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Hillsborough Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa Visit Returns For 2026

The event will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, and will include train rides, inflatables, music, a fire pit, dancers, hot cocoa, and cookies.

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The annual Hillsborough Township Christmas Tree Lighting is returning on Friday, Dec. 4.

The event will be held at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

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Santa arrives shortly after 7 p.m. to help light the tree.

The celebration includes hot cocoa and cookies(while supplies last), a chance to see your favorite holiday characters, train rides and inflatables, music, dancers, a fire pit, and more.

Guests can also drop off their letters to Santa and new pajamas for the township pajama drive.

Food will be available for purchase.

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