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South Jersey’s “Griswold” Christmas Village Open For Holiday Season

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It feels like this is the big moment we've all been waiting for here in South Jersey this holiday season.

Nothing captured the heart of South Jersey residents over the last few Christmastimes quite like the "Christmas Vacation House" in Gloucester County. To sum it up, a family from Mickleton began to deck out their house just like the Griswold's home from National Lampoon's Family Vacation a few years back. It was epic. So much so, in fact, that people would drive from all over, some for hours, to take in the decorations.

The home had Clark's station wagon, thousands of twinkling lights just like Clark hung on his own home, and even came with cousin Eddie and his RV. The display grew so much that the Harbaugh family decided to launch a toy drive to go along with their decorations in an effort to give back to needy kids at Christmas. Well, that exploded, as well. Every year, they'd fill cousin Eddie's RV up with toy donations. In 2020, they got so many donations that the RV couldn't even fit them all.

As you can imagine, this kind of attention made them realize that they can't keep doing it at their personal family home year after year, so the Harbaughs decided to open up an entire Christmas village ! Don't worry, the Griswold display will be there, too!

Now, there's not just the "Christmas Vacation" display, either! Guests can enjoy an entire experience from ice skating to your yearly catch-up with dear old Saint Nick!

The Harbaugh Village (aka the family dubbed as "the Griswolds of South Jersey") is officially open to the public for the holiday season!

All the details about how to purchase tickets to the entire experience can be found HERE !

Source:  HarbaughVillage.com

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The 47th annual

Woodstown by Candlelight Tour

December 1, 2023

5:00 - 9:00 pm

Event Attractions Include:

Historic H ome and Landmark Tours

Horse drawn carriage rides around historic Woodstown

Photos with Santa 

Open air holiday market with local vendors and crafters

Live Musical performances across town  

Letters to Santa Station

Live Nativity (with a camel!)

Adult tickets (18+) are $15.00  Ages 3 to 17 $10.00  No charge for children under three ​ Click here to purchase tickets!

Additional information.

Friday, December 1, 2023

5 to 9 PM Holiday Market

5 to 9 PM House Tours

The Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society invites you and your family to Woodstown by Candlelight on Friday, December 1 st , 2023, from 5:00PM to 9:00 PM.

You can start your Woodstown by Candlelight adventure at the Creekside Inn Pavilion! You will have an opportunity to meet Santa, enjoy heartwarming seasonal food and drink, shop local crafters, and be entertained by live music while at the Pavilion. The parking at Creekside Inn is free. You can take a Jitney scheduled to pick up at Creekside and drop off on ten-minute rotations at (7) different locations throughout Woodstown during the night. Events include historic home tours, live musical performances, live nativity, horse drawn carriage, holiday market and even a Town Crier!

What a wonderful beginning to your holiday celebrations!

Proceeds benefit the Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society.

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Historic Home Tours to Take This Holiday Season Login or Register to save this to your Favorites.

Get in the holly-jolly spirit this holiday season while experiencing the beauty of New Jersey’s historic districts and storied mansions when you go on special holiday décor home tours.​

In Mullica Hill, go on the Historic Mullica Hill Christmas House Tour  to explore the original architecture of homes dating back to the 1700s. Along the way, listen to carolers and take pictures of the twinkling lights and festive decorations. Also, stop at some of the great shops as you go by.​

A long-time tradition in Summit, the Reeves-Reed Arboretum Holiday House Tour  showcases seasonally decorated homes, as well as a stop at the arboretum’s Wisner House Holiday Boutique for handmade gifts.​

Explore the rustic simplicity of the early 20th-century Arts and Crafts Movement as you tour the country home of furniture designer Gustav Stickley on The Stickley Museum Log House Tour . Situated on Craftsman Farms, a 30-acre estate in Morris Plains, this National Historical Landmark will be decked out in natural holiday décor, such as greenery and pinecones, keeping with the forested feel of the home and grounds.​

Revel in the charm of yesteryear on the Christmas Lantern Tours at the Historic Village at Allaire in Farmingdale. Come stroll through the lantern-lit village as you listen to music, take in the festive sights, hear a little bit of history and pretend it’s Christmas in 1836.  ​

During the holiday season, Cape May transforms into a charming Dickens village, complete with twinkling gaslights, lush garlands and vintage-style trolleys starting in mid-November. While you’re here, don’t miss one of the Emlen Physick Estate Christmas Tours to explore a grand Stick Style Victorian mansion beautifully adorned in Yuletide decorations of the 1890s.​

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Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour is Dec. 15

The 29th Historic Dennisville Christmas House Tour is our premier fundraising event. On the third Saturday of December, a minimum of eight beautifully decorated 18th and 19th century historic homes, as well as several public buildings and two churches, are open to the public. Start your holiday season with a festive glimpse of history in Dennisville at Christmastime!

Sponsored by the Dennisville Historic Home Owners Association, this year’s event will be held on Saturday, Dec. from 4 to 8 p.m. The featured home will be the Jonathan and Sarah James House, ca. 1860.

The Jonathan and Sarah James House was built in 1860 in a vernacular interpretation of the Greek Revival style. The main portion of this two-story frame house is three bays wide and two bays deep with a center entrance. The side gabled roof has overhanging eaves and a boxed cornice with returns in the gable ends. The eaves are decorated with ca. 1890 flat jig saw cut trim in a tear-drop shape. The front door has a surround of reeded pilasters that support a cornice with a dentiled pediment. Of special interest to visitors is the side sun room with the many multi-paned windows. The house has survived the foreclosure process and its new owners are giving the house plenty of well-deserved attention.

Refreshments and comfort stations will be available at the Dennisville United Methodist Church Social Hall, the Dennis Volunteer Fire Station and the Dennis Township School House Museum. The Middletones Carolers (Middle Township High School’s a cappella vocal quartet) will perform through the village in period costumes. Alice Belanger McGuigan’s illustrated “Historic Dennisville: A Walking Tour” will be available for sale at the ticket center. The Dennis Volunteer Fire Station will be open with new and antique equipment on display. Light refreshments will also be available there.

Tickets are $15 and available at the Dennisville Post Office, 24 Hall Ave., the day of the tour beginning at 3:30 p.m. Advance ticket sales are available online at www.dhhoa.org.

Dennis Township Middle School Student Government students will serve as greeters to distribute programs and get tour goers started on their way. The Dennis Township School House Museum will open at 3:30 p.m. and houses open at 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.dhhoa.org, or contact Jack Connolly at (609) 861-1338 or [email protected].

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Christmas Villages In NJ: 10 Places That Feel Like A Hallmark Movie

Cue the Hallmark movie—you can find quintessential Christmas villages in NJ with glittery lights, traditional decorations, and lots of charm made even better after a fresh snowfall. From the Victorian delights of Cape May to the glittering lights of Smithville, these towns go all out for the holiday season and turn into a Christmas wonderland. Ready to fall into the charms of a Christmas village in NJ? Read on for ten places to visit this season. And for more holiday fun, stop by one of the winter markets in NJ this season . (featured photo credit:  @shawniemikes )

10 Christmas Villages in NJ to visit this holiday season

The Village at Anne Ellen November 11-December 30 Take a hayride through the fields to get to this adorable village illuminated with thousands of lights, and make sure to visit the charming post office where kids can write and mail letters to the North Pole, peek into the awesome life-sized gingerbread house and an igloo, sip hot cocoa, watch candy canes get made, get a sticky and sweet treat from the syrup shack, and snap photos with Santa in his own house. After, stop by the tree lot to pick up your freshly cut tree to bring home.  114 Daum Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726

Historic Smithville November 24-December 23 From shopping and a beautiful light show on the lake to a holiday train ride and an enchanted talking tree, the historic town of Smithville turns into a Christmas wonderland in December. Slow down, enjoy the magic of the season, and shop around at this delightful Christmas village in NJ. Historic Smithville, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ 08205

Historic Allaire Village November and December events Step back in time and enjoy the simple pleasures of the holiday season in this delightfully decorated historic village, where Victorian-era crafts and games, caroling, and decorations will be on full display. In December, there are special events like Christmas at Allaire, The Holiday Evening Stroll, and the Lantern Tour at night, a great idea for a holiday date night. This in-depth tour explores the history of Allaire and the holidays during that time (recommended for adults).  Allaire Village, Inc., 4263 Atlantic Avenue , Farmingdale, NJ 07727  

Holidays in Collingswood November-December Shop, dine, and enjoy the holiday season in adorable Collingswood, where singers and shoppers get into the holiday spirit amid twinkling lights. Events for the family include Menorah Lighting, Tree Lighting, FREE Santa visits, Holiday Parade, and the Parade of Lights. Downtown Collingswood, Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Christmas in Cape May November 17 to January 1 There’s no better place to feel like you’ve stumbled into a Hallmark Movie set than in Victorian-inspired Cape May. The downtown area transforms into a magical scene, with greenery, lights, tours, and more reminiscent of a classic Dickens village. You can stroll along the sidewalks at the Candlelight Christmas House Tours, take a trolley ride, and shop at one of the many festive boutiques. For the ultimate Christmas Village Experience, plan to spend a few days in town. 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

Christmas Light Show and Village November 22-December 30 Drive through a beautiful exhibit that twinkles with over two million dazzling lights, and then stop by the Christmas village with vendors, food, and holiday music. Kids can visit Santa, dine on hot cocoa and s’mores, and play lots of festive-filled games. Skyland Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822 

Winter Events at The Red Mill Museum November 24-26 and December 1-3 The Winter Village is an annual tradition with over 50 local craft artisans, activities, and food trucks where your entire family will get into the holiday spirit. There’s also a beautiful Festival of Trees with decorated trees and wreaths and 12 gorgeously decorated historical buildings that you can tour and enjoy.  Red Mill Museum, 56 Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809  

Palmer Square Holiday Happenings  Starts November 24 The streets of historic Princeton will be dressed in their finest, and window shopping is a must to see the gorgeous displays of each store while sipping warm cups of cocoa. With strolling musicians, Santa sightings, a Menorah lighting, and a dazzling decorated spruce at the center of the Square, you can make your holiday visit memorable. End your day with Skating on the Square, where the whole family can glide on a synthetic ice rink under twinkling lights.  Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ 08542

German Christmas Market of New Jersey December 1-3 Brighten up the beginning of the holiday season at the German Christmas Market at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. This annual tradition since 2001 is the largest yearly Christmas Market in the state of NJ and is an event you don’t want to miss. Filled with lights, holiday tunes, authentic foods, and vendors, add this Christmas village in NJ to your must-do list this season. Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822

The North Pole Experience at Harbaugh Village November 29 to December 31, select dates Dubbed the North Pole of NJ, this is one of the Christmas villages in NJ that feels like a holiday movie come to life. Kids will love visiting Santa’s workshop, where they can make reindeer food with elves, write wish lists, and meet with the big guy in red. Afterward, there’s plenty to do to get into the spirit—take a ride on the carousel, ice skate, play games, visit the sweet shop, cozy up to the fire pit, and shop for gifts in the vendor village. All proceeds benefit GeorgesHouse.org, a non-profit committed to providing toys and transitional housing for children and families in need.  126 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062

Which Christmas Villages in NJ will you be visiting this year?

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Best South Jersey Christmas Events 2023 Edition

Your Guide to the top 2023 South Jersey Christmas Events Including Tree Lighting Celebrations, Festivals, Parades, and more

Experience Holiday and Christmas events and attractions in New Jersey, whether it's jingle bells, Christmas tree lighting, carol singing, or just reenactments of past New Jersey Christmas events, The attractions during the Christmas season in NJ are always festive. Many of these events begin the day after Thanksgiving with the traditional start of the Christmas Holiday season Note: Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.

Stay tuned --- we will be updating this list as the event sponsors confirm this year's events.

Multi-date 2023 South Jersey Christmas Events

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Santa's Tree Lighting Celebration Saturday, November 25th, 2023; 3pm - 6pm Cape May County Park and Zoo 707 U.S. 9, Middle Township Middle Township, New Jersey 08210 Web Site Contact: (609) 465-5271, Email: [email protected] Cost: Free admission The Ceremony and Lighting of the Tree will be at 5:00 P.M. Vendors with collectibles and crafts for sale including unique items from the Cape May County Associations of Zoo Keepers will be available from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The Zoo will be open from 10 am to 3:30 pm. The celebration will include live holiday music by the John Walter Cape Community Band, bounce house castle & slide, character appearances, free treats for all and a visit by the jolly man himself in the red suit. Also don't miss the performance of "Elves Gone Wild." Swedesboro Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Saturday, November 25, 2023; Parade @ 1pm. Lighting @6:30 pm Swedesboro Borough Hall 1500 Kings Highway Swedesboro,NJ 08085 (856) 467-0202 Website Kings Highway will be alive with Christmas cheer as Swedesboro celebrates the start of the holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 26th at 1pm. The parade will take place on Kings Highway at Walter Hill School and will continue all the way through the downtown where it will end at Church Street. The annual Christmas tree lighting and caroling at the Swedesboro Borough Hall, @ 6:30 pm. Refreshments will follow. Showboat Atlantic City Tree Lighting Ceremony Tuesday November 28, 2023: 4:30pm - 9pm Showboat Resort 801 Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ Website This event features the lighting up of the city's iconic boardwalk with a 50-ft Christmas tree for the holiday season.. Bring your family and friends to this in-person event and experience the joy of the holiday season. Enjoy live performances by local artists, indulge in delicious seasonal treats, and participate in fun activities for all ages. Atlantic City Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 5pm Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ Website The official kickoff event to the 2023 Atlantic City Holiday Experience will take place on the world-famous Boardwalk at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino. Trees throughout the city will be lit simultaneously. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, holiday treats and more! Get in the holiday spirit by donating a new unwrapped toy to our Toys for Kids toy collection or a cash donation to 177th FW Spouse Foundation. Ocean City Christmas Parade Friday, December 1, 2023: 6:00 PM Ocean City, NJ Website Parade begins on Asbury Avenue from 6th Street and continues to 11th Street Renault Winery Tree Lighting Friday, December 1, 2023; 4pm - 8pm Renault Winery Resort 72 N Bremen Avenue Egg Harbor City, NJ Website Tree lighting at 6:30pm Grand Opening of Vintner Wonderland! Be part of a cherished tradition as we illuminate our magnificent Christmas tree made from historic barrels, casting a warm and festive glow over this historic estate. This joyous occasion marks the official beginning of their vintner wonderland festivities. Photos with Santa and Ice Skating will be open for all in attendance! Somers Point Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Friday, December 1, 2023: @ 6:30pm Somers Point, NJ Website The annual Christmas Parade and tree lighting, starting at 6:30 p.m. The parade begins at Dawes Avenue and continues along Shore Road to City Hall, 1 W. New Jersey Ave. Somers Point. Volunteer Fire Companies 1 & 2 will escort Santa Claus to City Hall where the tree lighting will take place after the parade. Parade participants can include floats, vehicles, bands, and walkers. Annual Dickens Festival Saturday, December 2, 2023; 4:30pm - 9pm ( Rain or Shine ) Main Street Medford, NJ Website Admission is free This annual family event transforms downtown Medford into a Victorian-era Christmas wonderland. The event features: Holiday Carolers * Great Food * Hot Chocolate * Magic, Comedy, Juggling * Live Presentations Atlantic City Winter Wonderland Parade Saturday, December 2, 2023: 10:00am - 12:00pm (rain date Dec 9th) Atlantic City, NJ Website The parade route will be along Atlantic Avenue from Albany Avenue to South Carolina Avenue. Spectators can grab a spot anywhere along Atlantic Avenue or in Center City Park to enjoy the festivities. Following the parade, a meet and greet with Santa Claus and Mayor Marty Small, Sr. will take place at Center City Park on South Carolina Avenue and Bacharach Blvd. along with a drill team performance battle with the bands to conclude the event. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, December 2, 2023; (5 p.m) Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard 1st & Central Avenues North Wildwood, NJ 609.522.2955 Website Admission: Free Festive ceremony will take place at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard. The Christmas tree lighting event includes music, refreshments, free tour of lighthouse and Santa Claus! Noyes Holiday Market & Gingerbread Village Saturday & Sunday, December 2nd, 3rd, 2023: from 12-5 pm Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University 2200 Fairmount Avenue Atlantic City, NJ Website 609-626-3805 Cost: Free This family friendly event features a premium selection of vendors display and sell handmade items at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University. Santa will be flying in for photos! From noon to 2:00 p.m., families and children are welcome to have a FREE portrait taken with Santa by a professional photographer. Craft kits and make-and-take activities will be available. Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade Saturday, December 2, 2023 @1pm On Long Beach Blvd. from 5th-25th Streets. Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 609-494-2171 x102 Website The parade steps off at 1pm along Long Beach Blvd from 5th to 25th Streets. Wassail Day & Winter Encampment Saturday, December 2, 2023 11:00am-2:00pm Historic Cold Spring Village 720 US Rt 9 Cape May, NJ Website Admission for Wassail Day is $5.00, FREE for HCSV Members The Village paths come alive with the sights and sounds of the holiday season at this event! Select buildings will be open where guests can enjoy live music, hot beverages, and holiday treats served by historical interpreters in period clothing. Live music will be provided by Ministers of Apollo. West Cape May Christmas Parade Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 @5pm ( Rain date Sunday December 3rd.) Cape May, NJ 609-884-1005 Website the parade marches through town beginning at the West Cape May Volunteer Firehouse heading South on Broadway, turning East on Perry, and finishing its route through to the end of Carpenter Lane in the City of Cape May. Each year a small group of volunteers assemble creating an unforgettable hometown memory, made possible by the donations received through out the year by the Community and its guests! Winterfest Saturday, December 9, 2023; 1 PM - 7 PM Historic Smithville Park 803 Smithville Road Eastampton, NJ Website This family event features a elebration of all things winter that will warm your heart. It's a magical setting on the grounds of Historic Smithville Park. You will find wandering carolers dressed in Victorian attire, holiday activities for all ages, including live entertainment, a wine and mulled cider tent, a Holiday Marketplace, ice skating, ice carving, art exhibits curated for the season, and, of course, Victorian Santa!

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Shoppes at dragon village hosts christmas village and walk of lights.

The Shoppes at Dragon Village will host Christmas Village and Walk of Lights weekends, Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19. 

Christmas Village will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shoppes will be open and more than 50 craft vendors will be on site. The event will also feature food vendors, train rides from 12:30 to 4 p.m., crafts and activities for the kids, dance performances from All that Dance and Christine's School of Dance, caroling by Deerfield United Methodist Church, a meet and greet with the Sugar Plum Fairy from Allegory Dance Theatre from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18, and photos with Santa.

Also, from 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy a Walk of Lights, stop by Sweet Stuff for photos with Santa, and check out the HO scale model train display upstairs in Bridgetowne Restorations, the antique and hobby shop.

The Shoppes at Dragon Village merchants are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Parking is $2 per person during the Christmas Village event.

The shoppes are at 97 Trench Road in Bridgeton.

For information, visit http://shoppesatdragonvillage.com or the Shoppes at Dragon Village on Facebook. 

Holiday market planned in Merchantville

Merchantville Holiday Market, a fine arts and craft market, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11 in Downtown Merchantville and the station.

Both days of the event will feature vendors selling handmade fine arts and crafts, visits with Santa, food trucks, selfie station and a hot chocolate bar at the Station Coffee.

Live ice sculpture demonstrations by Ice Sculpture Philly and music by Accessories of Yesterday will also be featured on Dec. 10.

Additional activities for Dec. 11 will include live Christmas carolers, face painting and craft activities for kids.

Visitors will also want to stop by Merchantville’s shops and restaurants.

For information on the Holiday Market, visit Merchantvillenj.gov.

Bay Atlantic Symphony presents ‘Winter Wonderland’

The Bay Atlantic Symphony invites the community to “Winter Wonderland,” a holiday concert to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. The concerts will also feature the Holiday Youth Chorus and a holiday sing-along with Maestro Jed Gaylin.

Concerts will be presented at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Frank Guaracini Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland in Vineland and at 2 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Performing Arts Center at Stockton University in Galloway.

Tickets are $30 to $33.

For tickets or information, call (609) 449-8780 or visit www.bayatlanticsymphony.org. 

Bordentown Walking Tours offers a holiday tour

Full of sparkling lights, festively adorned architecture, and some historic stories too, the Bordentown Holiday Lights & Architecture Tour offers a magical activity for the season. The tour will travel past Victorian and Colonial architecture and delightful holiday decorations.

“We're excited to bring back our virtual tour of Bordentown’s lights and architecture for folks who may have missed the opportunity last year.” said Mark Neurohr-Pierpaoli, owner, Bordentown Walking Tours. 

This walk is offered as a self-guided tour, via an app. The app provides integrated walking directions, along with videos created by Neurohr-Pierpaoli at each stop.

To enjoy the tour, download the Built Story app, then purchase the tour for $10. Once purchased, the self-guided tour allows holiday-goers to start, pause, stop and re-take the tour as many times as they wish for 30 days.

For information on virtual and in-person offerings, visit bordentownwalkingtours.com.    

Collingswood hosts DecemberFest Holiday Pop-Up

Visit Haddon Avenue in Collingswood from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11 for a DecemberFest Holiday Pop-Up.

The event theme is Handmade Holidays. Visit Haddon and Woodlawn for a holiday edition local maker’s market featuring one-of-a-kind art and other handmade items.

Plus, dine at area restaurants and shop at local businesses featuring everything from home décor to toys to games to gourmet items and more.

Since it is also Second Saturday visitors can also enjoy music and arts throughout the downtown area.

For information, visit Collingswood.com.

NJMP hosts Brunch with Santa

New Jersey Motorsports Park will host Brunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12.

The event will feature Santa, balloons, facepainting, an omelette station, a carving station, doughnut bar, breakfast and lunch items, and a cash bar. 

Tickets are $24 for adults and $15 for children.

The park is at 8000 Dividing Creek Road in Millville.

For reservations or information, call (856) 327-8000, email [email protected] or visit www.njmp.com.

Whitesbog to host handmade holiday market and wreath making classes

Celebrate the holidays at Whitesbog Preservation Trust’s Handmade Holiday Market & Family Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 11.

The event will feature an opportunity to shop at the General Store and at handmade arts and crafts exhibitors set up throughout the village, pictures with Santa, wagon rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a candy cane hunt on the woodland trails, hot cocoa and cookies, fire pits for roasting marshmallows, music and more.

There will also be Holiday Wreath-Making classes at noon and 2 p.m. with Laura Snow of Snow Valley Farm & Nursery. Cost is $40. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3lBFAOo.    

Whitesbog is at 799 Lakehurst Road in Browns Mills.

Event admission and parking are free.

For event information, call (609) 893-5034 or 609-893-4646 or visit whitesbog.org or www.pemberton-twp.com. 

South Jersey Pops Orchestra presents ‘Solstice’ Holiday Concert

The South Jersey Pops will present “Solstice” at 3 p.m. Dec. 12 at Lenape High School. The concert’s theme is both a nod to the winter solstice and the orchestra’s excitement to turn the corner and return to the stage after a long absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Doors will open at 2 p.m.

South Jersey Pops’ musical director Robert Bradshaw will resume his fifth season conducting the 70-piece, all-volunteer orchestra. 

“In November of 2019, we began to celebrate our 50th year with our concert ‘Yesterday: The Music of Pops Past.’ Two years later, we are thrilled to continue the celebration and resume our concerts,” said Bradshaw.

Song selections for “Solstice” include the Boston Pops’ “Christmas Festival,” “Sleigh Ride” and “Carol of the Bells.” Also, concertmaster Laress Loo will perform “Greensleaves” and vocalist Emma Gibbins will sing “Hands” by Jewel.

Tickets are $15 for ages 12 and older, $5 for ages 2 to 11 and free for children age 1 and younger.

Attendees ages 12 and older will be required to present proof of COVID vaccination and all guests must wear a mask during the concert.

The school is at 235 Hartford Road in Medford.

For tickets, visit www.southjerseypops.org/events.     

Delran to host Winter Festival and Tree Lighting

Delran will host a Winter Festival and Tree Lighting event at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 in the parking lot at the Delran Municipal Building.

The event will feature food trucks, crafts, photos with Santa and holiday music.

Santa will arrive at 7 p.m. to light the tree and to pose for photos.

For information, visit www.delrantownship.org/winter-festival-tree-lighting.  

What’s happening at the Levoy Theatre?

The Levoy Theatre will offer a variety of performances this month.

The schedule includes:

• “Steve-O,” for ages 18 and older only, a highly XXX-rated, multimedia comedy show, 8 p.m. Dec. 8, tickets $37 to $49.
• Live & Let Die: A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of Paul McCartney, 8 p.m. Dec. 10, tickets $39 to $44.
• New Jersey Ballet’s “Nutcracker,” features the classic ballet which tells the story of a little girl named Clara, who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, 2 and 6 p.m. Dec. 12, tickets $17 to $38, Levoy Theatre, 130 N. High St., Millville, (856) 327-6400, levoy.net.
• Wizards of Winter, a holiday rock event for the whole family featuring former members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard, Rainbow, Alice Cooper and Blue Oyster Cult plus Broadway and theater veterans, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, tickets $31 to $45, Levoy Theatre, 130 N. High St., Millville, (856) 327-6400, levoy.net, wizardsofwinter.com.
• Top of the World, a tribute to the Carpenters, 8 p.m. Dec. 18, tickets $35 to $54.

The theater is at 130 N. High St., in Millville.

For tickets or information, call (856) 327-6400 or visit levoy.net.

Santa returns to Rancocas Nature Center

A staffing shortage at the North Pole will bring Santa to Rancocas Nature Center to recruit help for the busy holiday season. Santa will be hiking the trails from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 12 to find qualified applicants and conduct “interviews.”

Bring your imagination and join the center for its annual fun-filled holiday treat and self-guided adventure as you look for signs of Santa along the trail.

Enjoy hot chocolate and a campfire back at the Visitor's Center and support the center’s bake sale and basket raffle.

Registration is required and there is no rain date.

Cost is $8 per person or $25 per family, limit of five, for members; or $10 per person or $35 per family for non-members, limit of five.

Masks are required inside the Visitors Center, and where social distancing is not possible.

For information, visit rancocasnaturecenter.org. 

Mauricetown hosts virtual candlelight tour

Mauricetown’s 33rd Candlelight House Tour will be held virtually this year. It will be viewable from 4 p.m. Dec. 11 through Jan. 1.

It will feature many private homes, the society’s headquarters at the Compton House, and other historic buildings including the Cook House and Hoy House, the Post Office and Methodist church.

The tour is free.

To watch the tour, visit www.Mauricetownhistoricalsociety.org.  

Collingswood offers sensory-friendly Santa experience

Sensory Santa is coming to town! Upcycle Fitness, Eat Play Learn, Motivated Kids and the Borough of Collingswood are partnering to offer a sensory-friendly Santa experience for children and adults of all ages and abilities from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 12. Families can enjoy this holiday tradition in a calming, sensory-treated environment without crowds, loud noises or long waits!

Appointments are available in 15-minute increments. Each appointment allows five families to enter the facility.

The event will be held at Upcycle Fitness at 716 Haddon Ave., in Collingswood.

To schedule an appointment for your family, visit https://bit.ly/3lj39M0. 

Wildwood hosts family holiday celebration

Enjoy a family-friendly, holiday event from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Wildwoods Convention Center.

It will feature holiday-themed crafters and movies, photos with Santa, choir performances, children’s craft making table, a magician, face painting, dance performances, story time with Mrs. Claus and more.

Also, a tree lighting ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

The center is at 4501 Boardwalk.

For information, call (609) 729-9000 or visit WildwoodHoliday.com. 

Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents two holiday productions

Broadway Theatre of Pitman will present “Elf, The Musical” at 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11, 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18, and 2 p.m. Dec. 19. 

In the words of Buddy the Elf, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!”

Tickets are $30.

Also, the theater will present a children’s theatre production of “The Reindeer Who Saved Christmas” at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 12 and 18.

Tickets are $10.

The theater is at 43 S. Broadway in Pitman.

For tickets or information, call (856) 384-8381 or visit www.thebroadwaytheatre.org. 

Celebrate the holidays at Deptford Mall

Deptford Mall invites guests to visit the mall to get into the holiday spirit with photos with Santa, a Holly Jolly Shopping Saturday and more.

A Holly Jolly Shopping Saturday will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 11 in the lower level, center court.

This event will feature holiday music, face painting, balloon sculpting, strolling holiday entertainment, dance performances, meet and greet with Mrs. Claus and giveaways. Also, kids are invited to attend Elf Academy to complete holiday crafts and activities to become a “Certified Elf,” while enjoying Christmas caroling, fun prizes and snacks at the Kids Mini Theater on the lower level, near JCPenney.

Santa will be at the mall to visit with children and take pictures through Dec. 24. Reservations are recommended.

Plus, Santa will be available for pet photos, for dogs and cats only on a leash or in a carrier, from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13.

The last special character night, with holiday crafts and giveaways, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15 with the Grinch scheduled to appear.

A sensory-friendly event with Santa, for visitors of all ages and abilities without sensory triggers such as lights, music or crowds, will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 12. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sensory-friendly-event-tickets-187412936137. 

The mall is at 1750 Deptford Center Road, Deptford.

For information, call (856) 848-8100 or visit www.deptfordmall.com. 

Christmas Village event planned at Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center will host a Christmas Village event from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11.

The event will feature vendors, hot chocolate, baked goods, raffle prizes, photos with Santa for people and pets, Christmas music, adoptable pets and more.

The center is at 125 County House Road in Blackwood. 

Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

For information, call (856) 401-1300 or visit www.homewardboundnj.org.     

Atlantic City Ballet presents the “Nutcracker”

This holiday season the Atlantic City Ballet will present the treasured classic, “The Nutcracker.”

The ballet tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Embarking on a wondrous journey through the Kingdom of Snow and the Land of Sweets, Clara encounters many unforgettable and timeless characters.

• 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Stockton Performing Arts Center in Galloway.
• 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at The Strand Theater in Lakewood.
• 5 p.m. Dec. 19 at Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars in Atlantic City.

For tickets or information, visit acballet.org/attend.

‘Swing Into Christmas’ Toys for Tots Event planned at Resorts Casino Hotel

Resorts Casino Hotel’s annual “Swing Into Christmas” musical comedy show for all ages will be held at 8 p.m. Dec. 10.

Sponsored by Resorts, any guest that brings a new, unwrapped toy for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program will receive free admission to the show. All toys will be distributed to children and families in need this holiday season.

Jim “The Singing Lifeguard” Craine and some of Atlantic City’s greatest stars will perform. The night will be filled with holiday merriment, festive music, comedy and more. After the show guests can meet the cast at Bar One on the casino floor.

For information, call (609) 340-6300 or visit resortsac.com or jimcraine.com. 

Holiday Hustle & Bustle Vendor Show planned at Moorestown Mall

Moorestown Mall’s Holiday Hustle & Bustle Vendor Show, hosted by Marketing Solutions and Events, will be held from Dec. 10 to 12.

Small and local businesses will be showcased throughout the mall.

The mall is at 400 Route 38 in Moorestown

For information, call (856) 231-4444 or visit www.moorestown-mall.com. 

Salem County 4-H hosts holiday craft night

Salem County 4-H invites youth in kindergarten through 12th grade to attend a holiday craft night from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 10.

The event will feature ornament-making, snacks and a holiday movie.

The event will be held at the Ware Agriculture Building at 51 Cheney Road in Woodstown.

Children who are not register with 4-H are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent.

For information, email [email protected].

Philadelphia Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ opens Dec. 10

Philadelphia Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” set to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score, will be presented on various dates from Dec. 10 to 31 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.

Follow Marie on her fantastic adventures with parties and princes, Sugar Plum Fairies and snowflake waltzes, in a thrilling performance featuring stunning scenery, elaborate costuming, dazzling dancing, and a sensational score. 

Tickets for opening night are $10. Tickets for all other performances start at $25.

For tickets or information, visit philadelphiaballet.org.

Photos with Santa available in Hammonton

On his way back to the North Pole, Santa will stop from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Antique Marketplace to pose for free photos and share hot cocoa and treats.

The marketplace is at 109 12th St., in Hammonton.

For information, call (609) 567-1889.

Director’s Ink hosts Ugly Sweater Xmas Party

Adults are invited to attend Director’s Ink Creative Arts Center’s Ugly Sweater Xmas Party from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 11.

Wear your best Ugly sweater and join the fun for dinner, dancing, karaoke, music by DJ IamYoungHitta, and more. Prizes awarded for ugliest sweaters.

Christmas backdrop and photo prints will be available for $5.

Tickets are $25, includes dinner, dessert and a drink.

Director’s Ink is at the Hamilton Mall at 4403 Black Horse Pike in Mays Landing.

For tickets or information, call (609) 380-2914 or visit www.directorsinkcreativearts.com.  

Glassboro Historical Society hosts open house

Glassboro Historical Society will hold open house events from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17 at the historic West Jersey Depot.

The event will feature working model train displays, festive decorations and photos with Santa.

The depot is at 354 Oakwood Ave., in Glassboro.

For information, visit https://bit.ly/2Z2uyts.  

Patcong Valley Model Railroad Club hosts open house

Patcong Valley Model Railroad Club’s 36th annual open house is in progress.

The club will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12, and Jan. 8, 9, 22 and 23.

Visitors can expect to view the highly-detailed railroad models that are operated on a realistic model railroad.

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

The club is at 1308 Route 40 in Richland.

For information, visit www.facebook.com/patcongvalleyrr.   

Wildwood hosts Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park

Wildwood’s Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park, sponsored by the City of Wildwood Parks & Recreation and the Wildwood Fire Department, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18.

The light show will run every 20 minutes during the event and complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn will be available. The light show will also be on display from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 to 16.

The park is at 123 E. Andrews Ave.

For information, call (609) 522-5837 or visit wildwoodnj.org.

Pitman hosts holiday sing-along

Uptown Pitman will host its fourth annual Pitman Holiday Sing-Along at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Grove Auditorium on Circle Avenue.

Celebrate the holiday season by joining friends and neighbors to sing some holiday favorites.

For information, visit https://bit.ly/3GkiEvd.

VisitSouthJersey.com contributed to this report. Send event information and community news items to [email protected]. Help support local journalism with a digital subscription to The Daily Journal/ Courier Post/ Burlington County Times.

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The Best Holiday Light Displays in New Jersey – 2022 Edition

The Best Holiday Light Displays in New Jersey – 2023 Edition is written by Vinny Parisi .

T here are so many ways to get into the holiday spirit toward the end of the year. From hopping aboard a Christmas train ride , or by cutting down your own Christmas tree , there is no shortage of themed events and activities that encapsulate the most wonderful time of the year.

But for a winter activity that really dazzles, why not visit some of NJ’s biggest and best holiday light displays?

It’s time to bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and visit the most amazing light shows around the state. We promise they’ll delight even the family’s biggest Scrooge.

Quick Click Guide : Select an NJ Region below to find a Holiday Light display near you. | North Jersey | Central Jersey | Jersey Shore | South Jersey |

North Jersey

Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show

Where: 94 Championship Place, Augusta When: Select dates between November 23rd – December 30th, 2022 Price: $29.00 per carload (Regular drive-thru) | $79.00 per carload (VIP drive-thru) Details: Skylands Stadium hosts an annual Christmas light show and winter wonderland. In particular, their Christmas Village opens at 5:00 pm before each show. Guests can visit and enjoy fun-filled activities, delicious treats, memory-making photo ops, and more. This includes roasting s’mores over a fire pit and sipping hot cocoa, plus riding the Ferris Wheel and Carousel. Other activities include an ice skating rink and Winter Beer Garden. As for the show itself, patrons will drive through a mile-long course that features over two million dazzling lights. VIP ticket holders can visit during any timeslot, enter via a priority access line, and receive two novelty lights. The Village is free to enter, but activities and food cost extra.

Click to visit their website | Click here to Purchase Tickets | Follow them on Facebook .

Brookhollow Barnyard Christmas Light Show

Where: Boonton When: Nov 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023 Price: $20 per car (drive-through) | $9.50 per person (walkthrough) Details: Brookhollow Barnyard offers an annual holiday light show, but things are a little different for this year. Instead of the traditional drive-through option, visitors can also do a walkthrough of the show. The walk-through runs from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. There is also an optional train ride and cups to feed the animals for a separate purchase price. Meanwhile, the drive-through runs from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Tickets are only sold in-person the day of.

Christmas in Warren

Where: 80 Briarwood Dr E, Warren When: TBD 2022 Price: Free Details: Each year, the Klingert family sets up an elaborate light display for onlookers to enjoy. Tens of thousands of LED Christmas lights all synchronize to music in an animated, computer-controlled show. But that’s not all, as Christmas in Warren typically adds new displays or features to enhance the experience each year. Since admission is free, visitors need only tune their car radio to 92.7FM to enjoy the festive and elaborate showcase.

Fleetwood Lights

Where: 32 Fleetwood Dr, Rockaway When: TBD 2022 Price: Free Details: Fleetwood Lights is a serious operation, despite being a small family affair. Rockaway native Marc Iuliani produces the show from his home, which typically boasts an impressive array of lights and props. Guests can tune to 92.1FM and listen to a mix of traditional Christmas music and more modern hits. Of course, the show itself is whimsical, featuring over 250 decorations, 95 panel displays, and nearly 25k light pixels.

Winter Walk in Millburn

Where: Millburn When: Nov 20, 2022 – Jan 15, 2023 Price: Free Details: The Winter Walk in Millburn brings their holiday light show to Taylor Park. Keep your distance and wear a mask as you enjoy an outdoor stroll around Taylor Park. As the show takes place in a public park, there is no charge to attend. Each year, the Millburn-Short Hills Chamber of Commerce transforms the park into a winter wonderland with festive light displays. This is less of a light show and more of a fully decorated park with light displays.

Central Jersey

Winter Wonderlights Holiday Light Show

Where: Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick When: November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023, Daily from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm Price: $30 per car, $125 for a season pass Details: This holiday light show drive-thru boasts over 1.5 million lights set to popular holiday tunes. Families can bundle up in their car with snacks and their favorite holiday drinks to take in this holiday experience. This year’s display features 3 magical tunnels, many giant holiday displays, and decorated 20′ trees; as well as a special tribute to first responders and the US Armed Forces. New for this year is their season pass, allowing families to keep coming back. Why I like it: Winter WonderLights celebrates all the season’s holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, and Kwanzaa.

More info: Click here to visit their website | Follow them on Facebook .

Christmas at the Nietzer’s

Where: 201 Hamilton Blvd, South Plainfield When: Nov 27, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023 Price: Free Details: The Nietzer family is running their holiday light show for a full five weeks this year. Guests can drive by from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on week nights, and 10:00 pm on weekends. This show features both Christmas music and a Christmas story, which is heard by tuning the radio to 89.3FM. As always, they accept donations for the Mission and Outreach of First Baptist Church of South Plainfield fund. Look for posted parking signs.

Crazy Christmas Lights in Old Bridge

Where: 55 Valley Vale Dr, Old Bridge When: Dec 1, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023 Price: Free Details: The Mahoney household goes all out for Christmas with over 50,000 lights, animated figures, blow molds, and Christmas trees. In the spirit of the holidays, they also accept donations with a Toys for Tots drop-off box. The light show runs rain or shine (or snow), from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm daily. Guests can also expect a few visits from santa throughout the season. Check their Facebook page for updates about Santa’s arrival.

Martel’s Christmas Wonderland

Where: 21 Phillips Ave, Hamilton When: Nov 25, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023 Price: Free Details: One of the longest-standing Christmas Holiday Light traditions in the area, the Martel Family is back for 2022. Most locals know the family from their appearance on ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight ; where they won top honors for their first-class Christmas Wonderland display. In addition to a showcase that features a near blinding amount of lights and decorations, Santa also stops by. Check out their Facebook page for Santa updates.

Weber Family Lights

Where: 16 Branton Drive, East Brunswick When: Dec 1, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023 Price: Free Details: This state-of-the-art holiday show uses RGB pixels set to the tunes of Christmas classics. The exact hours for the 2022 holiday season are not confirmed yet, but the experience will remain familiar. The show typically runs about 20-25 minutes as the lights move and change with the music. For this year, the display will include a series of 4 arches of lights, with over 800 lights per arch; so guests can expect to experience thousands of lights.

Jersey Shore

Christmas in cape may.

Where: Cape May When: Nov 18, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023 Price: Varies Details: Popular shore town Cape May transforms into a Dickens village for the holidays, complete with carolers. There are numerous events and tours throughout the town, with many popular businesses and locations participating. For instance, guests can attend an evening guided Yuletide House Tour or their Christmas Candlelight House Tour. The latter tours Cape May’s gaslit streets, plus over a dozen homes, inns, B&Bs, churches, and hotels.

Holiday in the Park

Where: Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson When: Nov 25, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023 (select dates) Price: $49.99 per person (General ticket) Details: The Six Flags Holiday in the Park event takes place predominantly on weekends throughout December. The event also runs daily the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Attendees can expect a variety of holiday shows, light displays, and a North Pole village all through the park. The North Pole is the place to pick up holiday gifts, and Santa will be in the park as well. Don’t miss their fully-lit five-story Christmas tree on display all season.

Holiday Light Show in Historic Smithville

Where: Lake Meone When: Nov 24, 2022 – Jan 6, 2023 Price: Free Details: The holiday spirit is alive and well across Lake Meone thanks to the Holiday Light Show at Historic Smithville. Visitors can enjoy both popular and classic songs of the Holiday Season synchronized to a Christmas tree light show. Over 120 Christmas trees made entirely out of over 50,000 Christmas lights float across the lake each night. This floating display can be seen from either side of Historic Smithville, as well as from the lake’s bridge.

Lights on Poplar

Where: Egg Harbor Township When: TBD 2023 Price: Free Details: As announced on Facebook, the Chew family is taking a break from a major light display for 2022. However, they are still putting up a Christmas tree outdoors with a scaled down display of decorations. In addition, Santa will be making an appearance for one night only on Friday, December 9 at 7:00 pm. Despite the limited showcase for this year, Lights on Poplar welcomes travelers to stop by for a photo; or to read off that Christmas list to Santa.

Storybook Land’s Christmas Fantasy with Lights

Where: Egg Harbor Township When: Nov 19 – Dec 23, 2022 Price: $27.95 per person online, $30.95 at the gate (free for children under 2) Details: Visiting Storybook Land during their Christmas Fantasy with Lights is “Just Like Walking in a Winter Wonderland”. This annual tradition is over 30 years old. The best time to visit is right at opening (5:00 pm), when Santa Claus appears in his chimney. He waves his magic wand to light the park, which illuminates over one million Christmas lights. Look out for festive tunes from the award-winning Fralinger String Band and character meet-and-greets.

South Jersey

Creamy acres night of lights hayride.

Where: Mullica Hill When: Nov 25 – Dec 24, 2022 (Select Dates) Price: $35 per vehicle Details: The day after Thanksgiving, Creamy Acres dairy farm transforms into a Christmas wonderland. For 2022, they offer a drive-through experience by car and tickets are good for up to 8 passengers. This mile-and-a-half light show features double the lights and scenery of previous years. Of course, their musical dancing tree light show will still take place. Likewise, their retail store serves as a mid-way rest stop where families can enjoy sweet treats.

Deptford Dazzling Lights

Where: 105 Branchwood Dr, Deptford When: Dec 1, 2022 – Jan 1, 2023 Price: Free Details: Deptford Dazzling Lights offers a magical “stay-in-your-car” experience, no driving required. This annual tradition features a synchronized show the makes use of 200,000 individually addressable pixels. That means each individual light can be changed independently from all the rest. The end result is a holiday showcase that includes fun and whimsical decorations; including items such as lit-up Super Mario characters and Nintendo remotes.

Harbaugh Village

Where: Mullica Hill When: Nov 30 – Dec 30, 2022 Price: $19.95 per person Details: The Harbaugh’s are known as “The Griswolds of New Jersey” for their National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation -themed holiday display. After a few years of lighting up their neighborhood from their yard, things will now be a little different. Steve Harbough has moved his front lawn light display and built an entire Christmas Village. Families can now enjoy The North Pole Experience, complete with rides, a visit to Santa’s workshop, and much more.

Christmas Memories at Johnson’s Corner Farm

Where: Medford When: Nov 25 – Dec 23, 2022 Price: $14.95 – 19.95 per person (Combo ticket, price varies) | $7.95 – 10.95 per person (Single ticket, price varies) Details: Johnson’s Corner Farm offers a couple different holiday light experiences. The first is their Christmas Musical “Light Show” Hayride. This offers guests a trip around the farm surrounded by a light show set to Christmas music. The second experience is their famous Light Show on the Lake. As the name implies, thousands of twinkling lights light up the lake. This animated light show is also set to music, and is perfect for families with young children.

South Jersey Holiday Light Show

Where: Swedesboro When: Nov 18 – Dec 31, 2022 (Select Dates) Price: $25 per car | $62.50 for season pass Details: Now in its third season, the South Jersey Holiday Light Show is bigger and better than ever. With hundreds of light displays along a 1-mile route, guests can enjoy the show right from their car. The lights are synced to music, which cars can listen to from their radio. New for 2022, the South Jersey Holiday Light Show now offers a season pass; this allows ticket holders to visit as many times as they want — once per day — all holiday season long.

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Burlington county.

1. Holiday Train Show

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through January 6 | 4 PM – 8 PM Old City Hall, Downtown Bordentown

The Old City Hall Restoration Committee presents the Holiday Train Display! Visit every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December 2018 and on January 4th, 5th, and 6th to see this exciting show! Admission is free.

2. Daily Victorian Christmas Tours

December 3rd – 30th | 1 PM, 2 PM & 3 PM Historic Smithville Mansion, Eastampton

Smithville Mansion will reopen on December 2nd for the Victorian Holiday Celebration at Smithville Park and Daily Christmas Tours of the mansion will begin on December 3rd and continue through December 30th. A donation of $8 per adults and $7 for seniors and students is requested. During the holiday season, they also offer special evening candlelight tours ( click here to see dates ) and reservations are required.

3. Menorah Lighting  

Tuesday, December 4 | 6 PM Tomlinson Park, Medford

The Chabad of Medford invites you to join them for their annual Community Menorah Lighting at Tomlinson Park on the corner of Main Street and Allen Avenue. After the kindling, there will be music, latkes and doughnuts, dreidels, cookie decorating, and more! Admission is free.

4. Annual Holiday Chocolate Walk

Friday, December 7 | 6 PM – 9 PM Downtown Bordentown

Grab your chocolate passport and head to the shops on Farnsworth Avenue to pick up a wide variety of sweet treats! With each stop you get your passport stamped. Once it’s full drop it off at the Downtown Bordentown Association tent for a chance to win prizes!

5. Holly Jolly Weekend

December 22 & 23 | 11 AM – 4 PM Valenzano Winery, Shamong

Join Valenzano Winery for one last stop on your holiday shopping list! They will be decking the halls with fresh baked sweets, holiday music, and an array of artisan vendors who all hope to offer that perfect last minute addition to your list. Of course, plenty of Valenzano wine will be available for you to purchase and taste. Admission is $10 and includes wine tasting, access to vendors, and an opportunity to grab a table and your favorite bottle of wine to enjoy the afternoon’s seasonal joy!

Camden County

1. WinterFest Ice Skating on the Cooper

November 30 – February 18 | Open Thursday – Sunday Cooper River Park, Pennsauken Township

Cooper River Park has once again transformed into a winter wonderland with tasty treats and ice skating family fun! WinterFest is the perfect place to spend your holiday nights skating with friends and family. For those less nimble, enjoy the rink by watching world-class ice skating performers. Magic is in the air and there is something here for everyone to enjoy this season!

2. Haddonfield Candlelight Shopping

Every Friday Night through December 24 Downtown Haddonfield

Experience this annual event in one of South Jersey’s best places to live! Every Friday night through December 24th knock those gifts off your holiday list by shopping small on Haddonfield’s main strip and side streets! You can also enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, live entertainment, and carriage rides.

3. WinterFest at Diggerland 

November 17 – December 30 | 11 AM – 5 PM Diggerland USA, West Berlin

WinterFest at Diggerland is an on-going winter festival! Your membership or general admission ticket grants you access to all rides and heavy machinery attractions, plus the additional experiences and programming that encompass this month-long festival. Enjoy holiday hay rides, a holiday parade, bonfires, ornament decorating, and so much more! WinterFest at Diggerland takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from now through December 30th.

4. Brunch with Santa

December 8, 15 & 22 Camden Children’s Garden, Camden

The Camden Children’s Garden invites you to have Brunch with Santa! This fun filled kids event features brunch, a train ride on the Polar Express, holiday crafting, and a hot chocolate bar! There are two seatings each day, 10 AM and 12:30 PM. For details, call (856) 365-8733.

5. New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Monday, December 31 | 6 PM – Midnight Battleship New Jersey, Camden Waterfront

The Battleship New Jersey will open her decks for guests to watch the 6 PM or midnight SugarHouse New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Camden Waterfront! There will be music, food concessions and bar service. Come aboard for just a $10 donation per person. All proceeds fo to the on-going restoration of the battleship.

Gloucester County

1. Candlelight Tours of Whitall House

Friday, December 7 | 6 PM – 9 PM Saturday, December 8 | 3 PM – 9 PM Sunday, December 9 | 12 PM – 4 PM Red Bank Battlefield, National Park

Experience the Whitall House by the glow of candlelight. Tour the 18th century home complete with beautiful, seasonal, natural, and handmade decorations. For more information call 856-853-5120.

2. Boro in Lights

Friday, December 7 | 6 PM – 9 PM Downtown Glassboro

Glassboro and Rowan University present Boro in Lights, an annual holiday celebration and tree lighting! Ring in the holidays with horse and carriage rides, photos with Santa, live performances, and an ice sculpture demonstration. There will also be a Toys for Tots and Canned Food Drive.

3. Night of Lights

Friday & Saturday Nights in December  Creamy Acres Farm, Mullica Hill

Enjoy the magic of Christmas at Creamy Acres Farm! This dairy farm is transformed into a Christmas wonderland with huge sparkling light displays, a musical dancing tree light show, and lights galore! Bring the family for an old-fashioned hayride set to the tune of your favorite Christmas songs, stroll through the Barnyard Walk aglow with lights, make s’mores by the fire, and get your photo taken with Santa. The Night of Lights Country Christmas Hayride is a fun family event that is sure to please kids of all ages.

4. Christmas in the Park

November 29 – December 22 | 6 PM – 8 PM Uptown Pitman

Celebrate all things Christmas in Uptown Pitman on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights! During your visit you can shop from local merchants and enjoy their unique window displays and lights. Trolley tours through Pitman will be available, starting and ending at Ballard Park. Make sure you bring your children and grandchildren to visit and take pictures with Santa!

5. Let it Snow

December 8, 9, 15 & 16 | Showtimes Vary Edelman Planetarium, Rowan University

Join the Edelman Planetarium at Rowan University for a holiday music show celebrating the winter season! Artistic impressions of various popular winter holiday music come to life on the dome transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of music and light. Bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in spectacles of fun.

Salem County

1. Woodstown Candlelight Tour

Friday, December 7 | 6 PM – 10 PM Historic Woodstown

Plan a visit to historic Woodstown for the 42nd Annual Woodstown Candlelight Tour. This charming village predates the Revolutionary War and is home to a number of Victorian residences and other structures. Get into the holiday spirit by spending the evening touring seasonally decorated homes, businesses, and churches! Visitors are also encouraged to shop at local merchants or at the annual craft fair located in Borough Hall. There will be carolers, homemade cookies, wassail, and a variety of other musical entertainments. Proceeds benefit the Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society.

2. Joy to the World Concert

Saturday, December 8 | 3 PM Davidow Hall at Salem Community College, Carneys Point

Salem Community College’s Oak Singers ring in the holidays with a choral concert! This is a great holiday event for families of all ages. Admission is $7 per person.

3. Christmas Open House

December 8 & 9 | 1 PM – 4 PM Pennsville Historical Society, Pennsville

The Pennsville Historical Society invites you to experience everything Christmas at their Open House! Guests will smell the traditional scents of Christmas, hear music from the antique organ, and taste homemade wassail and baked goods. There will also be over 21 uniquely decorated Christmas trees!

4. Soldiers Christmas

Saturday, December 15 | 5 PM – 9 PM Fort Mott, Pennsville

See how soldiers from different eras celebrated Christmas away from home at Fort Mott!  Uniformed reenactors will portray soldiers and sailors from the Roman era to the Cold War. Take a lantern tour around the park and visit the park’s museum that will have a special collection of military themed Christmas advertisements, photos, and paperwork.

5. Christmas at Cowtown

Saturday, December 22 | 8 AM – 4 PM Historic Salem

Stop by Cowtown for a special Holiday Market on Saturday, December 22nd from 8am to 4pm! There will be hundreds of indoor and outdoor vendors selling seasonal goods, toys, clothing, electronics, sports apparel, crafts, vintage and antiques, household goods, and food, just to name a few! Guests can also enjoy special activities planned from 10am to 2pm including visits with Santa, hayrides, barrel train rides, pony rides, bounce houses, and more!

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Holiday Open House

November 30 @ 10:00 am – december 3 @ 4:00 pm.

Enjoy Holiday in the Highlands at Holiday Open House. The Manor House will be decorated from floor to ceiling in a glittering display of imagination and delight. Take a tour or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Manor House with wine and light refreshments at the Evening Reception.

Daytime Tours – Nov 30 – Dec 3, 10 AM – 4 PM. Self-guided tour. $12/adults, $10 Seniors and Students, $7/ Children ages 6 -12, Children under 6/ free. Strollers are not permitted in the Manor House. Last ticket sold at 4 PM.

Group Tours – Nov 30 – Dec 1, 10 AM – 4 PM. Self-guided. Bring your group to enjoy this holiday delight together. $8/pp for groups of 10 or more.

Evening Reception – Dec. 2, 6 PM – 8 PM. The Manor will be yours for a leisurely stroll with wine, light refreshments and valet parking. Reservations required. $50/members; $55/guests and non-members.

The Evening Reception is SOLD OUT.

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Christmas in Cape May

November 22, 2024 – January 5, 2025

What better place to get into the true spirit of Christmas than Victorian Cape May? This seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling gaslights. Wrap yourself in the warmth of holiday spirit and sample a variety of fun tours and events.

CHRISTMAS TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY

Kick-off the Holiday season!

November 23, 2024.

Santa and his elves have decked out the Physick Estate with thousands of lights and holiday trimmings. Enjoy a free performance of holiday classics by the Atlantic Brass Band as we join Santa in lighting the tree!

Sponsored by Study Savings Bank.

Christmas candlelight house tours.

Cape May MAC launched its first Christmas tour in 1974 and ever since this tour has been a beloved annual tradition and a highlight of the holiday season in America’s only National Historic Landmark City. This self-guided walking tour celebrates the best of Cape May at Christmas, as you travel Cape May’s gaslit streets, hear musicians and carolers, and visit homes, inns, B&Bs, churches and hotels where you’ll step inside to see both Victorian and more modern interiors beautifully decorated for the holidays. Don’t miss Cape May’s longest running and most popular Christmas tour.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR

A virtual experience

(Vimeo On Demand) From the comfort of your home, experience Cape May’s Christmas Candlelight House Tour, a beloved annual tradition for nearly half a century, virtually! Watch this virtual tour with family and friends and bring a bit of Cape May at Christmas into your own home for years to come. Featured are 10 Cape May homes, B&Bs and inns decorated for the holidays including interviews with owners and innkeepers. Participating properties include: The John B. McCreary House (“The Abbey”), Angel of the Sea Bed & Breakfast, The Bedford Inn, The Cherry House, The Emlen Physick Estate, Franklin at 721, The Henry Sawyer Inn, The Mainstay Inn, The Mason Cottage and The Mission Inn. The trailer is available to watch online anytime https://vimeo.com/ondemand/capemaychristmastour . This presentation was created in December 2020 and is sponsored by Sturdy Savings Bank and Brown & Brown Insurance. Proceeds benefit Cape May MAC.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY RIDES

Who can resist the twinkle of Cape May’s beautiful Victorian homes decorated for Christmas? This trolley ride through the historic streets of Cape May is a delight. Listen to Christmas music and enjoy hearing about the history of many of the Christmas traditions of today. Victorian Cape May is outstanding at Christmas and this is a ride to share with friends and family to revel in Cape May’s Christmas spirit. Trolleys are open-air. Blankets are recommended. Cape May MAC blankets are available for purchase at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and the Physick Estate. Tour begins and ends at the trolley stop on Ocean Street.

Accessible with advance notice.

HOLIDAY INNS TOUR

For those looking for a festive daytime tour, the Holiday Inns Tour is your ticket to step inside several Cape May properties decorated for the holidays with garland, bows, trees and more! You’ll get into the Christmas spirit as you tour these festively decorated Cape May landmark properties. This is a self-guided tour, so please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets and get a copy of the map. A trolley shuttle will make continuous loops during this self-guided afternoon tour.

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See  inside a selection of Cape May bed & breakfast inns and private homes, specially decorated for the holidays on this self-guided evening walking tour  that includes  a visit to An Old-fashioned Christmas Exhibit  in the Carroll Gallery  at the Physick Estate Carriage House. 

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE INN OF CAPE MAY

Share a delicious breakfast with family and friends and welcome special guest Santa Claus, himself, as he visits The Inn of Cape May at 7 Ocean Street. He will meet and greet his fans with time for photos and sharing wish lists. Event is limited. Advance purchase required.

SPIRITED CAPE MAY CHRISTMAS TROLLEY RIDE

Step on board for this evening trolley ride during the Christmas season in historic Cape May! Hear tales of Christmases long, long ago and not so long ago, as you travel along lovely streets in the historic district. Hear about Santa arriving at this seaside town in odd and surprising ways, ghostly appearances in the 1879 Physick House museum experienced and recorded by staff during the holidays, ghostly shadow spirits out strolling on cold December nights, the weird and risky games Victorians played at Christmas, and more.

‘TIS THE SEASON: THE CHRISTMAS CAPER

Winter is here again, and the Harrison children have poured their attention into planning every last detail for their parent’s annual Christmas party, but when an heirloom necklace goes missing, the entire holiday season is threatened! Can you help the family find the missing jewels, or will this Christmas season go down as the worst one yet? Visitors will step inside Cape May’s Victorian House Museum, the 1879 Physick House Museum, and encounter the characters as this original story unfolds. Don’t miss stepping into this holiday story in this very special Cape May setting. Accessible with advance notice.

PHYSICK FAMILY CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR

Take this guided living history tour of the magnificent 1879 Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, decorated in authentic Victorian style for Christmas. Your guide portrays a member of the Physick family in the early 1900s and shares stories and traditions. The tour also includes a visit to the Carroll Gallery to see “An Old-fashioned Christmas” exhibit, a popular annual display featuring a huge Christmas tree, model trains, and an elaborate Dept. 56 Dickens village collection.

SANTA’S TROLLEY RIDES

Mrs. Claus comes direct from the North Pole to lead this tour! She tells stories and leads holiday songs on this jolly holiday trolley ride through town. Santa joins the fun at the Gazebo on the grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. Begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. (with free parking available) (except on Saturday of Holiday Preview Weekend when it leaves from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth)

EVENING YULETIDE HOUSE TOUR

Take this guided tour of the first-floor rooms of the 1879 Physick House Museum, authentically decorated for a Victorian Christmas. See and hear how the Physick family might have entertained friends and family and celebrated in traditional Victorian fashion during the holidays. Afterwards, visit the Carriage House and visit “An Old-fashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery and see this popular annual display featuring a huge Christmas tree, model trains, and an elaborate Dept 56 Dickens village collection.

ALL THAT GLITTERS TROLLEY TOUR

Victorians ring in a new century!

It’s the Christmas season in the late Victorian age and Mrs. Frances Brooks leads this first-person trolley tour as she does her important holiday shopping around town, regaling all with then and now stories of the many shops, hotels, landmarks and personalities that make up the lively Cape Island social landscape of her time. This tour immerses you in Cape May social history and takes two steps back in time, as Mrs. Brooks reflects on her present and her past, including memories of her dearest friends, the Physicks.

“AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS” EXHIBIT

Enter a holiday wonderland and feel like a child again as you see our extensive Dept. 56 Dickens Village collection beneath the boughs of our giant Christmas tree. All this plus old family photos, trains and more. There’s even a place to drop off your letters to Santa!

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