities *All tours and presentations will be outdoors *St. Andrew Memorial Church will be opened for private reflection (stairs & wheelchair accessible) Ample parking at 280 Main Street / South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 This two-day event is part of Somerset County's Weekend Journey Through the Past. For more information and a complete listing of participating sites, visit: www.SCHistoryWeekend.com Virtual Journey through the Past: https://bit.ly/3wNwJi8