Farmingdale Tree Lighting, Holiday Trail Opening Arrive On Friday

FARMINGDALE, NJ — The borough is already a festive destination for the holidays, with decorated businesses on the picturesque Main Street and lit garland on the lamp posts.

Now the Christmas village feel gets even cozier with a borough celebration and tree lighting - and the return of the now much-anticipated Holiday Trail.

Farmingdale will host its 69th annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration on Friday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. - and the new Farmingdale Recreation Commission Holiday Trail will make its debut that night, too.

The tree lighting is at the corner of Asbury Avenue and Main Street at Lutz Park at 6:30.

The Holiday Trail opens at 6:45 p.m. in the woods behind the Community Center at 11 Asbury Ave.

Visitors can marvel at a variety of themed, lit trees on display through the month.

The event is free, but donations are always appreciated. The trail is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. through the holiday season.

Refreshments and entertainment for the celebration will be provided by the Historical Society and Center 4 Dance Arts in the Community Center.

Also not to be missed is the Gingerbread House display at the Wainwright House & Museum at 48 Main St., the borough says.