Top Ten New Jersey Events for December 27th – 29th, 2019

December 25, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

It’s here! It’s here! It’s Christmas and Hanukkah weekend (2/2). Yes, because the holiday season lands in the middle of the week we can celebrate for two weekend this year! Squeeze in your last chance to see all the Christmas lights, enjoy the annual Battle of Trenton Reenactment (it’s free!), and much more!

Top Ten New Jersey Events for December 27th – 29th, 2019:

Sea of Lights at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
December 27 & 28 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 Winter Wonderlights Spectacular
December 27 – December 29
A spectacular light snow takes over the Middlesex County Fairgrounds raising money for Home for Troops.
655 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost: $7, $5 kids, free for first responders and vets

Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market
December 28, 10AM – 5PM
The Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market takes over the iconic Convention Hall three times a year to bring you a distinctively curated selection of vinyl, music equipment, vintage clothing, macabre artwork, handmade jewelry and other original creations from over 125 vendors.
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $10 earlybird, $5 after 11 AM

Battles of Trenton Reenactment
December 28, 11AM
Come experience our annual winter reenactment during Trenton’s Patriots Week Celebration! On Saturday, December 28th, be immersed in history as you are surrounded by reenactors portraying the soldiers who fought during the Battles of Trenton, which ultimately shaped the destiny of the Revolutionary War and our nation. Follow the troops through the streets and watch as they relive the events of these fateful battles. Come back to interact with the soldiers, take tours of the oldest free-standing military barracks in North America, and visit The Quartermaster’s Store. What better way to celebrate New Jersey’s revolutionary history than by celebrating this crucial Trenton victory? Experience the excitement of the Battle of Trenton live! Following the all-night crossing and nine-mile march from McKonkey’s Ferry with a sleet storm at their backs, Washington’s little army of 2,400 men and 18 cannons arrived in Trenton around 8 AM on the morning of December 26, 1776.
101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ
Cost: Free

Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
Now – December 29
Join Demarest Farms during the most magical time of year and experience the joy and wonder of the Orchard of Lights. Take a haywagon ride through 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays, warm up by the fire pit and enjoy hot cocoa and treats in our retail farm market. • Take pictures with Santa • Make your own S’mores • Listen to Santa’s singing Reindeer.
Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ
Cost: $15, $12 kids

All Aboard DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express
Now – December 30
Delight in the newest holiday tradition in South Jersey! Perfect for Kids age 1-92! Your admission includes a Train ride through millions of Christmas lights, Meet and Greet with Santa and his elves in his Workshop with Free photo op, Present from Santa, Holiday Movie tent and picture opportunity with everyone’s favorite Snowman, Cookie treat to enjoy, Walkthrough Holiday Village and visit the Snack and Toy Cottage by Toy Market, One Free round on indoor, 3D glow-in-the-dark mini-golf with every ticket purchased, and One Free Game of Bowling and One shoe rental with every ticket purchased (depending on lane availability or for a return visit).
DiDonato Family Fun Center; 1151 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, New Jersey
Cost: $14.95 per person

Skylands Stadium Christmas Lights Show
Now – December 30
Experience a spectacular Christmas Light Show at Skylands Stadium! Drive through a 1-mile course of breathtaking displays set to joyous holiday music. They will have more than 2 MILLION LIGHTS for your viewing pleasure. New this year is an outdoor Christmas Village which is FREE to visit. The village will have Santa, walk thru lights, a skating ring, food, and more!
Skylands Stadium; 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ
Cost: $20 per carload

Adventure Aquarium Christmas Celebration
Now through December 30
Experience the magic of the holiday season deep beneath the surface during Christmas Underwater from Friday, November 23 thru Sunday, December 30. See the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree, Snow Shower Dance Parties and more. Children can share their wishes with Scuba Santa by dropping their personalized letters in a special mailbox in Ocean Realm.
Adventure Aquarium; 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ
Cost: Admission of Adventure Aquarium

Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights
Now – December 31, 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
Cost: Free

Historic Smithville Holiday Light Show
Now – January 6, Dusk to 8:30PM
Enjoy popular songs of the holiday season synchronized with a dazzling Christmas tree light show sure to get you in the Holiday spirit. There are over 120 Christmas trees floating on peaceful Lake Meone, you can watch from either side of the lake.
615 East Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free

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