Middletown Other Christmas Activities 2026

Participants can run, jog, or walk through a timed or untimed course decked out in holiday gear and jingle bells. The event brings together community members to celebrate the season and support the Arthritis Foundation. Children twelve and under can...

Guests embark on a scenic round-trip commuter ferry cruise out on the bay offering views of the Statue of Liberty, complete with top deck outdoor viewing. The journey features rotating entertainment, festive characters, and a visit from Santa himself. Every...

Historic Downtown Jersey City gathers at the pedestrian mall stage for its annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremony. Attendees can celebrate the season with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate. The celebration also includes a visit and gifts from Santa.

This festive community celebration features the iconic NYSE Christmas tree, live musical performances, and various company activations. Guests can explore a holiday market featuring booths from participating companies and charitable organizations. Snacks and refreshments are also served throughout the gathering.

Fans can meet beloved holiday movie actors and guests for autographs, selfies, and professional photo ops with custom backdrops. The event hall hosts celebrity-led Q&A panels, lively contests, and an expansive vendor market featuring handmade crafts, jewelry, apparel, and seasonal...

Visitors can celebrate the holiday season with live Victorian music, brass quintet performances, and carols. The event features dramatic storytelling, including a reading of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol and a radio play adaptation of It's a Wonderful Life. Families...

Guests can meet Santa Claus and pose for photos aboard the stationary Amusement Park Train. Photos take place inside the park, where a limited selection of rides also operates, weather permitting. If inclement weather occurs, photo sessions relocate inside to...

Participants learn how to incorporate leaves, flowers, barks, seeds, and berries into a range of nonalcoholic drink bases to enhance seasonal celebrations. The session explores how botanical aromatics and bitters introduce complexity and health benefits into aperitifs and digestifs. Attendees...

Participants run, walk, or jingle in Santa gear along a relatively flat 5K course made up of roads and paved trails. Finishers are treated to delicious donuts after crossing the finish line. Proceeds from the event support the Live Run...

Local community members and friends gather in person to celebrate Hanukkah with a menorah lighting. The gathering is presented in partnership with The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.

Visitors can bring their family members and pets to Doggie Sweets for holiday photos with Santa. Both scheduled appointment holders and walk-in guests are accommodated.

Dogs receive a gingerbread pancake and dog coffee, along with a picture taken with Santa. The event caters specifically to pets, and no human food is provided.

Participants learn foundational flameworking techniques to shape custom glass beads using handheld torches and glass rods. Instruction covers color layering, surface design, and embedding materials like silver leaf, gold leaf, metallic foils, and aventurine into molten glass. Attendees practice torch...

Guests sail through New York Harbor to take in panoramic views of landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline before viewing a festive fireworks display. The cruise features a live DJ, party favors, and an open bar...

Visitors of all ages can meet Santa, tell him what they want for Christmas, and pose for holiday photos near the carousel. Complimentary festive props are available to borrow, and guests may also bring their own. Santa's helpers are on...

Visitors browsing Palmer Square can enjoy seasonal music while completing holiday shopping and dining. Joyous carolers and Santa stroll from corner to corner to spread holiday cheer. The rotating lineup of performers features vocal ensembles including Courtney’s Carolers, Harmonics Quartet,...

Get ready for SantaCon NYC, a unique and charitable Santa Claus convention that descends upon the city. This non-political, nonsensical event is all about spreading absurdist joy and supporting art. Participants are encouraged to don full Santa costumes or get...

Woodbridge Township invites you to its annual Winterfest and Main Street Tree Lighting. This beloved community event marks the start of the holiday season with festive cheer and a spectacular tree illumination. It's a wonderful opportunity for families and friends...

Celebrate the season at Liberty Science Center's Holiday Adventure! Enjoy a festive LSC Winter Train Ride, try "Sock Skating" on a synthetic ice rink, and dance at the Holiday Dance Party. Special live science shows and captivating winter animal presentations,...

Get ready for the East Brunswick Winter Wonderland, a festive community celebration! This event promises a magical experience with various activities designed to bring holiday cheer to all. It's the perfect way to embrace the winter season with family and...

Join the community for the annual Edison Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, a cherished event that officially ushers in the festive season. This heartwarming tradition brings residents together to celebrate the start of the holidays with a beautiful tree lighting.

Get ready for the 11th Annual Holiday Spectacular, a must-attend event featuring the dynamic sounds of Taking Back Sunday, along with performances by The Parlor Mob and Modern Chemistry. This is an evening packed with live music and high energy,...

Join the Sunset Park BID community for a cherished holiday tradition as they host the Annual Tree Lighting ceremony. This festive event marks the start of the holiday season, bringing neighbors together to celebrate. Witness the magical illumination of the...

Join the community for the annual Brighton Beach Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. This cherished event marks the official start of the holiday season, bringing together residents for a heartwarming celebration.

Experience the magic of the holiday season with Holiday Harmonies 2025, a delightful lunchtime concert series. Enjoy performances by talented musicians, including Mafer Bandola, Anant Pradhan, and the Brooklyn Klezmer Trio, as they fill the Winter Garden with festive tunes....

Join the Cranford Jaycees for their annual free family holiday party! This festive event offers a wonderful opportunity for children to get their picture taken with Santa Claus. Enjoy delightful treats, engaging face painting, and lively music performed by the...

Experience the warmth of community at the Third Annual Holiday Concert and Tree Lighting. Despite a rainy forecast, this event brought residents together for festive music, delicious treats from local vendors like Canarsie Blend and Golden Krust, and a heartwarming...

Embrace the new year with an invigorating plunge into the Atlantic Ocean at the historic Coney Island Polar Bear New Year's Day Plunge. This iconic event, a tradition since 1903, welcomes the public to participate in a refreshing dip. It's...