Middletown Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Middletown and surrounding areas
Middletown welcomes Christmas 2025 with Christmas markets, holiday activities, and twinkling lights centered near the waterfront and main streets. Highlights like Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center and the Santa Ferry Ride bring festive events, seasonal tours, and family-friendly entertainment to local parks and plazas. Enjoy cozy markets, spirited runs, and neighborhood lights displays while browsing artisan booths and joining community activities during the holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
24 eventsFestive marketplace with over 100 artisan vendors.
Christmas Shows
20 eventsStage adaptation of the beloved holiday film 'Elf'.
Christmas Lights
11 eventsDazzling drive-through holiday light experience
Christmas Parties
5 eventsFestive night out supporting arts education.
Christmas Activities
37 eventsCommunity tree and Menorah lightings across Staten Island
Editor's Picks (6)
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Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
(Holmdel)
Dazzling drive-through holiday light experience
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Elf The Musical
(New Brunswick)
Stage adaptation of the beloved holiday film 'Elf'.
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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour
(Brooklyn)
Spectacularly decorated homes in Dyker Heights.
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Candlelight Christmas Concerts in New York
(New York)
Candlelit classical concerts of Christmas music
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Holiday Spirits: Festive Night Out
(New Brunswick)
Festive night out supporting arts education.
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The Christmas Schooner
(New York)
Musical based on the true story of the first Christmas tree ship.
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Christmas Giving Opportunities Near Middletown
Give back this holiday season with volunteering and charitable opportunities in Middletown.
Christmas Extravaganza and Toy Giveaway 2024
Join the Christmas Extravaganza and Toy Giveaway for a heartwarming celebration. This event...
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Middletown Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the Magic of Middletown Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Holiday on Main Street festival, featuring vendor fairs, parades, and special themed days throughout the holiday season.
Middletown’s unique traditions include the annual tree lighting with local schoolchildren and the decorated vehicle parade, which bring the community together in festive celebration downtown.
Neighborhoods near Blue Orchard Drive and other residential areas known for their elaborate displays are popular spots for Christmas lights in Middletown, offering both walkable and drive-through viewing options.
Downtown Middletown hosts several Christmas markets, including the Holiday on Main Street vendor fair, where local makers and artisans showcase their crafts and holiday goods.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the tree lighting ceremony, and exploring public holiday decorations downtown. Many events offer free parking and no admission fees.
Families can enjoy Santa visits, the North Pole Comes to Middletown Day, and Paws & Claus Day during the Holiday on Main Street events, along with festive light displays and seasonal crafts.