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Haddonfield Holidays 2026: Tree Lighting, Santa Parade, Cocoa Walk and Candlelight Shopping Dates

Every downtown holiday date in one place, from the Nov. 27 Tree Lighting to the 12 Days of Haddonfield.

By Live Haddonfield · November 3, 2026

Haddonfield's holiday season starts Friday, Nov. 27, with the Tree Lighting at Library Point, a Santa parade through downtown and a merchant Cocoa Walk. After that, Candlelight Shopping runs every Friday through Dec. 18, Santa comes back to Kings Court twice, and the Yule Night Market fills Kings Highway on Dec. 4. The Partnership for Haddonfield just posted the details, so here is the whole calendar in one spot.

Fri., Nov. 27: Tree Lighting, Santa Parade and Cocoa Walk

Festivities start at 6 p.m. at Library Point, with DJ Frank Staff warming up the crowd before the Tree Lighting. At 6:30 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Claus ride a classic convertible through downtown to the Kings Court Gazebo. Santa stays at the gazebo until 9 p.m.

One thing to know: the Haddonfield Celebrations Association lists the lighting itself at 6:30 p.m. So get there by 6 if you want a good spot and the full show.

Downtown merchants are running a Cocoa Walk with their own hot cocoa. The stops haven't been named yet. Shops stay open until 8 p.m. that night.

Tree Lighting details and the Celebrations Association page.

Candlelight Shopping, every Friday through Dec. 18

Candlelight Shopping kicks off the same night and runs every Friday evening through Dec. 18. It's the easy way to knock out a gift list and actually enjoy it. Candlelight Shopping

Fri., Dec. 4: Yule Night Market

From 4 to 9 p.m., more than 50 vendors and artists set up along Kings Highway and Kings Court, with live music, a DJ and carolers. The vendor list is "coming soon," per the Partnership. Yule Night Market

Fri., Dec. 11 and 18: Santa in Kings Court

Santa returns to the Kings Court Gazebo from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on both nights, while Mrs. Claus visits downtown shops. Photos are free. Bring your own camera. If you've ever paid mall prices for a Santa picture, this is the move.

Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: 12 Days of Haddonfield

The "12 Days of Haddonfield" promotion runs Monday, Dec. 21, through Friday, Jan. 1, with special shop hours, holiday meals and catering from local restaurants, and free parking. Participating shops and hours aren't posted yet. 12 Days of Haddonfield

Parking

The Partnership's page says downtown parking is free from Thanksgiving through Jan. 3, 2027. That lines up with the borough's holiday meter break on Kings Highway, where meters are still enforced from 7 to 9 a.m. on weekdays. We covered that vote in what Haddonfield commissioners decided.

FAQ

What time is the Haddonfield Tree Lighting in 2026? Festivities start at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, at Library Point. The Haddonfield Celebrations Association lists the lighting at 6:30 p.m.

Can I get a free photo with Santa? Yes. Santa is at the Kings Court Gazebo on Dec. 11 and 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Photos are free, so bring your own camera.

Is downtown parking free over the holidays? The Partnership says downtown parking is free from Thanksgiving through Jan. 3, 2027. The borough's meter break on Kings Highway still enforces meters 7 to 9 a.m. on weekdays.

Want more for November? See things to do in Haddonfield this month.

Sources

Cocoa Walk stops and Yule vendors get posted closer to the date. The Friday newsletter will have them the week they drop. Get it here.