Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Long Branch for 2026. The city lights its tree at City Hall on Saturday, December 5, Santa poses for photos at the Arts and Cultural Center on Monday, December 14, and Breakfast with Santa follows on Saturday, December 19. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Long Branch
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Long Branch
- Tree Lighting: Saturday, December 5, 5 to 6 pm at City Hall, free
- Photos with Santa: Monday, December 14, 5 to 7 pm
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 19, 9 am to noon, registration required
- Every date checked on the City of Long Branch calendar on Nov 11
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Long Branch Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 to 6 pm
- Where: Long Branch City Hall, 344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Long Branch lights its tree outside City Hall on Broadway with a short holiday celebration on the first Saturday of December.
It is a quick, one-hour gathering, which suits little kids who are done by dinnertime.
Parent tip: Arrive a few minutes before 5 pm. The lighting is the main event and the whole celebration wraps up within the hour.
- Host
- City of Long Branch (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Long Branch City Hall, 344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740 (opens in maps)
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Photos with Santa at the Arts and Cultural Center
- When: Monday, December 14, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Long Branch Arts and Cultural Center, 577 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check with the city
- Ages: Kids and families
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Santa stops at the Long Branch Arts and Cultural Center on Broadway for an evening of photos with local families.
The weeknight time slot after school makes it easier to fit in than a crowded weekend Santa line.
Parent tip: The city also lists a Santa photo afternoon at the fire museum on Sunday, December 13, from 2 to 4 pm, if Monday does not work.
- Host
- City of Long Branch (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Long Branch Arts and Cultural Center, 577 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Long Branch
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9 am to noon
- Where: 231 Wilbur Ray Avenue, 231 Wilbur Ray Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Registration required
- Ages: Kids and families
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Long Branch Recreation closes out its holiday lineup with a Saturday morning breakfast with Santa on Wilbur Ray Avenue.
Registration is required, so families need to sign up with the city ahead of time rather than walking in.
Parent tip: Register early. The city marks this one registration required, and Santa breakfasts the weekend before Christmas fill fast.
- Host
- City of Long Branch Recreation and Human Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- 231 Wilbur Ray Avenue, 231 Wilbur Ray Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our New Jersey Christmas train rides page.
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When each Long Branch Christmas event for kids happens
See the tree lit at City Hall on December 5, then register now for the December 19 Breakfast with Santa before it fills.
- Long Branch Tree Lighting and Holiday CelebrationLong Branch · Dec 5
- Photos with Santa at the Arts and Cultural CenterLong Branch · Dec 14
- Breakfast with SantaLong Branch · Dec 19
Looking further afield? Our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Red Bank, Middletown, Ocean and Point Pleasant Beach. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Long Branch Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Long Branch this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Long Branch for 2026, all on the City of Long Branch calendar: the Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration on December 5, Photos with Santa on December 14 and Breakfast with Santa on December 19.
When is the Long Branch tree lighting in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5 to 6 pm at City Hall, 344 Broadway.
Where can kids take photos with Santa in Long Branch?
At the Long Branch Arts and Cultural Center, 577 Broadway, on Monday, December 14, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm. The city also lists Santa photos at the fire museum on Sunday, December 13, from 2 to 4 pm.
Do I need to register for Breakfast with Santa in Long Branch?
Yes. The December 19, 2026, breakfast at 231 Wilbur Ray Avenue requires registration with the city.
Who do I contact about Long Branch holiday events?
The city’s Programs and Events coordinator at dkawut@longbranch.org, or Recreation and Human Services at kparker@longbranch.org.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in New Jersey?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New Jersey Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Long Branch on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.