All The 2018 Christmas/Hanukkah Events In Secaucus

SECAUCUS, NJ — Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, here is what the town of Secaucus has planned for the 2018 Christmas season!

Saturday, December 1: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. the town will have the Holiday Bazaar at the Recreation Center on Koelle Blvd. There will be vendors selling Christmas items, as well as soaps, clothing, candy, jewelry, toys and more. For the kids, there will be balloon twisters, facepainters, and this year for the first time, we will also have two craft tables for children to make their own holiday decorations, and a cupcake table where everyone can decorate a holiday cupcake (while supplies last).

They will have a tricky tray with nearly 100 brand-new prizes (housewares, decorations, games, toys, sleds) and tickets are only 50 cents each! There will be a grand prize of Swarovski Crystal champagne glasses (approximate value $500), and tickets for this will be $5 each (anyone purchasing a ticket for the grand prize will receive a free Secaucus hat). They will also have a 50/50. All proceeds from the tricky tray and 50/50 will go to St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital.

There will be pictures with the REAL Santa from 12:30 until 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Some of his elves will be there, as well. There will be live music throughout the event, which concludes at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday night, Dec. 1: The Secaucus holiday parade which kicks off at 7:00 p.m. from the Huber Street parking lot. The parade will conclude at the municipal parking lot by Capital One Bank and there will be singing performances by the local schools, as well as guest performers, and a fireworks display.

Sunday, Dec. 2: The XChange holiday tree lighting was canceled this past Sunday due to the area being too for the Christmas tree and the fireworks. Come to Xchange on Sunday night starting at 5 p.m. for photos with Santa, music, refreshments, activities for kids and fireworks. There will also be dazzling lights and the XChange complex is transformed into a magical winter wonderland. Last year there was a small choo-choo train for kids that was very popular; no word if it will be back again this year.

Monday, Dec. 3: Secaucus annual Menorah Lighting. The celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m.; the lighting will be in the Plaza Center near the gazebo. Please join us for this community event!

Tuesday, Dec. 4: Secaucus High School holiday assembly at 8:30 a.m., where they invite the town's seniors to attend a continental breakfast and then hear a holiday performance from the high school chorus and band at the Secaucus Performing Arts Center. Call 201-865-4422 to register to attend.

Sunday, Dec. 9: Breakfast with Santa: Create your own pancakes with assorted toppings, sides of sausage and bacon, coffee and OJ included. Adults $8, seniors $5 and children 12 and under $4. Take your own photos of the kids with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Unico International Fundraiser. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

SENIOR CENTER
101 CENTRE AVE,
SECAUCUS, NJ

Friday, Dec. 14: Kids Night in at the Rec Center: Drop kids ages 5-12 off to eat pizza and see the movie "Elf." 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 16: 3 p.m. Skate with Santa. Free. Come and meet Santa Claus and skate with Jolly Old St. Nick at the Secaucus ice rink. Secaucus residents only.

All December and winter long: The Secaucus Ice Rink is now open for public sessions Thursday - Sunday. Open skating sessions are:

• Thursday: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 1:00-3:00 & 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 1:00-3:00 & 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Admission is $3.00 and skate rentals are $2.00 (that's an amazing deal.)