Belmar Tourism officials will ring in the 2024 holiday season with the annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting ceremonies in Pyanoe Plaza. Don't forget to #shoplocal this Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday shopping season! Events are free and open to all ages unless otherwise noted.
2024 Holiday Events in Belmar, New Jersey
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 30
Hours and specials vary by business
When you're shopping for someone who loves the Jersey Shore, you'll find plenty of great gift ideas in the Belmar business community. And when you shop local in our town — in store, online, or by phone — you're supporting independent, family-owned small businesses and their employees.
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Belmar Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 5, 6:00 p.m.
Gather with your family and our local community to ring in Christmas 2024 with the annual Belmar Christmas tree lighting in Pyanoe Plaza (downtown Belmar). Local students will sing Christmas carols beforehand.
Information: 732-681-3700, ext. 214
Belmar Historical Society Holiday Pop-Up Shops
Saturday, December 7, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 14, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
900 E Street, Union Firehouse Annex
Belmar, New Jersey 07719
You'll find plenty of Belmar-themed holiday gifts at the Belmar Historical Society (BHS) holiday pop-up shops. Surprise someone with a classic Christmas tree ornament or a series of vintage Belmar postcards. New for 2024 are colorful "Greetings From Belmar" beach towels and a packaged set of postcards packed in glassine bags and sealed with the BHS logo. Cash or check only.
Holly Jolly Trolley Tours
Friday, December 13, 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m.
Belmar, New Jersey 07719
$20.00/ticket plus $3.18 processing fee
The Belmar-Lake Como Chamber of Commerce is holding its first holiday trolley tour! Climb aboard and take in the festive lights and decorations while everyone's favorite holiday songs play in the trolley. Choose from three different starting times and catch the trolley at Café Di Famiglia, 917 Main Street, Belmar, New Jersey. Tickets are $20.00 per person and may be purchased via this link.
Complimentary popcorn and hot chocolate will be served on each trolley. Desserts, coffee drinks, and other refreshments will also be available for purchase at Café Di Famiglia before and after the tour.
Santa Toy Delivery
Monday, December 16, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Belmar, New Jersey 07719
Santa will make his annual fire truck tour through Belmar and Lake Como, New Jersey, to deliver children's gifts. Drop off your wrapped gift with the child's name and address clearly marked at Belmar Borough Hall, 601 Main Street, or Lake Como Borough Hall, 1704 Main Street, from December 9-13, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Belmar Christmas Light Shows
Friday, December 13, 7:00-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 21, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Pyanoe Plaza, by Connolly Campion Wright building
$25.00 donation requested for a family of four; $15.00 requested for individual donations. All proceeds benefit Rally Cap Sports, a nonprofit organization that engages special-needs children with sports programs.
Belmar Candy Cane Hunt
Saturday, December 14, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Downtown Belmar Businesses Candy Cane Pick-Up Location: Hot Mess Studio (901 Main Street, Back Entrance)
Information: 732-681-3700, ext. 214
The Belmar Candy Cane Hunt is for children ages 12 and younger. This event was launched in 2023 to help promote the local Belmar business community. Lofidelic Records, Brandl Restaurant, Hot Mess Studio, Santo Ceviche, Belmar Flower Alley, and Cafè Di Famiglia on Main Street are among the participating Belmar businesses.
Pre-registration is required. No day-of entries will be accepted.
Register here: https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/belmarnj/Search?TagId=840
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Holiday Cookie Baking Class
Monday, December 16, and Tuesday, December 17
Wednesday, December 18, and Thursday, December 19
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Coney Waffle Test Kitchen
801 Main Street
Belmar, New Jersey 07719
$125.00 per person
Join Coney Waffle for a two-day holiday cookie baking class and cookie swap on December 16 and 17 or December 18 and 19. In this hands-on class, you’ll bake a variety of holiday cookies, from classic favorites to creative new treats.
Space is limited and pre-registration/pre-payment is required. Sign up here https://www.coneywaffle.com/events-and-classes
Belmar Christmas Caroling With The B Street Christmas Carolers
Saturday, December 21, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
1101 B Street
Belmar, New Jersey 07719
Stop by the Walsh residence at 1101 B Street for live Christmas carols in their driveway. Visitors are asked to bring their own warm beverages and a chair to enjoy the performance, a 12-year tradition in Belmar.
Inclement weather date: December 22, 2024.
Belmar Menorah Lighting
Monday, December 30, 6:00 p.m. Pyanoe Plaza (Downtown Belmar) Free refreshments at Brandl after the lighting
Information: 732-681-3700, ext. 214
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