Holiday Events

Tree Lighting

Holiday Vendor Village

Hall of Records
Tuesday, December 1st, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Rain date: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026

Join DowntownFreehold.com for the Annual Tree Lighting. The Rock and Roll Choir will perform, Court Jester will be providing hot cider. We also understand the Freehold Fire Department may stop by with a very special Guest!

Jolly Trolley

Friday, December 11th, 2026
5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM

Saturday, December 12th, 2026
3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM

Snow date:

Sunday, December 13th, 2026
3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM

Visit our Website Store to purchase tickets…Tickets sales will begin on Sunday, November 1st at 11:00am.

No refunds unless the event is cancelled.

Sponsored by:

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Brunch with Santa

The American Hotel


Sunday, November 29th, December 6th, 13th, & 20st, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Bring your “wish” list and your appetite to The American Hotel’s famous Sunday Brunch with Santa!
Enjoy their brunch specialties and grab a photo with Santa
Please Call the American Hotel for more details.
Reservations Required:

(732) 431-3220 

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Breakfast with Santa

Sweet Lew’s Café


Saturday, December 12th, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Reservations Required:

(732) 308-1887

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Menorah Lighting

Tuesday, December 8th, 2026 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Carolers-

Gingerbread House Contest

Vendor Village

Freehold Borough PBA

@Gazebo 6-8 Collecting unwrapped toys.

Freehold Borough Rec. Holiday House Decorating

Winners Announced

Thursday, December 17th, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Get into the holiday spirit with the joyful sounds of the season! Join us, with Peter Guarino and talented carolers serenade patrons throughout downtown with classic holiday tunes. Gather around the Holiday Tree at the Hall of Records for a festive sing-along, where you can lend your voice to the merriment!

Gingerbread House Contest

Erich-The DJ Guy

Tot Dance/Bubbles and more…

Additional details following on 10.27.26

Whether you're singing along, sipping hot cocoa, or simply soaking in the festive atmosphere, this is an event worth bundling up for, come celebrate the season with us!

The Eddie Testa Band Fourth Annual Christmas Party

Friday, December 4th, 2026
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Celebrate the holiday season with an evening of live music and comedy! Join The Eddie Testa Band for their Fourth Annual Christmas Party, featuring a live performance by the band followed by stand-up comedy from nationally touring comedian Adam Hunter.

Doors open at 7:00 PM, with live music from 7:30–9:00 PM and comedy beginning at 9:30 PM.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit DowntownFreehold.com, helping support the events and programs that make Downtown Freehold a special place all year long.