Mayor Armstead

The Mayor’s Senior Christmas Dinner

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What: The Mayor’s Senior Christmas Dinner with special guest Senate President Nick Scutari. Free event with food, music, entertainment, and door prizes!
When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 from 3pm until 5pm.
- 2pm bus pick up at Ann Ferguson Tower.
- 2:15pm bus pick up at Muraski Tower.
- 2:30pm bus pick up at JTG Center.
Where: John T. Gregorio Center, which is located at 330 Helen Street.
How: Free event. Bus transportation will be provided, please call to reserve your spot on the bus. Registration is required, to register call the Mayor’s office at 908-474-8495 or scan the QR code below and complete the form. Registration closes December 17, 2025. First come, first served. JTG Center can accommodate a maximum of 280 guests.

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What: City of Linden Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Enjoy live entertainment, holiday music, refreshments and meet Santa! Tree lighting will begin at 6pm in front of City Hall. After the tree lighting, Santa will arrive and will proceed to the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade for photo ops and goodie bags for children. Tickets will be given to children to have a chance to win a bicycle. The Grinch and other characters will also be available for photo ops.
When: Friday, December 5, 2025.
- Horse and Carriage rides from 5pm through 8pm.
- Tree lighting with performances of the Linden High School Brass Ensemble, Madrigals, Touring Troupe and Dance Company will begin at 6pm.
Where: In front of Linden City Hall, which is located at 301 North Wood Avenue.
- After the tree lighting, families are invited to the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade (400 North Wood Avenue) for refreshments, photos with Santa and children 11 and under get a chance to win a bike and goodie bag from Santa.