New Jersey Events for Christmas Weekend 2016
Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for Christmas Weekend 2016. Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order.
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Top Ten New Jersey Events for the Weekend:
Christmas Light Show Hayrides – Dec 23
Thousands of twinkle lights to create a Holiday Wonderland in the Discovery Barnyard and Animal farm. The lights go on at 5 pm
To complete your holiday experience they will also have a campfire going to roast marshmallows and make s’ mores. New this year, lights on the lake!
Date: Friday, December 23rd, 2016; 10am
Address: Johnson’s Farm; 133 Church Rd. Medford, NJ
Cost: $5.95 per person(child or adult), under 12 months Free; COMBO TICKET for Light Show Hayride and Fire and Lights $9.95 per person
Holiday in the Park – Dec 23
Holiday In the Park will run November weekends and select days through January 3, 2017. Millions of glittering lights, dazzling holiday entertainment, delicious seasonal treats, Santa’s village, animals and many popular rides will magically transform the summer thrill destination into a winter wonderland, and will be included with all season passes and active memberships. Stunning light shows, illuminated, towering trees, the iconic smell of fresh pine and crisp peppermint filling the air and festive street vendors offering sweet and savory treats will provide a multi-sensory journey of winter delights. Kids can join Santa in his workshop for a fun photo opportunity. A new entertainment program will feature a tree lighting spectacular, grand stage production, live carolers and a nightly awe-inspiring finale. Regardless of the weather forecast, a touch of magic will ensure that snowflakes fall gently every evening.
Dates: Friday, December 23rd, 2016
Address: 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ
Cost: $52.99 in advance
Skylands Stadium Christmas Lights Show – Dec 23
Experience a spectacular Christmas Light Show at Skylands Stadium! Drive through a 1-mile course of breathtaking displays set to joyous holiday music. They will have more than 2 MILLION LIGHTS for your viewing pleasure.
Dates: Friday, December 23rd, 2016; 4pm
Address: Skylands Stadium; 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $20 per carload Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Monday–Thursday (Discount Nights): $17 per carload
Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights –Dec 23
About 50 animal and holiday-themed figures will light up the winter night in Turtle Back Zoo and the surrounding Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex. Over 100,000 lights will illuminate figures of bears, tigers and elephants, along with holiday lights designed to look like wooden soldiers, stars and winter scenes. Several animal exhibits will be open, including the Sea Lion Sound, Essex Farm, Tam-ring Gibbons Reserve, Tropical Currents Aquarium and the Reptile Building. Myrtle the Turtle, the mascot of Turtle Back Zoo, and several of his winter friends will be on hand to greet visitors at the Zoo. “Selfies” with Santa Claus and a mailbox where children can send letters to Santa Clause at the North Pole will be available each night until December 23rd
Dates: Friday, December 23rd, 2016; 5pm
Address: 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange NJ
Cost: Admission is free. Donations of canned goods, pet food and unwrapped toys are suggested.
New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra – Dec 23 & 24
New Jersey Ballet’s Nutcracker at MPAC will feature the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Gary S. Fagin. When the curtain rises, audiences in Morristown can expect the eye-popping special effects, brilliant dancing, glorious costumes, and the magic and pantomime that has inspired critics to call it “A spectacle that never seems to age…magic that should go on and on,” and “One of the best…as good as it gets.”
Dates: December 23rd 7:30pm, and December 24th, 1pm, 2016
Address: Mayo Performing Arts Center; 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ
Cost $29+ See tickets HERE
Hugs for Brady Holiday Light Show – Dec 23 & 24
Come experience the ONLY large animated light show in New Jersey. The event benefits Hugs For Brady, a charity supporting children suffering from cancer.
Dates: December 23rd – 24th, 2016; 4pm
Address: DeVry’s Campus; 630 Route 1, North Brunswick, NJ
Cost: See website for details
Christmas in Red Bank – Dec 23 & 24
Holiday Harmonies, Pictures with Santa, and Horse and Carriage rides.
Dates: December 23rd – 24th, 2016
Address: Downtown Red Bank, NJ
Cost: See website for details
Cranbury Christmas Lights – Dec 23 & 25
This house, which is located on Main St in Cranbury, also has their own radio station that syncs up with lights. Speaking of lights, they have over 120,000 lights which can be some from space. This house is free to visit, but they are also accepting money for charity so please consider donating if you can. They play their music outside, and have fire pits to people can stay for a while. Check them out on Facebook!
Dates: December 23rd – 25th, 2016; 6-9pm
Address: 128 North Main St, Cranbury, NJ
Cost: Free
Historic Smithville Holiday Light Show – Dec 23 – 25
Enjoy popular songs of the Holiday Season synchronized with a dazzling Christmas tree light show sure to get you in the Holiday spirit.
Dates: December 23-25, 2016
Address: 615 East Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
Adventure Aquarium Christmas Celebration – Dec 23 – 25
Adventure Aquarium’s Christmas Celebration will feature larger-than-life decorations, twinkling lights, glowing trees, and gently falling snow – not to mention 8,500 super cool animals and two million gallons of fun. Festivities include exciting live shows, daily appearances by Scuba Santa in our Ocean Realm exhibit, character appearances, and more!
Dates: December 23 through December 35, 2016
Address: Adventure Aquarium; 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ
Cost: $26.99 adults, $19.99 kids
