Top Events in New Jersey This Season: Festivals, Concerts, and More!

November 2024 Festivals and Themed Events

Lumino City's "Wonder Journey" Festival
November 15, 2024 through January. 5, 2025
Freehold, NJ
Lumino City uses light and imagination to turn creative ideas inspired by the world into stunning displays of light and color.

Jersey City Wine Fest
November, 23, 2024
Harborside Atrium
Jersey City, NJ
This event features wine samples from local and intrnational wineris, for the session paired with live entertainment, food, and interactive games.

Greenberg's Great Train & Toy Show
November 23, 24, 2024; 10am-4pm
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
Edison, NJ
This show Features Hundreds of Tables of Trains for Sale Exhibitorsby from Across the Country.

Annual Bradley Beach Bonfire
November 29th, 2024 @5pm
on the Beach near the 5th Ave Gazebo
Bradley Beach, NJ
Always such a great time filled with friends and community!

New Providence Holiday Walk
Friday, November 29th, 2024; 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Downtown New Providence, NJ
This annual holiday family event features Santa's grand arrival, followed by a lively performance by the New Providence HS marching band, and the grand finale fireworks display.

Dickens' Days
Friday, November 29, 2024
The Guild of Clinton
Clinton, NJ
This annual family event will transform Clinton into a Victorian Village.

Collingswood Holiday Parade
Saturday, November 30, 2024; beginning at 10 am.
Downtown, Collingswood, NJ
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The parade through the heart of historic Collingswood, features lively seasonal entertainment, including marching bands, dancers, holiday characters, giants on stilts, floats, mummers, sports mascots and live music.

Corn Picking & Thanksgiving Hayrides
Saturday, Novembr 30, 2024; 10am until 4pm
Howell Living History Farm
Hopewell Twp., NJ
Bring a non-perishable food item for their donation wagon to earn a ride on one of our horse-drawn hay wagons! Jeb & Amos and Jesse & Paul will be giving hayrides from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

December 2024 Festivals and Themed Events

Lumino City's "Wonder Journey" Festival
December through January 5, 2025
Freehold Raceway Mall
3710 US-9Freehold, NJ
Lumino City uses light and imagination to turn creative ideas inspired by the world into stunning displays of light and color.

Dickens' Days
Sunday, December 1, 2024
The Guild of Clinton
Clinton, NJ
This annual family event will transform Clinton into a Victorian Village.

Holiday Train Show and Open House
December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 2024; 11am - 6pm
The Model Railroad Club
Union, NJ
The show features show train operations where special trains traverse the club's huge 11,000 square foot layout.

Jenkinson's Aquarium Secret Santa
December 1st, 2024; 10am until 5pm
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Point Pleasant, NJ
Diving Santa is making a splash at Jenkinson's Aquarium! This festive tradition is perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

German Christmas Market of NJ
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 6, 7, 8, 2024: Open Rain or Shine
Sussex County Fairgrounds
Augusta, NJ
One of the largest Christmas Markets in NJ. Visitores will get to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a German Christmas Market, With Entertainment, Food, Thousands of Lights, Christmas Trees, Snowflakes, Candy Cane Walkways and Visits from Santa Horse Drawn Carriage Wagon Rides around the fairgrounds complete with jingling sleigh bells!

Ocean City Christmas Parade
Friday, December 6th, 2024: 6:00 PM
Ocean City, NJ
Parade begins on Asbury Avenue from 6th Street and continues to 11th Street

Annual Dickens Festival
Saturday, December 7, 2024; 4:30pm - 9pm ( Rain or Shine )
Medford, NJ
This annual family event transforms downtown Medford into a Victorian-era Christmas wonderland.

Christmas on the Farm
Saturday, December 7th, 2024; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Howell Living History Farm
Hopewell Twp., NJ
Santa is coming to Howell Farm…not in a sleigh, but on a steam tractor! Visit Howell Farm this Saturday for Christmas crafts, live music, farm animal visits, and an opportunity to stroll through a decorated historic farmhouse.

Ocean City Train Expo
December 7th & 8th, 2024: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Historic Music Pier
Ocean City, NJ
The show will feature running displays, model trains of all gauges and vendors selling various scale model trains.

Christmas Con NJ
December 13, 14, 15, 2024
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
Edison, NJ
This three day festive annual gathering features more than 30 holiday movie celebtity fan-favorites, with celebrity panels where you will get an autograph and photo with your favorite stars, ugly sweater contests, photo booths, and more.

Holiday Craft Show Morristown
December 13, 14, 15, 2024
Morristown National Guard Armory
Morristown, NJ
This event features one-of-a-kind handmade items for every age, taste and budget with 165+ modern makers!

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Fireworks Dinner Cruise
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Lincoln Harbor Marina
Weehawken, New Jersey
Ring in 2025 on the water and countdown to midnight with an unforgettable New Year's Eve Signature Dinner Cruise in New Jersey.

Jurassic Quest roars through Edison, NJ
Friday, December 27 - Monday, December 30, 2024
New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center
Edison, NJ
Jurassic Quest is the world's largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe their herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an incredible T-Rex!

First Night Ocean City
Tuesday, December 31, 2024; 4pm - midnight
Ocean City, NJ
This non-alcoholic, family friendly event features a complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight.