Basking Ridge's Annual Winter Market And Community Tree Lighting

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The fourth annual Winter Market and Community Tree Lighting will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 and hosted by the Basking Ridge Business Alliance.

The event will go from from noon to 7 p.m., rain or shine, in downtown Basking Ridge and the Winter Market will be held at Bishop Janes United Methodist Church located at 22 S. Finley Ave.

Schedule of activities:

Noon - Winter Market Opens

• Browse local shops and dine in local restaurants
• Discover unusual treasures at more than 20 different vendor tables
• Support veterans by purchasing poinsettias
• Purchase a real Christmas tree or decorate a wreath from Bishop Janes Church, where all the money goes to Missions local and around the world
• Listen to the "Trilogy" performers read Twas the Night Before Christmas
• See the Gotta Dance performers
• Hear the In Tune Choir
• Listen to the William Annin Middle School Select Choir, directed by Teri Weniger
• Enjoy the Children's Shoppe, where children 3-10 make holiday crafts
• Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus

5:30 p.m. - Welcome Ceremony and Tree Lighting

Santa arrives on a Basking Ridge Fire Company fire engine, escorted by carolers, to light the tree. He will be welcomed by Basking Ridge Business Alliance president Bill Youngblood.

6 p.m. - Photos with Santa

Get your picture taken with Santa at Ridge Family Dentistry.

For more information on the event CLICK HERE.

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