10+ NJ Foodie Events to Enjoy this December

November 29, 2018 newjerseyisntboring

Yes, December is a big month for eating…so why not attend one of these great foodie events happening in December! From Christmas Markets, to Cookie Walks, Murder Mystery Dinners and more…there is literally something for everyone!

10+ NJ Foodie Events to Enjoy this December:

Annual Christkindlmarkt
December 1 & 2, 2018, 10 AM – 5PM Sat, 10AM – 4PM Sun
A True Christmas Village Atmosphere! Holiday market and fair under huge heated tents. Santa (of course!), craft & gift vendors, fabulous food court, horse drawn cart rides, kiddie rides, trackless train, make & take crafts, hot Gluhwein, rolling chair sleigh rides on the boardwalk, entertainment and lots of holiday fun. Wine tasting and sales by Valenzano winery. The Festival of Trees will be open for viewing.
Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum, Tuckerton, NJ
Cost: $5

Kick Off the Holiday Season Weekend
December 1 & 2, 10AM – 5PM
Enjoy fun for the whole family with wagon rides and more at Terhune Orchards! Choose the perfect Christmas tree and wreath. Start your holiday shopping. Unique selection of gift baskets, with Terhune Orchards fruit, baked goods, and even wine – perfect for anyone on your list! From noon – 3 pm visit with Santa in our barnyard and enjoy a seasonal wagon ride (weather permitting). In the wine tasting room from noon – 5 pm, try award-winning wines and warm up with hot mulled wine. Sample delicious Gift Basket “ingredients” – homemade baked goods, cheeses, apple butter and more. On Sunday enjoy live music from 1 – 4 pm in the winery.
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend

Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market
December 1 & 2, Sat 10AM – 9PM, Sun 10AM – 5PM
The Lake Mohawk boardwalk turns into a winter wonderland during the German Christmas Market. A biergarten, food market, live wood-carvings, all-day entertainment and a special visit from St. Nicholas will spread some Christmas cheer. A portion of the funds raised benefit local charities and organizations.
Lake Mohawk Country Club & Sparta Train Station, Sparta, NJ
Cost: $1 suggested donation.

10th Annual Winter Wonderland
December 6, 5PM – 7:30PM
This year marks the 10th annual Winter Wonderland Event at the Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel. At this event you will be able to purchase tricky tray tickets to bid on various baskets, prizes & experiences. There will also be a silent auction where you can bid on various sought after items such as autographed sports memorabilia as well as high-end electronics. All event proceeds go directly benefit Feed The Children as well as the Rutherford Food Pantry. Complimentary beer, wine and food will be served during this event as well. Please bring a non-perishable food item, as there will have a drop box for The Rutherford Food Pantry
Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel, 801 Rutherford Ave, Rutherford, NJ
Cost: Free

Bordentown’s Annual Holiday Chocolate Walk
December 7, 6PM – 9PM
Enjoy Bordentown City’s YUMMIEST Holiday event as you stroll through the businesses of this historic downtown. Each business offers ‘Chocolate Walkers’ a tasty chocolate treat and a stamp in their Chocolate Passport ($5). You’ll enjoy everything from a piece of chocolate, to brownies, and hot chocolate as you stroll the historic downtown business district. When you’re finished your Chocolate Walk, return your passport at the Downtown Bordentown Association (DBA) tent to be entered to win a $50.00 gift certificate for use at any DBA member business!
Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown, NJ
Cost: $5 per passport

Winter Solstice Celebration
December 8, 11AM – 3PM
The Annual Winter Solstice Celebration at Cattus Island County Park is a free event that features Games, Live Animal Talks, Horse Carriage Ride, a Visit from Santa, Candy Cane Nature Walk, Food and Campfire Storytime!
Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd, Toms River, NJ
Cost: Free

Murder Mystery Dinner at Four Sisters Winery
December 9, 4pM
It’s not a typical who done it….It’s the guests in the audience that create a witty, weaving story line. As the plot thickens, the victim falls prey and the detectives investigate with deductive reasoning to reveal the murderer. Formal wine tasting, buffet style dinner of salad, pasta dinner with meatballs bread and dessert. Dessert wines will be served back in the winery after an educational tour of the wine cellar.
783 North Bridgeville Road (County Route 519), Belvidere, NJ
Cost: $37.50 per person plus tax. Reservations Required

Nacho Muthas Holiday Popup
December 14, 15, 21 & 22, 12PM – 8PM
Nacho Muthas Holiday Popup is a fun foodie market celebrating the holidays. There will be an array of vendors on hand offering local artisan eats & treats including prepared & packaged items — many of which are perfect for holiday gifts! The popup will take place steps from the mall’s East entrance, re-purposing the space formerly housing burger chain Steak ‘n Shake. It is located directly next to clothing & outerwear‎ retailer LL Bean.
Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ
Cost: Free

Metuchen Cookie Walk
December 15, 8AM – 1PM
The #MetuchenCookieWalk was started in 2015 with a simple premise: bake, buy, give. Local residents bake thousands of cookies which are then sold at the Cookie Walk. Cookie Walk attendees purchase either a small ($10) or large ($20) box that they filled with these delicious homemade cookies. In 2017, over 14,000 homemade cookies were donated, raising over $8,100 for the Fuccile Foundation and local families in need. In 2018, the Metuchen Cookie Walk will once again collect non-perishable food donations for the First Presbyterian Church of Metuchen’s FPC Food Pantry.
270 Woodbridge Ave, Metuchen, NJ
Cost: $10 or $20

Taste of the Boulevard
December 16, 1PM – 9PM (3 Sessions)
The Seaside Heights Business Improvement District in partnership with Extended Arms invites you to Taste of the Boulevard. Enjoy delicious light bites and sips from fan favorite local hot spots all while walking and taking in the beautiful sights of this beach town. Tickets are just $35* per person which includes select bites from participating restaurants including Klee’s Bar and Grill, Genevieve’s, PJ’s, Free Range, Goobers, Ohana, Capt Hooks, and Heavy Reel Brewery.
Klee’s, 101 Boulevard, Seaside Heights, NJ
Cost: $35

LSC After Dark: Winter Wonderland
December 20, 6PM – 10PM
Guests 21 and over are invited to join LSC for a night of icy cool activities and experiments. Enjoy delicious cocktails and sweet treats as you explore Liberty Science Center at its most festive. Warm up in the planetarium (the biggest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere) and experience a seasonal new show. Show off your holiday spirit on the dance floor!
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door

Valenzano Winery’s Holly Jolly Weekend
December 22 & 23, 11AM – 4PM
“Cookies, Crafts, & Holiday Cheer – to Help Santa Along this Year!” Join Valenzano for one last stop on your holiday trail. They’ll be decking the halls and prepping the punch for a weekend of fresh baked Christmas sweets, holiday music and an array of artisan vendors who all hope to offer that perfect last minute addition to your list. Admission includes wine tasting, access to the vendors, and an opportunity to grab a table and your favorite bottle of wine and take in the afternoon’s seasonal joy. All tables & seating is first come/first serve – no additional seating or tables will be placed after we have hung our stockings, trimmed our trees, and commenced wassailing.
1090 Route 206, Shamong, NJ
Cost: $10

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