Newport Tree Lighting 2026 in Jersey City: What to Know

Newport is lighting up for the holidays again. The Newport Tree Lighting 2026 is set for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Town Square Park in Newport, Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ, according to the official Newport event page.

Newport invites everyone to “kick off the holiday season at the Newport Lighting Celebration,” and its events listing promises “dazzling lights, cheerful performances, and holiday magic around every corner.” Here is what our team confirmed and how to plan your evening.

Newport Tree Lighting at a Glance

• Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
• Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Location: Town Square Park, Town Square Place, Newport, Jersey City, NJ 07310
• Cost: not listed on the event page
• Organizer: Newport (Newport Rentals)
• Website: newportrentals.com Newport Tree Lighting 2026

What to Expect

The 2026 event page lists the date, time and location but has not posted a full lineup yet. Newport’s events listing describes an evening of festive fun at Town Square Place with lights, performances and holiday magic, and the page photo shows kids posing with Santa.

For a sense of past years, an earlier Newport tree lighting ceremony page featured Santa and his elves, a light show, an ice carving demonstration and a holiday train ride. That was a previous year’s program, so treat it as a preview rather than a promise for 2026.

Make an Evening of It in Newport

Town Square Park sits in the middle of Newport’s waterfront neighborhood, a short walk from Newport Centre and the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway. That makes it easy to pair the lighting with some holiday shopping, a walk along the river with Manhattan views, or dinner at one of the restaurants around the square. Arrive a little before 6 p.m. to grab a good spot for the lighting.

Plan Your Night

• Take the PATH to Newport: Town Square Park is a short walk from the station
• The Hudson Bergen Light Rail also stops at Newport and Pavonia
• Bundle up, since the celebration is outdoors by the waterfront
• Make it a double header: the Downtown Jersey City Tree and Menorah Lighting runs the same night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Newark Avenue
• Check the event page before you go for the full 2026 lineup

More Holiday Fun in Hudson County

There is plenty more to do this season. Browse our Hudson County holiday markets guide, catch the JC Fridays December celebration, or head to the Kearny Tree Lighting Festival on December 3. You can also plan ahead with things to do in Hudson County this weekend.

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