New Brunswick Tree Lighting/Holiday Market Friday, Dec. 7

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Everyone should come to downtown New Brunswick this Friday evening, Dec. 7 for the New Brunswick holiday market and Christmas tree lighting.

Held from 4-7 p.m. in the downtown New Brunswick city center (in the area of 109 Church Street/Monument Square), there will be a holiday craft market, the tree lighting, a visit from Santa, live musical performances and this year — for the first time ever — a pet pageant competition. (The holiday market opens at 4 p.m.; the festivities really get going after 5 p.m.)

There will also be a cook-off competition between Glasswoods Tavern, Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe, Gloria Jean's Coffees New Brunswick, Fritz's, and Blackthorn Restaurant and Irish Pub. The proceeds of which will benefit Elijah's Promise, New Brunswick's homeless shelter.

So get in the holiday spirit this Friday in downtown New Brunswick! Learn more here: https://www.newbrunswick.com/p...

Saturday, December 15 - 12-3 p.m.
Free Photos With Santa
At The United Methodist Church at New Brunswick, 323 George Street. Have your child or family photo taken with Santa!

December 14, 15 & 16 - 4-7 p.m.
Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides through the streets of downtown New Brunswick
Pick-up location: Neilson Street at the Hyatt Regency.