East Hanover residents are invited to build a little holiday magic by participating in the 2025 Winter Festival Gingerbread House Contest! 

Registration for the contest runs from November 13th through December 4th, 2025. Gingerbread houses should be delivered on Sunday, December 7th. Judging and voting will take place at the Winter Festival.

Participants will be broken down into three age groups: 12 and under, ages 13 to 18, and 19 and over. It is free to participate; residents only. 

Register online here or by calling the Recreation Department at 973-888-6085.

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