Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in North Plainfield for 2026. Santa comes to town for the borough tree lighting on Sunday, December 6, and the library branch on Rockview Avenue adds a snowflake craft and a Grinch watch party. 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 North Plainfield
- 3 Christmas events for kids in North Plainfield, all free
- Santa Comes to Town and Tree Lighting: Sunday, December 6
- Snowflake Suncatcher: Wednesday, December 9, 3:30 pm, ages 5 to 11
- The Grinch watch party: Wednesday, December 23, 12:30 pm
- Dates checked on the borough and SCLSNJ sites on Nov 11
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Santa Comes to Town and Tree Lighting
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026; time and location to be announced by the borough
- Where: North Plainfield (location to be announced), North Plainfield, NJ 07060 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free community event
- Ages: All ages
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North Plainfield’s Mayor’s Special Events Committee closes out its yearly lineup with Santa Comes to Town and the borough tree lighting on Sunday, December 6.
The committee runs the borough’s community celebrations with donations from residents and local businesses. Check the borough site closer to the date for the start time and meeting spot.
Parent tip: Follow the borough website or social pages the week before. The committee posts the final time and place shortly ahead of the event.
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- North Plainfield Mayor’s Special Events Committee (opens in a new tab)
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- North Plainfield (location to be announced), North Plainfield, NJ 07060 (opens in maps)
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Snowflake Suncatcher Craft
- When: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 3:30 to 4:30 pm; registration required
- Where: North Plainfield branch, Somerset County Library System, 6 Rockview Ave., North Plainfield, NJ 07060 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, registration required (15 spots)
- Ages: Ages 5 to 11
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Kids ages 5 to 11 design a one-of-a-kind snowflake suncatcher in the craft room at the North Plainfield library branch.
It is an after-school session with 15 spots, and the finished snowflake makes an easy window decoration for the holidays.
Parent tip: Register ahead; small craft sessions at this branch cap at 15 kids.
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Holiday Watch Party: The Grinch
- When: Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 12:30 to 3 pm
- Where: North Plainfield branch, Somerset County Library System, 6 Rockview Ave., North Plainfield, NJ 07060 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, registration available (30 seats)
- Ages: All ages, families
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The North Plainfield library branch screens The Grinch for families on December 23, right as winter break starts.
It is open to every age from toddlers to grown-ups, with 30 seats in the program room, so it is an easy low-key outing during the busiest week of the season.
Parent tip: Bring a small blanket or pillow for little ones, and register to hold seats for the whole family.
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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 North Plainfield Christmas event for kids happens
Greet Santa at the borough tree lighting on December 6, sign the kids up for the December 9 craft, and save December 23 for a cozy Grinch screening at the library.
- Santa Comes to Town and Tree LightingNorth Plainfield · Dec 6
- Snowflake Suncatcher CraftNorth Plainfield · Dec 9
- Holiday Watch Party: The GrinchNorth Plainfield · Dec 23
Looking further afield? Our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Westfield, Rahway, Bridgewater and Morristown. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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North Plainfield Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in North Plainfield this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in North Plainfield for 2026: Santa Comes to Town and Tree Lighting on December 6, a Snowflake Suncatcher craft on December 9 and a Grinch watch party on December 23.
When is the North Plainfield tree lighting in 2026?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, together with Santa Comes to Town. The borough had not posted the time and location yet when we checked on November 11.
Who organizes Santa Comes to Town?
The North Plainfield Mayor’s Special Events Committee, which runs the borough’s community celebrations with donations from residents and local businesses.
Where is the North Plainfield library branch?
6 Rockview Ave., North Plainfield. Both library programs are free; the craft needs registration.
Who do I contact about North Plainfield holiday events?
Joe Irovando, Assistant Director of Recreation, at jirovando@northplainfieldnj.gov for the tree lighting, and the library branch at northplainfield@sclibnj.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 North Plainfield 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.