HOMETOWN HOLIDAY 2026
EAT, DRINK AND SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Friday, December 5th
Holiday Bazaar Tent (behind Stella G’s) 5-9 pm
Grand Illumination at Centenary
Open House at Hackettstown Historical Society 5-9pm
Santa Parade
Tree Lighting at the Gazebo
Live Entertainment all evening in the Festival Area near the Gazebo
Saturday
Join Santa at the Community Center for a Winter Wonderland experience and photos with Santa (hosted with the Hackettstown Recreation Department)
Sunday Dec 7
Gingerbread House Contest (hosted with Vermella) at Vermella Luxury Apartments on Bilby Road
Wednesday, December 9th, 6-10pm
Join us for the third annual Jingle Ball! This exciting event closes out our Hometown Holiday festivities. Don your finest holiday attire and join us at David’s Country Inn. Dinner, Live Performances and Dancing will start your holidays right. Celebrate with your family, friends and/or coworkers. Some local small businesses choose to buy a table of 10 (or individual tickets) to celebrate at this event as their own company’s holiday party! Everyone is invited – this event is all about having a great, festive time!
DECK THE HOUSE CONTEST
Drive through Hackettstown to see the beautifully decorated homes- guaranteed to put you in the Holiday spirit. Make it a night and hit one of Hackettstown’s awesome restaurants and breweries!
Let’s LIGHT UP Hackettstown!!
Deck the House Sections:
- WILLOW GROVE AREA
- HISTORIC DISTRICT/CENTENARY AREA
- WEST VALLEY VIEW/E.PROSPECT AREA
- MITCHELL ROAD AREA
- COLLEGE VIEW AREA
- PEOPLE’S CHOICE
SPONSORS
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors:
Mars Wrigley
Delloons Balloon Boutique
Liquid Local Media
John Johnson Automotive Group
Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center
Vermella Hackettstown
Sanico, Inc.
Classic Ballroom Dance Studio
Bright Smiles 4 Kids
Buddy’s Auto Repair
Euro Deli 2 Go
Fulton Bank
Maguire Memorial Home, Inc.
David’s Country Inn
Valley Bank
Stuber Insurance Agency
Explore Warren
WRNJ Radio, Inc
Hackettstown Recreation Department
HOMETOWN HOLIDAY 2026
EAT, DRINK AND SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Friday, December 5th
Holiday Bazaar Tent (behind Stella G’s) 5-9 pm
Grand Illumination at Centenary
Open House at Hackettstown Historical Society 5-9pm
Live Entertainment all evening in the Festival Area near the Gazebo
Saturday
Join Santa at the Community Center for Winter Wonderland, with the Hackettstown Recreation Department
Sunday Dec 7
Gingerbread House Contest co-hosted with Vermella
Wednesday, December 9th, 6-10pm
Join us for the third annual Jingle Ball! This exciting event closes out our Hometown Holiday festivities. Don your finest holiday attire and join us at David’s Country Inn. Dinner, Dancing and a Silent Auction will start your holidays right! Celebrate with your family, friends or coworkers. Everyone is invited.
____________________________________
DECK THE HOUSE CONTEST
Drive through Hackettstown to see the beautifully decorated homes- guaranteed to put you in the Holiday spirit. Make it a night and hit one of Hackettstown’s awesome restaurants and breweries!
Let’s LIGHT UP Hackettstown!!
Deck the House Sections:
- WILLOW GROVE AREA
- HISTORIC DISTRICT/CENTENARY AREA
- WEST VALLEY VIEW/E.PROSPECT AREA
- MITCHELL ROAD AREA
- COLLEGE VIEW AREA
- PEOPLE’S CHOICE
SPONSORS
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors:
Mars Wrigley
Delloons Balloon Boutique
Liquid Local Media
John Johnson Automotive Group
Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center
Vermella Hackettstown
Sanico, Inc.
Classic Ballroom Dance Studio
Bright Smiles 4 Kids
Buddy’s Auto Repair
Euro Deli 2 Go
Fulton Bank
Maguire Memorial Home, Inc.
David’s Country Inn
Valley Bank
Stuber Insurance Agency
Explore Warren
WRNJ Radio, Inc
Hackettstown Recreation Department
HOMETOWN HOLIDAY 2026
EAT, DRINK AND SHOP LOCALLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Friday, December 5th
Holiday Bazaar Tent (behind Stella G’s) 5-9 pm
Grand Illumination at Centenary
Open House at Hackettstown Historical Society 5-9pm
Live Entertainment all evening in the Festival Area near the Gazebo
Saturday
Join Santa at the Community Center for Winter Wonderland, with the Hackettstown Recreation Department
Sunday Dec 7
Gingerbread House Contest co-hosted with Vermella
Wednesday, December 9th, 6-10pm
Join us for the third annual Jingle Ball! This exciting event closes out our Hometown Holiday festivities. Don your finest holiday attire and join us at David’s Country Inn. Dinner, Dancing and a Silent Auction will start your holidays right! Celebrate with your family, friends or coworkers. Everyone is invited.
____________________________________
DECK THE HOUSE CONTEST
Drive through Hackettstown to see the beautifully decorated homes- guaranteed to put you in the Holiday spirit. Make it a night and hit one of Hackettstown’s awesome restaurants and breweries!
Let’s LIGHT UP Hackettstown!!
Deck the House Sections:
- WILLOW GROVE AREA
- HISTORIC DISTRICT/CENTENARY AREA
- WEST VALLEY VIEW/E.PROSPECT AREA
- MITCHELL ROAD AREA
- COLLEGE VIEW AREA
- PEOPLE’S CHOICE
SPONSORS
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors:
Mars Wrigley
Delloons Balloon Boutique
Liquid Local Media
John Johnson Automotive Group
Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center
Vermella Hackettstown
Sanico, Inc.
Classic Ballroom Dance Studio
Bright Smiles 4 Kids
Buddy’s Auto Repair
Euro Deli 2 Go
Fulton Bank
Maguire Memorial Home, Inc.
David’s Country Inn
Valley Bank
Stuber Insurance Agency
Explore Warren
WRNJ Radio, Inc
Hackettstown Recreation Department
