Clayton NJ Special Events

10/24/2026

☃️❄️ THE BATTLE OF THE SNOWMEN IS ON, CLAYTON! ❄️☃️

🎄 Calling ALL Clayton residents, families, businesses, schools, and organizations! Think you've got what it takes to create the BEST snowman in town? 👀

It's time to bring some friendly competition, creativity, and holiday cheer to Clayton!

⛄ HOW DOES IT WORK? IT'S SNOW EASY!

1️⃣ SIGN UP! 📝
Complete the registration form using the LINK IN THE COMMENTS! Registration closes November 20, 2026!

2️⃣ PAY & PICK UP! ⛄
Stop by Clayton Borough Hall during designated hours to drop off your registration payment. If you're entering with a NEW snowman, you'll pick up your snowman at that time!

💰 New Snowman: $25
💰 Returning Snowman: $5

3️⃣ GET CREATIVE! 🎨
Paint it, decorate it, give it some personality, and make it stand out! Whether you're going funny, festive, patriotic, or completely outside the box, we want to see your creativity!

4️⃣ WAIT FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT! 📧
You'll receive an email with instructions on WHERE and WHEN to place your snowman for the community display!

5️⃣ LET THE BATTLE BEGIN! 🏆
Once all the snowmen are displayed, it's time for the community to vote for their favorites!

🗳️ Voting: December 1–31, 2026
🏆 Winners Announced: January 1, 2027

❄️ THREE CATEGORIES TO COMPETE IN!
🇺🇸 Clayton Pride
🎨 Most Creative
🎄 Classic/Festive

☃️ OUR GOAL? FILL CLAYTON WITH SNOWMEN!

Let's see some friendly rivalries! Businesses vs. businesses, neighbors vs. neighbors, families vs. families! Who's bringing home the bragging rights this year? 👀🏆

❤️ The more snowmen, the more holiday magic we bring to our community!

📣 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Tag a friend, share this post, challenge another business, and let's make this our BIGGEST snowman contest yet!

👇 REGISTRATION LINK IN THE COMMENTS!

Questions? 📧 [email protected]

10/21/2026

☃️❄️ CLAYTON'S BATTLE OF THE SNOWMEN IS ON! ❄️☃️

🏆 30 SNOWMEN. ONE TOWN. ENDLESS CREATIVITY!

Clayton, we need YOUR help! We're bringing back our Snowman Decorating Contest with a little friendly competition and some exciting prizes! 🎄

Our goal is to have AT LEAST 30 SNOWMEN displayed throughout Clayton this holiday season!

We're inviting residents, families, businesses, schools, clubs, sports teams, and community organizations to join the fun. Let's see how creative Clayton can get!

🏆 THREE CATEGORIES — THREE WINNERS!

💚 Clayton Pride – Show your hometown spirit!

💜 Most Creative – Think outside the box!

❤️ Classic/Festive – Bring on the holiday magic!

🎁 Each category winner receives a $100 GIFT CARD AND A TROPHY!

📅 IMPORTANT DATES

📝 Registration Deadline: November 20, 2026

⛄ Snowman Setup: November 21–30, 2026
You can decorate your snowman ahead of time, but displays should not go up before November 21. All snowmen must be on display by November 30!

🗳️ Community Voting: December 1–31, 2026

🏆 Winners Announced: January 1, 2027

🎄 NEW PARTICIPANTS AND RETURNING SNOWMEN ARE WELCOME!

Whether you're creating a brand-new masterpiece or giving last year's snowman a makeover, we want you to participate!

📣 HOW TO REGISTER

Scan the QR code on our flyer to access the official registration form!

📢 HELP US REACH 30 SNOWMEN!

Tag your favorite Clayton businesses, organizations, neighbors, and friends! Challenge another family, business, or organization to a friendly snowman showdown!

❤️ The more snowmen we have, the more festive our town becomes!

☃️ LET'S FILL CLAYTON WITH SNOWMEN AND MAKE THIS OUR BIGGEST CONTEST YET! ❄️🎄

Questions? Email [email protected]

10/13/2026

🎃 Clayton Parks & Recreation is getting ready for the Great Pumpkin Decorating Party this Saturday! 🎨✨

Clayton Special Events is happy to help spread the word about this fun fall activity for the kids!

🍂 Registration closes Friday! Please be sure to register so Parks & Recreation can have enough pumpkins for everyone!

🎃 The Great Pumpkin Decorating Party
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Clayton Recreation Center
👧🧒 Ages 3 and up

Kids can paint, decorate with stickers, or bedazzle their very own pumpkin! No carving required!

🧡 Each registered child will receive one pumpkin.

Please only register if you plan to attend. If your plans change, kindly let the organizers know so pumpkins don't go to waste.

📝 Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVoUNhO5iwQmsea2V87D5aaq61TLycK8qigwJVhwUhW18kGA/viewform

Help spread the word and share with Clayton families! 🎃🍁

Join us for the Great Pumpkin Decorating Party! Paint, add stickers, or bedazzle, and make a pumpkin that’s all your own—no carving required! (Ages 3 and up) Date: Saturday, October 17 Time: 3:00 - 4:30pm Location: Clayton Recreation Center ✨ Please register only if you plan to attend so we ca...

10/13/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate America's 250th with Local History! 🇺🇸

Join Clayton Historic Preservation, Inc. for a FREE lecture featuring historian Adam E. Zielinski!

⚔️ Battles in Burlington County

Discover the Revolutionary War battles at Petticoat Bridge and Iron Works Hill and their role in America's fight for independence!

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Clayton Municipal Building
125 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ

📜 Historical maps and artifacts on display!
📚 Books available for purchase!
🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

🇺🇸 Come celebrate America's history with us!

Please share and help spread the word!

10/04/2026

🎃 THE GREAT PUMPKIN DECORATING PARTY! 🎃

Looking for a fun fall activity for the kids? 🍂 Clayton Parks & Recreation is hosting The Great Pumpkin Decorating Party!

Kids can get creative and paint, add stickers, bedazzle, and decorate their very own pumpkin — no carving required! 🎨✨

🎃 Ages 3 & up
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
📍 Clayton Recreation Center

Each registered child will receive one pumpkin to decorate. 🧡

⚠️ Please only register if you plan to attend so enough pumpkins can be purchased for everyone. If your plans change after registering, please let them know so another child can participate.

🍁 Another fun fall activity for our Clayton families! Be sure to register and join in on the fun!

🔗 Register here:

Join us for the Great Pumpkin Decorating Party! Paint, add stickers, or bedazzle, and make a pumpkin that’s all your own—no carving required! (Ages 3 and up) Date: Saturday, October 17 Time: 3:00 - 4:30pm Location: Clayton Recreation Center ✨ Please register only if you plan to attend so we ca...

09/29/2026

🍂 STEP BACK IN TIME THIS FALL! 🍂
Before heading over to the Clayton Fall Festival, stop by and support Clayton Historic Preservation, Inc. for their 2nd Annual Cedar Green Cemetery Self-Guided Walking Tour!
⚔️ MILITARY, MAYORS & MEMORIALS
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – Noon
📍 Cedar Green Cemetery
251 East Academy St., Clayton, NJ 08312
🎟️ FREE EVENT!
Take a walk through Clayton’s history and discover the stories behind some of our community’s military members, mayors, and memorials.
🚗 Parking is available on North New Street.
Make a day of it! Enjoy a little Clayton history in the morning, then head over to the Clayton Fall Festival from 12–4 PM at Autumn Pasquale Memorial Park for more community fun! 🍁🎃
Please share and help us spread the word! ❤️

09/22/2026

🚓🚒 Come Out to Clayton’s National Night Out & Fire Prevention Night! 🚒🚓

Join the Clayton Police Department and Clayton Volunteer Fire Company #1 for a fun evening focused on community, safety, and family fun!

📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Autumn Pasquale Park – Clayton, NJ

Come out and enjoy: ⭐ Meet Clayton Police Officers & Firefighters
⭐ Safety displays & demonstrations
⭐ Fire prevention education for all ages
⭐ Kids activities & family fun

🎉 Clayton Special Events will be there too! Stop by our table to say hello, grab some information, and sign up for:

🎃 Fall Festival Trunk-or-Treat
⛄ 2026 Snowman Contest

We’d love to see you! Come spend the evening with your neighbors and the departments and organizations that help make Clayton a great community. 💙💛

See you Wednesday night!

09/18/2026

🩸 Give Blood. Help Save Lives! ❤️

Clayton Baptist Church will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 22, and they still need donors!

Every donation can make a difference, and this is a great opportunity to come together as a community and help those in need.

🎁 Donors will also receive an e-gift card as a thank-you for donating.

📅 September 22
📍 Clayton Baptist Church

Ready to roll up your sleeve?
👇 The direct appointment sign-up link is in the comments!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends, family, and neighbors. ❤️🩸