Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Marlboro and Colts Neck

MARLBORO-COLTS NECK, NJ — There is no shortage of things to do in the Marlboro and Colts Neck area to get the winter holiday season off to a rollicking good start.

Christmas and Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, intersect this year, with Hanukkah running Dec. 18 to 26. Christmas, of course, is on Dec. 25, but you don’t have to wait to start taking in all the sights and sounds of the holidays.

Holiday tree and menorah lightings in the Marlboro and Colts Neck area include:

Marlboro: The Winter Holiday Lighting will take place Wednesday, Nov. 30. Held outside in front of Town Hall, the Christmas tree and menorah will be illuminated. Also, the Marlboro Indian Foundation is pleased to announce that starting this year Diwali lighting will be included in the holiday lighting event. Enjoy photo ops and visitors from the North Pole. Holiday music is provided by the Marlboro High School musicians led by Conductor Dalton. This year the dessert buffet extravaganza is back. There is a toy drive, too.

Colts Neck: The 2022 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Town Hall. The program begins at 4:15 p.m., featuring a selection of holiday tunes by the Colts Neck Brass Ensemble. The festivities continue with a sing-along, dance performances and the lighting of the tree, along with candy canes for children and hot chocolate and doughnuts for all. The highlight of the program will feature a special appearance of Santa Claus, who will visit with each child in the gazebo.

Red Bank: Various holiday events kicked off Friday, Nov. 25, but you can enjoy them all season long. Holiday Harmonies will be in town through Dec. 18. November 27 look for Holiday Mannequins. Visit redbank.org for more information on downtown events.

Holiday lighting displays are another holiday favorite. Some to catch in Monmouth County are:

In Holmdel:
PNC Bank Arts Center: Magic of Lights show through Dec. 30. See website for tickets and times.

In Wall:

Allaire Community Farm: Christmas Light Spectacular fundraiser for a sanctuary farm in Wall. There is also a large dreidel display this year. Take in the twinkling lights surrounding the farm as seen from our tractor-pulled holiday wagon as you spend the evening with family and friends. Tickets are $17 for anyone over age 2 and must be purchased online. No walks ups will be accepted. Christmas plants, baked goods, hot chocolate, hot cider and more will also be available for purchase inside the market; 1923 Baileys Corner Road, Wall.

More holiday tips:

Look here for suggestions for nearby places to visit Santa. And check out this Patch story to see where to get fresh Christmas trees.