Seasonal & Holidays

Keyport's Tree Lighting, Santa's Workshop Is Nov. 30

All are invited to quaint Keyport for the lighting of their Christmas tree and welcoming of Santa and Mrs. Claus as they arrive by sleigh.

There will also be Santa's workshop for kids, where they can decorate ornaments (held inside). Elves will be present.
There will also be Santa's workshop for kids, where they can decorate ornaments (held inside). Elves will be present. (Provided by Keyport resident Edward Carew (who plays Santa))

KEYPORT, NJ — All are invited to quaint downtown Keyport on Nov. 30 for the lighting of their Christmas tree and welcoming of Santa and Mrs. Claus as they arrive by sleigh, escorted by volunteer Keyport Fire Department members.

Entertainment includes the Keyport Central School Chorus, a dynamic Master of Ceremonies, local resident John Schneider, hot chocolate, candy canes and of course, a chance to sit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Elves will give out one-time use magic wands to children to help light the tree. And Santa’s Work Shop at Keyport returns bigger than ever! This year there will be more than 600 ornament kids can decorate. There will also be knock hockey and snow ball toss games.

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Schedule of events on Saturday, Nov. 30:

5 p.m. Central School Band takes the stage

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Santa’s Work Shop opens (Held at Keyport Borough Hall)

Elves arrive

5:30 p.m. Holiday Tree Lighting

Central School Chorus directed by Sharon Borelli stage

6:00 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive

The event is Coordinated by Nancy and Ed Carew, Bert Aumack, and Jon Schneider who wish to
thank the Borough of Keyport, KBBC Recreation Committee, DPW, Keyport Police and Explorers,
Keyport OEM and CERT, Keyport Fire Department, Keyport First Aid Squad, Auxiliary and Cadets,
Borough Officials and employees from all departments, Keyport Garden Club, PTO, Keyport Board of Education, Honor Society, Keyport Library, Scouts of America local groups, the American Legion and VFW of Keyport and many, many citizens of our great town for their assistance and support!


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