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Jefferson Township’s annual tree lighting ceremony is set for Friday, December 4, 2026, from 7 PM to 8 PM at the Jefferson Township gazebo, 1033 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. Santa is scheduled to arrive on a fire truck, which is always the moment the kids wait for.
The township lists the evening on its official calendar as the Annual Township Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s Arrival on the Firetruck. The details are on the Jefferson Township calendar listing. The listing does not mention a fee, and the township has not posted extras such as refreshments, performers or a rain date, so check that page in the days before the event for any updates.
The one hour window makes this an easy weeknight outing for families with young children, and an early December Friday is a nice way to start the holiday season in town. December 4 is also the first night of Hanukkah in 2026, so it is a festive evening across Morris County.
If you are planning dinner nearby, Oak Ridge has a new spot this fall: Olive and Oak Lakefront Kitchen opened in October on Moquis Trail. Over on Lake Hopatcong, the Jefferson House is staying open through the winter for the first time under new owners. For more around the township, see our guide to things to do in Jefferson, NJ.
Jefferson is one of several Morris County towns lighting a tree on the first weekend of December. Our list of tree lighting ceremonies in Morris County has dates and times town by town if you want to catch more than one.
The Jefferson Township tree lighting and Santa’s arrival is Friday, December 4, 2026, from 7 PM to 8 PM at the Jefferson Township gazebo, 1033 Weldon Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438.
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