New Jersey Mom™ Event Calendar
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The Christian Drama School of New Jersey Presents: Ebenezer A story of salvation
Morris Knolls High School Auditorium 50 Knoll Drive, Rockaway
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
Mulberry Commons Mulberry Common Parks, Newark
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo Bronx River Gate Entrance | Intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
Mulberry Commons Mulberry Common Parks, Newark
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo Bronx River Gate Entrance | Intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
Mulberry Commons Mulberry Common Parks, Newark
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo Bronx River Gate Entrance | Intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
Mulberry Commons Mulberry Common Parks, Newark
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo Bronx River Gate Entrance | Intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx
Messy Play in Basking Ridge
Covenant Chapel, 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 127 W. Oak Street, Basking Ridge
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
Mulberry Commons Mulberry Common Parks, Newark
Winter Break Open Swim at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ
Five Star Swim School - Eatontown NJ 1 Corbett Way 07724, Eatontown
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo Bronx River Gate Entrance | Intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
Mulberry Commons Mulberry Common Parks, Newark
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
Winter Break Open Swim at Five Star Swim School – Cherry Hill NJ
Five Star Swim School - Cherry Hill NJ 5 Esterbrook Ln, Cherry Hill
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo Bronx River Gate Entrance | Intersection of Bronx River Parkway and Boston Road, Bronx
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
Mulberry Commons Mulberry Common Parks, Newark
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
Holly Jolly Holiday Market at MarketFair
Holly Jolly Holiday Market at MarketFair
A wonderland of local creativity, artisan crafts, unique gifts and specialty items for the holidays! 🗓✨DATES & TIMES Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14 | 11AM - 6PM Saturday…
The Christian Drama School of New Jersey Presents: Ebenezer A story of salvation
The Christian Drama School of New Jersey Presents: Ebenezer A story of salvation
Who: The Christian Drama School of New Jersey, who brings the Word of God to life through drama, dance, music, and art so that students and staff enjoy growing together…
Monday, December 22, 2025
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December 22, 2025 -Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
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December 22, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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December 22, 2025Photos with Santa at Marketfair
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December 22, 2025 -Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
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December 22, 2025 -Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
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…
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…
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical…
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,…
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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December 23, 2025 -Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
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December 23, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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December 23, 2025Photos with Santa at Marketfair
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December 23, 2025 -Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
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December 23, 2025 -Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
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…
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…
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical…
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,…
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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December 24, 2025 -Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
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December 24, 2025 -Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
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December 24, 2025Photos with Santa at Marketfair
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December 24, 2025 -Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
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December 24, 2025 -Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
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…
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…
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical…
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,…
Thursday, December 25, 2025
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December 25, 2025 -Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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December 25, 2025 -Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
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December 25, 2025 -Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
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December 25, 2025 -Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
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…
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…
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical…
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,…
Friday, December 26, 2025
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December 26, 2025 -The Nutcracker at the Mayo Performing Arts Center
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December 26, 2025 -Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village
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December 26, 2025 -Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
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December 26, 2025 -Magic of Lights New Jersey
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December 26, 2025 -Winter WonderLights
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December 26, 2025 -Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland
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December 26, 2025 -Glow! to Bed: A Journey Through Time
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December 26, 2025 -Let It Glow
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December 26, 2025 -Brookhollow’s Barnyard
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December 26, 2025 -Christmas House Freehold
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December 26, 2025 -U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms
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December 26, 2025 -Holiday Light Show on the Lake
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December 26, 2025 -Newark Winter Village
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December 26, 2025 -9th Annual Deck the Hall: Festival of Trees
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December 26, 2025 -The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
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December 26, 2025 -Messy Play in Basking Ridge
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December 26, 2025 -Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
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December 26, 2025 -Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
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December 26, 2025 -Winter Break Open Swim at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ
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December 26, 2025 -Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
The Nutcracker at the Mayo Performing Arts Center
The Nutcracker has returned to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, with performances through December 27. The full 2-hour ballet will feature NJ Ballet’s professional company, with more than 100…
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…
Magic of Lights New Jersey
Experience the dazzling light display entirely from the comfort of your car. Set your radio to their light show station and enjoy festive music as you drive through a merry…
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…
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…
Glow! to Bed: A Journey Through Time
Take a ride through Gloucester County’s ultimate animated light show in the heart of South Jersey and a winner on The Great Christmas Light Fight show. See over 8 million…
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. You can walk through the exhibits up close, then take…
Brookhollow’s Barnyard
Explore the farm and see all the lights for the holiday season with all your favorite barnyard friends–this is one of those holiday light shows in NJ that you won’t…
Christmas House Freehold
Soak up New Jersey’s #1 Christmas attraction with the whole family, where you will find a fully immersive experience. This 45+ minute walk-through has everything Christmas, from lights and a…
U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms
With a combination of tulips and the holidays, this brand-new event is budding with potential. See an illuminated field of over 50,000 stunning life-like tulips, watch the drone show on…
Holiday Light Show on the Lake
Visit Historic Smithville to hear your favorite holiday tunes synchronized to a unique light display. Over 120 Christmas trees, constructed from 50,000+ Christmas lights, will magically float atop Lake Meone…
Newark Winter Village
Enjoy the winter with the family at this annual village that includes ice skating with bumper cars, go-karts, festive shopping, cozy igloos, and seasonal cocktails for the adults. Cost: Admission…
9th Annual Deck the Hall: Festival of Trees
Want to see a winter wonderland? This festive event features dozens of decorated trees. Cost: Free Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
Step into an immersive world of lights, shops, festive cheer, and cozy holiday scenes. And before you leave, grab a hot cocoa and festive treats. Cost: Ticket prices vary Anne…
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…
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…
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical…
Winter Break Open Swim at Five Star Swim School – Eatontown NJ
Join us for Winter Break Open Swim on December 26 from 3:00pm-4:00pm! Enjoy a relaxing Open Swim in our warm, heated indoor pool with festive Christmas floaties and fun holiday…
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,…
Saturday, December 27, 2025
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December 27, 2025 -The Nutcracker at the Mayo Performing Arts Center
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December 27, 2025 -Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village
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December 27, 2025 -Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
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December 27, 2025 -Magic of Lights New Jersey
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December 27, 2025 -Winter WonderLights
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December 27, 2025 -Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland
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December 27, 2025 -Glow! to Bed: A Journey Through Time
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December 27, 2025 -Let It Glow
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December 27, 2025 -Brookhollow’s Barnyard
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December 27, 2025 -Christmas House Freehold
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December 27, 2025 -U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms
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December 27, 2025 -Holiday Light Show on the Lake
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December 27, 2025 -Newark Winter Village
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December 27, 2025 -9th Annual Deck the Hall: Festival of Trees
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December 27, 2025 -The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
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December 27, 2025 -Asbury Park Polar Bear Races
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December 27, 2025 -Seas & Greetings
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December 27, 2025 -North Pole Express at the Black River and Western Railroad
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December 27, 2025 -Jurassic Quest
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December 27, 2025 -Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
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December 27, 2025 -Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
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December 27, 2025 -IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
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December 27, 2025 -Winter Break Open Swim at Five Star Swim School – Cherry Hill NJ
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December 27, 2025 -Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
The Nutcracker at the Mayo Performing Arts Center
The Nutcracker has returned to Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, with performances through December 27. The full 2-hour ballet will feature NJ Ballet’s professional company, with more than 100…
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…
Magic of Lights New Jersey
Experience the dazzling light display entirely from the comfort of your car. Set your radio to their light show station and enjoy festive music as you drive through a merry…
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…
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…
Glow! to Bed: A Journey Through Time
Take a ride through Gloucester County’s ultimate animated light show in the heart of South Jersey and a winner on The Great Christmas Light Fight show. See over 8 million…
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. You can walk through the exhibits up close, then take…
Brookhollow’s Barnyard
Explore the farm and see all the lights for the holiday season with all your favorite barnyard friends–this is one of those holiday light shows in NJ that you won’t…
Christmas House Freehold
Soak up New Jersey’s #1 Christmas attraction with the whole family, where you will find a fully immersive experience. This 45+ minute walk-through has everything Christmas, from lights and a…
U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms
With a combination of tulips and the holidays, this brand-new event is budding with potential. See an illuminated field of over 50,000 stunning life-like tulips, watch the drone show on…
Holiday Light Show on the Lake
Visit Historic Smithville to hear your favorite holiday tunes synchronized to a unique light display. Over 120 Christmas trees, constructed from 50,000+ Christmas lights, will magically float atop Lake Meone…
Newark Winter Village
Enjoy the winter with the family at this annual village that includes ice skating with bumper cars, go-karts, festive shopping, cozy igloos, and seasonal cocktails for the adults. Cost: Admission…
9th Annual Deck the Hall: Festival of Trees
Want to see a winter wonderland? This festive event features dozens of decorated trees. Cost: Free Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
Step into an immersive world of lights, shops, festive cheer, and cozy holiday scenes. And before you leave, grab a hot cocoa and festive treats. Cost: Ticket prices vary Anne…
Asbury Park Polar Bear Races
It’s the 62nd anniversary of the Polar Bear races, benefitting Interfaith Neighbors, which provides food pantries to the community. You can participate in a 1-mile run, a 5K run, or…
Seas & Greetings
Step into a winter wonderland and keep the spirit of the season alive at this fun event. There will be twinkling lights, festive decor, and holiday princesses. Make sure you…
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.…
Jurassic Quest
Go back in time at the largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour, featuring true-to-detail (and size) dinosaurs, including a 60-foot-long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, an 80-foot-long Apatosaurus, and a gigantic…
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…
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical…
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.…
Winter Break Open Swim at Five Star Swim School – Cherry Hill NJ
Join us for Winter Break Open Swim on December 27 from 1:00pm-2:00pm! Enjoy a relaxing Open Swim in our warm, heated indoor pool with festive Christmas floaties and fun holiday…
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,…
Sunday, December 28, 2025
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December 28, 2025 -Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village
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December 28, 2025 -Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
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December 28, 2025 -Magic of Lights New Jersey
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December 28, 2025 -Winter WonderLights
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December 28, 2025 -Holidig Drive-Thru Light Show at Diggerland
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December 28, 2025 -Glow! to Bed: A Journey Through Time
-
December 28, 2025 -Let It Glow
-
December 28, 2025 -Brookhollow’s Barnyard
-
December 28, 2025 -Christmas House Freehold
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December 28, 2025 -U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms
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December 28, 2025 -Holiday Light Show on the Lake
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December 28, 2025 -Newark Winter Village
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December 28, 2025 -9th Annual Deck the Hall: Festival of Trees
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December 28, 2025 -The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
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December 28, 2025 -Seas & Greetings
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December 28, 2025 -North Pole Express at the Black River and Western Railroad
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December 28, 2025 -Jurassic Quest
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December 28, 2025 -Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience
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December 28, 2025 -Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
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December 28, 2025 -IN HER FOOTSTEPS: a celebration of women in history
-
December 28, 2025 -Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights
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…
Magic of Lights New Jersey
Experience the dazzling light display entirely from the comfort of your car. Set your radio to their light show station and enjoy festive music as you drive through a merry…
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…
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…
Glow! to Bed: A Journey Through Time
Take a ride through Gloucester County’s ultimate animated light show in the heart of South Jersey and a winner on The Great Christmas Light Fight show. See over 8 million…
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. You can walk through the exhibits up close, then take…
Brookhollow’s Barnyard
Explore the farm and see all the lights for the holiday season with all your favorite barnyard friends–this is one of those holiday light shows in NJ that you won’t…
Christmas House Freehold
Soak up New Jersey’s #1 Christmas attraction with the whole family, where you will find a fully immersive experience. This 45+ minute walk-through has everything Christmas, from lights and a…
U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms
With a combination of tulips and the holidays, this brand-new event is budding with potential. See an illuminated field of over 50,000 stunning life-like tulips, watch the drone show on…
Holiday Light Show on the Lake
Visit Historic Smithville to hear your favorite holiday tunes synchronized to a unique light display. Over 120 Christmas trees, constructed from 50,000+ Christmas lights, will magically float atop Lake Meone…
Newark Winter Village
Enjoy the winter with the family at this annual village that includes ice skating with bumper cars, go-karts, festive shopping, cozy igloos, and seasonal cocktails for the adults. Cost: Admission…
9th Annual Deck the Hall: Festival of Trees
Want to see a winter wonderland? This festive event features dozens of decorated trees. Cost: Free Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
The Village at Anne Ellen Tree Farm
Step into an immersive world of lights, shops, festive cheer, and cozy holiday scenes. And before you leave, grab a hot cocoa and festive treats. Cost: Ticket prices vary Anne…
Seas & Greetings
Step into a winter wonderland and keep the spirit of the season alive at this fun event. There will be twinkling lights, festive decor, and holiday princesses. Make sure you…
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.…
Jurassic Quest
Go back in time at the largest and most realistic Dinosaur Exhibit on tour, featuring true-to-detail (and size) dinosaurs, including a 60-foot-long, sky-scraping Spinosaurus, an 80-foot-long Apatosaurus, and a gigantic…
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…
Downtown Newark for the Holidays & Newark Winter Village
November 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Downtown Newark & Mulberry Commons Park Opening Day 4–8 p.m. | Wednesday, Thursday: 4-6 p.m. | Weekends 12–8 p.m. ++++ Newark’s most magical…
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.…
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,…