New Jersey Events for Thanksgiving Weekend
Here are my Top Ten New Jersey Events for Thanksgiving Weekend, 2016. Links and additional information for events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order.
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NJIB’s Top Ten Picks for New Jersey Events Thanksgiving Weekend:
November 25th – Winter Wonderland in Rahway
The theme for this year’s event is A Magical Winter Wonderland and will sprinkle plenty of magic into the air for this holiday season! Join us for a family-oriented fun night of entertainment which will include outdoor ice skating, music, inflatables, pictures with Santa, carriage rides, food, drink and many other activities at locations throughout the City.
Date: Friday, November 25t, 2016; 12pm to 6pm
Address: 1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ
Cost: Free
November 25th – Remember Jones’s BACK to Back to Black: entire AMY Winehouse album w/ 20pc band
Sponsored by New Jersey Isn’t Boring, Hometown favorite and Asbury Park Press “soul sensation” Remember Jones and his band bring their acclaimed party home to The Stone Pony, where they have sold out from Chicago and back. In this one-of-a-kind tribute, the band will recreate the 2006 Grammy-award winning record and include a horn section, strings, a backing choir, and other special guests. Fronted by “one of the most enthusiastic, fiercely passionate powerhouses in the game” (Live for Live Music), Remember Jones will lead the ensemble through 17 songs, including the hit singles “Rehab,” “Tears Dry On Their Own,” “You Know I’m No Good,” “Love is a Losing Game,” and the title track, “Back to Black.”
Date: Friday, November 25th, 2016; 7pm
Address: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $22 advance, $27 at the door. Tickets HERE
November 25th- 26th – Holiday Extravaganza
Kick off the holiday season in style with two days of fun events at Excursion Park. Featuring ice skating, a tree lighting ceremony, caroling and refreshments, this event is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Get some holiday shopping done during small business Saturday as the kids enjoy various activities at Excursion Park. Santa will even make a special appearance as he gears up for his busy holiday season. Friday 4-9pm, Saturday 10am-3pm
Dates: November 25th & 26th, 2016
Address: Downtown Sea Isle City, NJ
Cost: Free
November 25th – 27th – GSWGA’s Holiday Wine Trail
Annual Holiday Wine Trail Weekend is held at participating wineries througout the state. Join NJ vineyards and wineries for this annual tradition of wine tasting, food , entertainment and holiday cheer.
Dates: November 25th – 27th, 2016
Address: At participating wineries across New Jersey
Cost: Set by winery
November 25th – 27th – Dickens’ Days
Dickens’ Days is an annual event that transforms Clinton into a Victorian Village. Visitors can expect to interact with Scrooge, Charles Dickens, and Father Christmas as they stroll through downtown Clinton entertaining shoppers. The town will be decorated for the holidays with toy soldiers on the famous Clinton Bridge, holiday greens, and twinkling lights. Horse drawn carriage rides in full Victorian costume offer a glimpse into the past. Musical performances of all genres will be performed by local artists and music groups throughout the weekend.
Dates: November 25th – 27th, 2016
Address: Downtown Clinton, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
November 26th – The Strange Xchange
The StrangeXchange is northern NJ’s premier pop-up flea market where The Aquarian Weekly & Weird NJ curate the best & strangest vendors for a truly one-of-a-kind event.
Date: Saturday, November 26th, 2016; 11am to 5pm
Address: The Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St, Montclair, NJ
Cost: $5 GA, $10 VIP
November 26th – Holiday Jubilee
Dickens’ Days is an annual event that transforms Clinton into a Victorian Village. Visitors can expect to interact with Scrooge, Charles Dickens, and Father Christmas as they stroll through downtown Clinton entertaining shoppers. The town will be decorated for the holidays with toy soldiers on the famous Clinton Bridge, holiday greens, and twinkling lights. Horse drawn carriage rides in full Victorian costume offer a glimpse into the past. Musical performances of all genres will be performed by local artists and music groups throughout the weekend.
Date: Saturday, November 26th, 2016; 5pm
Address: Division Street and Main Street, Somerville, NJ
Cost: Free
November 26th – Snowfest Saturday
This event, sponsored by the Borough of Avalon, will feature family-fun games, rides, activities and more!
Date: Saturday, November 26, 2016 – 11:00am
Address: Downtown Avalon, NJ
Cost: Free
November 26th – Paterson Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa’s Village
DOWTOWN PATERSON: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY & SANTA’S VILLAGE
–> Santa’s Village begins at 5:00 PM
–> Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6:30 PM
Santa’s Village will offer:
-Pictures with Santa
-Face Painting
-Christmas Ornament Making
-Craft & Games
Date: Saturday, November 26th, 2016; 5pm
Address: Downtown Paterson, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
November 26th – December 5th – Roxey Ballet: The Nutcracker
Roxey Ballet, the much-loved and award-winning professional dance company, is proud to present its annual extravaganza: Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker”. This acclaimed annual holiday event has become a favorite tradition of area residents and holiday visitors alike.
Dates: November 26th – December 5th, 2016
Address:2000 Pennington Rd. Ewing NJ
Cost: $20+ Get 25% off with NJISNTBORING
Additional Awesome New Jersey Events:
November 25th – Princeton Christmas Tree Lighting (Princeton, Mercer County)
November 25th – Collingswood Tree Lighting (Collingswood, Camden County)
November 25th – December 30th –Hugs for Brady Holiday Light Show (North Brunswick, Middlesex County)
November 25th – Polar Express Extravaganza (Brick Twp, Ocean County
November 25th & December 16th – Santa Visits Sickles Market (Little Silver, Monmouth County)
November 25th – December 18th – Country Christmas with Santa (Chester, Morris County)
November 26th – Milk and Cookies with Santa (Hammonton, Atlantic County)
November 26th – Small Business Saturday and Tree Lighting (Highland Park, Middlesex County)
November 26th – Pennsauken Holiday Parade (Pennsauken, Camden County)
November 26th – Bordentown City Annual Tree Lighting (Bordentown, Burlington County)
November 26th – Spring Lake Christmas Celebration Kick-Off (Spring Lake, Monmouth County)
November 26th- Corks & Taste (Piscataway, Middlesex County)
November 26th – A Cinderella Story Book Launch Party (Clark, Union County)
November 26th – Collingswood Holiday Parade (Collingswood, Camden County)
November 26th – Pop-Up: Holiday Shopping Bazaar and Sidewalk Fest (Haddon Heights, Camden County)
November 26th – Mullica Hill Lights on Main
November 26th & 27th – Sea Glass Holiday Show (Ship Bottom, Ocean County)
November 26th & 27th – Photos with Zombie Santa (Smithville, Atlantic County)
November 27th – A Darlene Love Christmas (Newton, Sussex County)
November 27th – Atlantic City Ballet’s It’s A Shore Holiday (Atlantic City, Atlantic County)
November 27th – Moostletoe (Morristown, Morris County)
November 26th – December 18th – Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar (Asbury Park, Monmouth County)
November 26th – December 11th – 2016 Old Fashioned Holiday Weekends (Montague, Sussex County)
November 26th – December 18th – The Polar Express (Phillipsburg, Warren County)
November 26th – December 22nd – Christmas in Uptown Pitman (Pitman, Gloucester County)
November 27th – Bridgeton Holiday Parade (Bridgeton, Cumberland County)
November 27th – December 18th – Christmas Festival (Morristown, Morris County)
November 26th & 27th – Photos with Zombie Santa (Smithville, Atlantic County)
November 27th – December 18th – Christmas Festival (Morristown, Morris County
