Another busy week lies ahead for Downtown Denville as we gear up for Christmas! From live music performances to art workshops and social events, there’s plenty to enjoy and discover in our wonderful town. ‘Tis the season for giving – contribute to worthy causes through the fundraisers or volunteer opportunities being held this week. And of course, don’t forget to bring your little ones to meet Santa and create some magical memories! Read on to discover more about the exciting events happening in our vibrant community
All Week Long, December 15th – Christmas Eve
Shop Local, Drink Local
Dec 15th – Dec 24th | Diamond Spring Brewing Co.
From December 15th to Christmas Eve, Diamond Spring Brewing Co. will be supporting the local businesses of Downtown Denville with their $5 pints for those who shop local. To receive your $5 pint, bring the receipt (or gift bag) of a local Denville business to Diamond Spring Brewery Co. Receipts are only valid on the day you get them. Support your local businesses this Christmas!
Thursday, December 14th
Live Music by Mike Deej
6:00 PM to Closing | Cafe Crevier
Make your Thursday special at Café Crevier, where Mike Deej will be playing live acoustics. It’s an ideal evening to cherish with friends or family, blending together great music with great cuisine.
Friday, December 15th
Wreaths Across America
9:15am | Downtown Denville
The Wreaths Across America tractor trailer will be making its way through Downtown Denville this Friday at 9:15am. The wreath-bearing vehicle will be escorted by the Morris County Sheriff Department, along with the Denville Police and Fire Departments. The convoy will go down Broadway on it’s way to deliver over 550 wreaths for the wreath laying ceremony the following day.
Ornament Painting Workshop
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Art Classes with Mary Shadbolt
Mary Shadbolt’s Ornament Painting Workshop kicks off a busy weekend for her art classes. Artists can choose 2 ceramic ornaments and 3 wooden ornaments to paint. There will also be a fun giveaway before the event is over! Get in touch with your creative side this holiday season.
Click here to register!
Mix & Jingle!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar
Head on down to Moxie Salon and Beauty Bar to learn makeup and hair tips this holiday season!
Enjoy some makeup and hair tips, shopping and refreshments! Registration fee will be donated to Deidre’s House, The Center for Morris County’s Child’s Victims.
Yule Night Market
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM | The Wren + The Raven
Stop by The Wren + The Raven this Friday for their Yule Night Market. Admission is free and you can shop products by local artists and makers, get tarot readings by Bridgette The Strange Witch, and get photos with your favorite folkloric figure of Yuletide fright, Krampus! Keep an eye out for their forthcoming “Meet the Makers” posts on Instagram, to get a sneak peek of our vendors’ fantastic work!
Ugly Sweater Day
4 PM – 10 PM | Diamond Spring Brewing Co.
Dust off your most festive Christmas sweater this Friday for Diamond Spring Brewing Co’s ‘Ugly Sweater Day’. Join the fun and show off your unique holiday style while enjoying some delicious beers.
Head to their website to find out more about their upcoming events.
Live Music by KickStart
8 PM – 11 PM | The Second Half, Denville Nj
You are spoiled for choice this week in Downtown Denville with more live music, this time coming from KickStart! Be sure to head on down this Friday from 8 PM – 11 PM on the Second Half of Main to hear their amazing acoustic songs and even some Christmas songs too! This is not to be missed!
Click here to see more of KickStart’s dates for this holiday season.
Saturday, December 16th
Handmade Holiday Market
10 AM – 12 PM | Art Classes with Mary Shadbolt
The fun doesn’t stop at Art Classes with Mary Shadbolt! Head on down to the Handmade Holiday Market from 10 PM – 4 PM to shop handmade items from local artist & artisans, while enjoying some festive refreshments! They will have everything from Photography, Silk scarves and Camis, Pottery, Handmade Notebooks, Drawings, Paintings, Art prints, Notecards, Mugs, amazing Earrings, Silk Screened Bags and so much more! Support local businesses this Christmas!
Wreaths Across America
12:00PM | Denville Cemetery
Wreaths Across America will be at Gardner Field this Saturday to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes.
Click Here to Volunteer
Kids Cut-athon
1:00 PM – 3:00 | Ivy Hair and Makeup Boutique
Stop by Ivy Hair and Makeup Boutique for their Holiday Kids Cut-athon to raise money for the Farm Schoolhouse. Taking place this Saturday from 1 PM to 3 PM, each cut is $20 and goes toward a good cause. Be sure to come down and support!
Visit Santa at Santaland
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Denville Rotary Club
Santa Claus is coming to town… again this weekend! Santa visits will be continuing with updated extended hours this Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday, December 17th
Visit Santa at Santaland & Take your Pet!
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Broadway in Downtown Denville
Your pet can also take part in the festivities at Santaland this weekend! Starting earlier, and taking place outside Santaland, bring your pet along and get them into the Christmas spirit!
More Downtown Denville Events
To see future Downtown Denville events head to https://downtowndenville.com/upcoming-events/
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