Christmas Tree and Menorah Lightings in Monmouth County for 2012
Fun for the whole family, tree lighting and menorah candle events are held annually across New Jersey to kick-off the holiday season. These meaningful celebrations are a great way to bring communities together to enjoy holiday music, beautiful decor and seasons greetings. Here's your guide Monmouth County's Christmas Tree and Menorah Lightings to celebrate the 2012 holiday season!
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 1, 2012
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Veteran's Park, 11 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands
Info: 732-291-1444
SHREWSBURY TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 1, 2012
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Shrewsbury Borough Hall Gazebo, Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury
Info: 732-741-4200
Cold-weather refreshments and treats, caroling, holiday music, a visit from Santa and more! Rain or shine event.
ASBURY PARK TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 1, 2012
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Info: 732-775-7676
SPRING LAKE TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 1, 2012
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
At the clock at Morris & Third Avenues. After the tree lighting enjoy a hayride, stop by the shops in town for a warm apple cider and then visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Community House.
MATAWAN TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 1, 2012
6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Main Street, Matawan
Info: 732-566-3898
Bring your own camera for pictures with Santa.
COLTS NECK TREE LIGHTING & MUSIC
Sunday, December 2, 2012
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Colts Neck Town Hall, 124 Cedar Drive, Colts Neck
Info: 732-462-5470
Christmas music featuring the Colts Neck Brass Ensemble from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m., Candy canes for children and hot chocolate and doughnuts for all. Special appearance of Santa Claus, who will visit with each child.
OCEANPORT TREE LIGHTING
Sunday, December 2, 2012
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oceanport Borough Hall, 222 Monmouth Blvd, Oceanport
Info: 732-222-8221
Santa & Refreshments following at Port-Au-Peck Firehouse. Oceanport is having aHoliday Home Decorating Contest - If you live in Oceanport contact Joanne, for more info at OPRec@oceanportboro.com.
RUMSON TREE LIGHTING
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Victory Park, Lafayette Street off River Road, Rumson
Info: 732-842-3300
RED BANK WEST SIDE TREE LIGHTING
Monday, December 3, 2012
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Westside Park, Dr. James Parker Blvd. & Shrewsbury Ave.
FREEHOLD TREE LIGHTING
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hall of Records, Main Street, Freehold
Info: 732-333-0094
FAIR HAVEN TREE LIGHTING
Friday, December 7, 2012
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Info: 732-212-0800
Santa Claus, holiday music and stores open late and offering refreshments to shop.
HAZLET TREE & MENORAH LIGHTING
Friday, December 7, 2012
6:00 PM - 7:00PM
Veteran's Memorial Park, 1776 Union Avenue, Hazlet
Info: 732-739-0653
Holiday music, refreshments and a visit from Santa.
WALL TWP TREE LIGHTING
Friday, December 7, 2012
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wall Twp Municipal Building, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall
Info: 732-449-8444
An evening of fun including fireworks, Christmas carols, refreshments, dance performance and a visit from Santa! Tree lighting, fireworks and caroling will be held in the courtyard. Rain date - 12/10
FARMINGDALE TREE LIGHTING
Friday, December 7, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Lutz Park, Main Street, Farmingdale
Info: 732-938-4077
Refreshments to follow at the Community Center.
SEA BRIGHT TREE LIGHTING
Friday, December 7, 2012
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sea Bright Firehouse, Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright
Info: 732-241-4055
Come join Mr. & Mrs. Claus and celebrate the holiday season. Sing-a-long and tree lighting.
COLTS NECK MENORAH LIGHTING
Sunday December 9, 2012
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Orchards shopping center, corner of Routes 537 & 34, Colts Neck
Latkes, Gelt and Donuts. Local Dignitaries will be on hand to kindle the 12ft. Menorah.
ALLENHURST TREE LIGHTING
Sunday, December 9, 2012
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Main Street, Allenhurst
Info: 732-531-2757
Santa will be arriving by fire truck and hot chocolate will be served.
FREEHOLD MENORAH LIGHTING
Monday, December 10, 2012
Hall of Records, Main Street, Freehold
Info: 732-333-0094
SHREWSBURY MENORAH LIGHTING
Monday, December 10, 2012
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Shrewsbury Borough Hall Gazebo, 419 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury
Info: 732-741-4200
FREEHOLD MENORAH LIGHTING
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Jewish Heritage Museum
Mount Corner, Route 537 Freehold
Info: 732-972-3687
Sponsored by Chabad of Western Monmouth County
MARLBORO MENORAH LIGHTING
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Robertsville Fire House, 94 Route 520, Morganville
Info: 732-972-3687
Sponsored by Chabad of Western Monmouth County
RED BANK MENORAH LIGHTING
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Red Bank Train Station, Bridge Avenue, Red Bank
Join us as the Menorah is lit, sing Chanukah songs and dance.