Dec. 2-4 events: The best things to do this weekend in NJ
Looking for something to do this weekend? Big Joe's got you covered. Check out our complete list of great events and fun things do right here in the great Garden State!
Join Big Joe Henry and The Jersey Prize Team at the Monmouth Mall on Saturday December 3rd to donate to our Family Adoption Program in order to ensure a better holiday season for those in need. We will be there accepting donations and playing games from 10a.m. to 3p.m.!
Date: December 3rd, 2016
Location: Monmouth Mall
Routes 35 & 36, Eatontown, NJ 07754 United States
Join Big Joe Henry for a night of great music as Gary U.S. Bonds and some of his good friends come "Home for the Holidays." It's a Rock 'N Roll reunion in a way that only Gary and his friends can do! 8:00 p.m.
Date: December 3rd, 2016
Location: Tim McLoone's Supper Club
1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
ATLANTIC COUNTY
Pancake Breakfast with Mr. & Mrs. Santa at Masonic Lodge 82 Mill St., Mays Landing at 8 - 11 am. Adults $8, Children $5. Great framed photos $8. Santa, food & craft vendors, snowball toss, train ride from Noon - 5 pm. 3 locations - Craft Fairs, all in local area. Come join us for a Dickens of a Holiday.
Date: December 3rd, 2016
Location: Memorial Park
Main St. & Rte. 50, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
BURLINGTON COUNTY
Join us as we kick off the Holiday Season at Historic Smithville Park complete with a visit from St. Nick, who will arrive in the afternoon. Festivities will include ice carving demonstrations, tours of Smithville Mansion decorated for the holidays, entertainment, kids' activities, and a holiday marketplace where you can purchase unique gifts. Expect to see Victorian performers, activities, re-enactors and vendors during this holiday event. Lookout for that grinchy Grinch!
Date: December 4th, 2016
Location: Historic Smithville Park
803 Smithville Rd., Eastampton, NJ 08060
FREE to participate. Passports can be picked up at participating merchants on the evening of the Chocolate Walk or to download your Passport online. Participating businesses open their doors for a FREE evening of fun and chocolate treats! Each business offers 'Chocolate Walkers' a tasty chocolate treat and a stamp in their Chocolate Passport. You'll enjoy everything from a piece of chocolate, to brownies, and delicious chocolate-tini as you stroll the historic downtown business district. When you're finished your Chocolate Walk just turn in your signed passport to be eligible for a drawing to win $50 in Bordentown Bucks! NOTE: This is a rain or shine event and is free to all!
Date: December 2nd, 2016
Location: Downtown Bordentown
Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, NJ 08505
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Dozens of crafters offer everything from jewelry to leather goods, from fashion and accessories to water colors, so you are sure to find all the perfect gifts you've been searching for-and of course, a little something for yourself.
Date: December 3rd, 2016 - December 4th, 2016
Location: Cape May Convention Hall
714 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ 08204
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
The City of Bridgeton Recreation Department and community volunteers light up the zoo! Open dusk to 8 pm. Enjoy lovely lights, entertainment, and delicious hot cocoa!
Date: December 1st, 2016 - December 3rd, 2016
Location: Cohanzick Zoo
45 Mayor Aitken Dr., Bridgeton, NJ 08302
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
'Tis the season for the annual "Borough in Lights" holiday celebration from 6 - 9 pm! This special event includes Glassboro's annual tree lighting, photos with Santa, horse and carriage rides, live ice sculpting demonstration, Toys for Tots drive, holiday characters and fun for the holiday. So, come get in the holiday spirit with the Glassboro community!
Date: December 2nd, 2016
Location: Rowan Blvd., Glassboro, NJ 08028
HUDSON COUNTY
Art House Productions presents JC FRIDAYS, a full day of free arts events in Jersey City! Art House's JC Fridays will kick off the season with exciting visual and performing arts events! Come out and celebrate with this city-wide festival. Restaurants, galleries, stores, and event spaces throughout Jersey City will showcase a variety of art-related happenings including visual exhibitions, live music, performance acts, educational demonstrations, and more. All events are free and open to the public. As one of the preeminent art scenes in the tri-state area, Jersey City is abound with artists of all types, musicians, and individuals with unique talent; JC Fridays is one of the best times for them to share their newest projects and works. Held quarterly, thousands of residents pour out to experience these artists' latest works and to revel in the joy art brings to the community.
Date: December 2nd, 2016
Location: Art House Productions
136 Magnolia Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
Holiday Craft Fair featuring unique handcrafted gift items for that special someone, including: jewelry, candles, soap & body products, hand knits, fashion accesories, baby items, cards & stationary, wood crafted items, photography, artwork, glass, pottery, holiday ornaments & much more.
Date: December 3rd, 2016 - December 4th, 2016
Location: Hoboken City Hall
94 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ 07030
HUNTERDON COUNTY
The parade takes place in the center of Clinton. Parade forms up New Street. Floats will line up on New Street and Center Street east to CenturyLink. Viewing is allowed anywhere along the Parade Route. At 5:30 pm Center Street will be closed to all non-parade traffic. However, Center Street residents may enter from the east end until 6:30 pm. No traffic of any kind will be allowed to enter from the west end of Center Street after 5:30 pm due to traffic congestion and pedestrian safety concerns. At 6:30 pm, Lower Center, Main, East Main, New, George's Place, Halstead and Leigh Street (north of the traffic light) will be closed to traffic. Center Street will be open for parade traffic only. Streets will be open to thru traffic by 8:30 pm. Have a Wonderful Parade!
Date: December 2nd, 2016
Location: Main St., Clinton, NJ 08809
MONMOUTH COUNTY
The Woolley House is transformed into a holiday showcase featuring exhibits, trains, crafts, and handmade goodies. Join us to learn more, shop local, and start the season in style.
Date: December 3rd, 2016 - December 4th, 2016
Location: Eden Woolley House
703 Deal Rd., Ocean, NJ 07712
MORRIS COUNTY
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast with Santa! Ticket includes hot cider, hayride (weather permitting), breakfast and time with Santa - bring your camera! Reservations are required.
Date: December 4th, 2016
Location: Alstede Farms
1 Alstede Farms Ln., Chester, NJ 07930
This December marks the 25th Anniversary of Gingerbread Wonderland. Guests, young and old, marvel at the creativity, skill, and sense of optimism that characterizes this charming and ecumenical exhibit of hundreds of edible structures. Past year's 'gingerbreads' have included models of Notre Dame Cathedral, Hanukah menorahs, Japanese temples, a nutcracker, Chinese pagodas, European castles, and neighborhood sweet shops. 10 am - 4:30 pm. daily, Fridays until 7:30 pm. Cost: $2 per person, children under 2 free. Groups of 8 or more must make a reservation.
Date: December 2nd, 2016 - December 11th, 2016
Location: Frelinghuysen Arboretum
353 E. Hanover Ave., Morris Twp., NJ 07960
OCEAN COUNTY
A true Christmas Village atmosphere! European style holiday market outdoors and under a huge heated tent. Craft and gift vendors, fabulous food court, hot Gluhwein, kiddie rides, meet Santa, horse and wagon rides, demonstrations, great entertainment and holiday fun! Wine tasting. Visit website for more information. Admission $5. Seaport members free. Friday, 4 pm - 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm.
Date: December 2nd, 2016 - December 4th, 2016
Location: Tuckerton Seaport
120 W. Main St., Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Come celebrate the holidays at Casino Pier Arcade. Ugly Sweater Contest! Create a Holiday Card for a Soldier Arts & Crafts, games & prizes and of course a visit from SANTA!
Date: December 3rd, 2016
Location: 800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
PASSAIC COUNTY
Come celebrate with us as we await the arrival of Sinterklaas, who will be making a special appearance, along with men at arms from New Jersey’s local militia. The mansion will be fully decorated for the event and the day will also be filled with 18th century dancing, music, hearth cooking, demonstrations, and crafters. Traditional Dutch cookies and hot cocoa will be available for sale. Admission is $5.00 per person, children 3 years of age and under are free.
Date: December 4th, 2016
Location: Dey Mansion
199 Totowa Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470
SOMERSET COUNTY
Back by popular demand for it's third year! The Igloo Collective is proud to partner with Grape Expectations to present It's A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play! Join us for an evening of wine tasting, light fare and dessert, and a Christmas classic! This event is all ages, perfect for date night or for the whole family! Get your tickets online.
Date: December 2nd, 2016 - December 3rd, 2016
Location: Grape Expectations
25 Kearney St., Bridgewater, NJ 08807
In these times, more than ever, we need to foster, encourage and promote allegiance to our country and pride of patriotism! What better way than to honor our military veterans? This December 7th marks the 75th anniversary of the Sunday morning attack on Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into WWII. Starting at 2 pm, the Bound Brook American Legion Post 63 will host "Honor and Glory", a musical tribute presented by the award winning Jersey Harmony Chorus to honor those brave veterans who so valiantly served in World War II. These heroes will be the guests of our American Legion Post at the show, with recognition, remembrances, and music. After the show the WWII vets will be the guests of the Somerville Elks at a banquet buffet. Admission tickets including the "Honor and Glory" musical presentation and the banquet meal with our WWII heroes are available to the public at $40 each.
Date: December 4th, 2016
Location: Somerville Elks
375 Union Ave. (Rt. 28), Bridgewater, NJ 08805
SUSSEX COUNTY
2016 will be the 15th year of the Market and we continue to see expansion of vendors, entertainment and authentic German food again this year. The Lake Mohawk Country Club has embraced the market and utilized further real estate down the boardwalk area as well as indoor space in the Ballroom and the Papoose room for vendors to sell their quality wares. The entertainment venues were both indoors and outdoors as visitors were serenaded by various local groups lakeside.
Date: December 3rd, 2016 - December 4th, 2016
Location: Lake Mohawk Boardwalk
21 Boardwalk, Sparta, NJ 07871
WARREN COUNTY
The Annual Hometown Holiday is traditionally held on the first Friday in December. Activities start at Centenary University with a grand illumination of the Centenary tree and the Seay Building with carriage rides through the historic streets of town; lively musical entertainment along Main Street corners; late-night shopping; and delicious food in the Holiday Bazaar Tent on Moore Street. Santa parades along Main Street to the gazebo and lights the Christmas tree. An ideal event for families, this highlights a true slice of Americana as we welcome the holiday season in Hackettstown.
Date: December 2nd, 2016
Location: Moore St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Please join us for the 7th Annual Warren County Technical School Craft Show. Over 130 of the area's finest crafters and artisans will come together for this one-day juried event to display their unique handmade items. Run by the Warren County Technical School PTA, all proceeds from this event are to benefit scholarships and programs for our students. Features door prizes, lunch options, bake sales, a special visit from Santa, and more! A fun-filled holiday shopping experience! Free Admission! (Suggested Donation) and Non-Perishable Food Drive! Ample parking! 9 am - 4 pm.
Date: December 3rd, 2016
Location: Crafts in the Warren Tech
1500 Rt. 57, Washington, NJ 07882
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