East Windsor, NJ|Sponsored|
2025 East Windsor Holiday Guide: Lights, Festive Fun & Good Cheer
From small-town charm to seasonal celebrations, these hometown holiday highlights bring the spirit of the season to life.
Hometown Holidays
Discover the best holiday lights, tree lightings, parades and festive celebrations happening near you
Marblehead, MA|News|
Live Nativity, Petting Zoo Highlight Marblehead Our Lady Star Of The Sea Festival
The event is set for Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with local vendors selling handcrafted items and gifts.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Set To Celebrate Season
The public is invited to the event that will include the Beverly High School chorus.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Camuso Display Will Return To Livingston: 2025 Holiday Events
The beloved seasonal display is back for a 15th year, and is “bigger and better than ever,” organizers say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
All The December Events In Monmouth County Parks
Meet Santa December 13 and 14 at historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel, and many more events:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|Sponsored|
2025 Eagan Holiday Guide: Lights, Festive Fun & Good Cheer
From small-town charm to seasonal celebrations, these hometown holiday highlights bring the spirit of the season to life.
Norwalk, CT|News|
Holiday Happenings At Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk Announced
Where does snow fall indoors and Santa swims with sharks? At the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk this holiday season.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Tree Lighting Details Announced In Milford
The upcoming holiday fun will also include a Christmas market, live music, and a visit from Santa.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Large, Festive Turnout For 74th Annual Concord Christmas Parade On The Heights: Video
Former Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce President Tim Sink was honored as the grand marshal for 2025 on Saturday morning.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|News|
Staged Readings Of Truman Capote's Holiday Works Unfold In Hamptons: 'The Stories Will Stay With Me Forever'
"Wherever there is love and loveliness to be shared and found, there is Christmas." — Michael Disher, on Truman Capote's holiday collection.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Mission Inn's 33rd Festival Of Lights Returns Saturday For Nightly Splendor In 2025
Come Saturday for the first night of the Festival of Lights in Riverside in 2025.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Christmas Wonderland Getaways: 8 CA Hotels For Holiday Magic
From upscale and refined to cozy and inviting, these hotel lobbies are decked with photo-worthy backdrops, Santa visits, food and more.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Holiday Events In Vienna 2025: Church Street Holiday Stroll, Gift Show, Puppy Nativity
From the tree lighting to performances and holiday markets, here are the holiday events you can't miss in Vienna.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Scheduled In Westport
The Staples High School Orphenians are set to perform during the event.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
'Lights In The Heights' Brightens The Holidays At Palos Heights' Memorial Park
Treats, warm drinks, music and a visitor from the North Pole kick off Palos Heights' dazzling holiday light display Friday, Nov. 28.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Bucks Co.
From a holiday musical to a decorated castle, here are some of the festive events taking place this weekend in Bucks County.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
3 Ways To Experience The Season At A Bucks County Castle
Tours are showcasing the interior of Fonthill Castle, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland with themed trees.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
New Brunswick, NJ|News|
Highland Park's Tree Lighting, Santa Arrival And Gingerbread House Contest Will Be Nov. 29
The Highland Park Christmas tree lighting will be from 4-8 p.m. Nov. 29. The downtown menorah lighting will be Dec. 14.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Manasquan-Belmar, NJ|News|
Donate A Toy At Neptune McDonalds, Get A Free McCafe Beverage
Anyone who brings in a new, unwrapped toy will receive a free small McCafé beverage, Nov. 20 - Dec. 11:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ|News|
Donate A Toy At Cliffwood Beach McDonalds, Get A Free McCafe Beverage
Anyone who brings in a new, unwrapped toy will receive a free small McCafé beverage, Nov. 20 - Dec. 11:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
Donate A Toy At Woodbridge, Avenel McDonalds, Get A Free McCafe Beverage
Anyone who brings in a new, unwrapped toy will receive a free small McCafé beverage, Nov. 20 - Dec. 11:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|News|
December Programs For Kids And Teens At Middletown Library
It's Christmas at the Middletown Library. The library has chances for kids to meet Santa, make an ornament with their grandparents and more:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Christmas, Holiday, Church Arts And Craft Fairs, Sales, All Across New Hampshire: The NH Patch Weekender
Cannabis conference; train show; morning java and jazz; comedy; concerts; pet photos with Santa; stories and books; “High School Musical.”
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Streets On The Concord Heights Closed Saturday Morning For The 74th Annual Christmas Parade
Part of Loudon Road will be closed to traffic Saturday morning for the annual parade. Donations still needed for tree lighting on Nov. 28.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Better Not Pout Because Santa Is Coming To Oak Lawn Village Green For Visits With Kids And Tree Lighting
Frolic with your fave holiday characters and tell your Christmas wishes to Jolly Old St. Nick, Saturday, DEC. 6, on Oak Lawn Village Green.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|Sponsored|
2025 Galloway Holiday Guide: Lights, Festive Fun & Good Cheer
From small-town charm to seasonal celebrations, these hometown holiday highlights bring the spirit of the season to life.
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Free Turkey Giveaway In Wildomar: What To Know
Over 1,000 turkeys and all the fixings will be given away this weekend.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk To Host 'Pancake Breakfast With Frosty' Holiday Event
The city's Recreation & Parks Department will host a holiday pancake breakfast with Frosty the snowman for children and families.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
WildLights Returns To Living Desert Zoo With 3 Million Holiday Lights
The Living Desert’s WildLights returns with millions of lights, free photos with Santa, animal sightings and festive holiday displays.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Crystal Lake Festival of Lights Parade 2025 Is This Week
The parade will be held on November 28 in downtown Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Parade Of Lights, Tree Lighting To Kick Off Holiday Season In Mokena
The parade steps off at 5 p.m. Saturday. Don't miss food trucks before and after, and visit local businesses for other holiday fun.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
Classic Holiday Films To Roll At Historic Newtown Theatre
This year’s lineup includes something for everyone, including all-time classics and family favorites.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
RivCo High School Choirs Perform At Holiday Tramway Concerts At 8,516 Feet Above Sea Level
See the 2025 aerial tramway schedule for tree lighting, Santa, and area high school holiday performances this Christmas at Mountain Station.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Downtown Holiday Stroll Returns For 2025
The event featuring cider, cookies, crafts and free trolley rides includes the Christmas tree lighting at dusk.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
Details Released On Downtown Mystic Holiday Stroll
Carolers, Santa, treats, hot beverages, and more are on the docket for this community event.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Christkindlmarket Opens This Week In Aurora
The beloved German-style holiday market is opening in Aurora just in time for Thanksgiving.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Will MA Have A White Christmas? Here’s What The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts
It could depend on what area of Massachusetts you live or are visiting for the holiday.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Milford, MA|News|
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Returns To Milford
The event, hosted by Citizens for Milford, will feature holiday singing, refreshments, and a special visit from Santa.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, NH|News|
2026 Pro Portsmouth First Night Logo, Created By Marketing Director, Unveiled
Katelyn Souphakhot, development and marketing director at the Seacoast Community School, created the design; $15K in funding is needed.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|News|
Stamford Downtown's 'Heights & Lights' Event Is Back For 2025
Santa and friends will once again make their daring descent down the 22 stories of the Landmark Building in Stamford.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
