Holiday Happenings Near Florham Park Oh What Fun!

All That Glitters in Northern New Jersey

A little more than an hour's drive from midtown Manhattan is New Jersey's Morris County. It's part of the New York metropolitan area — and in this neck of the woods, there’s no shortage of holiday happenings.

Archer and his elves all agree: The following Florham Park-area activities are festive fan favorites.

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Holiday Lights + Sights

Revel in holiday nostalgia at the Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green — This monthlong festival showcases thousands of sparkling lights, visits and photos with Santa, ice sculpture demonstrations, a vintage-style rocking horse, rides on a miniature train and holiday crafts — plus hot chocolate and cookies and seasonal entertainment.
The Camuso Holiday Display in Livingston is a family tradition that started in the 1970s with a 26-ft. rotating Christmas tree. It now includes holiday displays with 100+ animated figures and mechanical display pieces.
A fun, free event for all is waiting at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo's holiday lights. Located in West Orange, it's just a short drive from Archer Hotel Florham Park. While the event is free, you are encouraged to bring a donation of non-perishable food, new toys and/or gently used coats.

Holiday Spirits + Eats

Morristown’s Iron Bar is the decked-out place to be when everyone returns home to celebrate the holidays. They’ve kicked off previous seasons with an ugly sweater party, a Night Before Christmas event and Santa’s Secret Sips holiday cocktail experience.
Each year before Thanksgiving, The Grand Café in Morristown bedecks its already-cozy dark wood-paneled French restaurant for the holidays. Christmas trees, poinsettias, Santa figures and plenty of red bows complement the elevated dining experience.

Nifty Holiday Gifts

Give your family a magical experience on The Polar Express Train Ride. Beginning in Whippany, you’ll be a part of the classic holiday story, “The Polar Express” — complete with a golden ticket, hot chocolate and shortbread, dancing chefs, caroling, a keepsake sleigh bell and other festive touches.
Shop for uncommon gifts at Holiday CraftMorristown. More than 175 craft artists offer fun finds for every age. Discover unique jewelry, fashions and accessories, sculptural works in a variety of mediums, fine art painting, printmaking, drawing and photography and hand-crafted gourmet foods and beverages.