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.