Kick off the holiday season with a festive evening at Belmar’s Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Head to the Plaza for a heartwarming night filled with seasonal cheer, family-friendly activities, and holiday traditions. The evening centers around the ceremonial lighting of the Belmar holiday tree at 6 p.m., surrounded by twinkling lights, winter fun, and plenty of reasons to linger.
Families can enjoy ice skating, creative holiday craft stations, and opportunities to write letters to Santa and heartfelt notes to members of the military who may be away from home during the holidays.
A photo opportunity with Santa will be available, along with a charming Christmas Artisan Market to complete the storybook feel of the evening.
Food and drink specials will be offered at participating Belmar restaurants throughout the event.
This year, make the evening even more festive with Belmar’s Holiday Shopping Stroll!
Happening both before and during the Tree Lighting Celebration, participating businesses will open their doors and welcome you in with exclusive holiday offers, seasonal treats, special activities, giveaways, and more.
Event highlights include:
- Holiday tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.
- The RINK at Belmar official opening – Ice skating
- Holiday craft-making stations
- Letters to Santa and letters to our military
- Christmas Artisan Market
- Photo opportunity with Santa
- Food and drink specials at participating Belmar restaurants
- Holiday Shopping Stroll at participating Belmar businesses
This is a FREE, family-friendly event.
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