Winter Villages of Millburn-Short Hills

about the villages

The Winter Villages of Millburn-Short Hills are back by popular demand! Bring your family, meet up with friends or have a date night.

There will be cozy igloos for you to sit and enjoy and take holiday photos. Each igloo has seating, a throw blanket, throw pillows, a retro comping light and more.

Warm up by the fire pits (with screens) with our log seats and benches.

Enjoy free s’mores from Splurge Bakery all evening long. We will have skewers, marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers for everyone. This year we will have gelatin free and gluten free options (while supplies last). When in doubt, you are welcome to bring your own s’mores to the event. Splurge will also be giving out samples of their hot chocolate!

A new addition to the event… Jack’s Lobster Shack of Short Hills will be giving out free samples of their lobster bisque and their Manhattan clam chowder. They will also have hot and cold soup for sale.

Holiday music will be playing in the background and surprise entertainment is instore.

In the spirit of the season, we encourage you to bring a non-perishable food donation to drop off at the Millburn Food Pantry table when you come to the Winter Villages. For a detailed list of acceptable food donations click here.

 

 

 

WINTER VILLAGE LOCATIONS

On Saturday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM the Winter Villages will take place on Main Street in Downtown Millburn (between Essex Street and Millburn Avenue). 

On Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM the Winter Villages will take place at Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar).

So mark your calendars! We will see you there.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

 Below are the volunteer opportunities for the Winter Villages of Millburn-Short Hills. The first weekend of the Winter Villages will be located in Downtown Millburn on December 2nd & 3rd.

There second weekend of the Winter Villages will be located at Short Hills Station of December 9th & 10th.

We are grateful for any assistance you can offer. We are happy to provide you with a community service letter.

Email Amanda at marketing @exploremillburnshorthills.com or send a text to 908-838-8612 if you are able to lend a hand. 

Winter Villages of Millburn Short HIlls – 2023 Volunteer Opportunities 
       
DateLocationActivityStart timeEnd TimeIdeal Number of VolunteersLocation Details
Friday, December 1stDowntown MillburnBuild Igloos11:00 AM1:00 PM2TBD in Downtown depending on the weather
Friday, December 1stDowntown MillburnBuild Igloos1:00 PM3:00 PM2TBD in Downtown depending on the weather
Friday, December 1stDowntown MillburnBuild Igloos3:00 PM5:00 PM2TBD in Downtown depending on the weather
       
Saturday, December 2ndDowntown MillburnGeneral Event Set-up10:00 AM12:00 PM2Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Saturday, December 2ndDowntown MillburnGeneral Event Set-up12:00 PM2:00 PM2Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Saturday, December 2ndDowntown MillburnGeneral Event Set-up2:00 PM4:00 PM2Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Saturday, December 2ndDowntown MillburnGive Out S’mores Supplies5:00 PM7:00 PM2Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Saturday, December 2ndDowntown MillburnGive Out S’mores Supplies7:00 PM9:00 PM2Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Saturday, December 2ndDowntown MillburnWelcome Table Staffing5:00 PM7:00 PM3Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Saturday, December 2ndDowntown MillburnWelcome Table Staffing7:00 PM9:00 PM2Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
       
Sunday, December 3rdDowntown MillburnGeneral Event Set-up2:00 PM4:00 PM2Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Sunday, December 3rdDowntown MillburnGive Out S’mores Supplies5:00 PM7:00 PM4Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Sunday, December 3rdDowntown MillburnGive Out S’mores Supplies7:00 PM9:00 PM4Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Sunday, December 3rdDowntown MillburnWelcome Table Staffing5:00 PM7:00 PM3Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Sunday, December 3rdDowntown MillburnWelcome Table Staffing7:00 PM9:00 PM3Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
Sunday, December 3rdDowntown MillburnEvent Breakdown9:00 PM10:00 PM2Main Street Closure between Essex Street & Millburn Avenue
       
Saturday, December 9thShort Hills StationGeneral Event Set-up12:00 PM2:00 PM2Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
Saturday, December 9thShort Hills StationGeneral Event Set-up2:00 PM4:00 PM2Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
Saturday, December 9thShort Hills StationGive Out S’mores Supplies5:00 PM7:00 PM3Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
Saturday, December 9thShort Hills StationGive Out S’mores Supplies7:00 PM9:00 PM4Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
Saturday, December 9thShort Hills StationWelcome Table Staffing5:00 PM7:00 PM3Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
Saturday, December 9thShort Hills StationWelcome Table Staffing7:00 PM9:00 PM3Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
       
Sunday, December 10thShort Hills StationGeneral Event Set-up2:00 PM4:00 PM2Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
Sunday, December 10thShort Hills StationGive Out S’mores Supplies5:00 PM7:00 PM4Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
Sunday, December 10thShort Hills StationGive Out S’mores Supplies7:00 PM9:00 PM4Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
Sunday, December 10thShort Hills StationWelcome Table Staffing5:00 PM7:00 PM3Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
Sunday, December 10thShort Hills StationWelcome Table Staffing7:00 PM9:00 PM3Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)
Sunday, December 10thShort Hills StationEvent Breakdown9:00 PM10:00 PM2Short Hills Station (next to Boxcar Bar)

Transportation & Parking

There is street parking, flat lot parking and a parking deck within walking distance of the Downtown Millburn Winter Villages. You can also take NJ Transit to the Millburn Train Station and walk to the Downtown.

There is street parking and flat lot parking within walking distance of the Short Hills Station Winter Villages. You can also take NJ Transit to the Short Hills Train Station which drops you off right next to the Villages.

In the spirit of the season, we encourage you to bring a non-perishable food donation to drop off at the Millburn Food Pantry table when you come to the Winter Villages. For a detailed list of acceptable food donations click the button below.

Winter Village Sponsors