Events October 20, 2023
Sep 14 - Nov 5, 2023
The Maze Fun Park at Stony Hill Farms
Location: 15 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
The Maze Fun Park is open September 2nd – November 5th, 2023
- Fall fun at Stony Hill Farms celebrates all the best the season has to offer.
- Corn Maze
- Tricycle Track
- Rope Maze
- Playgrounds
- Apple & vegetable picking
- Pumpkin Picking (October)
- Weekend Hayrides
Oct 20 - 21, 2023
Harvest Moon Hayrides at Alstede Farms
6-10PM
Location: 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ 07930
Fall is a fabulous season for families to spend quality time enjoying the scenic outdoors on our farm. Our selection of fall activities offers something for everyone, from harvest moon hayrides to night time corn maze fun. Delight in picking your own pumpkin, enjoy live entertainment, and sip fresh pressed cider all while creating the perfect family memories.
Open from 6-10 pm with the last admission at 8:30pm. $19.99 per person includes hay wagon rides, a corn maze by flashlight, pumpkin picking (price for pumpkin additional), live entertainment, a warm campfire, and more!
Events after October 20, 2023
Oct 21, 2023
Flashlight Nights in the Maze at Stony Hill Farms
6 to 9PM
Location: 15 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Come and try to navigate your way out of the giant corn maze in the dark. Bring your own flashlights to help you find your way! Enjoy hot cider and fresh donuts after you find the exit path at our concessions stand.
Flashlight nights are every Saturday in October 6pm-8pm weather permitting.
Oct 28, 2023
Flashlight Nights in the Maze at Stony Hill Farms
6 to 9PM
Location: 15 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Come and try to navigate your way out of the giant corn maze in the dark. Bring your own flashlights to help you find your way! Enjoy hot cider and fresh donuts after you find the exit path at our concessions stand.
Flashlight nights are every Saturday in October 6pm-8pm weather permitting.
Oct 28, 2023
Treats for Troops - DONATION DAY
8AM to 12PM
Location: 385 Route 24, Suite 1-D, Chester, NJ - Chester Woods Family Dentistry
Donate Halloween Candy to Soldiers' Angels Treats for Troops!
This Halloween, we are excited to partner with Soldiers' Angels as a Halloween candy collection site for their TREATS FOR TROOPS program.
TREATS FOR TROOPS is a Halloween candy collection campaign with the donations to be shipped to
- soldiers stationed in the USA
- veterans in VA hospitals
- military reserves with the National Guard
- included in care packages to US military deployed around the world
As a volunteer site, Chester Woods Family Dentistry has committed to advertise, crate, and pay the shipping expenses for the candy dropped off at our site.
Oct 29, 2023
Farm to Table Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast at Alstede Farms
8:30am - 11:30am
Location: Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester Township, NJ 07930
Indulge in a hearty farm-to-table pumpkin pancake breakfast at Alstede Farms on Sunday, October 29th complete with delicious homemade pumpkin pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, and drinks. You and your guests will be greeted with a scenic wagon ride around the farm which will ultimately make its stop at Harvest Hall where the breakfast buffet will be served. Following breakfast, you can continue your day on the farm picking pumpkins or apples in our PYO fields. Advance tickets are required, and check-in times are available from 8:30-11:30AM, every half-hour which are noted on your tickets.
For more information visit https://www.alstedefarms.com/farm-events-calendar/category/breakfast-and-brunch/list/
Nov 1, 2023
Treats for Troops - DONATION DAY
3PM to 6PM
Location: 385 Route 24, Suite 1-D, Chester, NJ - Chester Woods Family Dentistry
Donate Halloween Candy to Soldiers' Angels Treats for Troops!
This Halloween, we are excited to partner with Soldiers' Angels as a Halloween candy collection site for their TREATS FOR TROOPS program.
TREATS FOR TROOPS is a Halloween candy collection campaign with the donations to be shipped to
- soldiers stationed in the USA
- veterans in VA hospitals
- military reserves with the National Guard
- included in care packages to US military deployed around the world
As a volunteer site, Chester Woods Family Dentistry has committed to advertise, crate, and pay the shipping expenses for the candy dropped off at our site.
Nov 4, 2023
Treats for Troops - DONATION DAY
8AM to 12PM
Location: 385 Route 24, Suite 1-D, Chester, NJ - Chester Woods Family Dentistry
Donate Halloween Candy to Soldiers' Angels Treats for Troops!
This Halloween, we are excited to partner with Soldiers' Angels as a Halloween candy collection site for their TREATS FOR TROOPS program.
TREATS FOR TROOPS is a Halloween candy collection campaign with the donations to be shipped to
- soldiers stationed in the USA
- veterans in VA hospitals
- military reserves with the National Guard
- included in care packages to US military deployed around the world
As a volunteer site, Chester Woods Family Dentistry has committed to advertise, crate, and pay the shipping expenses for the candy dropped off at our site.
Nov 19, 2023
SC3 DJ Entertainment: Streaming Outdoor Holiday Music
12PM to 4PM
Location: Along Main Street in Historic Downtown Chester, NJ
Renowned DJ Chris Schmidt of S.C.3. Entertainment will be streaming classic holiday tunes from his "decked-out" trailer on Main Street to make the *season bright and festive* while you Shop, Dine & Explore Historic Chester. Spinning Your Holiday Favorites on 11/19, 11/26, 12/9, 12/10, 12/17 and 12/23
Nov 19, 2023
"Elvis the Elf" - Santa's Favorite Elf!
1PM to 4PM
Location: Main Street, Chester NJ
Shopping on Main Street and you might see Santa's favorite singing Elf- Elvis! Played by Ron Albanese, “Elvis the Elf” will be performing in Chester bringing joy and music to town on 11/19 and 12/17 from 1PM to 4PM.
"My boss, Santa Claus, let's me (his favorite helper) come to Historic Chester and have fun! I meet and greet everyone, answer questions about the North Pole (improv comedy alert), and sing songs with my guitar."
Nov 19, 2023
Spin-To-Win Wheel of Chance
1PM to 4PM
Location: 28 Main Street (Chester Crafts & Collectibles)
Spin-to-Win at our Wheel of Chance on Main Street in Chester! Spin for a chance to win up to $100 "Chester Dollars" and other great prizes.* You can find us in town on 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/9, 12/10, 12/17 and 12/23.
SPINNING RULES: Bring your luck & a receipt!
• In order to spin, you must have spent at least $20 at a participating business. Bring your receipt to the table to spin.
• The receipt must be from the same day you are looking to spin.
• Multiple spins can be made daily. 1 spin = 1 receipt of $20 or more at a participating business.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
All participating businesses are HCBA members, a full list can be found here: www.ilovechester.com
*Spinning the HCBA's Wheel-of-Chance offers a chance to win a prize of up to $100 "Chester Dollars" in the form of a voucher valid at participating locations. Additional prizes may vary but may include tote bags, Craft Show tickets, etc. Please note: rules are subject to change.
Nov 25, 2023
Small Business Saturday
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide. Keeping our neighborhood shops in business...that's what Small Business Saturday is all about! Shop (and Dine) Historic Chester on Sat. Nov. 25th and support your local HCBA Member businesses
Nov 25, 2023
Manhattan Holiday Carolers
12PM to 4PM
Location: Main Street, Chester NJ
Enjoy the sounds of the Manhattan Holiday Carolers, an a cappella caroling quartet, who will be performing a variety of traditional and contemporary holiday classics in beautiful hand-made Victorian-style costuming. Strolling and singing throughout downtown Chester on 11/25, 12/2, 12/3 and 12/16 from 12PM to 4PM.
Take a photo with the carolers at 12PM & 3:30PM at 47 Main Street.
Experience Historic Chester, New Jersey This Holiday Season! While enjoying the holidays, don’t forget to shop, dine & explore.
Nov 25 - 26, 2023
Free Holiday Photo Backdrop
11 AM to 5 PM
Location: 47 Main Street
Capture beautiful holiday memories at our NEW (& free) holiday photo backdrop. The backdrop will be placed at 47 Main Street from 11 AM to 5 PM every Sat and Sun from 11/25 through 12/23.
Don't forget to share your photo with us @ilovechesternj
Nov 26, 2023
Santa Claus is Coming to Chester!
1:30 to 3:30pm
Location: Main Street, Chester NJ
Santa Claus is coming to town! Bring the little ones and take a FREE photo with Santa Claus as he walks up and down Main Street. (And don’t forget to tell Santa what you want for Christmas this year!)
Santa will be strolling Main Street on 11/26, 12/2 and 12/17 from 1:30PM to 3:30PM.
Find him at 47 Main Street at 1:30PM & 3PM.
Nov 26, 2023
Spin-To-Win Wheel of Chance
1PM to 4PM
Location: 28 Main Street (Chester Crafts & Collectibles)
Spin-to-Win at our Wheel of Chance on Main Street in Chester! Spin for a chance to win up to $100 "Chester Dollars" and other great prizes.* You can find us in town on 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/9, 12/10, 12/17 and 12/23.
SPINNING RULES: Bring your luck & a receipt!
• In order to spin, you must have spent at least $20 at a participating business. Bring your receipt to the table to spin.
• The receipt must be from the same day you are looking to spin.
• Multiple spins can be made daily. 1 spin = 1 receipt of $20 or more at a participating business.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
All participating businesses are HCBA members, a full list can be found here: www.ilovechester.com
*Spinning the HCBA's Wheel-of-Chance offers a chance to win a prize of up to $100 "Chester Dollars" in the form of a voucher valid at participating locations. Additional prizes may vary but may include tote bags, Craft Show tickets, etc. Please note: rules are subject to change.
Nov 26, 2023
DJ Entertainment: Streaming Outdoor Holiday Music
12PM to 4PM
Location: Along Main Street in Historic Downtown Chester, NJ
Renowned DJ Chris Schmidt of S.C.3. Entertainment will be streaming classic holiday tunes from his "decked-out" trailer on Main Street to make the *season bright and festive* while you Shop, Dine & Explore Historic Chester. Spinning Your Holiday Favorites on 11/19, 11/26, 12/9, 12/10, 12/17 and 12/23
Dec 2 - 3, 2023
Manhattan Holiday Carolers
12PM to 4PM
Location: Main Street, Chester NJ
Enjoy the sounds of the Manhattan Holiday Carolers, an a cappella caroling quartet, who will be performing a variety of traditional and contemporary holiday classics in beautiful hand-made Victorian-style costuming. Strolling and singing throughout downtown Chester on 11/25, 12/2, 12/3 and 12/16 from 12PM to 4PM.
Take a photo with the carolers at 12PM & 3:30PM at 47 Main Street.
Experience Historic Chester, New Jersey This Holiday Season! While enjoying the holidays, don’t forget to shop, dine & explore.
Dec 2, 2023
Santa Claus is Coming to Chester!
1:30 to 3:30pm
Location: Main Street, Chester NJ
Santa Claus is coming to town! Bring the little ones and take a FREE photo with Santa Claus as he walks up and down Main Street. (And don’t forget to tell Santa what you want for Christmas this year!)
Santa will be strolling Main Street on 11/26, 12/2 and 12/17 from 1:30PM to 3:30PM
Find him at 47 Main Street at 1:30PM & 3PM.
Dec 2 - 3, 2023
Free Holiday Photo Backdrop
11 AM to 5 PM
Location: 47 Main Street
Capture beautiful holiday memories at our NEW (& free) holiday photo backdrop. The backdrop will be placed at 47 Main Street from 11 AM to 5 PM every Sat and Sun from 11/25 through 12/23.
Don't forget to share your photo with us @ilovechesternj
