Tis the season! Celebrate with these holiday events happening throughout Somerset County to get you into the holiday spirit!
Santa @ The Commons (Bridgewater) – November 16-December 24 – Here comes Santa Claus! Get your pictures with Santa! Bridgewater Commons and Jolly O’ St. Nick welcome children for enchanted visits filled with holiday magic. Be on the lookout for special photo events!
Holiday Lights Hayride – Looking for family Christmas activities and holiday fun? Bring your family and friends for a festive holiday lights tractor-drawn hayride!
Flounder’s Kringle Market (Hillsborough) – December 14-15 / 21-22 : Over 35 craft vendors will setup at Carriage Farm. Activities will take place outside and inside the brewery!
Old English Christmas at the Old Dutch Parsonage – December 21: Trace the history of the holiday among the colonial Dutch before the American Revolution and the contributions of Washington Irving’s work to the customs of the holiday season today!
Holiday Astronomy Shows & Laser Concerts at the RVCC Planetarium – Join on Saturday afternoons and evenings for our public holiday astronomy shows and laser concerts at the RVCC Planetarium!
Festival of Trees (Basking Ridge) – December 6-29 (excluding Dec 22-25) Fun for the whole family at the Environmental Education Center! A multi-room display of decorated trees with a wide variety of themes.
Menorah Car Parade – December 30: Celebrate Chanukah as we share the light throughout Somerset County!
Cozy Cottage Christmas at BTN Annual Christmas Market – Step into a holiday wonderland at Back to Nature Home and Garden! Explore a festive array of everything from trees and fresh greens to beautiful wreaths, ornaments, and decorations.
Past Events:
Bound Brook Holiday Tree Lighting – Bring your family and friends to enjoy a magical evening filled with holiday spirit, live entertainment, games, and more!
Holiday Jubilee (Somerville) – It’s a magical time of the year in Downtown Somerville! There’s festive music in the air, a warm glow from shop windows, and the delicious aroma of the area’s best cuisine. Best of all, Santa is on his way to the Downtown Somerville Holiday Jubilee!
Nutcracker: Magical Christmas Ballet – Celebrate the magic of Christmas this holiday season when The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg presents Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, Friday, November 29!
Make Your Own Evergreen Swag – Welcome winter and the coming holidays with a festive decoration for your door, made from fresh and fragrant evergreens, natural materials, and handmade bows!
Jim Barone Holiday Show – Get ready for a rockin’ holiday season with Jim Barone, the renowned Elvis tribute artist, at the historic Brook Arts Center December 1!
Cocoa Cabaret 2024 – Join once again for an enchanting evening filled with music, dance, and holiday joy!
Hanukkah Holiday Boutique – Come join December 8 for a festive holiday shopping boutique, packed with amazing vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list!
North Pole on North Maple Holiday Lights Drive-Through – The North Pole on North Maple Holiday Lights Drive-Through is back at the Ross Farm! Enjoy festive lights, magical displays, and bring your letters for Santa. Donations support the Friends of the Boudinot-Southard-Ross Estate’s programs.Wreath Workshop – Craft a beautiful, personalized wreath that captures the season’s magic! Perfect for your home or as a gift. No experience needed— December 4, BYOB and bring your creativity!
Weihnachtsmarkt Christmas Market – Step into the magic of the holiday season at Abma’s Farm for our enchanting ‘Weihnachtsmarkt’ Christmas Market in Hillsborough, NJ! Local Vendors, A La Carte Activities, Unique Gifts, Christmas Trees, Food Trucks, Pictures With Santa, Light Displays, and More – December 14!
Fresh Greens Pedestal Box Workshop – Get festive with our DIY Fresh Greens Pedestal Box Workshop on December 15th! You’ll create a beautiful seasonal arrangement using fresh greenery and craft a pedestal box to complement it.
Breakfast with Santa at Iron Peak – Join for Breakfast with Santa at Iron Peak! Enjoy holiday arts & crafts, a toy drive, and the chance to take photos with Santa while enjoying a festive breakfast.
