WRAT’s Holiday Guide 2024

WRAT’s Holiday Guide 2024

WRAT’s Holiday Guide 2024

Close-up of couple passing latkes during a meal at dining table while celebrating Hanukkah at home.

We’re about a week away from Thanksgiving, which means the winter holidays are right around the corner. Whether you’re ready or not, they’re just about here. And with the winter holiday season comes the desire to get in a festive spirit. This festive spirit isn’t exclusive to people who celebrate Christmas. If Chanukah is your winter season holiday, you’re in luck. There are several different menorah lighting events across Monmouth and Ocean Counties to get you into that holiday feeling. Some of these lightings are happening during Chanukah this year and some are before. This year, the Festival of Lights is from the evening of December 25th to January 2nd.

Down below, I’ve put together a list of 10 different menorah lightings all across our local area. Go to one or go to a few, just get out with your family and celebrate the season. If you happen to go to any of the menorah lightings on the list, take pictures and tag us on social media! We’d love to see how festive you’re feeling!

  • Fair Haven's Menorah Lighting

    Fair Haven will be having their menorah lighting on December 29th at 4:30pm at Memorial Park.

  • Howell's Menorah Lighting

    Howell Township will be having their menorah lighting on December 26th at 5:30pm at the Howell Municipal Building. There will also be hot drinks and pastries.

  • Jackson's Menorah Lighting

    Jackson Township will be having their menorah lighting on December 30th at 5pm at the Jackson Town Hall.

  • Marlboro's Winter Holiday Lighting

    Marlboro will be having their Winter Holiday Lighting event on December 18th at 6pm in front of Town Hall. Both a menorah and a Christmas tree will be lit. Plus, there will be a dessert buffet and visits from a Little Dreidel and Santa.

  • Downtown Freehold's Menorah Lighting

    Downtown Freehold will be having a menorah lighting on December 30th from 5-6pm. It will be held outside the Hall of Records.

  • Holmdel's Menorah and Tree Lighting

    Holmdel will be having a menorah and tree lighting event on December 5th at 6pm at Town Hall. There will also be face painting, a free hot chocolate truck, strolling characters, and live music.

  • Belmar's Menorah Lighting

    Belmar will be having their annual menorah lighting on December 30th from 5:30-6:30pm at Pyanoe Plaza.

  • Long Branch's Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting

    The City of Long Branch will be having their Chanukah celebration and menorah lighting on December 30th at 5pm at the Senior Center. Besides the menorah lighting, there will also be refreshments, music, and activities for families.

  • Pier Village's Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony

    Pier Village in Long Branch will be having their annual menorah lighting on December 29th from 5:30-6:30pm at the Festival Plaza. Besides the lighting of the giant menorah, there will also be festive music, mini golf, donuts, latkes, and a gelt drop. The event will happen rain or shine.

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