SAVE THE DATE! Virtual Summer Camp Fair ... February 21, 2021
We’re welcoming all sorts of camps from Day Camps, Specialty Camp and Sleepaway Camps from the greater Northeast area. Usually scheduled in person during the January and February timeframe, we switched to a remote platform during this continuing pandemic.
• Meet all camps all in one day
• A variety of day camps, sleepaway camps, special interest camps in NJ, and surrounding Tri-state area
• FREE Admission
Just like the normal in-person fairs, families will be able to listen to a live presentation, watch videos, speak 1 on 1 with camp representatives, sign up for open houses, Q&A, download brochures and even set up a future meeting ... all from the comfort of your home.
Holiday Bingo with Santa via Zoom
www.sussexcountylibrary.org/ event/holiday-bingo-with-santavia-zoom/
Children ages 3-8 are invited to play Bingo with Santa, remotely, from the comfort of their homes.
Dec. 14th from 6pm-7pm
Price: Free
Santa at Bridgewater Commons www.bridgewatercommons.com/ santa/
Reserve a time to meet and chat with the Big Guy virtually, from the safety of your home. Up to 5 children per appointment.
Daily until December 24th
Price: $20
Santa - the Experience www.santatheexperience.com/
Live 5-min chat with Santa and a tour of Santa’s village by his favorite elves. The entire experience is about 12 minutes and personalized for your child. A video keepsake is available once done.
Price: $35-$70
Santa “Ed” - Virtual Visits www.santaed.com/live-videochat-with-santa/
Zoom live chat with Santa where you can ask Santa anything you want, see parts of the North Pole. Reservations are required.
Price: $100-$750 depending on preset duration of call and on/off peak call time.
Visit with Santa www.visitwithsanta.com/
Have a heart-to-heart with Santa without leaving your home. Share your secret wish list with him and the elves and have a keepsake video of the entire conversation. Up to 4-5 children are allowed at once.
Price: $25
Reserve an appointment with Santa now and have a cozy remote chat. Please always double check with the organization before attending.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
TO SEE FULL LIST & LINKS TO SANTA www.njkidsonline.com/articles/santa-sightings-where-to-see-him
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2020 has been quite a difficult year and now it’s time to have some fun & smiles together! We would absolutely LOVE seeing all your favorite KIDS, PETS, or HOUSE Decorations that you are so proud of, or a fabulous ARTISTIC Shot representing the season.
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Submit whatever you’d like, as long as it’s true to holiday themes like Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, etc. Winners will be announced on December 30, 2020.
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Best Dressed-Up House Decorations Best Dressed-Up Pet
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Holiday Celebration - Virtual
December 12 @ 10am - 8pm
Join Newark Museum as they host a holiday celebration journey around the world! Explore music, performance and traditions from cultures across the continents. All events are on Zoom and FB LIVE.
Winter Story Theater! 10am for Ages 3-8 ... A magical 40-minute experience. Snow-based tales performed by Laura Simms, an awardwinning storyteller. Don’t miss this royal engagement that includes a visit from a Princess!
Holiday Jamboree, 2pm
Recommended for all ages Experience live performances honoring Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day! Zawadi African Drum and Dance Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre
Holiday Jam Session, 7pm
Recommended for adults
Join the party with your ugly sweater! DJ MD spins the records as we explore global holiday music, learn how to make a Coquito, a traditional Christmas drink, and witness special performances by tap dancer Maurice Chestnut and dancer Janétza Miranda, Register for
HOLIDAY FEATURE
Holiday Attractions In-person, Drive Bys ...
Christmas Fantasy With Lights At Storybook Land
Thru Dec 2020
6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
Cape May Zoo Winter Wonderland
Dec 19 - Jan 3, 2021
10AM-3:30PM, FREE
707 N Route 9, Cape May Court House
Christmas Light Show & Village at Skylands Stadium
Now through Jan 3, 2021
94 Champion Place, Augusta
Festival Of Trees At Morven Museum & Garden
Thru Jan 10, 2021
55 Stockton Street, Princeton
Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride & Holiday Trolley Ride
Thru Dec 27, 2020
Washington Street Mall Booth, Ocean Street, Cape May
Holiday Adventure
Liberty Science Center
Thru Jan 3, 2021
222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City
Holiday Light Show on the Lake In Historic Smithville
Thru Jan 4, 2021, FREE
615 E. Moss Mill Rd, Smithville
Magic of Lights at PNC Arts Center
Now through Jan 2, 2021
116 Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel
Six Flags Holiday in the Park Drive-thru Experience
Thru Dec 17, 2020
Tickets go on sale Nov 25th.
DiDonato’s Magical Drive By
Thru Dec 23, 2020, 5-10PM
1151 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton
South Jersey Holiday Light Show (at Bridgeport Speedway)
Thru Dec 30, 2020
Spectacular night time drive-thru
83 Flood Gate Rd, Swedesboro
Winter Wonder Lights Spectacular
Thru Jan 3, 2021
Drive-thru a 1/2 mile journey of Winter Wonder Lights.
655 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick
NYC
Holiday Lights At The Bronx Zoo
Thru Jan 10, 2021
2300 Southern Boulevard Bronx, New York, 718.220.5100.
Bryant Park Winter Village
Skating through Mar 7, 2021
40th & 42nd Str & 5th &6th Ave
Holiday Lighting in Central Park NYC
Luminaries Light Show at the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place
Thru Jan 3, 2021, 8AM-10PM
FREE. 230 Vesey Street, NY
LuminoCity Festival
Thru Jan 10, 2021
Randalls Island, New York.
Macy’s Holiday Window Displays
Thru Jan 1, 2021
NYBG Glow New York Botanical Gardens
2900 Southern Boulevard Bronx
Queens Botanical Garden
December at the Garden 43-50 Main Street, Flushing NY
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lights & Ice Rink
Thru Jan 17, 2021
Saks Fifth Ave Holiday Windows Through Dec 2020
Tower Lights at Empire State Building NEW for 2020
20 West 34th Street, New York NY
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HOLIDAY FEATURE
FREE HOLIDAY EVENTS
No-Cost Activities to enjoy with the Family In-Person, Drive Throughs, and other Social Distanced Events
The holidays are already expensive enough, especially in this financially challenging year. We have to save for gifts and decorations, the tree and the food, but money is no reason to forgo fun. Below are many, local activities you won’t want to miss which will help you get into the holiday spirit and will not cost you a penny. Be sure to register ahead due to social distancing and limited spots.
Dickens Village Holiday Celeb. Ricalton Square and Maplewood Ave, Maplewood
Sat. Dec 5, 12 & 19, 1-3pm Tues Dec 15 - Menorah Lighting at 6:15pm
Hope Center Tabernacle Choir
110 Cambridge Ave, Jersey City Sun. Dec 20th from 1-3pm
Barron’s Art Ctr Model Train Show 582 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge
Reservations only. Thru Dec 30 (except Dec 25 & 26)
Christmas Around the World Montgomery Evangelical Free Church - 246 Belle Mead Griggstown Rd, Montgomery, NJ Fri. Dec 11th from 5-8pm
Free Concert at the 43rd Annual Festival of Trees - The Green Planet Band
Environmental Education Center - 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Free rock and roll concert celebrating our planet and the trees. Dec 29 from 2-4pm
Holiday Harmonies
Red Bank Business District
Carolers, choirs, brass band, handbell orchestras and other musicians. Sat thru Dec 19, noon - 3pm
Holiday Time at Palmer Square
40 Nassau Street, Princeton
Every weekend thru Dec 20, noon to 2pm
Light Show on the Lake
Historic Smithville
615 E. Moss Mill Rd
Thurs-Sun in December
Outdoor Christmas Festival
Oasis Christian Centre
2052 Saint Georges Ave, Rahway Sat. Dec 12th - 4-9pm
Santa’s Wonderland - Bass Pro Shops
30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd.
Atlantic City. Thru Dec 24
Car Menorah Parade
The Chabad Center
1925 Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill Sun. Dec 13, 3:30-5:30pm
Drive-Through Live Nativity in Tom’s River
2200 Church Rd, Tom’s River
Sat/Sun Dec 12 &13, 5-8pm
Christmas Candlelight
Joy Community Fellowship1701 Sycamore Street, Haddon Heights
Tues/Wed Dec 22 & 23 at 7pm
Hamilton Christmas Live at GraceWay Bible Church
1934 Klocker Rd, Hamilton
Dec. 17,18,19,20,26&27 from 5-8:30pm
Horse and Carriage Rides in Ocean City
6th St & Asbury Ave, Ocean City
Sat/Sun Dec,12th&13th, Dec 19th&20th from noon to 3pm
Journey to Bethlehem
Joy Community Fellowship1701 Sycamore Street, Haddon Heights Sat. Dec 12th from 1pm to 3:15pm
Light Up Nature
1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood
Dec. 19 & 20, from 6-8pm
Holidays in PA
A Very Furry Christmas Sesame Place
Through Jan 3, 2021
100 Sesame Road, Langhorne
Handmade Holidays at Crayola Experience, Easton PA
Thru Jan 4, 2021
30 Centre Square, Easton
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest in Philadelphia Thru Mar 7, 2021
General Admission FREE
101 South Columbus Blvd
Holiday Lights Drive-Through Experience at Old Mill Steam Campground (Dutch Wonderland)
Thru Dec 31, 2020, 5-9PM
2249 Lincoln Hway, E Lancaster
Hershey Sweet Lights & Christmas Candyland
Thru Jan 3, 2021, 5PM-9PM
100 W. Hersheypark Dr, Hershey
A Longwood Christmas Longwood Gardens
Thru Jan 10, 2021
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Sq
Philadelphia Zoo
Now through Jan 3, 2021
3400 West Girard Ave.
Strasburg Rail Road - Christmas and Santa Train Rides
Thru Dec 2020, select dates
301 Gap Rd, Ronks
Click to see PA Holiday Attractions https://www.njkidsonline.com/articles/things-to-do-in-pa-andphiladelphia-for-christmas-and-the-holidays
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More Santa Sightings: Central/South Jersey
Allaire Historic Village Christmas
4263 Atlantic Ave, Waal Twnsh
Sun Dec 6, 13, 20 11am-4pm
Breakfast with Santa @ Liberty Hall Museum
1003 Morris Ave, Union
Sun. Dec 20, 9am or 11:30am
Price: $25-$30
Dinner with Santa & Mrs. Claus
214 Harmony Rd. Middletown
Sat. Dec 12 from 5pm-7pm
Price: $30/adults $20/kids
Holiday Time at Palmer Square
40 Nassau Street, Princeton
Sat/Sun from Dec 1-20, noon-2pm
Johnson’s Corner Farm
133 Church Rd, Medford
Reservations are required. Thru-Dec 23. Free
Diggerland’s Winter Festival
100 Pinedge Dr. West Berlin
Sat/Sun until Jan 3rd from 1-3pm
Price: $39.95 for a day ticket
Santa Express
Richland Station, Atlantic County or Tuckahoe Stn, Cape May
Fri evenings & Sat day until Dec 22
Price: Varies
Six Flags’ Holiday in the Park 1 Six Flags Blvd, JacksonTwnshp
Until Jan 3, Price: $29.99
Kale’s Garden Center
133 Carter Rd, Princeton
Dec 5, 6 & 12, 13, Free
Maple Leaf Farm Christmas
Wonderland
525 Rt 9, South Manalapan Wed-Sun, noon-5pm
MarketFair
3535 US Highway 1, Princeton Thru Dec 24th
Menlo Mall Santa Photos
55 Parsonage Rd. Edison Thru Dec 24
Santa at Bridgewater Commons
400 Commons Way Bridgewater Daily until Dec 24
Santa’s Wonderland Bass Pro Shops - 30 N
Christopher Columbus Blvd. AC Thru Dec 24, Price varies
Cumberland Mall Santa Photos
3849 S Delsea Dr. Vineland Thru Dec 24
