Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Aberdeen Area: Parades, Tree Lightings

ABERDEEN, NJ — Here is everything planned in Matawan-Aberdeen to celebrate the 2023 winter holidays:

This Thursday, Nov. 30 Aberdeen tree lighting and kick off to Christmas 6-8:30 p.m. at Aberdeen town hall

The Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company will hold a meet and greet with Santa on Dec. 10 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm at their firehouse at 113 Rt. 34 in Matawan. Learn more and book tickets here: https://allevents.in/matawan/2...

Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, starts at sundown on Dec. 7, and ends at nightfall on Dec. 15.

• Metuchen: Menorah Lighting on Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m. at The Plaza. Free music, donuts, hot cocoa, gelt, dreidels and more. Rain date is Dec. 10.
• Edison: Menorah Lighting on Dec. 9, Papaianni Park at 100 Municipal Boulevard.

Nearby in New Brunswick:

The kids will have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ Learn more here: https://www.newbrunswick.com/p...

Plus, all the holiday 2023 events in New Brunswick:

• HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING - DEC. 1ST
• THE DUPREES - DEC. 1ST
• TENOR, AMINE HACHEM - DEC. 1ST
• VICTORIAN STROLLING CAROLERS - DEC. 1ST
• LIVE ICE SCULPTURE DEMONSTRATIONS - DEC. 1ST
• GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST - DEC. 1ST - 3RD
• ICE SKATING AT MONUMENT SQUARE PARK - DEC. 1ST, 2ND & 3RD
• A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS - DEC. 1ST
• AMERICAN HUNGARIAN FOUNDATION'S 35TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES - DEC. 3RD
• MERCADO ESPERANZA HOLIDAY MARKET & CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING - DEC. 3RD
• HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES - DEC. 5TH, 12TH, 19TH, 15TH, 16TH & 17TH
• HOLIDAY SPIRITS - DEC. 6TH
• THE ILLUSIONISTS—MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS - DEC. 6TH
• SOULTOWN TO MOTOWN: HOLIDAY SHOW - DEC. 8TH
• VIENNA BOYS CHOIR - DEC. 8TH
• HUNGARIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET - DEC. 9TH
• RUTGERS BIG CHILL 5K - DEC. 9TH
• MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS - DEC. 10TH
• HOLIDAY SOUL - DEC. 14TH
• THE NUTCRACKER - DEC. 15TH, 16TH & 17TH
• SELFIES WITH SANTA - DEC. 16TH
• STONE COLD AND THE JACKAL HOLIDAY SHOW - DEC. 16TH
• HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - DEC. 17TH
• ANNUAL HOLIDAY COMEDY JAM! TALENT & GUESTS - DEC. 20TH
• COMMUNITY KWANZAA CELEBRATION - DEC. 28TH
• THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER - DEC. 29TH
• SALUTE TO VIENNA - DEC. 31ST
• NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS & PARTIES - DEC. 31ST
• NEW YEAR'S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA!! WITH JESUS TREJO! - DEC. 31ST

• Photos with Santa at Woodbridge Center Mall: Friday, November 10 - Sunday, December 24 Plan ahead for the holiday season – reserve your visit with Santa early and save! Book your reservation with Santa in November to receive $5 OFF your photo package. Santa Claus is arriving at Woodbridge Center on November 10. Click here to make your reservation today.
  • Pet Photos: Every Monday
  • Sensory Santa: December 3 and 10, 9:00 to 11:00 am