New Jersey Mom™ Event Calendar
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Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
Table and Banter Market 300 Connell Drive, Level 2, Berkeley Heights
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge
Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ
Five Star Swim School - Eatontown NJ 1 Corbett Way 07724, Eatontown
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo Bronx River Gate Entrance | Intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House 298 Academy Street, Jersey City
Share the Warmth Event with One Warm Coat at MarketFair
MarketFair 3535 US Highway 1, Princeton
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo Bronx River Gate Entrance | Intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx
🎅✨ Experience the Magic: Real-Beard Santa Mini Sessions at FunVille! ✨🎄
Funville 114 washington ave, Belleville
Nutley Music Boosters’ 3rd Annual Holiday Pop Up Market
Nutley Parks and Recreation 44 Park Avenue, Nutley
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
Museum of Jersey City History, located at the historic Apple Tree House 298 Academy Street, Jersey City
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo Bronx River Gate Entrance | Intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, BronxWeek of Events
Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village
Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village
With over two million brilliant lights, your littles will be amazed by all the sparkle and shine on this mile-long course. Afterward, head to the village to spot Santa, listen…
Monday, November 17, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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November 18, 2025 -ParkLife Turkey Trot
ParkLife Turkey Trot
Kick off the holiday fun with our ParkLife Turkey Trot! This quick and spirited 2-mile run is the perfect way to get moving with friends. We’ll provide the festive tutus…
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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November 19, 2025 -Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up
Join us at Table & Banter for a special lunch-time pop-up with Eternal Jewelry! Pick out your favorite dainty, custom-fit chain and have it welded on for a timeless, clasp-free…
Thursday, November 20, 2025
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November 20, 2025 -Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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November 20, 2025 -Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful…
Play&Swim – Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ
Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming, play, and bonding. Our heated indoor pool and padded play area make it the perfect spot for parents, caregivers, and children to…
Friday, November 21, 2025
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November 21, 2025 -Winter Wonderland Illuminated Walking Trail
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November 21, 2025 -Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland
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November 21, 2025 -The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
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November 21, 2025 -Let It Glow
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November 21, 2025 -Christmas Fantasy with Lights
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November 21, 2025 -Winter WonderLights
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November 21, 2025 -Christmas At The Farm
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November 21, 2025 -Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo
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November 21, 2025 -Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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November 21, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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November 21, 2025 -Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
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November 21, 2025 -Fall Planetarium Shows at CCM
Winter Wonderland Illuminated Walking Trail
Grab your coats and scarves and stroll through the woods with the fam this holiday season. There will be illuminated boxes with miniature scenes, snowmen and trees, a Fairy Garden,…
Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland
Drive-thru America’s only construction theme and water park, and enjoy the lights, tunnels, holiday displays, and more. Don’t forget to tune into Diggerland USA’s radio station to get into the…
The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
Step into an immersive world of lights, shops, festive cheer, and cozy holiday scenes. Make sure you grab some hot cocoa and stop by to see Santa before you leave.…
Let It Glow
It’s a holiday spectacular with stunning, larger-than-life lantern displays of animals and nature that will wow you and your littles. Walk through the exhibits up close, then take a train…
Christmas Fantasy with Lights
The magic of Christmas has taken over Storybook Land for one of the most unforgettable light shows in NJ. Santa Claus is ready to wave his magic wand and light…
Winter WonderLights
New Jersey’s largest animated holiday light show will dazzle your whole family with over 1.5 million lights dancing to your favorite holiday music. The trees, the tunnels, and a tribute…
Christmas At The Farm
Gather ’round the fire pits at Johnson’s Corner Farm’s Discovery Barnyard to roast marshmallows and watch the lake light up in this breathtaking display. Be sure to hop on the…
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo
Take a stroll through this gorgeous holiday lights display with over 50 winter and animal characters. There will also be weekend Santa visits, a train, a carousel, pony rides, and…
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Children and their grown-ups will enjoy an hour of Messy Play. Ideal for children ages 1.5 to 5 years old, classes are child-led with process art and sensory stations. Purposeful…
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
Make a splash this holiday season with Underwater Santa! Dive into a winter waterland where Scuba Santa swims among sharks, rays, and sea turtles, and the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas…
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
The Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights is back for another enchanting season of family-friendly fun. Featuring millions of lights, hundreds of wildlife lanterns, and an array of new and returning activities,…
Fall Planetarium Shows at CCM
This fall the County College of Morris’ Longo Planetarium will present three dazzling shows for the general public on the second and fourth weekends of the month. The planetarium will…
Saturday, November 22, 2025
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November 22, 2025 -Winter Wonderland Illuminated Walking Trail
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November 22, 2025 -Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland
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November 22, 2025 -The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
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November 22, 2025 -Let It Glow
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November 22, 2025 -Christmas Fantasy with Lights
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November 22, 2025 -Winter WonderLights
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November 22, 2025 -Christmas At The Farm
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November 22, 2025 -Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo
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November 22, 2025 -Old Fashioned Christmas
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November 22, 2025 -Horse & Carriage Rides
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November 22, 2025 -Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
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November 22, 2025 -2025 Holiday Market
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November 22, 2025 -Harvest Fest
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November 22, 2025 -29th Annual Indoor Holiday Craft Fair
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November 22, 2025 -Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
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November 22, 2025 -Santa & Friends Arrival Celebration at MarketFair
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November 22, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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November 22, 2025 -Brunswick Square’s Santa Holiday Celebration
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November 22, 2025Photos with Santa at Marketfair
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November 22, 2025 -Christmas Open House
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November 22, 2025 -IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
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November 22, 2025 -Share the Warmth Event with One Warm Coat at MarketFair
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November 22, 2025 -Fall Planetarium Shows at CCM
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November 22, 2025 -Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
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November 22, 2025 -Sleepover
Winter Wonderland Illuminated Walking Trail
Grab your coats and scarves and stroll through the woods with the fam this holiday season. There will be illuminated boxes with miniature scenes, snowmen and trees, a Fairy Garden,…
Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland
Drive-thru America’s only construction theme and water park, and enjoy the lights, tunnels, holiday displays, and more. Don’t forget to tune into Diggerland USA’s radio station to get into the…
The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
Step into an immersive world of lights, shops, festive cheer, and cozy holiday scenes. Make sure you grab some hot cocoa and stop by to see Santa before you leave.…
Let It Glow
It’s a holiday spectacular with stunning, larger-than-life lantern displays of animals and nature that will wow you and your littles. Walk through the exhibits up close, then take a train…
Christmas Fantasy with Lights
The magic of Christmas has taken over Storybook Land for one of the most unforgettable light shows in NJ. Santa Claus is ready to wave his magic wand and light…
Winter WonderLights
New Jersey’s largest animated holiday light show will dazzle your whole family with over 1.5 million lights dancing to your favorite holiday music. The trees, the tunnels, and a tribute…
Christmas At The Farm
Gather ’round the fire pits at Johnson’s Corner Farm’s Discovery Barnyard to roast marshmallows and watch the lake light up in this breathtaking display. Be sure to hop on the…
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo
Take a stroll through this gorgeous holiday lights display with over 50 winter and animal characters. There will also be weekend Santa visits, a train, a carousel, pony rides, and…
Old Fashioned Christmas
See the seaside town of Cape May transform into a Dickens village just in time for the holidays. Don’t miss free events like the Winter WonderWalk, tours of the Physick…
Horse & Carriage Rides
The town of Ocean City lights up during the holiday season, and you can take part in the fun with free horse and carriage rides with the whole family. Cost:…
Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
Start your engine and explore 32 acres of holiday light displays at Demarest Farms. You can also warm up by the fire pit with s’mores, enjoy hot cocoa and treats…
2025 Holiday Market
Get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting the local community. There will be vendors selling hand-crafted items, art, delicious food, and more. Proceeds from the event will…
Harvest Fest
It may be November, but there’s still time to celebrate all things fall. Enjoy baked goods, vendors, homemade soups, chili, and tons of fun for the whole family. Cost: Free…
29th Annual Indoor Holiday Craft Fair
Kick off the holiday shopping season at this annual event that the whole family will love. You will find indoor holiday arts, crafts, food, and more. Cost: Free St. Paul’s…
Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and…
Santa & Friends Arrival Celebration at MarketFair
Celebrate the arrival of Santa Claus as his Brass Band, Mrs. Claus and Grinchy make way for his Grand Entrance to MarketFair! 🗓Saturday, November 22, 10:30 AM - 1 PM…
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
Make a splash this holiday season with Underwater Santa! Dive into a winter waterland where Scuba Santa swims among sharks, rays, and sea turtles, and the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas…
Brunswick Square’s Santa Holiday Celebration
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with games, crafts, and lots of festive cheer. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance, so take the little ones by to…
Photos with Santa at Marketfair
Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo experience surrounded by festive decor, twinkling lights, and traditional, timeless charm. 📍Location: Center Court (by Anthropologie) 🗓Dates: Open daily from November 22…
Christmas Open House
Looking for a Hallmark-type day? Head to the farm where the whole family can take part in horse and carriage rides, a visit with Santa, festive treats, and live music.…
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.…
Share the Warmth Event with One Warm Coat at MarketFair
🧥 Share the Warmth with One Warm Coat! Join MarketFair in making a difference this season by supporting One Warm Coat. Together, let's spread warmth and hope to those in…
Fall Planetarium Shows at CCM
This fall the County College of Morris’ Longo Planetarium will present three dazzling shows for the general public on the second and fourth weekends of the month. The planetarium will…
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
The Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights is back for another enchanting season of family-friendly fun. Featuring millions of lights, hundreds of wildlife lanterns, and an array of new and returning activities,…
Sleepover
TADA! Youth Theater Presents Sleepover, a Musical Comedy Performed by Kids for Kids. This fall, TADA! Youth Theater invites families to join the fun with Sleepover, a can’t miss original…
Sunday, November 23, 2025
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November 23, 2025 -Winter Wonderland Illuminated Walking Trail
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November 23, 2025 -Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland
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November 23, 2025 -The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
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November 23, 2025 -Let It Glow
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November 23, 2025 -Christmas Fantasy with Lights
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November 23, 2025 -Winter WonderLights
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November 23, 2025 -Christmas At The Farm
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November 23, 2025 -Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo
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November 23, 2025 -Horse & Carriage Rides
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November 23, 2025 -Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village
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November 23, 2025 -Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
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November 23, 2025 -2025 Holiday Market
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November 23, 2025 -Winter FRESH
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November 23, 2025 -North Pole Express at the Black River and Western Railroad
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November 23, 2025 -🎅✨ Experience the Magic: Real-Beard Santa Mini Sessions at FunVille! ✨🎄
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November 23, 2025 -Wayne PAL Holiday Flea Market & Gift Fair
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November 23, 2025 -Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
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November 23, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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November 23, 2025 -Day of Thanks: A 19th Century Thanksgiving Celebration
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November 23, 2025Photos with Santa at Marketfair
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November 23, 2025 -Nutley Music Boosters’ 3rd Annual Holiday Pop Up Market
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November 23, 2025 -IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
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November 23, 2025 -Wicked Sing-A-Long
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November 23, 2025 -Sleepover
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November 23, 2025 -Sleepover
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November 23, 2025 -Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Winter Wonderland Illuminated Walking Trail
Grab your coats and scarves and stroll through the woods with the fam this holiday season. There will be illuminated boxes with miniature scenes, snowmen and trees, a Fairy Garden,…
Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland
Drive-thru America’s only construction theme and water park, and enjoy the lights, tunnels, holiday displays, and more. Don’t forget to tune into Diggerland USA’s radio station to get into the…
The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
Step into an immersive world of lights, shops, festive cheer, and cozy holiday scenes. Make sure you grab some hot cocoa and stop by to see Santa before you leave.…
Let It Glow
It’s a holiday spectacular with stunning, larger-than-life lantern displays of animals and nature that will wow you and your littles. Walk through the exhibits up close, then take a train…
Christmas Fantasy with Lights
The magic of Christmas has taken over Storybook Land for one of the most unforgettable light shows in NJ. Santa Claus is ready to wave his magic wand and light…
Winter WonderLights
New Jersey’s largest animated holiday light show will dazzle your whole family with over 1.5 million lights dancing to your favorite holiday music. The trees, the tunnels, and a tribute…
Christmas At The Farm
Gather ’round the fire pits at Johnson’s Corner Farm’s Discovery Barnyard to roast marshmallows and watch the lake light up in this breathtaking display. Be sure to hop on the…
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo
Take a stroll through this gorgeous holiday lights display with over 50 winter and animal characters. There will also be weekend Santa visits, a train, a carousel, pony rides, and…
Horse & Carriage Rides
The town of Ocean City lights up during the holiday season, and you can take part in the fun with free horse and carriage rides with the whole family. Cost:…
Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village
With over two million brilliant lights, your littles will be amazed by all the sparkle and shine on this mile-long course. Afterward, head to the village to spot Santa, listen…
Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
Start your engine and explore 32 acres of holiday light displays at Demarest Farms. You can also warm up by the fire pit with s’mores, enjoy hot cocoa and treats…
2025 Holiday Market
Get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting the local community. There will be vendors selling hand-crafted items, art, delicious food, and more. Proceeds from the event will…
Winter FRESH
This indoor food and farm market is the perfect way to enjoy shopping with your favorite Asbury FRESH food vendors. Cost: Free 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
North Pole Express at the Black River and Western Railroad
Don’t miss North Pole Express—the Black River and Western Railroad’s most popular annual event. Board the train in Flemington and stop at the festive Ringos Station for some holiday cheer.…
🎅✨ Experience the Magic: Real-Beard Santa Mini Sessions at FunVille! ✨🎄
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday memory! Our exclusive Real-Beard Santa Mini Photo Sessions are designed to capture genuine joy and wonder, right here at FunVille Playground. This isn't just…
Wayne PAL Holiday Flea Market & Gift Fair
With over 75 exhibitors selling gift items, crafts, stocking stuffers, and more, you can get some of your holiday shopping done. Cost: Free Wayne PAL Building, 1 PAL Drive, Wayne,…
Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
Deck the halls with tons of COLOR and enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Craft handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-ops, and…
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
Make a splash this holiday season with Underwater Santa! Dive into a winter waterland where Scuba Santa swims among sharks, rays, and sea turtles, and the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas…
Day of Thanks: A 19th Century Thanksgiving Celebration
Celebrate an early 19th century Thanksgiving at The Historic Village at Allaire with special games, craft demonstrations, cooking at the Allaire Mansion, and other activities. Early 19th century period cooking…
Photos with Santa at Marketfair
Bring your loved ones for a joyful photo experience surrounded by festive decor, twinkling lights, and traditional, timeless charm. 📍Location: Center Court (by Anthropologie) 🗓Dates: Open daily from November 22…
Nutley Music Boosters’ 3rd Annual Holiday Pop Up Market
A Festive Day of Shopping and Holiday Fun! The Nutley Music Boosters are thrilled to announce the return of their Holiday Pop-Up Event on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 12:00…
IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
Step into history with, IN HER FOOTSTEPS, a fun, family-friendly, immersive theatrical experience that brings great women from the past to life through dynamic performances, multimedia displays, and hands-on activities.…
Wicked Sing-A-Long
Sing-a-long with your friends and family to the hit movie version of the classic Broadway show! Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy®, Grammy®, and Tony®-winning…
Sleepover
TADA! Youth Theater Presents Sleepover, a Musical Comedy Performed by Kids for Kids. This fall, TADA! Youth Theater invites families to join the fun with Sleepover, a can’t miss original…
Sleepover
TADA! Youth Theater Presents Sleepover, a Musical Comedy Performed by Kids for Kids. This fall, TADA! Youth Theater invites families to join the fun with Sleepover, a can’t miss original…
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
The Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights is back for another enchanting season of family-friendly fun. Featuring millions of lights, hundreds of wildlife lanterns, and an array of new and returning activities,…