Events November 19, 2025
Nov 12 - Dec 18, 2025
Experience Historic Chester this Holiday Season!
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Location: Throughout Chester, NJ
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a Historic Chester Experience you will never forget!
Exciting holiday events, in-store events, holiday sales, and complimentary holiday treats will be offered at various merchant locations to enchant even the Grinchiest of bargain hunters.
Shop Small Business-Shop Chester
and You could WIN during our 12 Days of Giveaways!
Every weekend from November 12th to December 18th, special "holiday helpers" will be strolling throughout Chester randomly giving away HCBA member-affiliated gift certificates and other prizes to unsuspecting shoppers. :)
No purchase necessary. Winners will be posted weekly on our facebook page, as well as on our website.
CLICK HERE TO SEE OFFICIAL CONTEST PAGE!
OTHER EXCITING HOLIDAY-RELATED EVENTS IN HISTORIC CHESTER!
*Manhattan Holiday Dickens' Carolers
No holiday celebration is complete without the stunning sights and sounds of Manhattan Holiday Dickens' Carolers - An a cappella caroling quartet. Performing a variety of traditional and contemporary holiday classics in beautiful hand-made Victorian-style costuming, these festive troubadours will be performing throughout downtown Chester on November 26th, December 3rd, 10th and 17th, 12:30pm to 4:30pm.
*Sculpted Ice Works: CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Due to weather, this event has been cancelled. We are currently researching having Sculpted Ice Works perform in Chester for Valentine's Weekend 2017. More details to follow in the new year.
Don't miss this holiday's crystal-clear performance by the amazingly-talented ice carvers from ICE WORKS.
An amazing and spectacular artistic talent not to be missed, come and see how they create dazzling sculpted ice displays right in Downtown Chester on Saturday, December 17th, 11am-3pm
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POLKA DOT the Elf!
Polka Dot is super excited to return back to Chester - his home-away from the North Pole. He always brings along his guitar - a gift from Santa Claus - to spread his holiday cheer singing songs with everyone! He also will have some fun giveaways, courtesy of the HCBA member businesses. Who will get these prizes? Look for him and say, 'Hey POLKA DOT!,' and maybe it will be YOU!" This acclaimed, unique children's and family entertainment personality will be performing throughout Downtown Historic Chester on November 12, 13, 19, & 20 and Sunday, December 11 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
S.C.3. Presents 'Sounds of the Holidays'
S.C.3. Entertainment is Morris County's premier DJ and event company. Now you can see S.C.3. LIVE in Historic Chester for the Holidays as they play some of the BEST Holiday Classic Tunes to renditions by new artists. Stop by their Holiday Decorated Trailer (along Main Street).
Performing in Downtown Chester on November 27th and December 4th, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Events after November 19, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
BLACK FRIDAY BREAKFAST at Dean's Natural Food Market
7:00 am to 10:00 am
Location: Dean's Natural Food Market at The Streets of Chester Shopping Center
Fuel up for some major Black Friday shopping with breakfast from Dean's Natural Food Market!
Dean's will be offering a full breakfast menu from 7am – 10am, including:
• Oatmeal
• Caramel Bread Pudding
• Fruit Cobbler
• Breakfast Potatoes
• Scrambled Eggs
• Bacon
• Tofurky Breakfast Sausage (V)
• Tofu Scramble (V)
• Made-to-order Smoothies & Smoothie Bowls
• Fresh Juices
• Coffee (Hot or Cold Brew)
In true Dean's fashion, everything will be made with organic and/or non-gmo ingredients, and will be free of artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners.
Nov 25 - Dec 18, 2025
Country Christmas With Santa at Alstede Farms
11 am - 4 pm
Location: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farm Lane, Chester NJ 07930
Come on over to Santa’s Country Corner! He will be visiting us at the farm on Nov. 25th and every Sat. and Sun until Dec.18th.
Make sure you bring your camera! Enjoy Christmas music and a cozy campfire too! Available for purchase: hot cider, hot chocolate, donuts, and more.
Nov 26, 2025
*Official* Shop Small Business (Shop Chester) Saturday!
All Day!
Location: All Throughout Chester, NJ
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide.
Amex has just announced the date of its annual post-Thanksgiving Small Business Saturday, which will be on November 26th this year.
The first Small Business Saturday took place in 2010, and since then, the day has joined the consumer-driven craze of Black Friday and Cyber Monday as one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Instead of hitting up the big chain stores and online retailers, Amex's promotion drives business to mom-and-pop shops (including many restaurants) that help fuel local economies.
Last year, over one hundred million people* came together to Shop Small® in their communities on Small Business Saturday®.
For details on enrollment for the American Express Statement Credit Cardmember Offer, please call Shop Small at 1-800-235-8916, Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm EST.
Be sure to Shop Small Business - Shop Chester!!
Nov 26 - Dec 4, 2025
Gift Wrap for A Cause at the SOC!
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Location: The Streets of Chester Shopping Center
Former 'Streets Cafe' Space
Route 206 South, Chester, NJ 07930
A HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOCAL NON-PROFITS.
Sponsored by The Streets of Chester Shopping Center & co-sponsor Papyrus.
Don't get WRAPPED UP in the Holiday Stress!
Get Your GIFTS WRAPPED at The Streets of Chester Shopping Center and SUPPORT a Great Cause.
Gift Wrap Fundraising Workshop Schedule:
Hours of Operation: 11am-7pm
- Saturday, November 26th
Donations to benefit Family Promise of Morris County
Family Promise of Morris County is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the crisis of homelessness faced by Morris County families by partnering with other public and private agencies, religious congregations and community volunteers to provide shelter, case management and mentoring services leading to self-sufficiency. - Sunday, November 27th
Donations to benefit the Eric Koby Grace Memorial Fund
The Eric Koby Grace Memorial Fund (parent company, fatrabbitCREATIVE) was established as a way to help adoptive families financially through donations to bring their children home. The adoption process is a long and grueling one and is made more difficult by the numerous expenses a family has to incur, from paperwork, the purchase of government documents, home study fees, travel and long in-country stays. Thank you for your support in helping orphans to make their journey to their forever homes. - Saturday, December 3rd
Donations to benefit Friends & Neighbors of Allamuchy
Friends and Neighbors of Allamuch, NJ is a non-profit organization whose goal is to know your neighbor by working together and community betterment by sharing common interests. The organization raises money for the Allamuchy Fire Department and First Aid Squad, offers a year-round camp for developmentally disadvantaged children and adults, and supports church-based food pantries. They also grant three scholarships a year to mature women who are returning to school to complete their education or beginning a program of higher learning in order to develop a new career. - Sunday, December 4th
Donations to benefit Cancer Hope Network
Cancer Hope Network provides free one-on-one support to adult cancer patients and their caregivers. Each of CHN's 400+ volunteers is at least one year post-treatment or successfully undergoing maintenance therapies. They are trained to lend a listening ear – sharing their own experiences, offering the unique perspective that only someone who has faced cancer can give. www.cancerhopenetwork.org
...and if you need to get your gifts wrapped during the week or later in the Holiday Season...The SOC has another stress-free solution!
Our official event co-sponsor, Papyrus (located at the SOC), offers an in-store gift wrapping service. Call 908-879-5775 for details & store hours.
And don't miss the festive HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT at the SOC:
S.C.3. Entertainment presents "Sounds of the Holidays"
S.C.3. Entertainment is Morris County's premier DJ and event company. Now you can see S.C.3. LIVE for the Holidays as they play some of the BEST Holiday Classic Tunes to renditions by new artists. Stop by their Holiday Decorated Trailer (located in the Parking Lot). Performing at The Streets of Chester Shopping Center on Nov. 26th, Dec. 3rd & 18th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Manhattan Holiday "Dickens" Carolers
No holiday celebration is complete without the stunning sights and sounds of Manhattan Holiday Dickens' Carolers - An a cappella caroling quartet.
Performing a variety of traditional and contemporary holiday classics in beautiful hand-made Victorian-style costuming, our singers, these festive troubadours will be performing at The Streets of Chester Shopping Center on Dec. 4th & 11th from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Nov 26, 2025
Chester Art of Dance - Small Business Saturday SALE
9AM-4PM
Location: Essential Dance Shop 15 Seminary Avenue Chester, NJ
20-50% OFF everything in store when you shop during Small Business Saturday! Shop Small and Save Big!
Nov 26 - Dec 18, 2025
Holiday Music Series at The SOC!
See specific dates and times below
Location: The Streets of Chester Shopping Center
Route 206 South
Chester, Nj 07930
Shop to the festive sounds of the season during The Streets of Chester Shopping Center's Holiday Music Series: featuring S.C.3. Entertainment and the Manhattan Holiday Carolers.
Performances at Chester's Premier Shopping Center Destination!
S.C.3. Entertainment
S.C.3. (DJ) Entertainment plays holiday music and hits from all genres to fit all musical tastes.
Performing at the SOC on Sat., Nov. 26th, Dec. 3rd and on Sun., Dec. 18th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Manhattan Holiday Carolers
No holiday celebration is complete without the stunning sights and sounds of Manhattan Holiday Carolers - An a cappella caroling quartet. Performing a variety of traditional and contemporary holiday classics in beautiful hand-made Victorian-style costuming, these festive troubadours will be strolling through the shops at the SOC on Sun. Dec. 4th and 11th from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Dec 4, 2025
29th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Chester
Starts at 5:00 pm
Location: Gazebo / Municipal Field on Main Street in Chester, NJ
Annual Chester Tree Lighting is celebrating 29 years of lighting up the tree and marking the official start of the holiday season.
The event is planned for Sunday, December 4, 2025 at the Gazebo on Main St. All are invited to arrive at 5pm for the start of the program which includes musical entertainment by the West Morris Mendham Concert Band and The Treble Makers.
Santa arrives via firetruck courtesy of the Chester Volunteer Fire Company at 5:15pm. Individual visits with Santa and sharing of holiday wish list.
There will be refreshments for all to enjoy and plenty of good cheer!
Click here for official flyer.
These activities are sponsored by Chester Recreation with gratitude to the Chester Garden Club for running the event for 25 years. This is an evening of fun for all ages, not just those with little ones! Please come out and join your neighbors for a special way to start the holiday season. For more information please contact [email protected]
Dec 4, 2025
Breakfast With Santa at Alstede Farms
9 am - 2 pm
Location: 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester NJ 07930
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast with Santa! Ticket includes hot cider, hayride (weather permitting), breakfast and time with Santa - bring your camera! Reservations are required. See our website for more details.
Dec 7, 2025
Free Cooking Class: Creating Healthier Versions of Your Favo
6:00 pm
Location: Dean's Natural Food Market at The Streets of Chester Shopping Center
Route 206 South, Chester, NJ 07930
Tis the season to enjoy your favorite traditional holiday foods – which usually means lots of extra empty calories -- but it doesn't have to!
In this class, Dean's Award Winner Chef, Scott Sleckman, will explore ways to make your favorite holiday dishes healthier, yet still tasty and enjoyable. All attendees will have the chance to sample the dishes and will be entered to WIN PRIZES. REGISTER FOR FREE: http://www.deansnaturalfoodmarket.com/healthy-holidays
December 7, 2016 @ 6:00pm
Dean's Natural Food Market, The Streets of Chester Shopping Center
Dec 18, 2025
S.C.3. Entertainment DJ Holiday Classic Tunes
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Broadcasting from 'Charming Charlies' at
The Streets of Chester Shopping Center
Route 206 South, Chester, NJ 07930
S.C.3. Entertainment is Morris County's premier DJ and event company.
Now you can see S.C.3. LIVE at The Streets of Chester Shopping Center for the Holidays as they play some of the BEST Holiday Classic Tunes to renditions by new artists.
Broadcasting from inside 'Charming Charlies' at the Streets of Chester Shopping Center on December 18th from 12:00pm-4:00pm
Dec 20 - 31, 2016
Happy New Year
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Location: Historic Downtown Chester
Happy New Year Wishes from The Historic Chester Business Association
Dec 21, 2025
Holiday Shopping Event
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Ann Taylor Streets of Chester
Let Ann Taylor help you wrap up your holiday season of giving.
Jan 14, 2026
Cinderella Performance
10:30 am
Location: Chester Library 250 West Main St. Chester NJ
Join us for a fun family performance of “Cinderella, Cinderella” by the Trilogy Repertory Theater. This interactive version of an old favorite will feature costumes, scenery and plenty of audience participation! Register online at chesterlib.org or call 908-879-7612.
Jan 14, 2026
Hip Hop Master Class with Denzel Chisholm
10:15am
Location: Art of Dance, Chester NJ
We are So Excited to have Denzel Chisolm to come and teach hip hop as our Saturday guest teacher this week. Denzel is one of The Hottest hip hop dancers in the dance industry. He is in the movie La La Land and is currently dancing in JLo’s show in Vegas. He has choreographed for Janet Jackson and has danced with Beyonce, Selena Gomes, Demi Lavato, Ariana Grande, Nicki Manaj and danced in the Victoria Secret Fashion show to name a few of his credits. This is a fantastic opportunity for our dancers!! This opportunity may not come our way again so all dancers should take advantage of his class. Denzel is in NYC while on break from JLo’s show. Be sure to have sneakers for this class. If you want to take advantage of this amazing opportunity the cost of the class is $25 10:15-11:30 intermediate class $30 11:30-1:00 advanced class
Jan 29, 2026
FREE Chester Recreation Winter Fest!
2pm-4pm
Location: Highlands Ridge Barn, 100 North Road in Chester
Save the date for Chester Recreation's next fun event- Winter Fest! Featuring Rick, the Butterfly Guy, winter crafts & activities, refreshments and so much more!
Register at https://register.communitypass.net/chestertwp
Mar 3 - 5, 2017
Orchid Open House
10am-5pm daily
Location: Stony Hill Gardens 8 Rt.24 Chester NJ
FREE event featuring wine tasting, cheese samples, orchid lectures, and refreshments. Orchids available for viewing and for purchase.
Mar 9, 2026
19th Century NJ Photographers: Morris County
7 pm
Location: Chester Library 250 West Main Street Chester, NJ 07930
Of the approximately 3,000 different photographers who were active in New Jersey before 1900, a substantial number worked in Morris County. In this fascinating slide lecture, Gard D. Saretzky will profile these pioneers and discuss them within the large context of New Jersey photography in the nineteenth century. Gary D. Saretzky, archivist, educator and photographer, has been the Monmouth County Archivist since 1994. This program is funded by the Horizons Speakers Bureau of the NJ Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the Nat’l Endowment for the Humanities.
Apr 1, 2026
Highlands Backyard Tree Fruit Seminar
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
You will have the opportunity to practice pruning techniques for apples, peaches, and summer & fall bearing brambles. You’ll also be able to ask questions about all aspects of fruit tree and small fruit tree care. Learn more on AlstedeFarms.com
Apr 30, 2026
Free Ice Cream Day
10am - 6pm
Location: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ 07930
We’re celebrating Farmer Kurt’s Birthday today! Help us celebrate – stop by any time between 10 am and 6 pm for a FREE cup or cone of our delicious homemade ice cream! While you’re here, enjoy lots of fun farm activities!
