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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER!
December is an exciting month in Chester! So much to see and do.
Here are just a few things going on around town...
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CHESTER’S ANNUAL
TREE LIGHTING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
5PM
Municipal Field Gazebo
155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Let the holiday festivities begin! Join us on Sunday, December 3 at Municipal Field Gazebo for live music by the West Morris Mendham Band & Choir, FREE refreshments, & a special guest appearance by the one and only Santa Claus arriving by fire truck! Thank you in advance to the Chester Volunteer Fire Company, Chester Police Department, & Chester First Aid Squad
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MENORAH LIGHTING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11
6:30PM
Municipal Field Gazebo
155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
We’re getting ready to light up the streets of Chester! Join us at Chester Borough Municipal Field Gazebo to light the menorah and celebrate the 5th night of Chanukah with refreshments and live music! All are welcome! Hope to see you there! Sponsored by the Chabad of Mendham & Chester
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 139 CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Municipal Field Gazebo
155 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Looking for a beautiful Christmas tree? How about a way to support a great cause for our community? You can do both! Chester Boy Scout Troop 139 will be selling fresh cut Christmas trees beginning Friday, November 24, 9:30AM-4PM; 5’-10’ Douglas & Frasers firs
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Downtown Chester, NJ
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. Keeping our neighborhood shops in business...that's what Small Business Saturday is all about! Shop and dine in historic, downtown Chester on Sat. Nov. 25th! Plus, come back and join us for the many events we have planned from now through Dec. 23 - including the Manhattan Holiday Carolers, FREE holiday photo backdrop, Spin-To-Win Wheel of Chance, ice carving demonstrations, and so much more! Join us in supporting your local HCBA!
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AMERICAN LEGION SUNDAY BREAKFAST
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26
7:30AM-11:30AM
333 Route 24, Chester, NJ
Join American Legion Post 342 for Sunday breakfast. Eggs any style, pancakes, French toast, sausage, Taylor ham, potatoes, danish, coffee, tea, OJ & hot chocolate. Hope to see you there!
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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING
TO CHESTER!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
Starting @ 10AM
The Chester Volunteer Fire Company will be helping Santa make his way through town on their fire truck. Listen for the fire truck sirens to know when Santa arrives! Follow us on Facebook @ChesterFireNJ for more information leading up to Santa’s arrival, including live updates the day of. Rain date Sunday, December 3.
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FESTIVAL OF TREES
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 -
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
Barn at Highlands Ridge Park
100 North Road, Chester, NJ
Cost: Adults: $10, Seniors & Students: $5. Credit cards accepted.
The Merry & Bright Festival of Trees is a community event sponsored by the Senior Resource Center (SRC). It features a spectacular display of decorated holiday trees of all sizes for viewing and for sale, all within a winter wonderland setting. Donations are also accepted towards the purchase of trees for local families. Visit Santa and enjoy entertainment throughout the week. Visit the gift table for holiday items at reasonable prices!! All proceeds benefit the SRC.
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FRIENDS OF THE CHESTER LIBRARY GRAND TASTING FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
6-9PM
250 West Main Street, Chester, NJ
Spend an evening at the Chester Library! Live music, delicious drinks, great food, cigar rolling, and more! Purchase your tickets today! chesterwwf2023.eventbrite.com
Over 100 different wines, bourbons, single malt, and beers to sample and purchase for the holidays. 100% of proceeds benefit adult and children’s programs at the Chester Library.
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CHESTER LIONS CLUB
LUNCH WITH SANTA
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
11:30AM (seating times begin)
Highlands Ridge Barn
100 North Road, Chester, NJ
Children will be treated to a pizza lunch, crafts, games, music, and pictures with Santa, Elsa & Olaf. This event is FREE. Registration required. Click below to register.
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CHESTER TOWNSHIP RECREATION PARENT NIGHT OUT
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21
5:30-8:30PM
Highlands Ridge Barn
100 North Road, Chester, NJ
Looking for a night out? Need to run some last minute errands? Let the Chester Township Recreation Department watch your child. Children will enjoy creating an edible project to take home and watching the movie ELF while eating pizza and snacks! Chester residents only.
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