Overview

Please Join Hackettstown as we Celebrate 2027 in a BIG, New way!

Hackettstown’s Third Annual New Year’s Eve Blast Featuring An M&M’S® Lentil Drop At Midnight: This year’s festivities will take place in the heart of Hackettstown at the intersection of Main Street and High Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and it will be a night to remember.

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ – The Town of Hackettstown, the Hackettstown Police Department, Mars Wrigley, the Hackettstown Business Improvement District are prepping for its third annual New Year’s Eve Blast with an M&M’S® lentil drop at midnight.

Come experience Hackettstown’s extensive restaurant scene, small businesses, and support your local breweries and distillery this New Years.

2026 Activities were:

Kids Zone (Grand Avenue between Main Street & Washington Street, From 8 pm to 11 pm)

  • Take a picture in a giant Snow Globe
  • Cow Train ride
  • Stilt walker (9 pm to 12 am)
  • Face Painter
  • Game Trailer
  • Selfie Station
  • Hackettstown Bid selling NYE merchandise

Entertainment Stage (Main Street & High Street)

  • 11-year-old Giana Pichardo from Hackettstown will perform the National Anthem at 8 pm.
  • Joe Racz and the Brawlstars (8 pm to 12:15 pm).
  • Hackettstown High School Cheerleading (9 pm to 11 pm)
  • Tiger Cheer Association (9 pm to 10 pm)
  • Keep checking back for more!

Street Closures:/No Parking Zones/What to Expect:

Parking/Restrooms:

People are encouraged to park in the municipal lots and side streets. There is free parking on all streets and municipal lots.

Porta-A-Johns will be in Municipal Parking Lot#1 located between High Street and Liberty Street.

Alcohol:

•Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in public.

Security:

Extra police officers and crossing guards are assigned to the event.

If anyone sees something suspicious or that does not look right, tell a police officer, or call 911 immediately.