Community Events and Activities
Lawrence Recreation Community Events
Special events information will be added and updated here
2026 Events
Colonel Hand Historical March - January 10th
Valentine’s Day Candlelit Walk - February 13th at Colonial Lake at 6pm-8pm
Egg Hunt @ Central Park-Friday - TBD at 9am
Memorial Day Parade - May 23rd at 10am
Independence Day Fireworks - July 1st at Rider University
Patriotic Concert-Veterans Park July 9th
9/11 Memorial Service
Community Day - October 3rd at Central Park
Halloween House Decorating Contest
Veterans Day - November 11th
Tree Lighting at Town Hall - December 4th at 6pm-8pm
Holiday House Lighting contest
Jingle for Joy
Jolly Trolley Rides - December 18, 2026
Lawrence Township Fireworks Celebration
Lawrence Township’s annual Fireworks Celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 1 at Rider University. The rain date is Thursday, July 2.
Food trucks will be available beginning at 6:00 PM. Evening entertainment will include the Bubble Guy from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, Ben Franklin from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, and live music from Jake’s Rockin’ Country Band from 7 to 9:30 PM. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 PM.
Families are invited to bring chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of food, entertainment, music, and fireworks with the Lawrence Township community.
Patriotic Concert
Lawrence Township will host a Patriotic Concert on Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 PM at Veterans Park, located at 100 Oaklyn Terrace.
The concert will feature the Lawrence Community Concert Band performing patriotic music in honor of America’s 250th celebration. Free hot dogs and water will be available while supplies last.
Residents are invited to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of music, community, and patriotic spirit.