Searching for a New Jersey Christmas tree lighting near you? Do you want to see a local Festival of Trees?
Let Jersey Family Fun help! We do the hard work so you don’t have to. We know many kids love the joy of seeing a Christmas tree light up for the first time or seeing how imagination and ornaments can make a tree come to life. Even moms and dads get excited to see all ways a tree can be decorated.
We get it and over the past few years we’ve seen more and more New Jersey towns add a Christmas tree lighting or Festival of Trees to their local Christmas events. In 2019, we decided to make it easier than ever to help our readers find Christmas tree lightings and other Christmas trees in their New Jersey communities, by listing them all in one place.
Below you’ll find our listing of New Jersey Christmas trees to see organized by region and tree lighting, Festival of Trees, or other Christmas tree display. For each one we’ll share the details. We encourage you to click the link for each listing to find out more details such as the address, if registration is required for participants, and if there’s an alternate date in the event of rain.
We will be updating this list OFTEN for Christmas 2023. Click event titles or the words ‘event listing’ for more details.
If your church, organization, or community is hosting a Christmas tree lighting or Festival of trees (with admission that is $5 or less per person) that you would like added to this list, please submit it using our Free Event Submission Form.
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The Best Festival of Trees in New Jersey
North Jersey Festivals of Trees
Kip Center Festival of Trees and Wreaths in Rutherford in Bergen County NJ
The Kip Center Festival of Trees and Wreaths takes place at the 55 Kip Center in Rutherford, New Jersey. It is an indoor collection of decorated Christmas trees.
This North Jersey Festival of Trees will be open to visitors Tuesdays through Saturdays from November 8, 2023 through December 9, 2023. There is no admission fee.
This is the Center’s 30th annual Festival of Trees, where trees and wreaths are designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations, artists and children. You can even purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the fabulous trees or wreaths.
Learn more in our Kip Center Festival of Trees and Wreaths in Rutherford event listing.
Senior Resource Center Festival of Trees in Chester in Morris County NJ
The Senior Resource Center Festival of Trees takes place in Chester, New Jersey at the Barn at Highlands Ridge Park. It is an indoor festival of trees.
This Morris County Festival of Trees runs from December 2 – 9, 2023. There is an admission fee of $10 for adults and $5 for seniors/students. The funds support the support the Senior Resource Center.
The Festival of Trees is a community celebration featuring a spectacular display of holiday trees, decorated by community members and groups, in a winter wonderland setting. Trees are available for purchase through a silent auction. Learn more in this event listing.
Central Jersey Festivals of Trees
Festival of Trees Winter Village in Clinton in Hunterdon County NJ
The Festival of Trees Winter Village takes place at The Red Mill Museum in Clinton, New Jersey.
The Festival runs from December 8 -10 and December 15 – 17, 2023. The trees will be placed outdoors amid the historic buildings on the grounds of the Red Mill Museum Village. Admission starts at $10 per person.
Individuals, groups, and organizations decorate holiday trees as part of a large competition to benefit the Red Mill Museum. Winners will be chosen in the following categories.
- Best Representation of a Theme
- Child’s Fantasy
- Creative Genius
- Most Traditional
- Spirit of Nature
Guests visiting the museum can vote for their favorite tree. Learn more on the museum’s site.
Festival of Trees in Princeton in Mercer County NJ
This Festival of Trees takes place in Princeton, New Jersey, at the Morven Museum.
This Princeton Festival of Trees runs from November 16, 2023 through January 8, 2023. These decorated trees are located inside the museum. Admission starts at $8 per person. Children (6 and under) are free.
Morven’s annual winter exhibition of Christmas trees is another popular Central Jersey destination to see decorated Christmas trees. Tour the museum’s elegant galleries and find them and the mantels, and porches beautifully decorated for the holidays by local businesses, garden clubs, and non-profit organizations.
The decorated areas are available to visit during the Museum’s regular hours, Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Walk up admission tickets and museum passes are subject to availability. Learn more on their site.
Christmas Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge in Somerset County NJ
The Christmas Festival of Trees takes place at the Environmental Education Center at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
This Central Jersey Festival of Trees runs from Friday, December 1, 2023 through Thursday, December 28, 2023. The Somerset County Park Commission is celebrating the 45th anniversary of their Festival of Trees. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 per person.
This is an indoor display of decorated trees featuring multi-theme and multi-room tree exhibits with dazzling decorations. Live holiday music will be presented on weekends by both professional and amateur musicians. Learn more in our Christmas Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge at the Somerset County Park Environmental Education Center event listing.
South Jersey Festivals of Trees & Other Beautiful Christmas Trees
An Old Fashioned Christmas Exhibit in Cape May County, NJ
One of South Jersey’s best festivals of trees is the An Old Fashioned Christmas Exhibit in Cape May, New Jersey at the Physick Estate.
An Old Fashioned Christmas Exhibit runs from November 17, 2023 through January 1, 2024. Admission is free. The trees are located inside the buildings.
This assortment of decorated Christmas trees includes an extensive Dept. 56 Dickens Village collection beneath the boughs of their giant Christmas tree. In addition, guests can view old family photos, trains, and more. There’s even a place to drop off your letters to Santa! Learn more in our Christmas Old-Fashioned Exhibit in Cape May at Physick Estate event listing.
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson in Ocean County, NJ
Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey is one of my favorite places to see a festival of Christmas trees.
Great Adventure’s Festival of Trees is included with admission to Great Adventure and is available throughout the Holidays in the Park season from mid-November through January 1, 2024. All trees are located outdoors.
You’ll find a singing tree, dozens of lit trees, and more. Around every corner, on nearly every ride, and in open spaces Great Adventure goes all out to decorate for the holidays. For more info click here.
Toms River Elks Festival of Trees Gala in Jackson in Ocean County, NJ
The Toms River Elks Festival of Trees Gala takes place at the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875.
Unlike other Festivals of Trees that are open for weeks at a time, the Toms River Festival of Trees is a one-day only event. This year’s event takes place on December 7, 2023. Admission is free.
The Toms River Elks Festival of Trees is a cherished tradition that brings together families, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer and community unity. Picture a room filled with beautifully adorned Christmas trees, each one uniquely decorated by local nonprofits, conveying the essence of their missions and the incredible work they do day in and day out. Learn more in our Christmas Festival of Trees in Toms River event listing.
More North Jersey Christmas Trees to See
These Christmas tree lightings and Festivals of Trees are happening in Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Passaic County, Morris County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, and Warren County.
North Jersey Christmas Tree Lightings
Bergen County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Allenhurst Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Bergenfield Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration 2023
- Carlstadt Christmas Tree Lighting 2022
- Cresskill Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration 2022
- Demarest Tree Lighting 2023
- East Rutherford Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Englewood Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Fort Lee Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration 2023
- Franklin Lakes Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Garfield Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Glen Rock Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Hackensack Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Hillsdale Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration 2023
- Ho-Ho-Kus Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Ho-Ho-Kus Tree Lighting at The Hermitage Museum 2023
- Leonia Tree Lighting 2023
- Lodi Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Mahwah Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Midland Park Tree Lighting 2023
- Moonachie Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Montvale Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- North Arlington Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Oakland Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Old Tappan Tree Lighting Ceremony 2023
- Paramus Christmas Tree Lighting at Stew Leonard’s 2023
- Paramus Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration 2023
- Paramus Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration at Van Saun Park 2023
- Park Ridge Tree Lighting 2023
- Ridgefield Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Ridgewood Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- River Edge Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- River Vale Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Rochelle Park Tree Lighting 2023
- Rutherford Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Saddle Brook Tree Lighting and Holiday Party 2023
- Teaneck Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Woodcliff Lake Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Wood-Ridge Holiday Tree Lighting 2023
Essex County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Montclair Holiday Tree Lighting 2023
- Nutley Tree and Menorah Lighting 2023
- East Orange Tree Lighting 2023
- Roseland Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa 2023
- South Orange Village Hometown Holiday 2023
- Bloomfield Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Cedar Grove Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Fairfield Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting 2023
- West Caldwell Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Belleville Winter Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
Hudson County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Bayonne Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Hoboken Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Jersey City Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Weehawkin Tree Lighting 2023
Morris County Christmas Tree Lightings
- East Hanover Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration 2023
- Jefferson Township Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival 2023
- Mount Arlington Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Randolph Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2023
- Rockaway Township Christmas Tree Trimming and Holiday Celebration 2023
Passaic County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Clifton’s Historic Botany Tree Lighting 2023
- Downtown Clifton Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- North Haledon Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Little Falls Holiday Tree Lighting 2023
- Wayne Township Tree Lighting 2023
- West Milford Tree Lighting 2023
Sussex County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Andover Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Green Township Tree Lighting 2023
- Hopatcong Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Montague Tree Lighting 2023
- Newton Christmas Tree Lighting 2022
- Stanhope Tree Lighting and Pictures with Santa 2023
- Vernon Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Wantage Township Tree Lighting 2023
Union County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Cranford Christmas Tree Lighting and Festivities 2023
- Elizabeth Christmas Tree Lightings
- Elizabeth 2nd Ward Christmas Tree Lighting
- Elizabeth 3rd Ward Christmas Tree Lighting
- Elizabeth 4th Ward Christmas Tree Lighting
- Elizabeth 5th Ward Christmas Tree Lighting
- Elizabeth 6th Ward Christmas Tree Lighting
- Elizabeth Historic Midtown Tree Lighting
- Elizabeth Avenue Partnership Tree Lighting 2023
- Mountainside Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Rahway Christmas Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland 2023
- Roselle Park Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting 2023
- Scotch Plains Holiday Celebration 2023
- Springfield Christmas Tree Lighting (Union County) 2023
- Union Township Winter Wonderland Weekend 2023
- Westfield Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
Warren County Christmas Tree Lightings
- South Hackensack Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Washington Borough Tree Lighting with Celebration (Warren County) 2023
More Central New Jersey Christmas Trees to See
These Festivals of Trees and Christmas tree lightings are happening in Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Monmouth County, Middlesex County and Somerset County.
Central Jersey Christmas Tree Lightings
Hunterdon County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Clinton Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- East Amwell Tree Lighting and Holiday Gathering 2023
- Whitehouse Station Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
Mercer County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Hopewell Borough Tree Lighting 2023
- Princeton Christmas Tree Lighting at Palmer Square 2023
- Robbinsville Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
Middlesex County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Dunellen Holiday Tree Lighting 2023
- Edison Tree Lighting 2023
- Helmetta Tree Lighting 2023
- Highland Park Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Jamesburg Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Metuchen Christmas Tree Lighting and Winter Festival 2023
- Middlesex Borough Tree Lighting 2023
- New Brunswick Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- North Brunswick Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Old Bridge Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Piscataway Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- South Amboy Annual Tree Lighting and Parade 2023
- South Plainfield Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration 2023
- Spotswood Christmas Tree Lighting 2022
- Woodbridge Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration at Main Street 2023
- Woodbridge Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration at Fords Public Parking Lot 2023
Monmouth County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Allenhurst Christmas Tree Lighting on the Beach 2023
- Asbury Park Christmas Tree Lighting at Fireman’s Park 2023
- Asbury Park Christmas Tree Lighting at Springwood Park 2023
- Atlantic Highlands Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Downtown Asbury Park Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Belmar Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Bradley Beach Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Eatontown Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Farmingdale Tree Lighting 2023
- Downtown Freehold Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Highlands Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Howell Township Tree and Menorah Lighting 2023
- Keyport Tree Lighting 2023
- Little Silver Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Long Branch Christmas Tree Lighting in Pier Village 2023
- Matawan Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Middletown Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Middletown Christmas Tree Lighting with Live Nativity at St. Mary’s 2023
- Neptune Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Township of Ocean Tree Lighting and Celebration 2023
- Ocean Grove Christmas Tree Lighting and Live Nativity 2023
- Ocean Grove Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert at Jersey Shore Arts Center 2023
- Oceanport Tree Lighting 2023
- Shrewsbury Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Spring Lake Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Wall Township Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- West Long Branch Tree Lighting 2022
- Westside Christmas Tree Lighting (Red Bank Christmas Tree Lighting) 2023
Somerset County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Bound Brook Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Hillsborough Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Montgomery Township Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Warren Township Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration (Somerset County) 2023
- Watchung Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
South Jersey Christmas Trees to See
These South Jersey Christmas tree lightings and Festivals of Trees are happening in Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Gloucester County, Ocean County, and Salem County.
South Jersey Christmas Tree Lightings
Atlantic County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Absecon Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Brigantine Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Buena Vista Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Egg Harbor City Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Egg Harbor Township Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Longport Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Northfield Tree Lighting Ceremony 2023
- Port Republic Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Somers Point Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting 2023
- Ventnor City Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Weymouth Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
Burlington County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Bordentown Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Burlington City Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Cinnaminson Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Crosswick’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa Visit 2023
- Delanco Tree Lighting 2023
- Delran Christmas Tree Lighting and Winter Festival 2023
- Evesham Township Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Florence Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Hainesport Tree Lighting and Children’s Party 2023
- Lumberton Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration 2023
- Mansfield Christmas Tree Lighting and Wagon Rides 2023
- Maple Shade Tree Lighting 2023
- Marlton Christmas Tree Lighting at The Promenade at Sagemore 2023
- Medford Lakes Tree Lighting 2023
- Mount Holly Tree Lighting Celebration 2023
- North Hanover Tree Lighting 2023
Camden County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Barrington Borough Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Berlin Boro Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Brooklawn Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Collingswood Christmas Tree Lighting with Ice Carving Demonstration 2023
- Gloucester Township Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Haddon Township Parade and Tree Lighting 2023
- Lindenwold Tree Lighting and Parade with Santa 2023
- Magnolia Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Pennsauken Tree Lighting with Holiday Extravaganza 2023
- Somerdale Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Stratford Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Voorhees Town Center Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Winslow Annual Tree Lighting 2023
Cape May County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Cape May Christmas Tree Lighting at Congress Hall 2023
- City of Cape May Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Cape May Court House Tree Lighting Ceremony and Celebration at Cape May County Park and Zoo 2023
- Clermont Christmas Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland 2023
- Lower Township Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Sea Isle City Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival 2023
- The Wildwoods Christmas Trees
- Woodbine Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
Cumberland County Christmas Tree Lightings
Gloucester County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Clayton Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Deptford Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- East Greenwich Tree Lighting and Parade 2023
- Franklin Township Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Greenwich Township Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Mullica Hill Christmas Tree Lighting and Celebration 2023
- Paulsboro Christmas Tree Lighting at Gill Memorial Library 2022
- Washington Township Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Washington Township Magic of Christmas with Tree Lighting 2023
- Wenonah Christmas Tree Lighting 2022
Ocean County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Beechwood Christmas Tree Lighting and Meeting Santa Claus 2023
- Brick Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa Visit 2023
- Jackson Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Plumsted Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Point Pleasant Beach Tree Lighting and Santa Arrival 2023
- Point Pleasant Christmas Tree and Market 2023
- Toms River Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Ship Bottom Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
- Whiting Christmas Tree Lighting at America’s Keswick 2023
Salem County Christmas Tree Lightings
- Coming soon
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