Experience the Best of December in New Jersey:
Top 10 Things To Do!
Top Ten NJ December Things to Do: Uncover The Popular seasonal Attractions and Hidden Gems
The month of December is filled with events that include concerts and theatre at the largest NJ venues, and holiday and Christmas festivals for families to welcome in the New Year
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1- Plan A Weekend Getaway to Cape May
To Enjoy the Holiday Season
An Old Fashioned Christmas in Cape May
An Old Fashioned Christmas in Cape May
November 22nd through January 5, 2025
Cape May, NJ
This seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling gaslights. Wrap yourself in the warmth of holiday spirit and sample a variety of fun tours and events.
2- Celebrate New Year's Eve At A
Major Party Venue
Celebrate New Year's Eve At A Top NJ Party Venue
Celebrate at one of the NJ major major entertainment venues, resorts, night clubs, hotels, aquariums, and more.
These New Years Eve parties are held at adult venues serving alcoholic drinks. Many of these events are in hotels or venues that have overnight accommodations with an option of making your New Years celebration extra special.
3- Celebrate New Year's Eve At A
Family Oriented, Non-Alcoholic Venue
Celebrate New Years Eve in NJ with the family
Celebrate at a top NJ venue with an unusual twist; they are not alcoholic dominant celebrations that New Years Eve has come to be associated with. Many of the events are The First Night celebrations that are affordable family-friendly, alcohol free, celebrations.
4 - Take the family to a major
Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Festival
Skylands Christmas Light Show & Christmas Village
November 22nd until December 30th, 2024
Skylands Stadium
94 Championship Pl.
Augusta, NJ
With more than two million dazzling lights on a mile-long drive-through course Plus a new outdoor village, it's a must-see holiday attraction for your whole family.
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
November 22nd until January 4th, 2025
PNC Bank Arts Center
Exit 116, Garden State Parkway
Holmdel, NJ
The Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of New Jersey's favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price.
South Jersey Holiday Lights Show
Selected nights from November Mid November until end of December 2024
Bridgeport Speedway
83 Flood Gate Rd
Swedesboro, NJ
The South Jersey Holiday Light Show is the only drive-through holiday light spectacular in Southern New Jersey! Featuring dozens of dazzling, larger-than-life holiday themed displays to delight the entire family! Visitors are welcomed to bundle up in their car, pack a favorite snack or beverage and tune their radio to enjoy the synced light performance as they travel the more than 1 mile route through the holiday light show!
5 - Visit Atlantic City - The Crown Jewel of the Jersey Shore
Take in the casinos, great restaurants, hotels, clubs and concerts.
Atlantic City Visitors Guide
Popular Jersey Shore destination with casino gaming, top entertainment venues, restaurants, a beach & boardwalk, and more.
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6 - Take the Family To A Fun Indoor Attraction
Best New Jersey Indoor Attractions For Fun, Discovery, and Education
NJ indoor attractions are found throughout every corner of the state. They are especially of interest to people looking for fun, discovery, education, and excitement. Popular attractions can be enjoyed on a day trip, weekend getaway, or a week long vacation to "get away from it all".
7 - Go To A Major Holiday Arts/Crafts Show
Holiday Craft Show Morristown
December 13, 14, 15, 2024
Morristown National Guard Armory
430 Western Ave.
Morristown, NJ
This event features one-of-a-kind handmade items for every age, taste and budget with 165+ modern makers! Includes original fashions, accessories, jewelry, home décor, furniture, photography and fine art, as well as functional and sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, wood, mixed media and more!
Annual Collingsweird Holiday Bizarre
Sunday, December 8th, 2024
Collingswood Grand Ballroom
315 White Horse Pike
Collingswood, NJ
This years event will feature over 55 local artists and crafters, live music and special adult beverages! The crafters are apt to vibe with oddities, bones and taxidermy, pop culture, horror, music and anything, well… weird. If that's what you're into as well, then make plans to attend.
8 - Visit Red Bank - The Cultural Center of the Jersey Shore
Red Bank is the Jersey Shore's cultural, social and commercial destination
At only an hour's ride from New York City, by car, train or bus. With the Count Basie Theatre, great restaurants, and a vibrant downtown with charming shops and holiday decorations, ---It makes for a fabulous day or weekend trip!
9 - Take The Kids to The Liberty Science Center For Fun & Education
Liberty Science Center
Liberty State Park
Jersey City, NJ
There's a reason LSC is the state's most visited museum. Families can try 100s of hands-on exhibits, indoor rock climbing, and the famous Touch Tunnel pitch dark maze, then see live animal presentations, films, and shows. There are even special exhibits for ages 2-5. Everyone can have fun exploring together.The new Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium and LSC Giant Dome Theater is the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.
10 - Pamper Yourself at a Top NJ Spa
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These spa's feature a variety skin care, hair, facial, nail, and massage services in addition to women's and gentleman's spa packages, and laser skin treatments.
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