Events December 10, 2023

Dec 9 - 10, 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

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Dec 10, 2023
DJ Entertainment: Streaming Outdoor Holiday Music
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

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Dec 10, 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.

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Dec 10, 2023
Holiday Ice Carving - Live Demonstration
12 to 4 pm
Location: Boeh's Cabinet Shop - 85 Main Street

Don't miss this holiday's crystal-clear performance by the amazingly-talented ice carvers from ICE WORKS.

An amazing and spectacular artistic talent not to be missed, come and see how they create dazzling sculpted ice displays right in Downtown Chester on December 10th from 12-4pm. (Demonstration will be in front of Boehs Cabinet Shop, located at 85 Main Street in Chester)

Sculpted Ice Works is a full-service event ice company specializing in a variety of wholesale ice blocks, custom ice sculpture designs and events. Their experiences and expert carving team takes pride in each sculpture and event they produce and their goal is to continually exceed customer expectations.

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Dec 10, 2023
Brunch with Santa at Alstede Farms

Kick off the Holiday season by joining Alstede Farms at our famous Brunch with Santa on December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17. Enjoy a festive atmosphere at Harvest Hall with featured guest Santa and his helpers while indulging in a casual family-style buffet meal for a truly memorable experience.

Advanced tickets are required and will be sold per time slot. Two-time slots are available for all dates: 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM.

The brunch is sold per table with options for a table of four (4), table of six (6), and a table of eight (8). The cost of the tickets below reflect the price of the table, not per individual. The cost also includes the buffet for each individual present at the table. Highchairs for children two (2) and younger can be added to any tables for no charge. All seating will be indoors and photo opportunities with Santa will be available to all guests. Parking for the event will be available at Harvest Hall and each attendee will receive a 10% off merchandise coupon (excludes services) to use in our Farm Store.

Learn more https://www.alstedefarms.com/farm-events-calendar/category/breakfast-and-brunch/list/

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Events after December 10, 2023

Dec 16, 2023
Manhattan Holiday Carolers
12PM to 4:30PM
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.

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Dec 16 - 17, 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

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Dec 16, 2023
Brunch with Santa at Alstede Farms

Kick off the Holiday season by joining Alstede Farms at our famous Brunch with Santa on December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17. Enjoy a festive atmosphere at Harvest Hall with featured guest Santa and his helpers while indulging in a casual family-style buffet meal for a truly memorable experience.

Advanced tickets are required and will be sold per time slot. Two-time slots are available for all dates: 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM.

The brunch is sold per table with options for a table of four (4), table of six (6), and a table of eight (8). The cost of the tickets below reflect the price of the table, not per individual. The cost also includes the buffet for each individual present at the table. Highchairs for children two (2) and younger can be added to any tables for no charge. All seating will be indoors and photo opportunities with Santa will be available to all guests. Parking for the event will be available at Harvest Hall and each attendee will receive a 10% off merchandise coupon (excludes services) to use in our Farm Store.

Learn more https://www.alstedefarms.com/farm-events-calendar/category/breakfast-and-brunch/list/

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Dec 17, 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.

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Dec 17, 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."

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Dec 17, 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.

More information

Dec 17, 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

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Dec 17, 2023
Brunch with Santa at Alstede Farms

Kick off the Holiday season by joining Alstede Farms at our famous Brunch with Santa on December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17. Enjoy a festive atmosphere at Harvest Hall with featured guest Santa and his helpers while indulging in a casual family-style buffet meal for a truly memorable experience.

Advanced tickets are required and will be sold per time slot. Two-time slots are available for all dates: 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM.

The brunch is sold per table with options for a table of four (4), table of six (6), and a table of eight (8). The cost of the tickets below reflect the price of the table, not per individual. The cost also includes the buffet for each individual present at the table. Highchairs for children two (2) and younger can be added to any tables for no charge. All seating will be indoors and photo opportunities with Santa will be available to all guests. Parking for the event will be available at Harvest Hall and each attendee will receive a 10% off merchandise coupon (excludes services) to use in our Farm Store.

Learn more https://www.alstedefarms.com/farm-events-calendar/category/breakfast-and-brunch/list/

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Dec 23, 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.

More information

Dec 23, 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

More information

Dec 23, 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

More information