If your family is anything like mine
then your Holiday Calendar books quickly with parties and activities. Here is a
list I've compiled over the years of places to go. Enjoy!
Free Activities in NJ
1520 Hainesport Rd - Mt Laurel NJ 08054
Popular, (mostly) outdoor, family activity for all ages. Make sure to wear warm clothing. Tour led in moderate sized groups.
13 Walk-through Scenes
200+ Cast Members & Live Animals
Free Parking & Refreshments
"Winter Sweet" at Boardwalk Hall
5:30 - 7:30 December 14 & 21
2031 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
“Winter Sweet,” Atlantic City's 3D light and sound show, has returned to the facade of Boardwalk Hall for its second year. The free, nightly show celebrates t-he wonders of winter while showcasing the visual beauty and elegance of the season. To celebrate the season (and all things sweet) show goers can enjoy free sweets and festive entertainment from Kennedy Plaza on the AC Boardwalk.
Santa's FamilyWorkshop at the Cape May Zoo
Saturday, December 14 ~ 11 am to 2
pm
707 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
707 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
You can have pictures with Santa and
Mrs. Claus, take individual pics of the kids! Enjoy crafts, educational
stations and goodies. For more information: www.capemaycountygov.net or call 609-465-5271
Today – January 6 ~ Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 5:30pm
to 8pm
615 East Moss Mill Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
615 East Moss Mill Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
Enjoy popular songs of the Holiday
Season synchronized with a dazzling Christmas tree light show sure to
get you in the Holiday spirit.
Fridays and Saturdays ~ 6pm-9pm ~
November 29 - December 21
2590 Ridge View Ave, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
2590 Ridge View Ave, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
S’mores Making * Hot Chocolate *
Animated Light Show * Visits with Santa * Food & Refreshments * Crafts
for the Kids * Live Nativity November 30 * Camel Rides
Paid Activities in NJ
201 Rowan Blvd, Glassboro, NJ 08028
South Jersey's newest outdoor ice
skating rink. Winterland is a true theme park for the whole family to enjoy and
create lasting memories for years to come. Once in the park no matter if
you choose to skate or just be an on looker there are several ways to enjoy the
holiday spirit!
Rink Hours : Grand Opening
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Sun
10am – 10pm
Mon 2pm –
10pm
Tue
2pm – 10pm
Wed 2pm –
10pm
Thu
2pm – 10pm
Fri
12pm – 12am
Sat
9am – 12am
See calendar for Holiday hours and specials.
Admission Prices (2013-2014 winter season):
Adults (13-55) $9
Children (12 & under) $7
Seniors (56+) $7
Skate Rental $3
Skate Buddy Rental $2
General Admission $5
Ride through Cape May’s Historic
District to see festively decorated inns and homes as guides talk about
Victorian Christmas traditions, lead sing-alongs, and play Christmas
music. Rides run about 30 minutes, and start nightly at 6:00pm. Please
see website for final departures.
All seats cost $10
For information or advance tickets,
call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278
$12 in Advance, $15 Day of Tour, Call to Reserve Your Tickets
December 7, 2013 ~ 2:00pm to 7:00pm
The Riverfront Historical Society
will have it annual house tour of decorated houses in the Beverly &
Edgewater Park area
Call Dennis 609-835-4438 Or Carol D
609-871-3892 or email us at: riverfronthistoricalsociety@yahoo.com
Tickets $10 in Advance, $15 Day of Tour
December 1, 2012 ~ 1pm-6pm
Tickets are out and available at the
following locations: The Royal Port Antiques, Market Street Treasures and Antiques, Serendipity on Market, First Impressions Art Gallery, Java Dog Coffee & Tea, Cawman's Mall , Antiques & Things on Consignment,
Leighton's Olde Towne Shoppe and the Yellow
Garage Antiques.
The tour includes various sites
including private homes, businesses and churches hosting special events. An old
fashion trolley to take you around town. Great shopping, reenactors, great food
and historic sites abound.
For additional information call
856-339-0400 or email us at royalport@verizon.net
November 29, 2013 through January 1,
2014 ~ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103
1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103
Adults (13+) $24.95
Kids (2-12) $18.95
Under 2 Free
Kids (2-12) $18.95
Under 2 Free
For a unique, water-logged holiday
experience, bring the kids to Adventure Aquarium's Christmas Celebration. The
annual event takes place at the Camden, New Jersey, aquarium from Black Friday
through New Year's Day, delighting adults and children alike with one-of-a-kind,
underwater holiday attractions. Onlookers can watch as "Scuba Santa,"
decked out in his red suit, white beard and scuba gear, dives deep into the
aquarium's 760,000-gallon Ocean Realm exhibit to deliver holiday gifts
to stingrays, sharks, sea turtles and countless schooling fish. Above
water, the holidays come to life with twinkling decorations, holiday trees
and even gently falling snow. What's more, kids can have their picture taken
with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his buddy, Bumble, the Abominable
Snow Monster.
Season of Light
Nov. 30-Dec. 15~ Saturdays 7 p.m.;
Sundays 3 p.m.
Edelman Planetarium Science Hall, Rowan Univerisity
201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028
**CASH ONLY**Edelman Planetarium Science Hall, Rowan Univerisity
201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028
Adults $5 - Kids $3 - Rowan Students $3 - Seniors (60+) $3
Our traditional holiday show deals
with customs and celebrations of the winter season around the world and through
time. The show explains Christmas trees, the origin of the Menorah, Santa
Claus, and the Star of Bethlehem. It's soul-satisfying and heart-warming. Come
enjoy the darkest—and the brightest!—part of the year!
*Tickets for all shows go on sale
half an hour before the show. We do not sell advance tickets before that time,
nor do we take reservations. We will sell up to six tickets to one person if
others in her party are not present.
6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
Kids (Under 2) Free
Ages (2-64) $23.50
Seniors (65+) $20.50
Active/Retired Military w ID $20.50 *entire family*
November 23 - December 30 (Closed 11/28, 12/24. 12/25)
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm ,
Sunday 11am – 5pm
Christmas Fantasy with Lights Parade - Santa’s Grand Arrival ~ Nov 23
Christmas Fantasy with Lights Parade - Santa’s Grand Arrival ~ Nov 23
Christmas Fantasy With Lights - A
South Jersey Tradition!
Come experience holiday magic right before your eyes! Be here by 5:00PM when Santa Claus appears in his chimney, waves his magic wand, and lights the park with over one million lights for the holiday season!
All of our rides, attractions, and snack bars are open!
Come experience holiday magic right before your eyes! Be here by 5:00PM when Santa Claus appears in his chimney, waves his magic wand, and lights the park with over one million lights for the holiday season!
All of our rides, attractions, and snack bars are open!
(Santa is in his home and lights the
park until December 23.)
133 Church Rd Medford, NJ 08055
Various Activities at varying prices
November 29 through December 23, 2013,
Various Activities at varying prices
November 29 through December 23, 2013,
Hours:Mon-Thurs until 7 Friday and
Saturday till 9 Sunday till 8
The Market is transformed into a
Christmas wonderland with Gifts, Cookies, Christmas trees, Wreaths and all
kinds of fun activities for the family. Visit with Santa and his Reindeer. To
complete your holiday experience we will also have a campfire going to roast
marshmallows and make s' mores. Our Christmas "Light Show" Hayride is
a WOW experience for the entire family. We have created a light show right on
the hayride. Bring your own Camera for a great Photo op. Costs for activities
vary.
Fire and Lights in the Discovery Barnyard and Animal Farm/Reindeer exhibit
$5.95 per person, Infants Free
$5.95 per person, Infants Free
Thousands of twinkle lights to create a Holiday Wonderland in the
Discovery Barnyard and Animal farm. Prancer is available for visits
during all day. To complete your holiday experience we will also have a campfire going to roast marshmallows and make s’ mores.
NEW!!! Christmas “Light Show” Hayride
$3.75 per person, Under 1 - Free
This is a WOW experience for the entire family. We have created a light show right on the hayride. That’s right you are literally ride inside the the light show. Thousands of Twinkling lights are attached to the wagons so that you are surrounded with at computerized light show set to the music of Christmas.
Intensify your experience with a pair of 3D snowflake glasses that turn every light into a snowflake.
This is a WOW experience for the entire family. We have created a light show right on the hayride. That’s right you are literally ride inside the the light show. Thousands of Twinkling lights are attached to the wagons so that you are surrounded with at computerized light show set to the music of Christmas.
Intensify your experience with a pair of 3D snowflake glasses that turn every light into a snowflake.
We also offer Horse Drawn Hayrides through the Holiday Season.
$5.00 Per Person, Under 1 - Free
These run on weekends from 11AM to 5PM. A team of Percheron Horses will take you on a ride around the farm. Bring a blanket. It can get chilly.
These run on weekends from 11AM to 5PM. A team of Percheron Horses will take you on a ride around the farm. Bring a blanket. It can get chilly.
All of this adds up to a fun time and lots of family memories.
Breakfast with Santa
Each year many local
organizations offer a breakfast with Santa. As I become aware of each I'll
happily add them to this list.
Battleship New Jersey - December 13, 2013 - 9am-11am
100 Clinton St Camden, NJ
Adults - $19, Kids (under 12) - $15
For the Parking Garage: 1-99 South Delaware Ave., Camden, NJ. 08103.
Battleship New Jersey - December 13, 2013 - 9am-11am
100 Clinton St Camden, NJ
Adults - $19, Kids (under 12) - $15
For the Parking Garage: 1-99 South Delaware Ave., Camden, NJ. 08103.
Enjoy a hot delicious breakfast,
served chow line-style at the crew's galley.
Meet mascots from the area.
Win prizes or gifts.
Experience a self-guided tour of the Battleship.
And kids can get their photo with Santa!
Meet mascots from the area.
Win prizes or gifts.
Experience a self-guided tour of the Battleship.
And kids can get their photo with Santa!
Reservations must be made in advance
by calling 856-966-1652 x106!
New Sharon Volunteer
Fire Department- Dec 22 - 9 AM
1830 Delsea Dr. Deptford, NJ 08096
Adults $5 ~ Kids - Free
Skip those long lines at the mall!
New Sharon Fire Company has teamed up with Jillian Kathryn Photography to offer your family an enjoyable breakfast and photo session with Santa.
Email questions to newsharonfire94@gmail.com
Food sponsored by Sam’s Club of Deptford
Food will be served from 9am until we run out
Pictures will be available to share online or purchase through Jillian Kathryn Photography https://www.facebook.com/newsharonfire.
Bishop McHugh Regional School
2221 N Rte 9, Cape May Court House, NJ (609) 624-1900
Adults $5 ~ Kids - Free
Skip those long lines at the mall!
New Sharon Fire Company has teamed up with Jillian Kathryn Photography to offer your family an enjoyable breakfast and photo session with Santa.
Email questions to newsharonfire94@gmail.com
Food sponsored by Sam’s Club of Deptford
Food will be served from 9am until we run out
Pictures will be available to share online or purchase through Jillian Kathryn Photography https://www.facebook.com/newsharonfire.
Bishop McHugh Regional School
2221 N Rte 9, Cape May Court House, NJ
Saturday December 14, 2013 ~ 9 - 11am
$5 per person (children under 3 free)
(Photos with Santa will beavailable for additional $5 donation)
