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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025, 10am-5pm

Holland Ridge Farms U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland

New Jersey's most unique holiday walk-through event This holiday season, join us for a light show that promises to enchant visitors of all ages....

108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, NJ, USA

Dec 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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 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 21, 2024 to Dec 29, 2024, 4:30pm-8pm

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

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

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 21, 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 21, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024, all day

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 21, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024, 12am-12am

New Jersey Symphony: Handel's Messiah

Jeannette Sorrell conductor Sonya Headlam soprano John Holiday countertenor Ed Lyon tenor Kevin Deas bass-baritone Montclair State University Singers...

Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Ridge Street, Newark, NJ, USA

Dec 22, 2024. 7pm-9pm

South Orange Downtown Holiday Market at Village Plaza

On Sunday, December 22, from 10AM to 4PM, South Orange Downtown’s annual Holiday Market returns to Village Plaza (20-32 Village Plaza, South Orange,...

Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ, USA

Dec 22, 2024. 10am-4pm

American Repertory Ballet presents THE NUTCRACKER

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

Dec 22, 2024. 1pm-3pm

Snowman Splash - Five Star Swim School, Eatontown NJ

Celebrate the holidays with us at the pool! Join us on December 22nd, from 3 PM to 5 PM for a festive day of swimming with fun holiday floats, tasty...

Five Star Swim School Eatontown, Corbett Way, Eatontown, NJ, USA

Dec 22, 2024. 3pm-5pm

Goldfish Swim School, Princeton - New Member Night!

Dive in for our New Member Night! We're offering a FREE trial swim lesson for new students – perfect for little ones eager to learn or improve their...

311 Nassau Park Blvd Unit #5 Princeton NJ 08540

Dec 22, 2024. 2:30pm-4pm

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 26, 2024. all day

Christmas-themed Play & Swim - Five Star Swim School - Eatontown NJ

Five Star Swim School Eatontown, Corbett Way, Eatontown, NJ, USA

Dec 26, 2024. 10am-11:30am