Monmouth County - Farmingdale - Christmas at The Historic Village at Allaire

Sunday, December 9 - Farmingdale, Monmouth County
Christmas at The Historic Village at Allaire


Join the members of the Howell Iron Works Co as they celebrate the holiday season. Each historic home will be decorated according to a different Christmas traditions. Experience the sights and smells of an early American Christmas with hearth cooking, singing, dancing, wagon rides, Santa and more! As visitors explore the village they will learn how our holiday traditions developed. This is a wonderful family friendly activity!

You can also bring your holiday cards to be sent from the historic post office located in the General Store. Bring your addressed envelopes with a stamp, and they will receive a special Allaire cancellation showcasing a historic building.

* The historic buildings will be open 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Each building will be decorated and interpreted according to a different Christmas tradition.
* Interactive music program in the Chapel: 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.
* Storytelling in the Enameling Building: 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
* Silhouette Cuttings in the Visitor Center: 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
* Santa will be visiting the village 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
* Carolers will be singing throughout the village from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm.
* The General Store and Bakery will be open from 10:00 am - 4:00pm.
* Holiday drink-making in the Allaire Mansion.
* Sample the Holiday wassail in the villlage buildings as you call on the residences of the Howell Iron Works.
* Visit the Carriage House, warm by the fire pit, and see the carriages and sleds decorated for the Holidays.
* Make a pine-cone feeder for our feathered friends (take home if you wish) or decorate our Christmas Tree!
* String cranberries and popcorn at the Manager's House (for take home too!).
* Trains! The history of trains as an iconic Christmas toy favorite! Lionel model train layout!
* Music throughout the village.

The event runs from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Admission: $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for children under the age of 12. Wagon rides are first come, first serve  and included in the ticket price. The Historic Village at Allaire is located in Allaire State Park at 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. Tickets are available at the gate or can be purchased online. For more information, call 732-919-3500 or visit www.allairevillage.org.
Location: 4263 Atlantic Ave, Wall Township, NJ 07727, USA

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