Wall, NJ|News|
Santa To Arrive Via Helicopter In Monmouth County: See Details
Santa Claus will be making a grand entrance on Saturday when he touches down via helicopter at Monmouth Jet Center.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Hometown Holidays
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Roxborough-Manayunk, PA|News|
Roxborough Acme Hosting Christmas Fun Friday
The event will feature a chance to win a Saquon Barkley-signed football, music, food, and Santa Claus.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Newtown Marks 41st Annual Ram Pasture Tree Lighting With Luminaria, Music And Santa Visit
Newtown’s 41st Ram Pasture Tree Lighting will be big: luminaria, music, Santa visits and more community festivities.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Milford, CT|News|
Milford Releases Full Schedule Of Holiday Events
Milford has a number of holiday events coming up including markets, musical performances, and more.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Newtown, PA|News|
2 Chances To Watch Washington Cross The Delaware In Bucks
Friends of Washington Crossing to re-enact the famous Crossing of the Delaware River with two events in December.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
How To Make The Holidays In Fredericksburg Merry For Everyone
The holiday season can be merry for all children with a little help from the community.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
2025 Guide To Holiday Displays Around Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg
From synchronized lights to Christmas character inflatables, these holiday displays are worth checking out in Northern VA, Fredericksburg.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
'Holly Jolly Sip & Stroll' Returns To The Streets Of Doylestown With Shopping, Dining
Downtown streets will sparkle with the spirit of the season as more than 30 restaurants and businesses take part in the event.
Jeff Werner, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania, PA|News|
Will PA See A White Christmas? Here’s What The Odds Say
Analysts from the NOAA and Accuweather to the Old Farmers Almanac give their best guesses as to what's in store for Pennsylvania.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Media, PA|News|
Chanukah Village, Grinch Coming To Media This Weekend
The Grinch will be strolling around Media Saturday and Chabad of Media is hosting the Chanukah Village Sunday. See details here.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Santa Arrives By Helicopter, Visits Children At Loudoun Hospital
Santa arrived by helicopter at Inova Loudoun Hospital, bringing smiles and well wishes to children spending the holiday season hospitalized.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Santa’s Workshop, Ice Carving, Nutcracker, And Silver Lights Brighten Connecticut’s Dec. 12–14 Weekend
From Santa’s Workshop to ice carving and glowing parks, Connecticut’s Dec. 12–14 weekend is filled with festive family events.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Christmas And Other Concerts | Holiday Strolls And Open Studios | Puzzle Fun: Events Around NH
Crafts and workshops; GOP parties in Hampton; healing gong; “A Wonderful Life” and “Nutcracker: Act II” performances; a pop-up shop; more.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|News|
Santa Visiting Wynnewood, Penn Wynne, More On Dec 21
The Penn Wynne Fire Company will be taking Santa around South Ardmore, Wynnewood, Overbrook Hills, and Penn Wynne on Dec. 21.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Everyone Is Welcome To The Manger Saturday At Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Living Nativity
Everyone is welcome to the manger at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church's living Nativity featuring live animals, Saturday, Dec. 13, in Oak Lawn.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Kicking Off Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting Celebration
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne will lead the event.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Inflatable Christmas Decorations Shot At In New Hampshire; Police Looking For 'Reckless' Shooter
"Several Christmas inflatable displays were shot at with a firearm in the residential neighborhood of Risingwood Drive," Bow police said.
Montclair, NJ|News|
Kwanzaa Celebration At Montclair Library: 2025 Holiday Events
The event will include a local marketplace and a series of family-friendly free festivities.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Santa Claus Returns To Vienna At 2025 Santa Runs
Santa Runs are returning to Vienna this December, but he won't be on the antique fire engine that a fundraiser is supporting.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Holiday Food Giveaway In Essex County Will Uplift Families Facing Insecurity
Frozen turkeys and boxes of non-perishable food will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis, while supplies last.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
2025 Holiday Events In Newark: Parade, Tree Lighting, Festival
Holiday-themed events will take place in the north and south wards of Newark this weekend. Here's what is on the schedule.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
The Satanic Temple Of New Hampshire And Vermont Installs Sol Invictus Display In Downtown Concord
The display, which features a QR code to donate to “The Devil’s Pantry” food drive effort, is outside the Statehouse through Dec. 31.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Waterskiing Santa Continues Into 40th Year On Alexandria Waterfront
Waterskiing Santa, first started from a bet to waterski on the chilly Potomac River, continues to get a warm reception from spectators.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Special Hanukkah 'Fire And Ice' Event To Take Place On Guilford Green
The event will feature ice carving, music, and a menorah-lighting ceremony.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien's Hanukkah Celebration And Menorah Lighting Event Upcoming
Here are details on Darien's annual Hanukkah celebration and community menorah lighting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Annual Santa Ride Coming To Wayland
Santa will ride through different parts of town from Dec. 20 through Dec. 22.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|News|
Santa To Visit Lower Merion Neighborhoods Sunday, Monday
The Merion Fire Company of Ardmore will escort Santa around parts of the township Sunday and Monday. See where and when he will be here.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|News|
Glen Cove Family Donates Tree For Holiday Festival, Tree Lighting Ceremony
"Anything we can do to help Glen Cove."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
New Year’s Eve 2025 In Connecticut: Music, Dancing, Bingo
If you’re looking for a place to celebrate New Year’s Eve, there are plenty of places to toast 2026 in Connecticut.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
These Restaurants Are Open Christmas Day 2025 In Metro Detroit
Not everyone wants to cook Christmas Eve supper or Christmas Day dinner, and there will be some places open in Metro Detroit.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Beloved Candy Cane Tree Hosts Cookies With Santa Fundraiser For Gifts Of Joy Foundation In Temecula
This local family makes Christmas sweeter one candy cane at a time. This weekend, come for cookies with Santa and bring a gift for charity.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|News|
Free Carriage Rides, Music At Summit's Celebration Of All Things 'Holiday'
The streets of Summit will be lined with festive tunes.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Special Indoor Market For The Holidays Coming Up In Tewksbury
There are also two more winter markets scheduled, each featuring 25-30 vendors selling food and other products.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|News|
Christmas House Promises ‘Lights, Nostalgia & Festive Fun’ In Freehold
Christmas House Freehold, a new indoor holiday attraction, has officially opened at Freehold Raceway Mall. See details:
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
Bridgewater Artist's Chicago Nativity Flies To The Vatican As Gift For Pope
"At the time, I had no way of knowing that one day there would be an American Pope from Chicago," said R Michael Palan of Bridgewater.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|News|
Holiday Shows, Comedy, NYE Parties Fill December at Foxwoods
An ice skating rink, star performers, and more are on tap for the resort casino for the holiday season.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
Hatboro Joining Unique PA New Year's Eve Celebrations
Hatboro Borough will hold a "Hat Drop" on York Road on New Year's Eve, joining other communities that drop objects to mark the new year.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
These Restaurants Are Open Christmas Day 2025 In Rhode Island
Check out what's open on Christmas in Rhode Island.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Holiday Tree Lighting Event Will Return For 2025: See Details
Santa Claus will also make a special appearance, organizers said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
New London, CT|News|
Holiday Crafts, Photos With Santa, More: Holiday Hoopla Coming Up In New London
The rec center's Community Day will be later this and will feature plenty of holiday activities alongside recreational offerings.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
