Tree Lighting + Brunch With Santa Coming Soon To Garwood

GARWOOD, NJ — Garwood is gearing up for its annual Christmas tree lighting and a brunch with Santa that is open to the community.

Sponsored by the Vermella at Garwood Station and the Union County Board of County Commissioners, the tree lighting will kick off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5 p.m.

The event will feature performances of holiday songs by Celebrations Choir and Legends Dance Center.

Complimentary hot chocolate, donuts, face painting, balloon art, popcorn and cotton candy will also be available at the event.

Santa and a few of his "most distinguished elves directly from the North Pole" will make an appearance, as well.

Toys4Tots donations will be accepted at the event and each donation will be matched with raffle entry for a gift basket.

The Lincoln School Class of 2023 will also have a raffle table for prizes that can be won as part of their 8th grade class fundraising efforts.

Brunch with Santa will take place on the following Sunday, Dec. 3, where families can enjoy a brunch with Santa and his elves.

Attendees can look forward to tasty food, holiday music, crafts, face painting, goodie bags for the kids, story time and much more.

Tickets are $25 per person, and kids aged two and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brunch-with-santa-tickets-424684983217?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete

If you’re attending the brunch with another group and wish to sit together, you must purchase your tickets on the same ticket order.

For questions email Garwoodcelebrations@garwood.org.