Family Fun Calendar of Events in NJ

Holiday Light Show on the Lake in Historic Smithville

From dark (5:30pm) to 8:30pm...Enjoy popular songs of the Holiday Season synchronized with a dazzling Christmas tree light show sure to get you in...

615 E. Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ

Dec 18, 2024 to Jan 6, 2025, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Family Sundays at the Tulpehaking Nature Center

Come on over to the Tulpehaking Nature Center for a free, fun naturalist-guided program geared towards kids and families! All ages No registration...

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Every Sunday from Dec 18, 2024 to Mar 2, 2025, 1:30pm-2:30pm

The Polar Express

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR...

Delaware River Railroad Excursions, Elizabeth Street, Phillipsburg, NJ, USA

Every Sunday, Friday and Saturday from Dec 18, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024, 2pm-8pm

Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru

Winter WonderLights, New Jersey’s largest animated holiday light show, is back and better than ever for the 2024 season! Opening on November 29,...

655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ, USA

Dec 18, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025, 5:30pm-10pm

Liberty Science Center Holiday Adventure!

Have a great time this season at LSC’s biggest-ever Holiday Adventure! Every day, you can glide around the expanded and improved Sock Skating Rink,...

222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, USA

Dec 18, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025, 10am-5pm

Holland Ridge Farms U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland

108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, NJ, USA

Dec 18, 2024 to Dec 29, 2024, 5pm-10pm

Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show

Experience the Magic! Shady Brook Farm's spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland....

931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA, USA

Dec 18, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025, 5pm-10pm

Fleetwood Lights - A Christmas Lights House Display

The Fleetwood lights holiday light display is a holiday light show produced by .  Marc Iuliani has been producing the show for the past 4 years at...

32 Fleetwood Drive, Rockaway Township, NJ.

Dec 18, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024, 5pm-9pm

Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo

Holiday Lights Spectacular!  Free Admission from Dec 7-31. Celebrate the season of giving by bringing donations of non-perishable food items, new...

570 Northfield Ave, West Orange, Nj

Dec 18, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024, 5pm-9pm

Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo

Holiday Lights Spectacular!  Free Admission from Dec 7-31. Celebrate the season of giving by bringing donations of non-perishable food items, new...

570 Northfield Ave, West Orange, Nj

Dec 18, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024, 5pm-9pm

Ice Carving Demonstrations at the Turtle Back Zoo

ICE CARVING DEMONSTRATIONS  Location: Amphitheater  Limited Nights! Watch a block of ice transform into an ice sculpture before your eyes at our...

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange

Dec 20, 2024 and Dec 27, 2024, 6pm-7:30pm

Bon Fire & Smores and train rides

-Magic Talking Tree: Friday Dec. 6th, 13th, 15th and 20th 4:00pm – 7:00pm Saturday Dec. 7th, 9th, 14th and 21st from 12:00pm – 7:00pm Sunday December...

615 East Moss Mill Road, Galloway, NJ, USA

Every Sunday, Friday and Saturday from Dec 18, 2024 to Dec 29, 2024, 4:30pm-8pm

The Alien Who Stole Christmas at RVCC Planetarium

Discover the stars visible in the winter sky.  Then follow Santa on a trip through the solar system when a friendly alien kidnaps him.  The kids on...

118 Lamington Road Branchburg, NJ 08876

Every Saturday from Dec 18, 2024 to Dec 21, 2024, 3pm-4pm

Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert at RVCC Planetarium

Listen to holiday hits such as “Wizards in Winter,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree,” and “Dominic the Donkey” while lasers dance on the dome...

118 Lamington Road Branchburg, NJ 08876

Every Saturday from Dec 18, 2024 to Dec 21, 2024, 4pm-5pm

Princess Holiday Appearances at the Turtle Back Zoo

Sing-a-long with popular princess characters. A mix of holiday songs (and princess songs) are sure to lift your holiday spirit! Performances at our...

560 Northfield Ave, West Orange

Dec 22, 2024, 6pm-7:30pm

The Christmas Light Show

Local tradition returns for the 2024 Christmas season.The Christmas Light Show returns for its 18th year of live and in-person shows. Location: 704...

704 Belmar Plaza,Belmar, NJ

Dec 21, 2024, all day

Sea of Lights

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for our annual indoor Holiday and Lights Spectacular, Sea of Lights, this December 7th, 14th, 21st,...

Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Avenue North, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, USA

Dec 21, 2024, Dec 22, 2024 and Dec 28, 2024, 4pm-8pm

Chanukah Teen Program - Sfinge Making at Bridgewater JCC

Calling all teens! Join us for a fun and delicious Chanukah celebration as we learn how to make sfinge—Moroccan donuts that are a holiday favorite!...

775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ, USA

Dec 19, 2024. 6:30pm-8pm

New Jersey Symphony: Handel's Messiah

Richardson Auditorium, Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ, USA

Dec 20, 2024. 8pm-10pm

New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony at MPAC

New Jersey Ballet’s beloved annual tradition enchants youngsters and grown-ups alike with splendid dancing, eye-popping special effects and a touch...

100 South Street Morristown, NJ 07960

Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 24, 2024, all day

The Nutcracker by American Repertory Ballet - State Theatre New Brunswick

The Nutcracker holds a special place in the hearts of both new and longtime patrons, becoming synonymous with the holiday season. Its endearing...

15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024, all day

American Repertory Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER

The Nutcracker holds a special place in the hearts of both new and longtime patrons, becoming synonymous with the holiday season. Its endearing...

State Theatre New Jersey, Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Dec 20, 2024. 7:30pm-9:30pm

Tully's Tales at Tulpehaking Nature Center

Bring your little ones to our nature-themed story & play time, Tully’s Tales! We’ll read nature stories and participate in a fun craft or game, all...

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Dec 20, 2024, Jan 17, 2025 and Feb 21, 2025, 10:30am-11:30am

Kelsey Holiday Extravanganza Remixed at Kelsey Theatre at Mercer

Get ready to experience the ultimate holiday celebration like never before at The Kelsey Holiday Extravaganza (Remixed) coming to Kelsey Theatre for...

1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor Township, NJ, USA

Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024, 12am-12am