Tree Lighting Features Live Concert, Foam Snow & Light Party, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Penguin Escape Game, and More!

The Township of Springfield will light the Christmas Tree at Town Hall with a seasonal musical tribute on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 5:30-8:00 pm, outside Town Hall. In the event of rain or snow, the free celebration will be postponed until the next day, Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Prior to the tree lighting countdown, the community will be treated to live performances by Taye McQueen, singer, actress, and Jonathan Dayton High School Class of 2011 graduate; students from Front & Center for Performing Arts of Springfield; and the Jonathan Dayton High School All Stars. The program will also feature greetings by the Springfield Township Committee, as well as appearances by a stilt-walking Toy Soldier and the Grinch. Scouts from Troop #73 will be on hand to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Santa Claus will make a spirited entrance and pose for photos. Returning this year: horse-drawn carriage rides and a petting zoo! New this year: Foam snow and light party, and penguin escape inflatable game! During the event, hot pretzels will be provided by the Springfield Recreation Department, and holiday give-aways by the Springfield Business Improvement District (B.I.D.), First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, and Springfield First Aid Squad. Dessert will be served courtesy of the Springfield F.M.B.A. Local #57. Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) Church and Cannon Chapter will be offering sponsorships for veteran's wreaths for Wreaths Across America and coloring pages for children. The community is asked to please bring non-perishable food to be collected by S.H.A.R.E. Alliance, and toys to be collected by the Springfield Police Department. Our event financial sponsor PM Pediatric Urgent Care will be on hand to answer questions and offer give-aways. Questions? Contact the Springfield Recreation Department at recreation@springfield-nj.us or (973) 912-2227. Follow us on Facebook @springfieldnjrec