Westfield Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away. That makes the Christmas season a little short this year. In fact, there are only 28 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. But the season officially kicks off with the Westfield Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

What: Westfield Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025
Where: North Side Train Station Parking Lot
When: Saturday, November 29th from 5 pm to 7 pm
Admission: FREE

Westfield Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025

Christmas season cannot officially begin until the City’s tree is lit. That takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 29th). Simply make your way to the North Side train station anytime between 5 pm and 7 pm. Festivities start with a visit from Santa Claus. So make sure you bring your camera with you for this great photo-op. A DJ helps get everyone in the holiday spirit by spinning cheerful music. Fill up your bellies with delicious treats from local restaurants. The festivities end with the official lighting of the tree.

Scotch Plains Gingerbread House Contest

If you enjoy the tradition of creating and decorating a gingerbread house, then I have a contest for you! You still have time to enter the Scotch Plains Gingerbread House Contest. Registration ends on December 4th. You must be a resident of either Scotch Plains or Fanwood to enter. Every single part of the gingerbread house must be edible. That includes the foundation as well as the decorations. Only one entry per person.

Scotch Plains Holiday Home Decorating Contest

If you wish to participate in this year’s holiday home decorating contest in Scotch Plains, you must register no later than December 5th. Your house must be decorated no later than December 7th. The public then votes for their favorites between December 12th and January 2nd. Winners will be announced after judging closes.

Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Westfield, NJ Luxury Homes