Top 20 New Jersey Events for December 10 – 12, 2021
I couldn’t narrow it down to 10! Here are my top 20 New Jersey Events for December 10 –12, 2021. Lots of shopping events, holiday lights, Winter Wonderlands, and more!
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Little Shop Of Holidays
December 12, 19, 10AM – 4PM
Come hang out with me! Myself and other vendors will be at Joseph Varo’s Hairstylist for the Little Shop Of Holidays as we flip the Barber Shop into a Christmas Shop Every Sunday after Thanksgiving. There will be Carolers, Santa, and Local Crafters from the area.
169 Mercer St, Hightstown, NJ
Top 20 NJ Events for December 10 – 12, 2021:
Winter WonderLights
Now – January 2, 2022, 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: $28 per car, $100 season pass
Tuckerton Seaport’s 12 Days of Christmas
Now – December 12
The Seaport will have Holiday Boat Tours of Tuckerton Creek each day from December 1st through the 12th. The Seaport Captain and Tour Guide will take guests on a 50-minute tour of Tuckerton Creek complete with stories about holiday celebrations specific to our area such as when Tuckerton trees saved Christmas for New York City. Bundle up and bring a blanket! Come for the Holiday Boat Tour or just to explore the museum and grounds which will be decorated in holiday lights. You will not want to miss the Outdoor Reindeer Scavenger Hunt! Stop in to the Lighthouse upon arrival for the details. The Seaport Lighthouse along with Pop-Up Holiday Gift Shop will also be open for exploring including the Soap Bus and Christmas Wreaths.Decorate your own gingerbread cookies will be available on Saturdays and Sundays ($5 add on) from Sinfully Delicious Bakery.
The Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street Ste. 1, Tuckerton, NJ
Cost: Costs vary per event
New Brunswick’s Winter Wonderland
December 3 – January 3, 2022
New Brunswick City Center is YOUR Host for the Holidays! Starting with the annual Tree Lighting at Monument Square Park on Friday, December 3rd, 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
Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights
December 10 – 31 (closed Dec 24 & 25), 5PM – 9PM
About 50 animal and holiday-themed figures will light up the winter night in Turtle Back Zoo and the surrounding Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex. Over 100,000 lights will illuminate figures of bears, tigers and elephants, along with holiday lights designed to look like wooden soldiers, stars and winter scenes. Several animal exhibits will be open, including the Sea Lion Sound, Essex Farm, Tam-ring Gibbons Reserve, Tropical Currents Aquarium and the Reptile Building. Myrtle the Turtle, the mascot of Turtle Back Zoo, and several of his winter friends will be on hand to greet visitors at the Zoo. “Selfies” with Santa Claus and a mailbox where children can send letters to Santa Clause at the North Pole will be available each night until December 22nd.
Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, NJ
Downtown Candlelight Shopping
December 10, 6PM – 9PM, Last Minute Shopping Date on December 23
Candlelight Shopping features Santa, carriage rides, carolers and twinkling luminarias lining the quaint streets. With over 200 shops and restaurants offering distinctive gifts and friendly customer service, businesses along Kings Highway and Downtown Haddonfield’s charming side streets – which include Mechanic Street, Ellis Street, Tanner Street, Haddy Lane, Kings Court, and Haddon Avenue – welcome everyone to shop in their beautifully curated stores and find delightful holiday treasures. Discover an array of incredible gifts in distinctive shops, food/beverage establishments, and boutiques, while enjoying the festivities and town-wide twinkling décor.
Downtown Haddonfield, NJ
New Egypt Flea Market Holiday Market
December 10, 5-8PM
Tis the season for some Sweet Pickin Holiday Shopping!!! The village will be filled with twinkling lights and Christmas cheer!!! Get some shopping done and a visit with Santa!!
933 Monmouth Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ
Sea of Lights
December 10, 11, 17, 18, 26, 27, 28, 4PM – 8PM
The Holiday Lights Spectacular returns this December 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 26th, 27th & 28th from 4-8pm each night (entertainment 5-8pm) at Jenkinson’s Aquarium. The winter wonderland includes treats, crafts, pictures with Santa*, games, Diving Santa*and Holiday Entertainment!
*Photos with Santa: December 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th (5-8pm)
*Diving Santa: December 26th, 27th & 28th (6:15-7:15pm and 7:45-8:45pm)
Point Pleasant Boardwalk, Point Pleasant, NJ
Cost: Varies per event
Bloomfield Center Holiday Hunt
December 11, 1PM – 4PM
The Bloomfield Center Alliance is welcoming shoppers to Bloomfield Center – to find holiday cheer in music, ice sculpture, and shopping! The day will kick-off with music, hot cocoa, and ice sculpture at the Six Points Plaza. Attendees will receive a Bloomfield Center Holiday Hunt Map upon arrival. The Map will show locations of Holiday Hunt Destinations.
Six Points Plaza, 574 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ
Christmas in Raritan
December 11, 1PM – 6PM
Join others for an afternoon of Merriment at the Christmas in Raritan Event. The event will be held on December 11, 2021 from 1 pm to 6 pm in Downtown Raritan, New Jersey (Somerset Street). There will be food, beverages, crafts, activities, carolers, lots of fun for all ages… and Santa Claus is coming to town! Brought to you by The Raritan Economic Development Committee.
Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ
Handmade Holiday Market & Family Day
December 11, 11AM – 4PM
Bundle up for some fun indoor and outdoor shopping in the Historic Village! Shop local, support local artists and makers while supporting the farm. Make a dent in your Christmas shopping at the Handmade Holiday Craft Fair at Whitesbog Historic Village. Handmade Arts & Crafts exhibitors will be spread throughout the historic village, free wagon rides and a candy cane hunt on the woodland trails! Hot cocoa and cookies, live music, and even more! There will be a range of art, crafts, and gifts. Warm-up at a fire pit and roast some marshmallows! Take pictures in front of the lovely cottages. Photos with Santa provided by Pemberton Recreation!
Whitesbog Preservation Trust, Browns Mills, NJ
Lights and Carols for a Claus
December 11, 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Join the Iantosca Family for a festive evening for the whole family! They’ll be joined by special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus, The Rock N Roll Chorus, and Howell High School vocal groups Rebel Remix, Rebelation, and Reverb!43 Heather Dr, Manalapan Twp, NJ
Cost: Free to attend, but donations to the Colorectal Cancer Program/Paulette’s C of Blue at CentraState Healthcare System are appreciated.
Holiday Artisan Hop and Shop
December 11 & 12
Join several Hightstown local businesses for a special, family-friendly time of shopping locally! Shops listed will be open 1-7 pm Saturday and 11 am-4 pm Sunday for walk-in shopping. Some will be offering special pricing or items just for the event and will be posting their offerings in this event as things roll out. Each shop will place an item into a basket that we will raffle off at the end of the evening to one lucky shopper!
Downtown Hightstown, NJ
Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market: Wreck The Halls
December 11 & 12
If you’re craving hot cocoa and warm sweaters we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the birth of a new holiday season by getting down with the best vendor selection in the tri-state area, the regions finest food trucks, local, live music, and more going down Dec 11-12, 2021 at the Cure Insurance Arena parking lot from 10am-5pm each day
Cure Arena parking lot (81 Hamilton Ave), Trenton, NJ
Cost: $10 at the Door (cash only, good for both days), Kids 10 & under are always free!
Somerset County 4-H’s Holiday Craft Festival
December 11 & 12, 10AM – 4PM
Join the Somerset County 4-H Association for their annual, free to attend, Holiday Craft Festival from December 10 – 11, 2021. This two-day event will be filled with holiday cheer including a very special visit from Santa Claus with his Red Santa Sleigh which is great for photo opportunities, a gingerbread house contest that is open for all to participate in, a running train display by the Somerset County 4-H Trainmasters, as well as plenty of handmade craft vendors and local artisans to help you with your holiday stocking stuffers!
Ted Blum 4-H Center 310 Milltown Road Bridgewater Township, NJ
Flounder’s Kringle Market
December 11 & 12, 12PM – 5PM (Rain Date Dec 18 & 19)
Flounder Brewing and Marketspace are joining forces to create a quaint Santa’s Village in Hillsborough, NJ complete with a Christmas tree lot, brass band, craft beer, food truck, and the man in red himself! Flounder Brewing recently moved their operations and tasting room to Carriage Farm, where they repurposed 250-year-old barns to create an amazing and unique experience.
2 Clerico Lane Hillsborough, NJ
Cost: $10 per car (cash only)
The Christmas Light Show 2021
December 11 & 12
The Christmas Light Show is back for the 2021 Christmas season with an all-new show and a new location. They will celebrate Christmas on December 11th and 12th 2021 at Spring Meadow Golf Course, shows will be each night at 5:00 and 7:00 PM! Shows are free but they encourage donations to support RallyCap Sports
4181 Atlantic Ave, Wall Twp, NJ
Bayshore Holiday Bazaar
December 12, 12PM – 5PM
Asbury Park Bazaar is excited to announce the official launch of Bayshore Bazaar co-hosted with Bayshore + Beyond! Come celebrate the 1st annual Bayshore Holiday Bazaar happening Sunday, Dec 12th, 12-5 pm, at 3BR Distillery located at 7 Main St. in Keyport, NJ!
The Bayshore Holiday Bazaar will feature
HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Grab perfect gifts from a curated selection of local vendors selling the cutest and coolest vintage, handmade, art, jewelry, home goods, and more. Check out the vendor list below.
RUSSIAN SANTA! Bring your kids and the whole family to enjoy a show with Father Frost aka Russian Santa who will be joined by a witch and a snow princess. Stay after to snap a photo with Santa by a beautiful holiday tree and photo station (1-2 PM)
HOLIDAY PHOTO WALL: Grab your friends and family and snap a photo at our Insta-worthy holiday photo wall designed by Lauren Michael Events.
FESTIVE HOLIDAY TUNES & SPIRITS: While you shop enjoy a curated holiday playlist and delicious libations and craft cocktails from 3BR (the only distillery in the world using 100% garden peas to make their spirits)!
7 Main Street, Keyport, NJ
Count Basie Center Holiday Market
December 12, 12PM – 5PM
Get ready for holiday shopping, drinks, and more at The Count Basie Center For The Arts. Get into a festive mood at a Winter Market in NJ.
The Count Basie Center For The Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ
Holiday Market in the Park in Hopatcong
December 12, 11AM – 3PM, Tree lighting – 6PM- 8PM
Last-minute holiday shopping? Join Hopatcong Marketplace for some last minute holiday shopping at their final market of the year. Later that day enjoy a tree lighting with a sighting from Santa.
Modick Park, 28 Hopatchung Road, Hopatcong, NJ
Christmas at Allaire
December 12
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 – $10
