Embrace the Festive Spirit: New Brunswick’s Must-Attend December Celebrations

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (December 13, 2025) - Here are some of the holiday highlights happening this month. Don't forget to check out the official New Brunswick Winter Wonderland calendar for more details as New Brunswick marks the holiday season in style.

Jack Daniel's Operation Ride Home: In conjunction with Jack Daniel's Distillery & Operation Ride Home, New Brunswick is hosting the Jack Daniel's Barrel Tree in New Jersey, located at 5 Livingston Ave. throughout the month. The barrels are for sale, and all the proceeds go to Operation Ride Home, a program designed to assist junior-enlisted service members and those with families to travel from their military bases to homes across the country.

American Hungarian Foundation's 38th Annual Festival of Trees: The trees have been decorated by local organizations invited to share the holiday traditions of their cultures at the American Hungarian Foundation gallery, 300 Somerset St. and various places around New Brunswick now through Jan. 6.

Hungarian Christmas Market: The Annual Hungarian Christmas Market benefiting the Hungarian Scouts featuring Hungarian foods and artisan products takes place at the American Hungarian Foundation, 300 Somerset St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 13.

Holidays Around the World: K-6 children are invited to the New Brunswick Free Public Library on Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. This special holiday event is free, but registration is needed.

Community Kwanzaa Celebration: Join fellow residents for the annual celebration of Kwanzaa, hosted from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 3rd Floor exhibition area, on Dec. 18.