New Jersey Events November 17 – 19, 2023
We’re in mid-November and the holiday season is sneaking in. It’s time for cooler weather, and falling leaves,. New Jersey has a lot of great festivals and events this weekend including foodie events, free activities, and much more. Check out our list of the top New Jersey events from now until November 19.
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New Jersey Events November 17 – 19:
Featured Event!
Jersey City Wine Fest
November 18, Session 1: 1-4:30 pm, Session 2: 6-9:30 pm
Wine Fest is your all access pass to try wines from both local and abroad. Travel the world of wine at the Harborside Atrium. Guests will enjoy wine samples for the session paired with live entertainment, food and interactive games.
Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St Jersey City NJ
Cost: $15 – $60, save 40% with code NJIB
Diggerfest Fall Festival
Now – November 26
This family event at a top south NJ construction-themed park features an opportintiy for kids to ride & operate all of the amazing construction machines. There will also be live music, specialty food, hay rides, fun and games, hay rides, a petting zoo, a corn maze, fire truck rides, and more.
Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Dr, West Berlin, NJ
Cost: $42.95
DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express
November 17 – December 23
This holiday event features a ride on an exciting train through millions of Christmas lights. The fun includes meeting Santa, a gift from Santa, a holiday movie, cookies, and a walk through the Holiday Village.
DiDonato’s Family Fun Center, 1151 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: $19.95 to $24.95
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
November 17 – December 30
The Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of New Jersey’s favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price.
PNC Bank Arts Center, Exit 116, Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $20+
An Old-Fashioned Christmas in Cape May
November 17 – January 1, 2024
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
North Bergen Flea Market and Collectibles Show
November 18, 9 am – 4 pm
Hosted by the North Bergen Community Police, the proceeds for this event are donated to the New Jersey Special Olympics. Held every 1st and 3rd Saturday thru December this flea market is held along James Braddock Park on Bergenline Avenue from 79th Street to 87th Street. There will be 75+ vendors selling an array of merchandise from new to gently used and collectibles. Come check us out and support this worthy cause. Since it is an outdoor event weather is an issue so please be aware that the market may be cancelled due to bad weather.
9015 Bergenline Ave., North Bergen, NJ
Cost: Free
Laurita Veteran’s Last Food Truck of 2023
November 18 & 19
Food and wine lovers will converge at Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Works weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the Fireworks! Live music and good friends will make this day special!
Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: 20 and under Free, $13 in advance, $15 at the door
South Jersey Holiday Lights Show
November 18 – December 30 (Select Dates); Opens at 5pm
The South Jersey Holiday Light Show is the only drive-through holiday light spectacular in Southern New Jersey. Featuring dozens of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday themed displays to delight the entire family. Visitors are welcomed to bundle up in their car, pack a favorite snack or beverage and tune their radio to enjoy the synced light performance as they travel the more than 1 mile route through the holiday light show.The show is approximately 20-25 minutes long.
Bridgeport Speedway, 83 Flood Gate Rd, Swedesboro, NJ
Skating On The Square
November 18 – February 25, 2024 (Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Start new traditions this holiday season at Palmer Square’s “eco-friendly” outdoor synthetic skating rink. Bring your own skates or borrow theirs! (skate rental included in ticket price) ALL skaters/guardians must sign the electronic waiver to be eligible to participate! Please sign in advance for a contactless experience at the rink.
Hulfish Street (behind the Nassau Inn Hotel), Princeton, NJ
Cost:$10 cash per person/ $12 +fees with credit card. Bring your own skates or borrow ours! (skate rental included in ticket price)
Swedish Traditional Christmas Fair
November 19, 10 am – 4 pm
This Swedish Christmas fair has something for everyone; there is a great selection of food, crafts, and gifts. Swedish handicrafts like handmade Christmas decorations, linen, and wooden items plus a variety of cheeses, herring, and other Swedish delicacies as well as home baked goods (bread, cookies, and cakes) are available for you to buy. Glögg, a typical Swedish spiced holiday drink, is also being offered. A highlight of the fair is the beautiful Lucia pageant and her choir singing and lightening up the holiday season at 1pm, a beautiful and truly unique Swedish tradition!
Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ
Cost: $2
