Holiday grab bag: A look at seasonal events taking place in communities around the state (Dec. 5-Jan. 1) – NJ.com
Here’s a town-by-town glimpse of just some of the holiday-themed activities planned through Jan. 1. (Note: See separate posts for music, dance, theater and casino holiday events.)
– Six Flags Great Adventure has brought back its Holiday in the Park experience — with decorations within the theme park itself, as well as a drive-through experience. (Courtesy/Six Flags)
DEPTFORD: 17th Annual Antique Toy Train Show, O and O-27 gauge toy trains, from the 1930s-’50s, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays Nov. 26-Jan. 2. $4, $3 children. Museum of American History at Deptford, 138 Andaloro Way. southjerseymuseum.org, 856-812-1121.
EAST BRUNSWICK: Winter WonderLights Holiday Light Show Drive-Thru, 5:30-10 p.m. daily through Jan. 2. $28 per car. Middlesex County Fairgrounds, 655 Cranbury Road. winterwonderlightshows.com, 800-951-3770.
FRANKFORD: Christmas Light Show and Village, annual holiday attraction, 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 9-12, 14-23, 26-30, Jan. 1-2. $29 per car for light show; advance purchases only. Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place in Augusta. skylandsstadium.com/lightshow, 973-383-7644.
FRANKLIN LAKES: Christmas Soiree, Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament fundraiser with live entertainment, cocktails and canapes and tricky tray, 7 p.m. Dec. 14. $100-$125. Franklin Lakes Indian Trail Club, 830 Franklin Lakes Road. ambschristmas.eventbrite.com, 917-348-0837.
HAMMONTON: DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express, train ride through millions of Christmas lights, with Santa and his elves, stories, photos and chats with Mrs. Claus and other attractions, 4:45 p.m. Dec. 5-23, 26-29. $17.95. DiDonato’s Family Fun Center, 1151 White Horse Pike. didonatofuncenter.com, 609-561-3040.
HOLMDEL: “Magic of Lights,” drive-through display of holiday scenes and characters, 5-10 p.m. Dec. 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30 and Jan. 2; 5-11 p.m. Dec. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and Jan. 1. $15-$80. PNC Bank Arts Center, Garden State Parkway, Exit 116. ticketmaster.com/PNC-Bank-Arts-Center-tickets-Holmdel/venue/16839, 732-203-2500.
HOPE: “Moravian Christmas,” walking tours of village with costumed guides, 3 p.m. Dec. 11. $20-$25. Hope Community Center, Walnut Street. 908-459-4277.
JACKSON: “Holiday in the Park,” holiday light displays, shows,snacks, rides, photo opportunities with seasonal characters, Dec. 5-Jan. 2. “Holiday in the Park” Drive-Thru, holiday light displays, Dec. 5-Jan. 2. Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd. at Route 537. sixflags.com, 732-928-1821.
KENILWORTH: Holiday Model Train Open House, three interactive model railroad displays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5, 11-12. $6, ages 60 and older $5, ages 3-11 $4. A. Paul Mallery Model Railroad Center, Lenape Park, Kenilworth Boulevard. tmrci.org, info@tmrci.org.
LAMBERTVILLE: “Christmas on the Farm,” 1711 House decorated for holidays, visit from Santa, tours, craft vendors, scavenger hunt, blacksmith shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 11-12. $5, ages 5 and younger free. Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum, 1605 Daniel Bray Highway. holcombe-jimison.org, 609-397-2752.
LONG BRANCH: Long Branch Holiday Bazaar 2021, noon Dec. 5, 11-12, 18-19. Whitechapel Projects, 15 2nd Ave. asburyparkbazaar.com/long-branch-holiday-bazaar-2021, 732-963-9218.
MAPLEWOOD: “Handmade Holiday” Craft Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 19. The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road. marketspacevendorevents.com, 908-514-8431.
MONTCLAIR: Candlelight Tours, recommended for ages 10 to adult, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. $20. Essex County Historical Holiday House Tour Weekend, self-guided tours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 11-12. Crane House and Historic YWCA, 110 Orange Road. montclairhistory.org, 973-744-1796.
Cirque Musica Holiday, 7 p.m. Dec. 11. $34-$99. Wellmont Theater, 5 Seymour St. thewellmonttheater.com, 973-783-9500.
MORRISTOWN: First Night Morris, more than 30 performances and 80 screenings virtually and in-person at 12 venues, 4 p.m. Dec. 31. $25. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St. mayoarts.org, 973-539-8008.
Holiday CraftMorristown, fine art and craft show with more than 150 juried vendors, hosted by Kiwanis Club of Randolph, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 10; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 12. $8-$10. Morristown National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave. artrider.com, 845-331-7900.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze will be on stage at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on Dec. 8 and 9.stnj.org
NEW BRUNSWICK: Cirque Dreams Holidaze, holiday-themed acrobatics and music, 8 p.m. Dec. 8-9. $40-$98. State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave. stnj.org, 732-246-7469.
NORTH HALEDON: 62nd Annual Model Railroad Show, 1,200-square-foot HO scale layout, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5, 11-12. $8, ages 9 and younger free. Garden State Model Railway Club, 575 High Mountain Road. gsmrrclub.org, 973-738-6346.
PENNSVILLE: Santa’s Village, vendors, crafters, trees and photos with Santa, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 5, 11-12, 18-19. Pennsville Moose Lodge 2376, 117 S. Hook Road. 856-678-5050.
PLAINSBORO: Christmas Market, more than 50 artisans and handmade crafters, music, food trucks and special eventw, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 10; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 11; noon-5 p.m. Dec. 12. Byron Barn, 626 Plainsboro Road. byron.us, 609-532-0954.
RARITAN: “Christmas in Raritan,” food, beverages, crafts, activities, carolers and Santa Claus, sponsored by Raritan Economic Development Committee, 1-6 p.m. Dec. 11. Downtown Raritan, Somerset Street. makeraritanyours.com.
SWEDESBORO: South Jersey Holiday Light Show, drive-thru display, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 21-23, 26, 28-30; 5-11 p.m. Dec. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 20 and 27. $23-$25. Bridgesport Speedway, 83 Flood Gate Road. southjerseylightshow.com, 856-213-2838.
TOMS RIVER: “Happy Healthy Holiday” Festival, free health screenings, raffles, giveaways, vendors, healthcare provider information, 10 a.m. Dec. 18. St. Barbara Community Center, 2200 Church Road. stbarbaranj.org, 732-555-2525.
WASHINGTON: Gretna Wilkinson and Sander Zulauf, online reading of original and traditional holiday poems, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Warren County Community College. attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3394845924075945742, 908-835-9222.
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