Hometown Holiday | Washingtonbid

Friday | December 6th, 2024 | 5pm-8pm

Hometown Holiday is a family fun filled evening with the Borough tree lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving on the fire truck, music by DJ, free horse and carriage rides (weather permitting), vendors, selfies with Santa and every child receives a small gift. Free Victorian photo booth, strolling brass band, The Warren County Singers and other seasonal characters. Free kids crafts with Dove Environmental Education. Open house/shopping in our stores and restaurants.

2024 Face Book Event Coming Soon!

2023 Scheduled Events

5:45pm

Tree Lighting & Santa Arrives

Santa arrives on the firetruck to light the town tree in Veteran’s Park! Music with DJ Rupe and Performance by the Warren County Singers!

6pm-Close

Santa Meet & Greet @ The Field House

Selfies and meet and greet with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Ice Princess at The Field House (13 E Washington Ave), free gifts and crafts with the Girl Scouts

6pm-8pm

Horse and Carriage Rides

Free rides from the downtown lot near the tree. Weather permitting, First come first serve. Line will be cut off for last ride at discretion of the carriage company.

6:30pm

Menorah Lighting Ceremony @ M Galleries

Join members from the Jewish Center of Northwest New Jersey for the annual Menorah Lighting M Galleries (67 E. Washington Ave).

Other Activities

5pm-8pm/ All Evening

Community Ornament Activity @ Confidence Builders:

Come to confidence builders (24 E Washington Ave) to create an ornament to be added to the town tree!

Victorian Photo Booth @ Le Crepe Cafe:

Stop by Le Crepe Cafe to meet our Victorians and dress up in old time fashion to get a free holiday photo!

Dove Environmental @ Kathy’s Kove:

Free kids crafts and environmental education for kids outside of Kathy’s Kove (5 E Washington Ave)!

Strolling Little Brass Band:

Keep and eye out all over town for the little brass band as they carol their way along the streets and through the businesses!

DJ Rupe @ Veteran’s Park:

DJ Rupe will be spinning your favorite holiday tunes under the Rossi Auto Pavilion all night to add a delightful soundtrack to your evening!

Want to be a Vendor for 2024?

We will be releasing a limited number of vendor spaces for this event, spaces are first come first serve. $10 vending fee for a 10'x10' foot space along E. Washington Ave during the event. Please be advised that this event happens at night and lighting is limited to the the streetlights on the street and additional lighting will not be provided. This is an outdoor rain or shine event. To register as vendor please download the application below and return to the BID office either by mail or email. Payments can be made via the PayPal link below or cash or check can be mailed or dropped off the BID office at 21 Belvidere Ave, Washington NJ 07882.

Download Vendor Application

Annual Business Window Decorating Contest! (5).png

Businesses get your holiday displays ready as the annual business holiday decorating contest will be back for 2023! Decorate your storefronts and show off your holiday spirit in time for Hometown Holiday. Our super secret panel of judges will be around that night to photograph the businesses displays, prizes will be awarded for the most festive and creative storefronts.