General Information
Hours
Office Hours M - F
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Community Events and Activities
Lawrence Recreation Community Events
Special events information will be added and updated here
2024 Events
Colonel Hand Historical March-1/7/23
Valentine’s Day Candlelit Walk-2/9/24 @Colonial Lake starting at 6:00pm
Egg Hunt @ Central Park-Friday, 3/22/24 6pm
Memorial Day Parade-May 25th at 10am
Independence Day Fireworks-Friday, June 28th Rain date June 29th at Rider University
9/11 Memorial Service
Community Day-October 5th @ Central Park
Halloween House Decorating Contest
Veterans Day-November 11th
Tree Lighting at Town Hall
Holiday House Lighting contest
Jingle for Joy - 12/13-12-23
Jolly Trolley Rides - 12/19
Jolly Trolley
Registration opens on Monday, December 2nd with three different time slots.
Session II: 6pm – Registration opens 12/2 @ 6:00pm
Session III: 7pm – Registration opens 12/2 @ 7:00pm
Registration will be taken through CommunityPass so be sure to create an account in advance, if you do not have one already, to be able to register at the designated time. All members that wish to register for the Jolly Trolley must already be added to your family account. https://www.communitypass.net/login
Although we might not cover every neighborhood in town, we'll make every effort to design a fantastic route for everyone to enjoy.
Let's make this season merry and bright as we explore the town's dazzling house lights and community voted favorites!
Holiday House Decorating Contest
'Tis the seasons for lighting up Lawrence with our festive Holiday House Decorating Contest! Enter your home by December 2nd and be part of the holiday magic! For more information and to enter, please fill out the entry form at:
Enter the following categories:
Best Inflatable Display
Best Classic Design
Most Extreme Display (Clark Griswold Award)
Best Block/Street
Winners will be announced on December 18th.
Deck the Town Hall Tree Lighting
Join Us for a Magical Community Celebration!
Thursday, December 5, 2024
6 PM - 8 PM
Lawrence Township Municipal Building
Trackless Train Ride
Face Painting
Special Performance by the LHS Gospel Choir
While supplies last:
Gift for Children
Children’s Craft
Cookie Decorating
Hot Chocolate & Cookies
Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:30 pm
Santa Claus Arrives by Firetruck
Bring your family and friends for an evening filled with holiday cheer and festive activities.