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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Celebrate the holidays with the Fair Lawn community! Explore our guide for all the events that unite us in festive spirit. Whether you're a familiar face in Fair Lawn or a fresh visitor, our guide unlocks the festive magic.

One of the highlights of the season is the Winter Wonderland in Paramus, where families can enjoy enchanting displays and seasonal activities that bring joy to all ages. The Holiday Parade of Lights and Town Hall Lighting offers a spectacular showcase of colourful floats and gorgeous decorations, marking the spirit of the season. And don't forget that Downtown for the Holidays provides a unique shopping experience, featuring local vendors and festive entertainment for everyone. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Fair Lawn Holiday Light Displays

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Holiday lights and festivities at the Municipal Building.

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The Holiday Parade of Lights and Town Hall Lighting features emergency vehicles decked out in holiday lights, traveling from Fair Lawn Avenue to the Municipal Building. Hot chocolate and candy canes will be given out, and all children will receive a free small holiday gift bag. The event includes an outdoor skating rink, large inflatable snow globe, and winter backdrops for picture taking.

Where: Fair Lawn | More Info: Holiday Parade of Lights and Town Hall Lighting

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Spectacular tree lighting ceremony with live entertainment and Santa.

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The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce presents Downtown for the Holidays, a festive event featuring live entertainment, Santa, and a spectacular tree lighting ceremony.

Where: Ridgewood | More Info: Downtown for the Holidays

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Fair Lawn Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Large-scale showcase of handmade crafts and art by over 125 vendors.

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The Paramus Thanksgiving Craft Fair at Paramus High School features over 125 vendors showcasing a variety of handmade items, including art and crafts. Admission is $3, and the event runs from 10am to 5pm.

Where: Paramus | More Info: Paramus Thanksgiving Craft Fair

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Largest annual Christmas market in New Jersey with 100% of proceeds donated to local charities.

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The Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market is a non-profit event in Sussex County, New Jersey, celebrating the Christmas holiday with authentic German food, drinks, and crafts. It features a large selection of vendors, live entertainment, and activities like a Christmas tree lighting ceremony and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Where: Augusta | More Info: Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market

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Unique blend of local shopping and holiday cheer.

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The Jingle Jam Holiday Market at Mount St. Dominic Academy offers a festive shopping experience with local vendors selling holiday items, crafts, and seasonal treats. Visit with Santa and the MSDA Reindeer amidst expanded shopping hours.

Where: Caldwell | More Info: Jingle Jam Holiday Market

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Unique shopping experience with 175 American craft artists.

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Holiday Craft Morristown is a premier shopping event featuring 175 of America's finest craft artists. Shop for unique, handmade items including original fashions, accessories, jewelry, functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, fiber, wood, and mixed media. Enjoy handcrafted gourmet specialties and beverages. The event is held indoors at the Morristown Armory with free parking and shuttle service.

Where: Morristown | More Info: Holiday Craft Morristown

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Heated, partially tented winter craft market with 50 local artisans and food trucks.

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The Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum in Clinton, New Jersey, is a six-day outdoor market featuring 50 local craft artisans, activities, and food trucks. This event supports local artists and small businesses, offering a festive atmosphere with horse-drawn carriage rides and Father Christmas.

Where: Clinton | More Info: Winter Village, Clinton

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Local artisans and vendors selling handmade goods.

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The Santa Spectacular Holiday Market in Hoboken offers a vibrant and festive atmosphere where local artisans and vendors showcase their unique handmade goods, live music, and crafts for kids. This event is a great opportunity for residents to shop local and engage with the community.

Where: Hoboken | More Info: Santa Spectacular Holiday Market, Hoboken

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Unique handcrafted items from local vendors.

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The Hawthorn Woods Annual Holiday Craft Fair features a wide variety of vendors selling unique, handcrafted items perfect for decorating your home or finding holiday gifts. Vendors offer a diverse range of products, including Christmas decorations, handmade soaps, winter accessories, and more.

Where: Hawthorne | More Info: Holiday Craft Fair, Hawthorne

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Traditional Hungarian food and artisanal goods.

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The Hungarian Christmas Market at the American Hungarian Foundation in New Brunswick, NJ, features a variety of Hungarian artisans and food vendors, including Hirs Sausage Market, Papp-RIKA food truck, The Chimney Cake Factory, and Euro Dough. Visitors can enjoy traditional Hungarian cuisine and shop for unique holiday gifts.

Where: New Brunswick | More Info: Christmas Market, New Brunswick

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Collaborative fundraising event benefiting local nonprofits.

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The Cashiers Festival of Trees is a family-friendly event during Thanksgiving weekend featuring decorated trees, wreaths, gift baskets, holiday shopping, children's crafts, story time, rivalry weekend football viewings, and entertaining performances.

Where: Summit | More Info: Festival of Trees, Summit

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Fair Lawn Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Cultural tree decorations reflecting global traditions.

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The Festival of Trees at the American Hungarian Foundation in New Brunswick celebrates Christmas traditions from around the world. Local organizations decorate trees with handmade ornaments, reflecting their cultural heritage. The event features special holiday musical performances and refreshments, showcasing a hybrid exhibit with trees in both the AHF gallery and downtown New Brunswick.

Where: New Brunswick | More Info: Festival of Trees, New Brunswick

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Annual tree lighting ceremony with special performances.

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Join South Orange Downtown for the annual Hometown Holiday celebration, featuring free photos with Santa, holiday games, crafts, winter treats, hot chocolate, music, and a dance performance by Concepts Dance Academy. The festivities conclude with the annual tree lighting ceremony in front of 76 South Orange Ave, including special performances by the Columbia High School Choir and dance team.

Where: South Orange | More Info: Hometown Holiday, South Orange

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Fair Lawn Other Holiday Activities

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Personalized holiday calls from Santa Claus.

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Santa Claus will contact children in Fair Lawn directly by telephone, making calls between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. throughout the holiday season.

Where: Fair Lawn | More Info: Santa Claus Telephone

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Vibrant fireworks display with live music and food vendors.

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The Fair Lawn Fireworks Show is a spectacular display of colorful designs and explosions honoring America's freedom. The event features music from the Asbury Fever band and vendors selling food and drink.

Where: Fair Lawn | More Info: Fireworks Show

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Costume parade with treat bags for trick-or-treating.

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The Halloween Costume Parade in Fair Lawn features a festive procession through Memorial Park, where children and adults assemble in costume and march behind a police car and the Holiday Celebrations Committee Grand Marshal. Participants receive full-size Halloween treat bags that can be used for trick-or-treating.

Where: Fair Lawn | More Info: Halloween Costume Parade

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Creative depiction of historical voyage through various mediums.

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The Columbus Day Holiday Contest in Fair Lawn encourages children to creatively depict Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World through maps, poems, or essays. Participants can use various materials like crafts, paint, and photographs to create their projects.

Where: Fair Lawn | More Info: Columbus Day Holiday Contest

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Outdoor ice skating and bumper cars in a festive setting.

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Bergen County's Winter Wonderland at Van Saun Park in Paramus, NJ, offers outdoor ice skating, ice bumper cars, live entertainment, and more festive activities for all ages.

Where: Paramus | More Info: Winter Wonderland, Paramus

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Farm-to-table breakfast with Santa.

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Join Santa at Fresh & Fancy Farm for a delightful breakfast featuring farm-fresh pancakes, sausage, and fresh fruit. Enjoy orange juice, coffee, or tea while children receive crayons, coloring books, and a toy from Santa. This ticketed event is limited in capacity and includes photo opportunities with Santa.

Where: New Milford | More Info: Breakfast with Santa at Fresh & Fancy Farm

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Family-friendly winter celebration with Santa, crafts, and treats.

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Join us for SnowFest at the Historic Wicoff House Museum, where you can meet Santa, the Grinch, and Olaf. Enjoy crafts, games, a scavenger hunt, the museum light show, snowcones, s'mores, and hot chocolate. Celebrate winter with us and our heroes from the Plainsboro Police and Fire Departments.

Where: Plainsboro | More Info: SnowFest, Plainsboro

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