COLLINGSWOOD, New Jersey.This South Jersey hamlet is known as one of New Jersey’s most cherished vacation spots because it turns into a winter paradise every year.
Beginning with its Holiday Tree Lighting on November 29 and a lively Holiday Parade the following day, Collingswood transforms into a center of joyous activity from late November through December. Weeks of seasonal festivities, such as a Community Menorah Lighting on December 13 and free Santa visits every weekend on Haddon Avenue, are kicked off by these activities.
A festive backdrop for holiday shopping is created by the more than 250,000 lights that cover the downtown area’s tree-lined streets. The attractiveness is enhanced on Fridays and Saturdays in December when real carol singers serenade guests as they peruse neighborhood stores and eateries. Holidaymakers may easily get parking throughout December thanks to free parking.
Families from all over the region come to Collingswood because of its historic downtown and friendly ambiance, which residents and tourists agree gives a classic small-town vacation experience.
Collingswood is a must-visit location this holiday season, whether you’re looking to buy unusual presents, take in live music, or just take in the festive atmosphere.
From the website of the town:
Every weekend in December, Santa is open for free visits!Families are invited to Santa’s Collingswood headquarters, located at Extraordinary ED, 808 Haddon Ave. The hours for visits are 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Fridays, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays, and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday afternoons. Visit Santa to fulfill your wish list, snap pictures, and take in all the entertainment, dining, and shopping that Collingswood has to offer!Additionally, keep an eye out for Santa in your neighborhood—it’s one of our favorite town customs! Beginning on December 16, Santa will drive a gorgeously decked truck around Collingswood’s neighborhoods, waving and dancing. Santa will travel the usual schedule route and visit on weeknights. Make sure to wave and greet your local firefighters when you hear them approaching in December.Starting on Friday, November 29, Santa will also be taking letters in his mailbox in front of Borough Hall. To give Santa time to respond to your letters, send them in early.
Holiday Dining, Shopping, and StrollingCollingswood is transformed into a winter paradise, with a stunning downtown shopping landscape. To make shopping easier, downtown parking is free all month long, and shopping hours are extended every Friday and Saturday in December. Look for the ideal presents to put under the tree. Collingswood provides everything you need for gift-giving, including comic books, entertainment experiences, dining gift cards, gourmet goods, sweets, art, toys, games, and much more.
Get a pair of HOLOSPEXglasses to view all the sparkling lights with holographic lenses that bend light to create a stunning holiday pattern. We’ve got the holiday enchantment covered. To find a pair, look for stores that have HOLOSPEX signs. After that, take in all the lights in the downtown area. Put on some festive music, get your favorite hot chocolate, and enjoy the lights and tinsel. We also make sure that, even when Mother Nature doesn’t, it snows in Collingswood for important occasions!
Unusual Holiday Celebration, Sunday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.The Collingsweird Holiday Bizarre, which is currently in its third season, provides visitors with an afternoon of peculiar local culture at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom. Enjoy a fun afternoon of holiday shopping for yourself or that special oddball in your life with 55 artists and crafters, two food trucks, and a bar. For our first 100 guests, tote bags are free. Additional details: www.collingsweird.comXTU Toy Truck Parade, 24th Annual, Saturday, December 14Get your car decorated, load it up with brand-new, unwrapped toys, and come see us at Cooper River at 8 a.m. On-site judges of the best-decorated cars will be XTU radio hosts. To get to the Scottish Rite, trucks will parade through Collingswood. XTU will be at the Scottish Rite at around 10:45 a.m., collecting gifts from our incredible listeners and assembling a toy mountain. The Camden County Boys & Girls Clubs will receive all donated toys.
Saturday, December 14, 5:00 PM, Second Saturday Arts and MusicStarting at 5:00 PM, the festive lights will create an even more memorable Second Saturday experience! As usual, artists, craftspeople, and musicians will be present at studios, galleries, coffee shops, and retail establishments for the evening of art and entertainment. Discover art, exhibits, performances, and demonstrations at a number of Haddon Avenue establishments. For further information, see the Second Saturday page.
Lighting of the Community Menorah: December 26Come celebrate Chanukah and the lighting of the menorah. Everyone is welcome! Engage with the neighborhood and have a family-friendly evening filled with music, latkes, donuts, dreidels, and chocolate gelt! Chabad of Camden and Burlington Counties is the sponsor.
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