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Things to Do in Haddonfield in December 2026: Yule Night Market, Snowflake Run, Concerts and Santa

Every December date worth blocking, from the Dec. 4 Yule Night Market to the 12 Days of Haddonfield.

By Live Haddonfield ·

December in Haddonfield is mostly Fridays and one big Sunday. The first Yule Night Market takes over Kings Highway on Friday, Dec. 4, the Snowflake Run starts at Crows Woods the next morning, and Sunday, Dec. 13, stacks a Mrs. Claus tea, a handbell concert and candlelight carols into one day. Here's the month by date so you can block it now, before the invites pile up.

Every Friday through Dec. 18: Candlelight Shopping

Downtown shops stay open for Candlelight Shopping on Friday evenings through Dec. 18. Santa is in Kings Court on Dec. 11 and 18, 5:30 to 8 p.m., with Mrs. Claus visiting shops. Details

Tue., Dec. 1: Lafayette book club

The Historical Society of Haddonfield's book club meets on Zoom at 7 p.m. to discuss "The Hero Returns: Lafayette and the Legacy of Revolution" by Richard Brookhiser. Details

Thu., Dec. 3: Paint your own cards

Sharon Ann Smith leads holiday watercolor card making at Markeim Arts Center, 104 Walnut St., 6:30 to 8 p.m. Details

Fri., Dec. 4: The big night

  • Yule Night Market, 4 to 9 p.m. on Kings Highway and Kings Court. More than 50 vendors and artists, live music, a DJ and carolers, with free downtown parking. Details
  • "Finding Neverland" opens at Haddonfield Plays and Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave. Calendar listings show 8 p.m. shows Dec. 4 to 6, 10 to 13 and 17 to 19. Details
  • Markeim workshops, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: a clay jewelry dish class ($65 to $120) or a Sip and Sew embroidery ornament class ($40, beginners welcome).

Sat., Dec. 5: Snowflake Run

The 8th annual Snowflake Run 5K starts at 9 a.m. at Crows Woods, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., with a costume contest at 8:30. Packet pickup is Dec. 3 and 4 at The Haddon Fortnightly. Proceeds benefit Starting Point. Details

Mon., Dec. 7, and Tue., Dec. 8

  • The Bookish Bunch, a new teen book hangout at the library's Technology Center, Mon., 6 to 7 p.m. Details
  • Haddonfield Garden Club Holiday Centerpiece Showcase, Tue., noon to 2 p.m., Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 204 Wayne Ave. Members show and explain their evergreen centerpieces, with a raffle at the end. Details

Sat., Dec. 12: Watercolor ornaments

Joey Rihl's BYOB Christmas Ornament Watercolor Workshop runs noon to 4 p.m. at Markeim, $99 to $188. Details

Sun., Dec. 13: Tea, bells and carols

  • Tea with Mrs. Claus, 1 to 3 p.m., The Haddon Fortnightly, 301 Kings Hwy E. $15 ages 2 to 5, $20 ages 6 to 12, $30 adults. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or book. Details
  • Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble, "A Season of Light," 4 to 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 124 Kings Hwy E. Details
  • New Jersey MasterChorale Candlelight Lessons and Carols, 7 p.m., Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Road. Details

Sat., Dec. 19: Blow a glass ornament

Mike Peluso teaches an intro glass blown ornament class at Markeim, starting at 4 p.m. No experience needed. Details

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

Special shop hours, holiday meals and catering from downtown restaurants, and free parking. Participating shops aren't posted yet. Details

Good to know

The library closes Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1, and at 1 p.m. on Dec. 31. Want the full holiday picture? See the Tree Lighting and Santa schedule and our holiday markets guide.

Dates change, and new ones get added all month. The Friday newsletter is where we catch them first. Subscribe here.

FAQ

When is the Yule Night Market in Haddonfield?
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. on Kings Highway and Kings Court, per the Partnership for Haddonfield.
When can kids see Santa downtown in December?
Santa is in Kings Court on Fridays, Dec. 11 and 18, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., during Candlelight Shopping.
Is the Haddonfield library open over the holidays?
It is closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1, and closes at 1 p.m. on Dec. 31, per the library calendar.

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