A Season of Magic: The Holiday Bazaar 2025 Lights Up New Jersey!
For Immediate Release: Nov 13, 2025
Contact: Jenny Vickers, 732-829-2663, team@asburyparkbazaar.com
Get ready for the merriest shopping and holiday-celebration experience of the year as the beloved Holiday Bazaar 2025 returns, bringing handcrafted goods, festive music, photo-ops, and family fun across three vibrant New Jersey locations – Asbury Park, Long Branch & New Brunswick.
Presented by Asbury Park Bazaar, this season’s “Holiday Bazaar 2025” spans from Black Friday through December 21, uniting a curated selection of independent makers, artisan vendors, and local small businesses with spirited event programming in coastal venues. Learn more at asburyparkbazaar.com
Event Highlights & Locations
Asbury Park – Grand Arcade of Convention Hall & The Asbury Hotel
Located in the heart of Asbury Park, the Convention Hall location kicks off on Black Friday, Nov 28 (12–8 PM) and continues every Friday–Sunday through Dec 21. Friday hours are 3-8 PM and Saturday hours are 12-5 PM.
Activities include: Shopping Local Gifts & Goods, Music & Entertainment, Photos with Santa (bring a toy for donation), Friday Holiday Happy Hour & Music Series with Craft Workshops, Holiday Photo Opps, Kids Activities & more! The Asbury Hotel location hosts Sundays only (Nov 30, Dec 7 & 14, 12-5 PM) with Curated Vendors, Photo Moments, Delicious Food & Libations & Craft Workshops
www.asburyparkbazaar.com/holiday-bazaar-2025
Long Branch – Whitechapel Projects (Kringle Cove Pop-Up)
Opening weekend (Nov 28–30, 12–5 PM) features the “Kringle Cove” holiday pop-up immersed in twinkling décor, seasonal cocktails, s’mores stations and festive photo-ready scenes.
Guests can join holiday-themed workshops (e.g., wreath-making, custom perfume, sip-and-paint), shop from 20+ incredible vendors, and enjoy family-friendly events.
www.asburyparkbazaar.com/kringle-cove-wcp-holiday-bazaar-2025
New Brunswick – Monument Square Park (Winter Wonderland Bazaar)
On Thursday, Dec 4 from 4–9 PM, Monument Square Park transforms into a winter wonderland with a heated vendor tent, tree-lighting at 5:30 PM, synthetic skating, hot-chocolate bar, live music, a Festival of Trees & gingerbread house contest, Santa selfies and letters to Santa mailbox. Hosted by New Brunswick City Center and Asbury Park Bazaar.
www.asburyparkbazaar.com/winter-wonderland-bazaar-2025
Join in as the community welcomes the holiday season with lights, laughter and magic! Check out our full schedule of events here: /www.asburyparkbazaar.com/schedule-of-events-holiday-2025.
Why You Should Attend
Shop local: Discover unique, handcrafted goods and gifts made by regional artists and makers.

Festive atmosphere: From holiday décor and photo-walls to S’mores stations and live music, the ambiance brings the spirit of a European “Weihnachtsmarkt”.

Family-friendly fun: Activities for all ages—from kids’ face-painting, balloon art and workshops to seasonal cocktails and happy-hours for grown-ups.

Multiple locations & weekends: Ample chances to attend in Asbury Park, Long Branch or New Brunswick so you can pick your vibe and schedule.

Schedule At-a-Glance
Asbury Park (Convention Hall)

Open: Black Friday, Nov 28 (12–8 PM), Small Business Saturday Nov 29 & Sunday Nov 30th (12-5 PM), followed by Fridays (3–8 PM), Saturdays & Sundays (12–5 PM) through Dec 21.

Featured events: Live Music, Friday Happy Hour Music, Workshops & Specials, Santa Toy Drive Photo Moments, and Kids Activities.

Asbury Hotel (Event Space & Hotel Cafe)

Sundays: Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14 (12–5 PM).
Featured events: DJs, Craft Workshops, and Holiday Shopping in a Festive Atmosphere

Whitechapel Projects (Long Branch)

Opening weekend: Nov 28–30 (12–5 PM) with a full pop-up holiday experience.
Featured events: Twinkling Winter Décor & Photo-Ready Holiday Scenes, Seasonal Cocktails, Winter Wines & Craft Holiday Beverage, S’mores Stations, Holiday Bazaar Shopping, Workshops.

New Brunswick – Winter Wonderland Bazaar (Monument Square Park)

Thursday, Dec 4 (4–9 PM) at Monument Square Park.
Featured events: Synthetic Skating, Live Music, Tree Lighting, Letters to Santa, Heated Shopping Tent with 20 Curated Vendors.

About Us
The Asbury Park Bazaar team curates experiences that encourage community, local commerce and celebration. The Holiday Bazaar 2025 is designed to bring warmth, creativity and connectivity to the holiday season across New Jersey’s shore and urban hubs.

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For more information, vendor/sponsor application, or media assets, visit www.asburyparkbazaar.com or contact team@asburyparkbazaar.com