Community Event · November 4, 2026
West Milford Winter Fest and Christmas Tree Lighting

WEST MILFORD, NJ — The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season at the West Milford Winter Fest & Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, November 30, at Wallisch Homestead, 65 Lincoln Avenue. The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m., with the Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m.
This year’s celebration will take place at a new location and feature expanded hours. Activities and entertainment will include:
• Performances by the West Milford High School Band and Choir
• Pictures with Santa following the tree lighting; families should bring their own cameras
• Food and craft vendors
• Children’s crafts and a scavenger hunt with a prize
• A photo booth and ice carving
• Horse-drawn carriage rides and DJ entertainment
• Hot chocolate provided by the Rotary and WMHS Interact clubs
• S’mores provided by West Milford Recreation
• Dance performances by Precision Dance Academy and Hannah’s House of Dance
Children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs are permitted.
This year’s celebration will take place at a new location and feature expanded hours. Activities and entertainment will include:
• Performances by the West Milford High School Band and Choir
• Pictures with Santa following the tree lighting; families should bring their own cameras
• Food and craft vendors
• Children’s crafts and a scavenger hunt with a prize
• A photo booth and ice carving
• Horse-drawn carriage rides and DJ entertainment
• Hot chocolate provided by the Rotary and WMHS Interact clubs
• S’mores provided by West Milford Recreation
• Dance performances by Precision Dance Academy and Hannah’s House of Dance
Children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-offs are permitted.