Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Westfield for 2026. The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting brings Santa, carolers and a kids holiday market to the North Side Train Station on Saturday, November 28, and Santa poses for photos in downtown shops on December 4, 12 and 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 Westfield
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Westfield
- Tree Lighting: Saturday, November 28, 5 to 7 pm at the North Side Train Station, free
- Santa, ice sculpting and the Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market
- Photos with Santa: December 4, 12 and 19, noon to 3 pm
- Every date checked on the Town of Westfield site on Nov 11
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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5 to 7 pm (rain date Sunday, November 29)
- Where: Westfield North Side Train Station, North Ave W, Westfield, NJ 07090 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Downtown Westfield caps Small Business Saturday with its tree lighting at the North Side Train Station, with a visit from Santa, a holiday DJ, ice sculpting, carolers and free treats from local businesses.
This year the evening adds the Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market, where young entrepreneurs sell handmade goods, a nice way for kids to shop for gifts from other kids.
Parent tip: Come downtown early for the Small Business Saturday Scratch and Save deals, then walk to the train station by 5 pm.
- Host
- Town of Westfield and Downtown Westfield Corporation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Westfield North Side Train Station, North Ave W, Westfield, NJ 07090 (opens in maps)
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Photos with Santa in Downtown Westfield
- When: Friday, December 4, Saturday, December 12 (Pet Day) and Saturday, December 19, 2026, noon to 3 pm
- Where: Downtown Westfield shops (Faherty, Luxe Threads, Mimi and Hill), 127 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Book a session through the Downtown Westfield Corporation
- Ages: All ages, pets welcome on December 12
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Santa sets up in a different downtown shop each date: Faherty at 127 Central Avenue on December 4, Luxe Threads at 206 East Broad Street on December 12 and Mimi and Hill at 152 East Broad Street on December 19.
December 12 is Pet Day, so the family dog can be in the picture too, and photos are emailed after each session.
Parent tip: Sessions are limited, so book your preferred slot early, and pick December 12 if you want the dog in the photo.
- Host
- Downtown Westfield Corporation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Westfield shops (Faherty, Luxe Threads, Mimi and Hill), 127 Central Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 (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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Plan your December
When each Westfield Christmas event for kids happens
Start at the train station tree lighting on November 28, then book a downtown Santa photo session for December 4, 12 or 19.
- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Jingle and Mingle Holiday MarketWestfield · Nov 28
- Photos with Santa in Downtown WestfieldWestfield · Dec 4 to 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 Rahway, Newark, Roseland and Glen Ridge. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Westfield Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Westfield this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Westfield for 2026, both downtown: the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on November 28 and Photos with Santa on December 4, 12 and 19.
When is the Westfield tree lighting in 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm at the North Side Train Station, with a rain date of Sunday, November 29. It is free.
Is Santa at the Westfield tree lighting?
Yes. Santa visits, along with a holiday DJ, ice sculpting, carolers and free treats from local businesses.
Where are Santa photos in downtown Westfield?
Faherty, 127 Central Avenue, on December 4; Luxe Threads, 206 East Broad Street, on December 12 (Pet Day); and Mimi and Hill, 152 East Broad Street, on December 19, all from noon to 3 pm. Book a session in advance.
Who do I contact about Westfield holiday events?
The Downtown Westfield Corporation at j.amiano@westfieldtoday.com or (908) 789-9444.
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 Westfield 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.