# Festival of Trees with Santa at UCPAC Hamilton Stage

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Where: UCPAC Hamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton St., Rahway, NJ 07065
- Ages: Whole family
- Price: Admission $10 (includes 1 sheet of raffle tickets) – $25 (includes 3 sheets of raffle tickets)
- Organizer: Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
- Official page: https://ucpac.vbotickets.com/event/FESTIVAL_OF_TREES_A_UCPAC_FUNDRAISING_EVENT/209700
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

UCPAC kicks off the holiday season with its Festival of Trees fundraiser on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 2 to 5 PM at the Hamilton Stage in Rahway. The whole family is invited for a festive afternoon with free hot cocoa, carolers and a visit from Santa. Guests walk through a winter wonderland of 4-foot and 6-foot trees that local businesses have decorated with gift items such as coupons, products and treats, then use their raffle tickets in a tricky tray style auction to try to win a favorite tree. Admission packages include raffle tickets: $10 comes with one sheet and $25 with three sheets. The afternoon raises money for the nonprofit performing arts center.

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