Get ready for a week filled with holiday cheer! These events, happening December 21–27, are sure to bring joy to your season.
Westfield
December 21 | 6:00 PM – Harmonics Carolers
📍 Various Locations | @downtown_westfield. Stroll through downtown Westfield and enjoy enchanting carols performed by talented vocalists.
📍 Various Locations | @downtown_westfield. Stroll through downtown Westfield and enjoy enchanting carols performed by talented vocalists.
December 22 | 12:00 PM – Dreidel Contest
📍 Kirsh Baking Co. | @kirshbakingco for details. Spin to win at this fun and festive event for all ages!
📍 Kirsh Baking Co. | @kirshbakingco for details. Spin to win at this fun and festive event for all ages!
December 24 | 7:00 PM – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
📍 First Congregational Church | @fccwestfield. A beautiful service filled with holiday music and the glow of candlelight.
📍 First Congregational Church | @fccwestfield. A beautiful service filled with holiday music and the glow of candlelight.
December 24 | 6:00 PM – Menorah Lighting
📍 North Avenue Train Station | @downtown_westfield. Celebrate the season of light at this special community gathering.
📍 North Avenue Train Station | @downtown_westfield. Celebrate the season of light at this special community gathering.
Summit
December 21 | 1:00-4:00 PM – Carriages and Carolers
📍 Downtown Summit | @summitdowntown. Experience the magic of the holidays with horse-drawn carriage rides and live carolers.
📍 Downtown Summit | @summitdowntown. Experience the magic of the holidays with horse-drawn carriage rides and live carolers.
December 23 | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM – Farmers Market
📍 Downtown Summit | @summitfarmersmarket. Stock up on fresh, local ingredients for your holiday feasts.
📍 Downtown Summit | @summitfarmersmarket. Stock up on fresh, local ingredients for your holiday feasts.
December 23 | 5:00 PM – Touch of Grey Performance
📍 Bull N Bear Brew | @bullnbearbrew. Enjoy live music and great brews at this local favorite.
📍 Bull N Bear Brew | @bullnbearbrew. Enjoy live music and great brews at this local favorite.
Cranford
December 21 | 5:00-8:00 PM – Candlelight Nights
📍 Downtown Cranford | @downtowncranford. Stroll the beautifully lit streets, shop late, and enjoy festive entertainment.
📍 Downtown Cranford | @downtowncranford. Stroll the beautifully lit streets, shop late, and enjoy festive entertainment.
December 22 | 1:00-4:00 PM – Trolley Rides & Sing Along with Santa
📍 From the Gazebo | Visit cranford.com for details. Take a joyful trolley ride with Santa and sing your favorite carols.
📍 From the Gazebo | Visit cranford.com for details. Take a joyful trolley ride with Santa and sing your favorite carols.
December 24 | 7:00 PM – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
📍 First Presbyterian Church | @firstprescranford. Join the community for a serene and meaningful celebration of Christmas Eve.
📍 First Presbyterian Church | @firstprescranford. Join the community for a serene and meaningful celebration of Christmas Eve.
Chatham
December 22 | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM – Holiday Book Sale
📍 Library of the Chathams | @libraryofthechathams. Pick up the perfect holiday read or a thoughtful gift for a book lover.
📍 Library of the Chathams | @libraryofthechathams. Pick up the perfect holiday read or a thoughtful gift for a book lover.
December 23 | 4:00 PM – Celebrate the Magic of the Holidays
📍 Chatham Hills Subacute Rehab | @careritecenters. A festive gathering with music and community cheer.
📍 Chatham Hills Subacute Rehab | @careritecenters. A festive gathering with music and community cheer.
December 24 | 8:00 PM – Christmas Eve Service
📍 Presbyterian Church of Chatham | @presbyterian.church.chatham. A traditional service to mark the holiday with peace and joy.
📍 Presbyterian Church of Chatham | @presbyterian.church.chatham. A traditional service to mark the holiday with peace and joy.
Short Hills-Millburn
December 21 | 12:00 PM – Holiday Pop-Up Shop
📍 Greenwood Gardens | @greenwoodgardensnj. Shop for unique gifts and enjoy the festive ambiance of Greenwood Gardens.
📍 Greenwood Gardens | @greenwoodgardensnj. Shop for unique gifts and enjoy the festive ambiance of Greenwood Gardens.
December 23 | 6:30 PM – Sounds of the Season
📍 The Mall at Short Hills | @mallatshorthills. Enjoy live performances of holiday classics while finishing up your shopping.
📍 The Mall at Short Hills | @mallatshorthills. Enjoy live performances of holiday classics while finishing up your shopping.
December 24 | 7:00 PM – Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
📍 Paper Mill Playhouse | @papermillplayhouse. A heartwarming performance to make your Christmas Eve unforgettable.
📍 Paper Mill Playhouse | @papermillplayhouse. A heartwarming performance to make your Christmas Eve unforgettable.
Maplewood
December 22 | 1:00-5:00 PM – Dickens Village: Horse and Wagon Rides
📍 Ricalton Square | @maplewoodvillagenj. Step into a Dickensian wonderland with rides, carolers, and holiday cheer.
📍 Ricalton Square | @maplewoodvillagenj. Step into a Dickensian wonderland with rides, carolers, and holiday cheer.
December 23 | 2:00 PM – On Christmas: Its Roots, Traditions, and Controversies
📍 Ethical Culture Society | Visit essexethical.org. A fascinating discussion on the history and meaning of Christmas.
📍 Ethical Culture Society | Visit essexethical.org. A fascinating discussion on the history and meaning of Christmas.
December 24 | 6:00 PM – Menorah Lighting
📍 Ricalton Square | @maplewoodvillagenj. Join the community in celebrating the Festival of Lights.
📍 Ricalton Square | @maplewoodvillagenj. Join the community in celebrating the Festival of Lights.
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