Top Ten New Jersey Events for December 20th – 22nd, 2019

December 17, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

It’s here! It’s here! It’s Christmas and Hanukkah weekend (1/2). Yes, because the holiday season lands in the middle of the week we can celebrate for two weekend this year!

Top Ten New Jersey Events for December 20th – 22nd, 2019:

Downtown Candlelight Shopping
December 20, 6PM – 9PM
The shops of downtown Haddonfield, NJ offer in-store holiday events as well as holiday entertainment, horse carriage rides, and special visits from Santa Claus.
Downtown Haddonfield, NJ
Cost: Free

Sea of Lights at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
December 20 & 21, 6PM – 9PM
Join Jenk’s for an indoor light spectacular and tons of other familiy fun. $7 Aquarium Admission, Make & Take Crafts, Visits with Singing Princesses, Scuba Santa, Games and MORE.
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk; 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: $9

The 3rd Annual Marketspace at Westfield
December 20 – 22, 10AM – 6PM
The Marketspace at Westfield returns to bustling East Broad Street this weekend to bring you the best local, handmade gifts. Complimentary photos with Santa (courtesy of Personally Yours Accessories) on December 21 from 11:00am-12:00pm.
235 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ
Cost: Free

Holiday Shop Hop
December 21, 12PM – 3PM
Hop from store to store – meeting business owners and entrepreneurs with the perfect last-minute gifts for your loved ones! Meet new friends and see new sights as you traverse downtown Newark with a group who appreciates shopping local as much as you do! Ticket includes fun, guided experience with Have You Met Newark Tours, a Have You Met Newark t-shirt, a Shop Newark tote bag, a warm drink, and several small bites along the route.
Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau, 58 Park Place, Newark, NJ
Cost: $10

SantaCon Seaside Heights 2019
December 21, 12PM – 11:59PM
Santacon is a non-denominational, non-commercial, non-political and non-sensical Santa Claus convention that occurs once a year for absolutely no reason. It’s your chance to spread holiday cheer in the most magical and absurd way possible
Seaside Heights, NJ
Cost: $25 Donation

Community Christmas Event
December 21, 5PM – 8:30PM
Family friendly event. Accepting donations that go towards American Cancer Society. Decorations, hot chocolate. Santa, live holiday music.
311 Harrison Ave, Blackwood, NJ
Cost: Free<

Christmas Light Show Hayrides
Select Times Now – December 23
Thousands of twinkle lights to create a Holiday Wonderland in the Discovery Barnyard and Animal farm. To complete your holiday experience they will also have a campfire going to roast marshmallows and make s’ mores. Plus, lights on the lake!
Johnson’s Farm; 133 Church Rd. Medford, NJ
Cost: Varies Per Event

Nacho Muthas Holiday Popup
December 21 & 22, 12PM – 8PM
Nacho Muthas Holiday Popup is a fun foodie market celebrating the holidays. There will be an array of vendors on hand offering local artisan eats & treats including prepared & packaged items — many of which are perfect for holiday gifts! The popup will take place steps from the mall’s East entrance, re-purposing the space formerly housing burger chain Steak ‘n Shake. It is located directly next to clothing & outerwear‎ retailer LL Bean.
Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ
Cost: Free

Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar
December 21 & 22, 11AM – 6PM
The Asbury Park Holiday will feature over 200 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 Asbury Park Bazaar will take place in beautiful and historic Convention Hall, which will be transformed into a winter wonderland this holiday season. The Bazaar will feature live music and special performances, photos with Santa Sundays, a holiday photo booth, a 30 foot Christmas tree, fireplace lounge, kids art classes, and craft workshops. On Sundays, bring a toy or gently used coat for the AP Toy & Coat Drive or donate what you can and you will receive a 4×6 print of your Photo with Santa, along with copies of your photos emailed to you. Pets are invited to meet Santa as well!
1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Christmas at Allaire
December 22, 11AM – 4PM
Warm up on the open hearth, make Christmas treats, creating winter arts and crafts, dancing and singing at the historic chapel, listening to the village carolers and musicians as they stroll the village, storytelling, preparing the Allaire Mansion for a French Christmas, and much more! Bring your holiday cards to be sent from our historic post office located in the General Store. Also keep your eyes out for Santa, a great photo opportunity!
The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township, NJ
Cost: $8

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