Top Ten New Jersey Evens for December 16th – 18th, 2016
Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for December 16th –18th 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:
December 16th – 18th – Monmouth Film Festival
The Monmouth Film Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to promote and connect filmmakers from all over the state and country. The festival is more than an opportunity for artists to have their work showcased, it is a forum for educational opportunities through workshops, networking, Q&As and special panels with industry guests; that provide insight, growth and inspiration. Our unique platform strives to create an atmosphere where filmmakers of all levels, including high and low budget works, can be seen, heard and interact with movie-goers, promoters and other artists. The festival offers internship opportunities for High school and college students interested in many areas including programming, marketing and production.
Dates: December 16th – 18th, 2016
Address: Two River Theater; 21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: Tickets
December 17th – Seaside Height’s SantaCon
Santacon is a non-denominational, non-commercial, non-political and non-sensical Santa Claus convention that occurs once a year for absolutely no reason. It’s your chance to spread holiday cheer in the most magical and absurd way possible. Food and toy drive as well!
Date: Saturday, December 17th, 2016
Address: Seaside Heights, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
December 17th – Hoboken Santa Con
Annual Santa Con in Downtown Hoboken!
Date: Saturday, December 17th, 2016; 11am
Address: Partipating Bars in Hoboken, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
December 17th – Taking Back Sunday Holiday Pop Up Shop
Pre-show acoustic set by the band, photos with Santa, Pop up shop, vendors, food trucks and more!A portion of proceeds will benefit Taking Back Sunday’s annual fundraising for cancer charities.
Date: Saturday, December 17th, 2016; 2pm to 4pm
Address: Starland Ballroom; 570 Jernee Mill Rd, Sayreville, New Jersey
Cost: $5
December 17th – Mainbrook Tavern’s 2016 Ugly Sweater Party & Raffle
Join Mainbrook Tavern for our 2016 Ugly Sweater Party & Raffle! $250 grand prize!
Date: Saturday, December 17th, 2016; 4pm to 9pm
Address: 90 Wilson Ave, Englishtown, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
December 17th – The Christmas Lights Show
The Christmas Light Show is a Free world class computerized lighting and pyrotechnic show. Returning for its 10th year, this incredible event has become an area tradition. The show is very much like attending a Disney World concert, featuring pyrotechnics, fog, color changing effects, and thousands of lights synchronized to music broadcast over a concert quality sound system. Don’t miss this one of a kind Christmas event in Monmouth County, NJ! The show benefits a local charity through donations from its viewers. Please consider making a donation to Challenged Youth Sports, Inc. when you attend. They recommend a donation of $20 for a family of 4.
Date: December 17th, 2016; 6:30pm
Address: 2744 Belmar Blvd., Wall Township, NJ
Cost: Free
December 17th – Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why’s 5th Annual Holiday Show benefiting Mary’s Place by the Sea
Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why’s 5th Annual Holiday Show & CD Release Party. Live DEC 17th at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Door at 7:30pm $15 adv $20 door 2 sets!! With a Super Jam featuring many guests! opening the show: Little Stranger All to benefit Mary’s Place By The Sea
Date: Saturday, December 17th, 2016
Address: Stone Pony, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $15 advance, $20 at the door
December 17th & 18th – Holiday Pop Up Collective at Basement WRX
Come out an enjoy a Free Sip & Shop and purchase from talented artisans and entrepreneurs just before the holidays arrive!! Along with Cecile’s Bath & Body, jewelry artist Sono Arima will be attending with her unique and awe-inspiring pieces.
Dates: December 17th & 18th, 2016
Address: 101 Walnut Street Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free
December 18th – Duke Farms Holiday Market
Featuring holiday gift baskets, seasonal handmade desserts, farmstead cheese, pasture raised meat, jams, spreads, wool winter wear, handcrafted jewelry, locally roasted coffee, handmade chocolate, artisan soaps and candles, fresh breads, local honey, live cooking demonstrations, gingerbread cookie decorating and a seasonal espresso bar!
Date: Sunday, December 18th, 2016; 11am to 4pm
Address: Duke Farms; 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough, New Jersey
Cost: Free to attend
December 18th – Lights and Carols for a ‘Claus
The Iantosca Family invites the community to enjoy their incredible lights display to kick off the holiday season. This event is fun for the whole family and is for a great cLause! In addition to the lights and decorations on the front lawn, Joe and Joanne Iantosca will be joined by Howell HS Rebel Yell and the Rebellettes and most importantly Mr. & Mrs. Claus all the way from the North Pole!
Date: Sunday, December 18th, 2016; 6:30pm
Address: 3 Heather Drive, Manalapan, NJ
Cost: Free, but there will be opportunities to support Pediatric Services at CentraState Healthcare System.
