Hackettstown Set to Kick Off Hometown Holiday

With fall winding down and an October hurricane’s mess being cleaned up each day, Hackettstown is ready to move forward and usher in the season with its Hometown Holiday event.

On Friday, Nov. 30, the Hackettstown Business Improvement District (BID) will join with Centenary College to kick-off the celebration at 400 Jefferson Street. The event begins at 5 p.m. with carriage rides and Santa’s Workshop in the Seay Administration Building, according to a press release from the BID.

Hackettstown Mayor Maria DiGiovanni will meet Santa at the gazebo on the corner of Main and Moore Streets, where together they will flip the switch on illuminating the lights on the holiday tree.

Among the events set to take place are performances around town by local choirs and bands, a Holiday Shopping Bazaar and horse-drawn carriage rides. Santa will also pose for photos with children at the Moore Street Firehouse, compliments of Heart and Sohl Photography.

Local businesses will have extended hours that night along with specials for patrons to take advantage of, the release stated.

The Historical Society museum will be open that evening from 6 to 9 p.m. as well with special exhibits, presentations and refreshments.

The Hometown Holiday celebration is sponsored by Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Centenary College, Johnson Dodge, WRNJ Radio and the BID.

For more information, visit hackettstownbid.com.