Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Lyndhurst for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Santa Plate Art Project (December 9) and Christmas Story Time and Picture with Santa (December 10). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Lyndhurst
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Lyndhurst
- Meet Santa: Christmas Story Time and Picture with Santa (December 10)
- Season: December 9 (Santa Plate Art Project) to December 10 (Christmas Story Time and Picture with Santa)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Santa Plate Art Project
- When: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 4 to 5:30 pm
- Where: Lyndhurst Public Library, Children's Room, 355 Valley Brook Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Ages 6 to 12
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Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations leads this art session in the Children's Room at the Lyndhurst Public Library, where each child makes a Santa themed plate. All supplies are provided, so kids only need to show up ready to create.
It runs Wednesday, December 9, 2026 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm and is for ages 6 to 12. Registration opens at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 through the library's event page. No price is shown on the page.
Parent tip: Registration opens at 4:00 pm on November 25, the afternoon before Thanksgiving, so set a reminder if your child has their heart set on it. The session lasts 90 minutes, which suits the 6 to 12 age range better than younger siblings.
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- Address
- Lyndhurst Public Library, Children's Room, 355 Valley Brook Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 (opens in maps)
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Santa and Mrs. Claus
Christmas Story Time and Picture with Santa
- When: Thursday, December 10, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Lyndhurst Public Library, Children's Room, 355 Valley Brook Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Children and toddlers
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Mrs. Claus reads a special Christmas story time in the Children's Room at the Lyndhurst Public Library, and then Santa arrives for photos and a meet-and-greet. The evening is listed for children and toddlers, so it works for the youngest members of the family.
It takes place Thursday, December 10, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Registration opens at 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 26, 2026 through the library's event page. The page does not list a price.
Parent tip: Sign-up opens at 5:00 pm on November 26, which is Thanksgiving Day, so it is easy to miss in the middle of dinner. Story time comes before the Santa photos, so arrive at the start if your toddler needs the warm-up before meeting him.
- Host
- Lyndhurst Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lyndhurst Public Library, Children's Room, 355 Valley Brook Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 (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 Lyndhurst Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Santa Plate Art Project in Lyndhurst on December 9; the last runs to December 10. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Santa Plate Art ProjectLyndhurst · Dec 9
- Christmas Story Time and Picture with SantaLyndhurst · Dec 10
Looking further afield? Our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Wallington, Clifton, Glen Ridge and Secaucus. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst went by the name Union Township until 1917, when residents voted to rename it in honor of Lord Lyndhurst. Its Kingsland section grew up around an 1872 railroad depot where church services were once held, and today the township's Christmas events for kids gather at the public library on Valley Brook Avenue.
How Lyndhurst celebrates
Both Christmas events confirmed for Lyndhurst are run by the Lyndhurst Public Library and held in its Children's Room. On Wednesday, December 9, Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations leads a Santa Plate Art Project for ages 6 to 12, with all supplies provided. The next evening, Thursday, December 10, Mrs. Claus reads a Christmas story time, followed by photos and a meet-and-greet with Santa for children and toddlers. Registration for each opens two weeks ahead on the library's event calendar. Valley Brook Avenue, the library's street, is also one of the streets Wikipedia names beside the small park honoring Tessie McNamara.
Fun facts about Christmas in Lyndhurst
The area became Union Township on February 19, 1852, and took the name Lyndhurst Township on May 15, 1917, after a referendum. In 1872 the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad built a line through the township and put up a depot named Kingsland for a local landowning family. The 2020 census counted 22,519 residents. The Passaic River forms the township's western border.
Traditions today
- Santa Plate Art Project: Kids ages 6 to 12 make a Santa plate with Simple Creations at the library on December 9, 2026, with all supplies provided.
- Story time with Mrs. Claus: Mrs. Claus reads a Christmas story time for children and toddlers at the library on the evening of December 10, 2026.
- Photos with Santa: After the story time on December 10, Santa is at the library for photos and a meet-and-greet.
- The Children's Room: Both of the library's Christmas programs are held in the Children's Room at the Lyndhurst Public Library.
A fact for kids
In the Kingsland part of Lyndhurst, people once went to church inside the train depot. Houses were built nearby for the people who worked for the railroad.
Questions about Christmas in Lyndhurst
When did Lyndhurst get its name?
Residents of what was then Union Township passed a referendum on March 27, 1917 to change the name to Lyndhurst Township, and the change took effect on May 15, 1917. Union Township itself had been formed on February 19, 1852, when the area was returned to Bergen County.
Who is Lyndhurst named for?
According to Wikipedia, the township is named for Lord Lyndhurst. The name replaced Union Township in 1917, after neighboring places such as Rutherford, East Rutherford and North Arlington had already separated from the old township and formed their own boroughs.
What is Kingsland in Lyndhurst?
Kingsland is a former post village within the township, named for the Kingsland family, who held a large tract known as Kingsland Manor. In 1872 the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad built a railway through the township and put up a depot there named in the family's honor.
Who was Tessie McNamara?
She ran the switchboard at a munitions plant in what is now Lyndhurst when fire broke out on January 11, 1917. Wikipedia says she called each building with a warning to get out and was credited with saving 1,400 lives. A small park on Clay Avenue honors her memory.
How many people live in Lyndhurst?
The 2020 census counted 22,519 residents, up from 20,554 in 2010. Lyndhurst is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, bordered on the west by the Passaic River, with the eastern part of the township lying in the wetlands of the New Jersey Meadowlands.
What happens at Christmas for kids in Lyndhurst?
The confirmed events for 2026 are both at the Lyndhurst Public Library: a Santa Plate Art Project on Wednesday, December 9, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, and a Christmas story time with Mrs. Claus followed by photos with Santa on Thursday, December 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Where are Lyndhurst's Christmas events held?
Both take place in the Children's Room at the Lyndhurst Public Library. The library's event pages list the location that way for the Santa plate craft on December 9 and for the story time and Santa photos on December 10.
Who organizes the Christmas events in Lyndhurst?
The Lyndhurst Public Library is named as the organizer on both event pages, which sit on the BCCLS library calendar. The Santa Plate Art Project is presented for the library by Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations.
Are the library's Christmas events free?
The event pages do not state a price and do not say the programs are free, so check with the library when you register. The Santa Plate Art Project page does say that all supplies are provided, and both events require registration, which opens in late November.
Sources
- Lyndhurst, New Jersey, Wikipedia
- Santa Plate Art Project, Lyndhurst Public Library (BCCLS LibCal)
- Christmas Story Time & Picture with Santa, Lyndhurst Public Library (BCCLS LibCal)
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Lyndhurst Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What Christmas events for kids are in Lyndhurst in 2026?
Two are confirmed at the Lyndhurst Public Library. The Santa Plate Art Project is on Wednesday, December 9, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm for ages 6 to 12, and Christmas Story Time and Picture with Santa is on Thursday, December 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for children and toddlers.
Where can kids meet Santa in Lyndhurst?
Santa is at the Lyndhurst Public Library on Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The evening starts with a Christmas story time read by Mrs. Claus in the Children's Room, followed by photos and a meet-and-greet with Santa. Registration opens November 26 at 5:00 pm.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Lyndhurst?
Neither library page lists a price or uses the word free, so this guide does not label them free. The Santa Plate Art Project on December 9 does state that all supplies are provided. Ask the Lyndhurst Public Library when you register if you want to confirm there is no charge.
Do Lyndhurst Christmas events need registration?
Yes, both do. Registration for the Santa Plate Art Project on December 9 opens at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 25. Registration for Christmas Story Time and Picture with Santa on December 10 opens at 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 26. Both are handled through the library's event pages.
Which Lyndhurst Christmas event is best for toddlers?
Christmas Story Time and Picture with Santa on December 10 is the one listed for children and toddlers, with Mrs. Claus reading before Santa's photos. The Santa Plate Art Project on December 9 is set for ages 6 to 12, so it is the better pick for school-age kids.
Who leads the Santa Plate Art Project in Lyndhurst?
The library's page says it is presented by Silvana Czerwinski of Simple Creations, with all supplies provided. It meets in the Children's Room at the Lyndhurst Public Library on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, and is open to ages 6 to 12 with registration.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Lyndhurst?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New Jersey Christmas train rides guide. This Lyndhurst guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
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 every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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