Christmas in New Jersey – Top 8 Events this Weekend
Ring in the holiday season at a local New Jersey town near you with Christmas tree lightings, parades, festivals and more! Take the kids and visit Santa Claus, see magnificent Christmas lights and explore some of New Jersey's favorite attractions in beautiful holiday decor. Find out where to find family-fun Christmas celebrations and some of the best holiday events throughout New Jersey on the first weekend of December, 2012!
When: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Where: Camden Children's Garden, 3 Riverside Drive, CAMDEN, NJ
Enjoy a delicious Tortilla Press buffet brunch with your jolly host, Santa! Choose one of two seatings: 11:00-11:45AM or 12:00-12:45PM. Reservations must be made in advance. Tickets are $10.00 per child; $12.00 per adult. For reservations, please call 856-365-8733. | Directions
When: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Where: Jacobus Vanderveer House & Knox Museum, 995 Route 202/206 South, BEDMINISTER, NJ
See period furnishings and holiday décor and an exhibition of paintings by noted landscape artist John Phillip Osborne (courtesy of the Stringer Gallery in Bernardsville). Plus enjoy boutique shopping, period music by The Enslows; re-enactors, Santa visits and more. For tickets and information about the Colonial Christmas events, call (908) 212-7000 ext. 611. Admission is $10. | Map
When: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Where: Atlantic Avenue, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
Featuring a large lineup of Floats, local marching bands, civic groups and of course an appearance by Santa Claus, the Holiday Parade will travel south on Atlantic Avenue beginning at Maine Avenue and will end at Michigan and Baltic Avenue at Tanger Outlets The Walk. Parade begins at Noon. Arrive between 6am and 10am and park for free at The Wave parking garage located on Mississippi and Fairmount Avenues.
When: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Where: Various Locations (see below), SPRING LAKE, NJ
Tour the decorated historic inns of Spring Lake from 3:30pm -7:00pm and shop at the Christmas boutique at the Ocean House. Inn Tour tickets are $25.00 and include a complimentary afternoon tea at the Breakers from 2pm - 3:30pm shop at the Christmas boutique at the Ocean House. Please call 732-449-9090 or 732-449-0577 for tickets. Saturday also marks the Spring Lake Christmas kick-off with the tree lighting, hayrides, Santa's workshop and more, ending with carols beginning at 5pm at the Church of Holy Trinity (301 Monmouth Avenue). | More info
When: Saturday, December 1, 2012
Where: West Cape May - downtown CAPE MAY, NJ
Kick-off the holiday season with an evening of family fun at one of Cape May County's favorite Christmas parades featuring marching bands, floats filled with Christmas lights, fire trucks, Santa's Workshop and more. The parade begins at 5pm at the West Cape May Fire Hall and proceeds south on Broadway to West Perry and to the Washington St. Mall throughout downtown Cape May. Once there, take in the sights and beautiful holiday decor spread across the beautifully scenic town of Cape May. Call 609-884-1005 for more information.
When: Sunday, December 2, 2012
Where: Gazebo / Municipal Field on Main Street in CHESTER, NJ
With entertainment and music including a live band and acapella singing, the annual Christmas tree lighting in Chester, NJ begins at 5pm. Kids are invited to visit with Santa and people of all ages are welcome to take part in the holiday festivities and to enjoy great refreshments and plenty of good cheer. Head to downtown Chester early in the afternoon (1pm - 4:30pm) for acapella caroling and FREE Horse and Carriage rides! | More info | More Tree lightings
When: Sunday, December 2, 2012
Where: Millburn Ave and Main St., MILLBURN, NJ
Join in downtown Millburn's 29th annual Snowflake parade beginning at 1: 30pm at Millburn Avenue and Main Street. Bring a toy for the Millburn Police Department's collection for "Toys for Tots" and enjoy the holiday-themed floats and family fun at the parade! After the parade, visit with Santa and enjoy free refreshments in the Courtyard. | More info
When: Sunday, December 2, 2012
Where: Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, CLINTON, NJ
Bring the family to the annual extravagant holiday display of dozens of trees and wreaths designed by local businesses, organizations and individuals. Take part in the silent auction for a chance to bring home one of the beautifully decorated trees or wreaths on display! Admission is $5.(Members and Children 12 and under are FREE). | More info
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