Top 25 New Jersey Events December 2 – December 4, 2022
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Top 20 New Jersey Events for December 2 – 4, 2022:
Christmas in Cape May
Now – January 1, 2023
What better place to get into the true spirit of Christmas than Victorian Cape May? This seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling gaslights. Wrap yourself in the warmth of holiday spirit and sample a variety of fun tours and events.
Cape May, NJ
Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show & Village Opening Weekeend
Now – December 30
Christmas Oasis Features Drive-Thru Lightfest, Photos With Santa, Live Music, S’mores Station, Local Artisan Shops, and Seasonal Food & Drink. The event features a One Mile Long Drive Thru, with over 2 Million+ Lights. Plus Ride the Ferris Wheel & Carousel, Skate the Rink, Take a Family Photo, and stop by the Winter Beer Garden!
Skylands Stadium, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $29 – $79
Smithville Village’s Holiday Light Show
Now– January 6, 2023 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
Watch in wonderment as over 100 Christmas trees magically float on lake Meone and light up to the music around you. It is an orchestrated show of lights and music played out across the lake.
615 East Moss Mill Road, Galloway, NJ
Cost: Free
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
Now – December 24
See Santa in scuba gear swimming with sharks and the world’s tallest and smallest underwater Christmas trees. You’ll also want to check out the unique exhibits featuring touch tanks, penguins, hippos, and thousands of other aquatic animals. Reservations required
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ
Cost: Price of Admission
Dasher’s Lightshow Newark
Now – December 31
Ayana and Siree Morris, owners of Moonlight Cinema, are partnering with Dasher’s Lightshow, one of the fastest growing holiday light companies in the country, to bring an immersive “Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show” to Newark. Families can connect their vehicle’s radio to 97.5 FM to listen to their favorite holiday tunes and watch the hundreds of thousands of lights dance and blink in sync with the music. The light show is open seven days a week, starting at 5 p.m. with the latest entry at 10:30 p.m.
20 Orange St, Newark, NJ
Cost: $30+
Winter WonderLights
Now – January 1, 2023, 5:30PM – 10PM
Over 1.5 million lights are animated to some of your favorite holiday tunes. Guests are welcome to bundle up in their car, bring their snacks/beverages, and tune their radio to enjoy the show to give you an incredible experience.
655 Cranbury Rd East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $30 per car, $125 season pass
Holiday on Haddon Township Festival
December 2, 7PM
Santa Claus is coming to town during Haddon Township’s annual “Holiday on Haddon” celebration on Friday, December 2nd along Haddon Avenue. The celebration kicks off at 7:00 p.m. with the “Parade of Lights,” sponsored by the Westmont Fire Company No. 1. Decorated fire trucks, bands, floats, holiday characters, and Santa will parade along Haddon Avenue to the Haddon Township Municipal Building where all of Santa’s helpers will be encouraged to help Santa light the tree. Haddon Township will also be collecting unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for the Annual Holiday Toy & Food Drive during the event.
Haddon Ave, Haddon Twp, NJ
Cost: Free
German Christmas Market
December 2 – 4
Sparkling Christmas lights and holiday music reaching across from every corner, surrounded by Christmas trees, authentic festive foods and vendors offering their trade to brighten your Holiday season. Join the fun at the Sussex County Fairgrounds to celebrate the annual market. Bring your family, friends, and loved ones
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta, NJ
Cost: Adults & teens (13 & up): $10 at the door, $8 online through 11/27, Seniors (65 & up): $7
Deck the Halls
December 2 – 4
The three day event will highlight the magic and wonder of Christmas past and feature holiday music on Acorn Hall’s 1873 Chickering Grand Piano and Thomas Nast’s most famous Christmas scenes at Macculloch Hall. Both sites will also feature festive photo opportunities and unique treasures in their respective gift shops.
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, NJ & Acorn Hall, 68 Lafayette Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $30. Pre-registration and masks are required. Space is limited so buy your ticket now.
Roselle Park’s Annual Winter Market
December 2 – 4
Roselle Park’s annual Winter Market is here! On the first weekend of December, residents of all ages can come to Michael Mauri Park to enjoy all the holiday fun the market has to offer. The market will feature a variety of activities each day – craft and food vendors, a beer garden, free kids activities, mechanical rides, ice skating, free family portraits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live performances, and more!
Michael Mauri Park, Roselle Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Krampus Asbury Park
December 2 – 4
Celebrate the annual Krampus held in Asbury Park hosted by the Paranormal Museum. Add names to the Naughty List to be read from the rooftop (literally) get tickets for the Krampus Film Festival and yeah- brunch with Krampus. Also a lot more stuff and some awesome vendors.
Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Event
New Brunswick’s Winter Wonderland
December 2 – December 31
New Brunswick City Center is YOUR Host for the Holidays! Starting with the annual Tree Lighting at Monument Square Park on Friday, December 2nd, and every day through until the New Year, the season will be filled with multiple activities celebrating the holidays creating a Winter Wonderland of festivities in New Brunswick! Come out for activities such as Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Live Ice Sculpture and Glass Blowing Demonstrations, Sip & Paint Nights, Holiday Themed Bars and Cocktail Specials, Date Nights, and Local Boutique Shopping!
Various Locations in New Brunswick, NJ
Ocean Grove Holiday Festival and Christmas in Ocean Grove
December 3, 10AM – 4PM
A Holiday Festival Arts & Crafts show! Come shop amazing crafter & artisan booths. It’s a day full of fun, food, and festivities. Local businesses offer a wide variety of unique and special gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Stick around for the choir, live nativity, a tree lighting with carols, Santa’s arrival, and a Christmas Celebration Concert.
Crafters, artisans, and live music- Main Ave., Ocean Grove, NJ
Choir, nativity, tree lighting, and Santa- Auditorium Square, Ocean Grove, NJ
Cost: Free
Roxbury’s Annual Home For The Holidays Street Festival
December 3, 11AM – 3PM
Kick off the holiday season on Main Street in Succasunna for Roxbury Township’s Annual Home for the Holidays. You can shop, eat, meet Santa, listen to music and take a free carriage ride with jingle-belled horses! They’ll have food trucks, vendors selling unique gifts, and strolling carolers singing holiday songs. Explore “Santa Land” inside the Library from 1-4PM where you can get a photo with Santa, listen to holiday book readings, and do fun crafts. Enjoy hot drinks and homemade treats.
103 Main St, Succasunna, NJ
Cost: Free
Pitman Winter Village
December 3, 11AM – 4PM
Visit Uptown Pitman for a special holiday shopping engagement! Find unique gifts in our stores and from more than 30 hand-craft vendors located on Ballard Avenue. Visit Santa at Ballard Park! Make a craft, play games, and listen to live music while you shop. Then grab a bite to eat at one of our fantastic restaurants! This event is rain or shine.
Ballard Ave & Park, Uptown Pitman, NJ
Cost: Free
Verona Fair in the Square
December 3, 12PM – 5PM
The 25th annual festival for Verona and its surrounding communities celebrates the upcoming holiday season with crafters, vendors, entertainment and children’s activities. Food and beverages will be sold. Celebrations include the arrival of Santa and traditional tree lighting.
600 Bloomfield Ave, Verona, NJ
Cost: Free
Medford Dickens Festival
December 3, 4:30PM – 9PM
Venture back to a simpler, magical time for children and grown-ups alike. This will be the 30th year that Main Street in Medford will be transformed into a quaint winter wonderland, featuring holiday festivities galore with an old-time flair. The festival is free and typically attracts more than 10,000 people from Medford and many surrounding communities. Locals never fail to catch up with old friends on the street; there’s something for everyone!
Downtown Medford, NJ
Cost: Free
Westwood Home For The Holidays
December 3, 5PM
Get ready for the holiday season with the return of Westwood’s beloved Home For The Holidays celebration, which features a tree lighting, library storytime, live music, ice sculpting, and more. The event will kick off with performances from local dance troupes along Center Avenue at 5:00 p.m. Local marching bands, scout troops, service organizations, and more will parade down Westwood Avenue to Veterans’ Memorial park. Following the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will assist in the lighting of the tree.
Downtown Westwood, NJ
Cost: Free
Downtown Somerville Holiday Lights Parade 2022
December 3, 6PM – 10PM
Prizes given out for the best decorated fire and emergency vehicles, personal floats vehicle, and best decorated houses and/or businesses in Somerville,
Main St, Somerville, NJ
Cost: Free
Downtown Toms River Winter Wonderland
December 3 & 4, 12PM – 6PM
The courtyard will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland Village. Vendors, kid’s activities, hot chocolate station, holiday music and more. Downtown businesses will be open.
Toms River Town Hall, 33 Washington St, Toms River, NJ
Cost: Free
Cheer the Holiday Season Weekend at Terhune Orchards
December 3 & 4
Join us for holiday festivities. Enjoy fun for the whole Family – a visit to our barnyard of animals. Choose the perfect Christmas tree and wreath. Let us help you with holiday shopping. A unique selection of gift baskets, with Terhune Orchards fruit, baked goods, and even wine – perfect for anyone on your list! Warm up by the bonfire with hot chocolate. Roasting marshmallow kits are available. Try our award-winning wines in the wine tasting room from 12 pm-5 pm and warm up with our hot mulled wine. Enjoy live music from 1 pm-4 pm. Visits with Santa from 12-3pm on December 10, 11, 17 & 18.
330 Cold Soil Rd. Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free
Atlantic City Holiday Bazaar
December 3 & 4
Celebrate your holidays at the Atlantic City Holiday Bazaar at the Arts Garage at Stockton College on Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd and 4th from 12-5 pm! Enjoy shopping in beautiful art & crafts-focused event space in the heart of Atlantic City this holiday season. Plus photos with Santa, food, music, and libations.
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free
Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar
December 3 & 4, 12PM – 5PM
Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar will feature a curated roster of the best local and regional artists, vendors, and shops selling the cutest and coolest vintage, handmade, art, jewelry, home goods, foodstuffs, and more. The event will feature also feature music, holiday photo stations, craft workshops, kids activities, and beautiful décor. The holiday market is inspired by the traditional “Weihnachtsmarkts” held in Germany. While you shop, enjoy delicious food & libations!
Grand Arcade of Convention Hall: Every Sat & Sun,, 12-5 PM
The Asbury Hotel: Every Sunday, 1-6 PM
Grand Arcade of Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
The Asbury Hotel, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
45th Annual Hope Christmas Craft Market
December 3 & 4
Start your holiday season with the 45th Anniversary of the Hope Christmas Craft Market. The first weekend in December, Hope Township hosts an eclectic array of handcrafted artisans with talents ranging from homemade jams to wooden signs to alpaca woven apparel; there is something for everyone! Explore six buildings full of holiday cheer! Be sure to visit Santa located in the Community Center for that special holiday photo. Don’t miss out on entering to win a hand crafted Amish quilt! The proceeds of this event helps fund the Hope Township Recreation program which benefits greatly from the generosity of everyone who supports this amazing event
Various locations townwide, parking available at 407 Hope-Great Meadows Road, Blairstown, NJ
Cost: $4, proceeds go to the Hope Recreation Program
Christmas at Allaire
December 4
Experience what an 1830’s Christmas was like at the decorated-to-the-nines Allaire Village. Each Sunday until Christmas, wander through the village with each house decorated in an old-world style, watch the blacksmith, wood carving, and tinsmith demonstrations, partake in a Christmas scavenger hunt, and watch a historical cooking session. You can even mail your letter to Santa in the village’s Post Office.
4263 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $8
