NJIB’s Guide to New Jersey November Festivals and Events
New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey November Festivals and Events is your ultimate resource for making the most of the season. From vibrant food and wine festivals to holiday markets and family-friendly events, this guide covers the diverse happenings across the Garden State. Whether you’re looking to savor seasonal flavors, start holiday shopping, or experience unique cultural celebrations, our November guide has something for everyone. Dive in to plan an unforgettable month filled with local charm and exciting activities.
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Featured Events!
Lunar Faire – Halloweekend
Saturday, November 2nd. 3 pm – 10 pm
The Lunar Faire crew isn’t ready to say goodbye to spooky season just yet—and neither should you be! Embrace the magic on November 2nd at the 4th Annual Halloweekend Spectacle, a night market packed with wickedly fun extras. Revel in two extra hours of faire excitement, spellwork ceremonies from Samhain to Dia De Los Muertos, a human slot machine raising funds for hurricane relief, and the Pumpkin of Chaos (think mechanical bull but way more Halloween). Don’t miss out on games, vendor trick-or-treating, a Misfit Parade leading to the Costume Contest hosted by Cookie Doe, and epic photo ops with giant props, creepy barns, and glowing vibes. With music by Chained to the Dead, pole dance demos, fire performances, and much more, it’s a celebration taking Halloween all the way to the moon and back!
The Sussex County Fairgrounds, Frankford, NJ
Cost: $25 in advance, $35 the day of. Tickets available here
NJ Wine Expo
November 9, 11 am – 7 pm
Join the New Jersey wine community at their inaugural NJ Wine Expo on November 9, at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. This one-of-a-kind event will feature the largest gathering of New Jersey’s wineries and vineyards in history! More than 30 New Jersey wineries and vineyards will come together in one location for an historic tasting event that showcases the burgeoning local wine scene of our state. This historic event is perfect for both passionate wine enthusiasts and novice drinkers who enjoy tasting and learning about the extensive varieties of wine produced throughout New Jersey. At this event you will get to meet the winemakers, stroll between winery tables sampling more than 130 hand selected wines, hear from industry insiders, and find out how to plan your next trip through the NJ Wine Country. Plus, choose from an array of local food vendors to purchase small bite culinary cuisine.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $35+
Jersey City Wine Fest
November 23, 6 pm – 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.
Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $70. Save 40% with code NJIB
The Week of October 28 – November 3:
Diggerfest Fall Festival
Select Dates Now – December 1
This family event at a top South Jersey construction-themed park features an opportunity for kids to ride and operate all of the amazing construction machines. There will also be live music, specialty food, hay rides, fun and games, a petting zoo, a corn maze, fire truck rides, and more.
Diggerland USA, 100 Pinedge Dr, West Berlin, NJ
Cost: Cost of Admission
Jack O’Lantern Experience
Now – November 3
Running from now to November 3, this 30-day event guarantees thrills and chills for the whole family! Enjoy seasonal food and drinks, carnival rides, pumpkin picking/painting, AND a stroll through over 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns in the crisp fall air with family and friends.
94 Championship Place Augusta, NJ
Cost: $19
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow @ Adventure Aquarium
Now – November 3 (Weekdays: 10 AM – 4 PM | Weekends: 9:30 AM – 5 PM)
Get ready to explore the glow deep below this fall during Adventure Aquarium’s Fintastic Pumpkin Glow festival, September 19 through November 3. During the fall festivities, guests can discover a mesmerizing collection of glowing gourds in every shape, size, and species shining above the surface or illuminating the depths among sharks, stingrays, and other unique aquatic life. NEW to this year’s festival is a nearly 10-foot underwater octopus shaped out of pumpkins and a snorkeling Scarecrow tasked with keeping watch over the Aquarium’s underwater pumpkin patch. In addition to the fall-themed sights, guests can check out the Aquarium’s seasonal sensory tables, which feature pumpkin slime and other hands-on sensory experiences—all included with admission. For an extra special experience, guests can pay $5 to paint and take home their own pumpkin masterpiece. The Aquarium’s gift shop will also be selling various pumpkin-themed souvenirs. Visitors looking to learn more about ocean life can deepen their aquatic knowledge by tuning into the Aquarium’s “What Goes Bump in the Midnight Zone” show. This show demystifies the animals living in the dark depths of the ocean’s Midnight Zone.
1 Riverside Dr., Camden, N.J., 08103
Cost: Ticket prices vary by date
Argos Farms Fall Festival
October 31 – November 3
Argos Farms is celebrating their Fall Festival until November 3. Gather your family and make your way to the farm for this annual tradition! Find your way through the corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy delicious treats while listening to live music.
12550 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ
Cost: $14.95+
Happy Day Farm’s Fall Festival
October 31– November 3, 10 am – 5 pm
Happy Day Farm offers a fall festival with pumpkin picking, a Luke Bryan-themed corn maze, tractor rides, sunflowers, zinnias, and pumpkin-themed installations. Admission is free for pumpkin picking, with a charge per pumpkin. Weekday visits provide a more intimate experience, while fall festival days on the weekend include additional attractions like an animal zoo, corn box, Snoopy corn maze, corn tunnel, slide, games, and more.
Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ
Cost: Mon, Wed, & Thurs $21.50 cash only at the door, Frid – Sun (+ Columbus Day) $27.50 online only
2024 Season at Hill Creek Farms
November 1 – 3
Enjoy picking your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs—plus, don’t miss the beautiful sunflower fields open for U-Pick. Savor delicious farm-to-table cuisine from Haddon Culinary, relax in the wine garden by Auburn Road Winery, and enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and more. Join us for a fun-filled experience at the farm! U-Pick farming will be open every Friday through Sunday (including Columbus Day) during the season. On Saturdays and Sundays, there is a U-Pick admission fee of $20 per vehicle (not per person, but per VEHICLE). This fee includes a hayride for your family. On Fridays, there is no admission fee; you only pay for what you pick! Please note: there is never an admission fee to visit the Market, Bakery, Wine Garden, or Loft. Admission fee is ONLY for U-pick on Saturdays and Sundays.
1631 State Highway 45, Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost: $0 – $20
Heaven Hill Farm’s Great Pumpkin Festival
November 1 – 3
The Great Pumpkin Festival promises a fantastic array of activities for all. With admission, you’ll access 35+ family-friendly experiences, including hayrides to the pumpkin patch, corn maze, pig races, pedal cars, and more. There are also plenty of photo ops throughout. For added excitement, additional attractions are available for a fee, such as carnival rides, the Apple Cannon, Paintball Range, Wine Tasting, and a delicious selection of treats like Apple Cider Donuts.
451 Rte. 94, Vernon, NJ
Cost: Varies
Healthy HeARTS Festival
November 2, 10 am – 1 pm
This FREE family-friendly festival is a celebration of arts and wellness for the South Jersey community. All are welcome to join us for live music by local musicians on the Grove Stage; crafters of handmade goods; food trucks; locally crafted wine, beer and spirits; wellness demonstrations; and art-making activities for the whole family. At 10am, visitors can participate in a fundraiser 5k race and 1 mile walk on and around Appel Farm’s beautiful campus. Pre-registration is required for the fundraiser 5k/1mile walk. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Appel Farm’s arts programming throughout South Jersey.
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ
Cost: Free
Sparta Special Olympic 2024 Fall Vendor & Craft Fair
November 2, 10 am to 3 pm
On Saturday, November 2nd, Local crafters and small business owners will be gathered at Sparta High School selling their products and sharing their talents at the Sparta Special Olympics 2024 Fall Vendor & Craft Fair. There will be food, shopping and more. Come support the Sparta Special Olympics and Special Olympics NJ Area 3. Come meet Sparta’s amazing Athletes of Determination and wish them luck for the 2024/2025 season. This is an outdoor event located in the front parking lot of Sparta High School. If there is bad weather, the fair will be moved inside.
70 W Mountain Rd, Sparta, NJ
Cost: Free
Beers on the Boards
November 2, 2 Sessions – 12:30 -3:30 pm | 5:30 pm – 9 pm
Savor craft beers from more than 30 different breweries, indulge in an all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet, and enjoy a selection of craft beer, spiked seltzer, and hard cider from New Jersey local breweries.
Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: $65. Includes all beer and all food
el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival)
November 2, 3 pm – 5 pm
Celebrate el Día de los Muertos with the Arts Council of Princeton! Join for a free, family-friendly outdoor festival to learn about this culturally rich holiday with Mariachi, dance, delicious food and hands-on projects inspired by traditional folk art.
Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free, open to the public
Jersey Fest
November 2, 7 pm – 11 pm
A celebration of the Garden State and the people who make it great. Join them at the legendary Wonder Bar in Asbury Park for a night of Jersey bands, beers, spirits, food and more surprises. Lineup: The Hard Maybes, Christian Sparacio and the Yellowbrooks, and Dentist
1213 Ocean Avenue N, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $20
Ort Farms Fall Festival
November 2 & 3, 10 am – 5 pm
Ort Farms’ notorious six-acre corn maze has been known to challenge even the most intrepid explorers in the Garden State, so you must be up for the challenge! This captivating corn maze is a highlight of Ort Farms’ Fall Festival, which runs until Halloween. Please note that tickets are a must for entry into this thrilling adventure.
25 Bartley Rd. Long Valley, NJ
Cost: Varies
Sip in Autumn Wine Festival
November 2 & 3, 12 pm – 5 pm
Celebrate the grand finale of this year’s wine festival season at the Sip in Autumn Wine Festival on November 2 and 3 from 12-5 p.m. daily at Veterans Park in Bayville, NJ. Raise a glass to autumn’s beauty with New Jersey’s finest wines, music, artisans, and food. Stroll from winery to winery, sampling seasonal wines and meeting the passionate winemakers behind each unique blend. Participating wineries include Angelico, Autumn Lake, DiMatteo, Plagido’s, The Vintner’s Wife, Valenzano, Villari, and Wagonhouse. Enjoy bites from food trucks like G’Day Gourmet and Meatwagon, and live music from Goldenseal on Saturday and Rock It Fish on Sunday. Plus, browse a variety of artisan crafters offering unique goods. Gather family and friends for the perfect autumn afternoon!
Veteran Park, 489 Bill Zimmerman Jr Way, Bayville, NJ
Cost: $20 for Guests 21+, Ticket price goes up to $25 CASH ONLY at the door. All Spectators and guests under 21 are FREE
NJ Baby Expo
November 3, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
The NJ Baby Expo, presented by NJ MOM, is an exclusive event for expectant and new parents in the greater New Jersey area on Sunday, November 3, at the beautiful W Hoboken in Hoboken, New Jersey. Over 50 baby and toddler brands (hello UPPAbaby, Doona, Thule, Cybex & more!) will showcase the best in baby gear & accessories, local services and more. Test, shop & learn about everything you need to know to step into parenthood with ease. Sample products from exhibitors, attend educational demos, win over $15k in giveaways, receive VIP gift bags and get pampered while enjoying healthy bites in a relaxed setting at the W Hoboken.
W Hokoben, 225 River St, Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $20 – $80
Day of the Dead Celebration at the Riverview Farmers Market
November 3, 10 am – 2 pm
This event features the Dia de Los Muertos / Days of the Dead celebration to honor lost loved ones and the authentic traditions that are part of this Mexican holiday with traditional live music and dance.
Riverview Park, 1 Bowers St, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Paramus Fall Food Truck Festival
November 3, 11 am – 5 pm
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 15 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some great music, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Fall day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pups, pop ups and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden. Face painting, kids’ activities, and more!
Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $5, kids 10 and under are free
The Week of November 4 – November 10:
Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular
Begins November 7. Thursday – Sundays thru January 12th, 2025
Larger-than-life glowing lanterns have been installed creating 30+ glowing scenes. See animals real and imagined laid out throughout the zoo.
Let it Glow is a symphony of vivid glowing colors to tease your eyes and dazzle the mind. Come and enjoy an enchanting stroll throughout the zoo These larger than life lanterns are amazing in picture but stunning in person. With over 30 scenes, these hand-made artistic wonders are more breath-taking than the last.
Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ
Cost: Tickets available on Eventbrite
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
November 8 – 17
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week™ is a wonderful opportunity to re-visit your favorite restaurants & try new ones …the perfect time to gather friends & enjoy Jersey Shore’s great restaurants.
Various Restaurants in the Jersey Shore
Cost: Varies Per Location
Veterans Day Glassmaking at WheatonArts
November 9, 10 am – 4 pm
Thanking members of the armed forces for their service, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center is offering free Make-Your-Own experiences to veterans and active duty military during the Veterans Day Glassmaking program from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024. With the expert guidance of our glass artists, learn how to shape hot molten glass into a beautiful Air Trap Paperweight using a historic antique mold unique to WheatonArts! Participants will choose a color, add molten glass to a mold, and discover the secret of creating these organic shapes. Call 856.825.6800, ext. 152. to ask about appointment space availability. Registration closes at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024.
WheatonArts 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ 08332
Cost: $0 – $12
Sauce for the Goose: Outdoor Art Market
November 9, 11 am – 4 pm
Sauce for the Goose is celebrating its 30th year in 2024! Shop from 100+ artisans working in ceramics, textiles, jewelry, printmaking, drawing and painting, apparel, home décor, and so much more. This one-day sale will feature your go-to vendors plus new talent you’ll love discovering.
Downtown Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Taco and Empanada Festival
November 9, 11 am – 5 pm
Just Jersey and the South Bound Brook Fire Company present the inaugural Taco & Empanada Festival on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Memorial Park in South Bound Brook. This family-friendly event offers gourmet food trucks, a beer and sangria garden, live music from DJ Louis, kids’ activities, a zip line, vendors, and more—all to benefit the South Bound Brook Fire Company. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable item to support the food pantry.
Memorial Park, 78 Elizabeth St, South Bound Brook, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Laurita Veteran’s Jeeps, Food, and Wine Festival
November 9 & 10
Visitors are invited to enjoy a lively day at Laurita Winery, a welcoming spot to savor excellent wines with friends and family. Guests can pair wines with a variety of dishes from onsite food trucks and relax while listening to live music from talented artists throughout the weekend. Free admission for Veterans and Active Military (present your DOD, Veterans, CAC or USID Card upon arrival.
Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: 20 and under Free, $13 in advance, $15 at the door
The Week of November 11 – 17:
Lumino City’s “Wonder Journey” Festival
Begins November 15. Select dates through January 5, 2025
Lumino City uses light and imagination to turn creative ideas inspired by the world into stunning displays of light and color. The “Wonder Journey” festival will completely transform the Freehold Mall parking lot into a fantasy filled journey inspired by Alice in Wonderland. There will be larger-than-life scenes straight from the story — including the Wonderland Tea Party, the iconic butterfly seat and more.
Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 US-9, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $21.49+
Darkside New Jersey Art & Oddities Market
November 16
Darkside New Jersey Art & Oddities Market invites you to a sinister celebration of the strange and macabre at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ. Spawned from the legendary Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market—the birthplace of the nationwide DIY flea movement—this eerie festival offers over 50,000 square feet of vendors selling taxidermy, preserved specimens, occult-inspired items, funeral curiosities, and more. Here, the peculiar and the grotesque are for sale, with everything from handmade dark art to vintage medical tools, drawing those with a taste for the uncanny.Brace yourself for live suspension, tattooing, sideshow performances, and the mesmerizing spectacle of burlesque. Live music fills the air, while tarot readings and workshops unveil hidden truths. At Darkside NJ, the shadows come alive, beckoning all who crave the curious and the macabre.
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ
Cost: $15
DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express
Begins November 16. Select Dates until 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: $23.95+
Off the Wall Holiday Market Grand Opening
November 17, 12:30 pm to 5:3 0pm
This is West Windsor Arts’ largest show of the year, featuring an exceptional selection of one-of-a-kind, artisan-made products and original artwork. The collection includes fine art pieces alongside individually curated, handcrafted items, all priced for purchase and available for immediate take-home. Each purchase directly supports West Windsor Arts’ mission to cultivate creativity and inspire the artist within everyone.
952 Alexander Road Princeton Junction, NJ
Cost: Free
The Week of November 18 – 24:
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
Begins November 22. Every day until January 4, 2025
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
Begins November 22. Events conclude on January 5, 2025
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
Laurita Veteran’s Give Thanks Food and Wine Festival
November 23 & 24
Visitors are invited to enjoy a lively day at Laurita Winery, a welcoming spot to savor excellent wines with friends and family. Guests can pair wines with a variety of dishes from onsite food trucks and relax while listening to live music from talented artists throughout the weekend.
Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: 20 and under Free, $13 in advance, $15 at the door
Greenberg’s Great Train & Toy Show
November 23 & 24, 10 am – 4 pm
This show features hundreds of tables with trains for sale from exhibitors across the country. Attendees can enjoy large operating model train displays, free workshops and demonstrations, and a free test track to run their trains. On-site train repairs will also be available, along with free door prize giveaways and much more.
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ
Swedish Christmas Fair
November 24, 10 am to 4 pm
The Swedish Christmas Fair offers something for everyone, featuring a fantastic selection of food items, crafts, and gifts. Shoppers can find traditional Swedish handicrafts such as handmade Christmas decorations, linen, wooden items, and a variety of cheeses, herring, and other Swedish delicacies, along with freshly baked goods like bread, cookies, and cakes. Visitors can also enjoy Glögg, a classic Swedish spiced holiday drink. The fair includes raffles with exciting prizes and activities for young children. A highlight of the event is the beautiful Lucia pageant, with Lucia and her choir singing and bringing light to the holiday season at 2 p.m.—a unique and cherished Swedish tradition. The Swedish Christmas Fair is hosted by the NJ Chapter of SWEA, the Swedish Women’s Educational Association, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Swedish language, culture, history, and tradition.
The Commonwealth Club, 26 Northview Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ
Cost: $2 admission at the door
Jingle Fest Craft Show
November 24, 10 am to 5 pm
The Jinglefest Craft Fair returns to Wayne Hills High School, featuring 100 exhibitors with unique arts and crafts perfect for holiday shopping. Hosted by the Wayne Hills Senior Class and promoted by P.J.’s Promotions, this event offers a variety of items, including holiday décor, ceramics, jewelry, fine art, charcuterie boards, hand-painted ornaments, metal and resin art, and more. Food, drinks, kettle corn, and homemade pickles will be available.
Wayne Hills High School, 272 Berdan Ave., Wayne, NJ
Cost: $3
The Week of November 25 – December 1:
Holiday Light Show at Historic Smithville
Begins November 28. Every Day until January 5, 2025.
Experience the magic as over 100 Christmas trees appear to float on Lake Meone, lighting up in sync with music for a mesmerizing show of lights and sound. This orchestrated holiday spectacle runs Thursday through Sunday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning November 28 through January 5. Historic Smithville also offers 50 unique shops, 7 dining options, a carousel, a train ride, cozy lodging at the Colonial Inn, and over 26 free weekend events. The show starts at dark and continues until 8:30 p.m.
615 East Moss Mill Rd. Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
New Providence Holiday Walk
November 29, 5 pm – 7 pm
This annual holiday family event features Santa’s grand arrival, followed by a lively performance by the New Providence HS marching band, and the grand finale fireworks display.
Downtown New Providence, NJ
Cost: Free
Dickens’ Days
November 29 – December 1
This annual family event will transform Clinton into a Victorian Village. Take a trip back in time to Victorian Clinton and celebrate the season with Clinton’s festive activities including horse and carriage rides, carolers, and more! There is no better place to experience the magic of the season than downtown Clinton during Dickens Days.
The Guild of Clinton, Clinton, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Winter Village + Festival of Trees
November 29 – December 1
This Annual Holiday Festival features a beautiful display of decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces that are available to win through our raffle. Experience over 40 artisan crafters, specialty foods and craft beer set inside the bucolic Red Mill Museum Village made even more special with holiday lights and decor throughout the grounds of the Red Mill Museum Village, amid the historic buildings.
The Red Mill, 56 Main St, Clinton, NJ
Cost: $5 – $12
Polar Express
November 29 & 30
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical hour and a half trip to meet Santa. Once on board, your car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and delicious cookies are served by dancing chefs. Passengers listen to the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. During the trip there is plenty of entertainment from our magical juggling chefs to our singing hobos! Each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip.
Lehigh Junction, 99 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg, NJ
Cost: $38 Child and $48.00 Adult
Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru
Begins November 29. Every Day until January 5, 2025
Winter WonderLights, New Jersey’s largest animated holiday light show, returns for the 2024 season with an even more spectacular experience, starting November 29 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick. This year’s show promises expanded holiday magic, complete with new features and returning favorites. Guests can enjoy the festivities from the warmth of their own vehicles, tuning in to a synchronized radio station to experience festive music alongside stunning light displays as they drive through the animated winter wonderland. Notable additions for 2024 include a larger park area, two new light tunnels—bringing the total to six immersive tunnels—and bigger, brighter displays.
655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost:$30 per car from Sunday through Thursday, and $35 on Fridays and Saturdays. $40 for tickets from December 20 – 28. An Unlimited Season Pass is $75.
Collingswood Holiday Parade
November 30,10 am
The 2024 Collingswood Holiday Parade will return to Haddon Avenue on Saturday, November 30, starting at 10 a.m. Recognized as the Best Main Street Experience by South Jersey Magazine, the parade will feature vibrant seasonal entertainment, including marching bands, dancers, holiday characters, stilt-walking giants, floats, mummers, mascots, and live music. It will kick off at Zane Avenue and proceed to West Linden Avenue, passing through the heart of historic Collingswood.
Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free
Dickens Festival
November 30 and December 1, 1 pm – 7 pm
Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company returns to Historic Smithville with the Spirit of Christmas, presenting a two-day outdoor “Dickens Fest” featuring an original musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol. This rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic tale follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from greed to redemption, bringing audiences along as he encounters the Ghosts of Christmas and transforms into a joyful Father Christmas.
615 East Moss Mill Rd. Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
