There’s certainly no shortage of activities to do in New Jersey in the festive season. You will have many memorable moments, whether it’s visiting a Christmas market or going on a Santa train ride.
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A festive New Jersey casino visit
Ocean Casino Resort is a good place to visit at Christmas. Suites are themed, and one of them is the Grinch-themed Mean Green suite. It also has pop-up bars like the Jingle Bells bar. Santa’s Hideaway Adventure is an immersive family activity that transports you from the Atlantic City boardwalk to the North Pole, where you will meet Santa.
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A Christmas lights experience
In Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, you can see Santa light up the amusement park. It’s a spectacular sight to see all the rides light up.
At the Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm in Manalapan, you can take a hayride to a trail that glows with lights. It winds through tunnels of candy cane and other scenes, including a large gingerbread house, before arriving at Santa’s workshop. There’s also a market where you can buy cocoa and cookies.
A night visit to the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, with all the sparkling lights, gives you that festive feeling. You will also see many illuminated winter and animal displays.
In Smithville, over 120 sparkling Christmas trees sparkle across the water of Lake Meone. It’s wonderful to stroll around with holiday music playing. Start on the bridge for the best view of the lake. The lights dance to new songs every few minutes.
A drive-thru light display
In Sussex County, the Skylands Stadium has a winter wonderland drive-thru experience. The drive is a mile long, and you will see over 2,000 lights and themed scenes.
At the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick, there is the largest animated light show drive-thru in New Jersey. Each section has a holiday theme, from snowflake arches to candy cane forests. The animated displays sync with holiday tunes.
Santa train rides
If your kids love trains, one of your family vacation essentials at Christmas time may be to go on a Santa train ride. Train lovers can also visit a wonderful holiday train show that takes place at the Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge.
The Cape May Seashore Santa Express is a round-trip ride that takes 85 minutes. Riding in the vintage coaches is an experience, and Santa and his elves will visit and give out treats.
Cape May itself is a wonderful place to be at Christmas time, and taking a carriage ride allows you to see its historic homes.
Holiday markets
Holiday markets in New Jersey make it easy to shop for Christmas presents. The German Christmas Market of New Jersey is held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. It feels quite like a European street fair with carolers, handcrafted gifts, and food stalls selling bratwurst and mulled wine. There are also performances to watch, carousel rides, and much more.
Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar is inside the Convention Hall on the boardwalk, as New Jersey weather in December can be cold and breezy. You can shop for vintage goods and browse artisan booths in between taking photos with Santa and buying snacks.
The Winter Village holiday market at Red Mill in Clinton is another favorite, with over 40 vendors selling all kinds of crafts and treats.
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Festivals
At the Medford Dickens Festival, you can enjoy street performers and live music. There’s a holiday parade, and vendors line the sidewalks.
Morven’s Festival of Trees in Princeton is a house-turned-museum full of Christmas trees with mantels decorated by community members. Visitors can vote for their favorites. An annual winter soiree takes place in December to raise funds for the museum.
A Hayride
Take a Christmas hayride at Johnson’s Corner Farm in Medford. Every visitor receives a pair of 3D glasses for the 15-minute journey with lights covering the barns and farmhouses. Pretty displays dance across the lake to music. After the ride, you can walk through the Fire and Lights section of the Discovery Barnyard.
