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The Mosa Social - Bottomless Brunch
Where: Piazza di Roma – 02/03/2019 - 12/29/2019
Details: The Mosa Social is the bottomless brunch experience you have been yearning for. So grab your sexy “I woke up like this” outfit and stop by.
Celebrate the Ultimate Sweet Sixteen at Piazza di Roma
Where: Piazza di Roma – 07/01/2019 - 12/29/2019
Details: Piazza Di Roma creates the music, the memories, and the magic. Let them provide the perfect space to bring your sweet sixteen vision to life.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at il Vecchio Cafe
Where: Il Vecchio Cafe – 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: New Year ’s Eve at il Vecchio Cafe! il Vecchio Cafe gives you options this New Year's Eve. A La Carte Dining, Family Buffet, or New Year's Eve Party.
NYE at Calandra's Mediterranean Grill
Where: Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill – 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: Celebrate with Calandra's Mediterranean Grill on New Year’s Eve! You'll have the option of Early Evening Dining or Dinner and Party till 1:30 am!
Cucina Calandra's New Year's Eve
Where: Cucina Calandra – 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: Cucina Calandra's New Year's Eve Grand Ballroom Bash. Enjoy Early Evening A La Carte Dining or our New Year's Eve Grand Ballroom Bash!
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Comedy Events in New Jersey
And My True Love Gave To Me - A Magical Holiday Comedy
Where: Hudson Theatre Works – 12/13/2019 - 12/14/2019: 7:30 pm
Details: Come see And My True Love Gave To Me - A Magical Holiday Comedy. This original comedy, developed at Hudson Theatre Works, is by Luigi Jannuzzi.
Murder Mystery Dinner: Murder Under The Mistletoe
Where: Renault Winery Resort – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Murder Mystery Dinner at Renault Winery Resort: Murder Under The Mistletoe. Audience members will become Guest Snitches and Suspects in a Comedy Mystery.
Comedy Night With Jo Selito Da Puppet
Where: The Early American Tavern – 12/14/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Tickets are $25 with a 2 item minimum general - $22.00
Uncle Floyd
Where: Scotty’s Steakhouse – 12/20/2019: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Also Featuring Tom Mongelli Floyd Vivino began his career in show business as a child performer, giving piano recitals and appearing as a dancer with…
Stand-Up Comedy Night
Where: 208 Vine St – 12/21/2019: All Day
Details: Please join us for our Comedy Series, featuring some of the country’s best comics. Hosted by Kevin Hurley and always at least one featured comic…
Uncle Floyd
Where: Scotty’s Steakhouse – 12/21/2019: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Also Featuring Tom Mongelli Floyd Vivino began his career in show business as a child performer, giving piano recitals and appearing as a dancer with…
Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City – 12/27/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Chris Monty
Where: Scotty’s Steakhouse – 12/27/2019: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Chris Monty is one of New Yorks busier comedians. Along with being a regular at New Yorks best comedy clubs, Chris is a terrific actor…
Bert Kreischer
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – 12/28/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Bert Kreischer
Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City – 12/28/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Capitol Steps: The Lyin' Kings
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center – 01/11/2020: All Day
Details: The Capitol Steps began in 1981, at a Christmas party in the office of former Senator Charles Percy. Like most things in Congress, they never…
Classic Comedy of Radio & Television with Walter Choroszewski
Where: Florham Park Public Library – 01/12/2020: 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: "Who’s on first?" On January 12th at 2pm, speaker Walter Choroszewski will be at the Florham Park Public Library to present the history of broadcast…
My Funny Valentines - Stand up Comedy Night
Where: Brook Arts Center – 02/14/2020: 8:00 pm
Details: My Funny Valentines - Stand up Comedy Night. Join in on Valentine Day as three of NYC’s most hilarious comedians take you on a journey of laughter.
Masters Of Illusion
Where: State Theatre New Jersey – 02/28/2020: 8:00 pm
Details: Fun for the whole family - but can you figure it out? Masters of Illusion® includes grand illusions, levitation, escapologists, comedy magic, sleight of hand,…
Frank Ferrante
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center – 03/27/2020: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Frank Ferrante
Jay Leno Coming to Ocean Casino Resort
Where: Ocean Casino Resort – Ovation Hall – 04/03/2020: 9:00 pm
Details: Jay Leno is coming to Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort. Acclaimed TV late night show host and famed stand-up comedian Jay Leno.
A Night of Comedy by Ginger Ninja Productions
Where: Investors Bank Theater at Horseshoe Lake – 05/16/2020: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Comedy Night on May 16th at 8 PM with headliner Davin, who has entertained the troops overseas, and also hosts a nationally syndicated radio show,…
Vic DiBitetto
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 05/29/2020: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Vic DiBitetto
Vic Dibitetto
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 05/30/2020: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Vic Dibitetto
Concerts in New Jersey
Holiday Opera Galas at Tomasello Winery
Where: Tomasello Winery – 12/08/2019 - 12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Details: Tomasello Winery's Opera Gala. Enjoy thrilling matinée for the senses! The music will be complemented by a delicious four-course gourmet dinner.
9th World Congress on Immunology
Where: Barcelona, Spain – 12/09/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: The organizing committee and the scientific community at Pulsus group takes immense pleasure in inviting our cardinal participants and speakers from across the world to…
Rowan University Concert Band, Symphonic Band, & Brass Band
Where: Rowan University – 12/09/2019: 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Rowan's Symphonic Band, under the direction of Joseph Higgins, and Concert Band, led by Mark Kadetsky, share the bill with the Brass Band for an…
Leonia Chamber Musicians Society - third annual holiday concert
Where: Leonia Public Library – 12/09/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Open to the community. Parking is available in a lot behind the building and on side streets. To be added to the mailing list, write…
The Leonia Chamber Musicians Society Holiday Concert
Where: Leonia Public Library – 12/09/2019: 7:00 pm
Details: The Leonia Public Library presents The Leonia Chamber Musicians Society. See the third annual Holiday Concert on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7 pm.
Michael Bolton
Where: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre – 12/09/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Michael Bolton
Lyric Fest's TUTTI FIOR – Happy Hour/Mini Concert with Art Show
Where: Moorestown Community House – 12/10/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: TUTTI FIOR – Happy Hour/Mini Concert with Art Show Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 6:00PM Reception and Art Show, 7PM Music The Moorestown Community House 16…
Christmas Dinner Concert featuring Jaime Jorge
Where: America’s Keswick Activity Center – 12/10/2019: 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Born in Cuba in 1970, Jaime began violin studies at age five. When he was ten, Jaime’s family immigrated to the United States and began…
BEATLES VS. STONES - A MUSICAL SHOWDOWN!
Where: The Strand Theater – 12/10/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown! Two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four,…
Tuesday Night Record Club: Frank Sinatra, In the Wee Small Hours
Where: Woods Theatre – 12/10/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: It’s just like book club but with albums! With new advances in technology, the way we consume music through our devices, apps and on demand…
The Irish Tenors: Christmas/Holiday Tour 2019 With Members Of The NJSO
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center – 12/10/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: The Irish Tenors: Christmas/Holiday Tour 2019 With Members Of The NJSO
Westminster Community Orchestra: Holiday Sing-along
Where: Westminster Choir College – 12/11/2019: All Day
Details: Come and sing along to a program of timeless holiday favorites! This free program will include a variety of styles, including carols and a fun…
Currents
Where: House Of Independents – 12/11/2019: 5:55 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Currents
Mike Garner- The Kootz
Where: PJ Rufos Restaurant – 12/11/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Mike Garner- The Kootz
Vienna Boys Choir
Where: The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts – 12/11/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Vienna Boys Choir
Shore Voices Holiday Concert
Where: Middletown Public Library – 12/11/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Holiday concert for all ages.
VIBES IN THE CITY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Where: Newark – 12/11/2019: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Vibes In The City Open Mic Night takes place every Wednesday at Larouge Restaurant & Lounge located 972 Broad St. Newark,NJ. Doors 9PM Showtime 9:30 Vibes…
Free Pool Party Wednesday Guestlist in Atlantic City
Where: Boardwalk Atlantic City – 12/11/2019: 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: FREE Pool Party Guestlist Wednesdays Every Wednesday Night Please register on Eventbrite and you will be contacted to be placed on guestlist
Wednesday Guestlist at Anthem at Tropicana in Atlantic City
Where: Anthem – 12/11/2019: 11:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: REDUCED ADMISSION Discount entry when on Eventbrite Guestlist Every Wednesday Guestlist at Anthem at Tropicana must be 21+ dress code strictly enforced dresscode: no hats,…
Carols of Many Nations
Where: Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary – 12/12/2019: All Day
Details: A service of readings, choral anthems, and congregational carols are led by the Princeton Seminary Chapel Choir, international students, and Seminary staff. The three services…
Festivals & Expos in New Jersey
Vernon Lights Festival
Where: Vernon Lights Festival – 11/29/2019 - 02/02/2020: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Vernon Lights Festival is a Wonderland of Lanterns and Light. Don’t miss this walk-through wonderland of family fun. See massive lighting displays.
Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green 2019
Where: Morristown Green – 12/01/2019 - 12/22/2019: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Details: Join in the Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green. The event kicks off on Sunday, December 1st. See Santa’s arrival on North Park Place.
Dickens Christmas Extravaganza
Where: Emlen Physick Estate – 12/08/2019 - 12/10/2019: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Details: A world influenced by Dickens’ writings with noted Dickens scholar Dr. Elliot Engel. Includes a Dickensian Feast at Union Park.
10th Annual Festival of Trees
Where: Rossi Chevrolet Buick GMC – 12/12/2019: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details: The 10th Annual Festival of Trees! A night full of holiday spirit! Beautifully decorated Christmas trees. An evening of friendship, music, and food.
Wildwood Winter Wonderland
Where: Holly Beach Park – 12/13/2019 - 12/14/2019: 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: The all-new Wildwood Winter Wonderland event will be held at Holly Beach Park. Enjoy pictures with Santa, food vendors, free movies, and more.
Spirit Brands Cheerleading Festival
Where: Wildwoods Convention Center – 12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Details: Come to the Spirit Brands Cheerleading Festival. Competition features performances choreographed to music and sound effects.
SwingTime Dolls - The American Hit Parade of the 1940's and beyond
Where: Investors Bank Theater at Horseshoe Lake – 12/28/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: The SwingTime Dolls is an all female vocal group consisting of three of the area’s most accomplished vocalists that shine a new light on the…
Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 01/03/2020: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet
Mozart's Don Giovanni
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 01/11/2020: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Mozart's Don Giovanni
Wagner's The Ring without Words
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 01/19/2020: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Wagner's The Ring without Words
Asbury Park Beerfest
Where: Asbury Park Convention Hall – 01/25/2020 - 01/26/2020: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Come out to the Asbury Park Beerfest at Convention Hall! The event features craft beers, ciders, retro beers, classic boardwalk food, tasting glasses.
Shanghai Circus World
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center – 02/25/2020: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Shanghai Circus World
Flip FabriQue
Where: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre – 03/08/2020: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Flip FabriQue
Asian American Heritage Festival
Where: New Jersey Convention & Expo Center – 05/17/2020: All Day
Details: The Asian American Heritage Festival celebrates the rich heritage and culture of the Asian diaspora in America. We bring together the sounds, sights, dances, art…
Shadow Of The City
Where: Stone Pony Summer Stage – 06/27/2020: 12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Shadow Of The City
Gilda's Club South Jersey Dragon Boat Festival
Where: Lake Lenape Park East – 07/12/2020: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Details: Join in at the 5th Annual Gilda's Club South Jersey Dragon Boat Festival! This event features dragon boat races, Brews for Dragons beer tasting, food…
Food & Wine Events in New Jersey
The Mosa Social - Bottomless Brunch
Where: Piazza di Roma – 02/03/2019 - 12/29/2019: 10:00 am
Details: The Mosa Social is the bottomless brunch experience you have been yearning for. So grab your sexy “I woke up like this” outfit and stop by.
Christmas in the Country Trail at Four Sisters Winery
Where: Four Sisters Winery – 11/23/2019 - 12/24/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Details: Enjoy Christmas in the Country Trail at Four Sisters Winery. Visit Wyckoff's Christmas Farm, Mackey's Orchard & Bakery, and Four Sisters Winery.
Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall
Where: Congress Hall – 11/30/2019 - 12/22/2019: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Details: Come to Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall. This breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit, buttermilk pancakes, and much more.
Grow It Green's Morris Winter Farmers Market
Where: Alexander Hamilton Elementary School – 12/01/2019 - 03/29/2020: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Details: Come out to Grow It Green's Morris Winter Farmers Market. Shop local every Sunday at the Morris Winter Farmer's Market, hosted by Grow It Green Morristown.
A Dickens' Christmas Tea
Where: One Steep at a Thyme – 12/06/2019 - 12/27/2019: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Details: A Dickens’ Christmas Tea…An Annual Tradition! Enjoy the beloved Christmas story, 'A Christmas Carol'. A one hour, edited version of A Christmas Carol.
Farm to Table Brunch with Santa at Alstede Farms
Where: Alstede Farms – 12/07/2019 - 12/15/2019: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Details: Farm to Table Brunch with Santa at Alstede Farms. December 1, 7, 8, 15. It's time to indulge in the season and enjoy a delicious farm to table brunch.
Dickens Christmas Extravaganza
Where: Emlen Physick Estate – 12/08/2019 - 12/10/2019: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Details: A world influenced by Dickens’ writings with noted Dickens scholar Dr. Elliot Engel. Includes a Dickensian Feast at Union Park.
Breakfast with Santa’s Helpers and WOW the Cow
Where: Stew Leonard’s @ Paramus – 12/08/2019 - 12/15/2019: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Details: Families are invited to have breakfast with Santa’s helpers and their friends Wow the Cow and Cynthia Chick! A buffet-style breakfast.
Holiday Opera Galas at Tomasello Winery
Where: Tomasello Winery – 12/08/2019 - 12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Details: Tomasello Winery's Opera Gala. Enjoy thrilling matinée for the senses! The music will be complemented by a delicious four-course gourmet dinner.
Wine and Cheese Pairing at The Asbury Hotel
Where: The Asbury Hotel – 12/10/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Join in the Wine and Cheese Pairing at The Asbury Hotel. An evening of specialty wine and cheese pairing. They have partnered with Mr. Stephen Catania.
Dinner with Santa and Mrs Claus at 5 West Pub
Where: 5 West Pub – 12/11/2019: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Make your reservations now for Dinner with Santa at 5 West Pub on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. They will have three seatings. Cookie Bar for the kids.
Holiday Wine Dinner Featuring California Wines
Where: 22 West Tap And Grill – 12/11/2019: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Details: Welcome to 22 West Tap And Grill's First Holiday Wine Dinner. The dinner features wines from California paired with delicious eats created from their Chef.…
Christmas Wreath Cupcake Decorating Class
Where: Laurita Winery – 12/11/2019: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details: Don't miss the Christmas Wreath Cupcake Decorating Class at Laurita Winery. Come have a glass of wine and join in for a Cupcake Decorating Class.
Ladies Night Out/Gingerbread House Workshop
Where: Platinum House Of Sweets – 12/11/2019: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Come to the Ladies Night Out/Gingerbread House Workshop. This fun and interactive Workshop includes your own Gingerbread House.
Holiday Tea Party with the Governors’ Girls
Where: Morven Museum and Garden – 12/12/2019: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details: Join in the Holiday Tea Party with the Governors’ Girls. Enjoy a lively discussion and four-course tea. Followed by a tour of Morven’s Festival of Trees.
Cabernet and Carols at Laurita!
Where: Laurita Winery – 12/13/2019: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Come out to Laurita Winery for Cabernet and Carols! Spend some time cozy by the fire, with Christmas carols and cabernet! $5 glasses of Cabernet
First Annual Gingerbread House Competition
Where: Cafe Du Pain Bakery – 12/13/2019: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Details: Don't miss the First Annual Gingerbread House Competition at Cafe Du Pain Bakery. Each contestant will have the opportunity to build a gingerbread house.
Bellview Winery Holiday Cookie Swap
Where: Bellview Winery – 12/13/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Join in the Bellview Winery Cookie Swap. To help get into the Holiday spirit and maybe cut down on the baking time Bellview Winery is hosting a cookie swap!
Christmas Cocktail Cabaret
Where: Riverview Live – 12/13/2019 - 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Christmas Cocktail Cabaret: Holiday Inn at Riverview Live. December’s Cocktail Cabaret will fill you with holiday spirit! All your Christmas classics.
Breakfast with Santa at Rainforest Cafe
Where: Rainforest Cafe – 12/14/2019 - 12/22/2019: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Details: Don't miss Breakfast with Santa at Menlo Park Rainforest Cafe. Join Cha! Cha! and Santa at Rainforest Cafe. Enjoy the Breakfast Buffet, Raffle & Prizes.
Kids & Family Events in New Jersey
Celebrate the Ultimate Sweet Sixteen at Piazza di Roma
Where: Piazza di Roma – 07/01/2019 - 12/29/2019: All Day
Details: Piazza Di Roma creates the music, the memories, and the magic. Let them provide the perfect space to bring your sweet sixteen vision to life.
Santa HQ at Deptford Mall
Where: Deptford Mall – 11/06/2019 - 12/24/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Details: Deptford Mall partners with HGTV to present “Santa HQ.” Families can explore the wonder of Santa in the digital age. A custom photo opportunity with Santa.
Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show & Village
Where: Skylands Stadium – 11/15/2019 - 12/30/2019: 5:00 pm
Details: Skylands Stadium's spectacular Christmas Light Show & Village is back! With more than two million dazzling lights on a mile-long drive-through course.
The Polar Express
Where: Whippany Railway Museum – 11/16/2019 - 12/30/2019: 11:35 am
Details: The Polar Express at Whippany Railway Museum. Relive the magic of the classic story as you are whisked away for a magical one-hour trip to the North Pole.
Christmas Fantasy with Lights at Storybook Land
Where: Storybook Land – 11/16/2019 - 12/23/2019: 4:30 pm
Details: Join in the Christmas Fantasy with Lights at Storybook Land. Santa appears at the chimney, waves his wand and magically lighting up the park.
Christmas in the Ballantine House
Where: Newark Museum – 11/20/2019 - 01/05/2020: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details: The 1885 Ballantine House Christmas depicts Christmas in late Victorian Newark. In these times, the English, German and Dutch holiday traditions merged.
An Old Fashioned Christmas Exhibit
Where: Emlen Physick Estate – 11/22/2019 - 01/01/2020: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Details: An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit at the Physick Estate Carriage House. Including a giant Christmas tree, a Dickens Village, model trains, and more.
Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights
Where: Turtle Back Zoo – 11/22/2019 - 12/31/2019: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights. Take a nighttime stroll through the Turtle Back Zoo to see more than 50 illuminated winter scenes and animal characters.
Christmas in the Country Trail at Four Sisters Winery
Where: Four Sisters Winery – 11/23/2019 - 12/24/2019: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Details: Enjoy Christmas in the Country Trail at Four Sisters Winery. Visit Wyckoff's Christmas Farm, Mackey's Orchard & Bakery, and Four Sisters Winery.
Santa's Trolley Rides at Emlen Physick Estate
Where: Emlen Physick Estate – 11/23/2019 - 12/21/2019: 12:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Details: Bring the kids to the Emlen Physick Estate on weekends for a ride around Cape May. Enjoy stories and songs led by Mrs. Claus. Santa will greet children.
Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium
Where: Adventure Aquarium – 11/29/2019 - 12/30/2019: 9:30 am
Details: Christmas Underwater! Celebrate the season at Adventure Aquarium. You'll see Scuba Santa swimming alongside sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays.
62nd Annual Model Railroad Show
Where: Garden State Model Railway Club – 11/29/2019 - 01/05/2020: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details: Come out to the 62nd Annual Model Railroad Show. Features a 1200 square foot HO layout, steam and diesel locomotives, Thomas and Friends, passenger trains.
Bergen County Winter Wonderland
Where: Van Saun County Park – 11/29/2019 - 01/05/2020: 4:00 pm
Details: Come out to the Bergen County Winter Wonderland. When the sun goes down, the lights come on in Van Saun Park for six weeks of wintertime fun.
Vernon Lights Festival
Where: Vernon Lights Festival – 11/29/2019 - 02/02/2020: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Vernon Lights Festival is a Wonderland of Lanterns and Light. Don’t miss this walk-through wonderland of family fun. See massive lighting displays.
Lamplighter Christmas House Tour at Emlen Physick Estate
Where: Emlen Physick Estate – 11/29/2019 - 12/31/2019: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Details: The Lamplighter Christmas House Tour. Take a self-guided evening tour of four of Cape May’s finest Bed and Breakfast inns or private homes.
Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall
Where: Congress Hall – 11/30/2019 - 12/22/2019: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Details: Come to Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall. This breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit, buttermilk pancakes, and much more.
Santa Visits Kale's Garden Center
Where: Kale’s Nursery & Landscape Service – 11/30/2019 - 12/15/2019: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: Make your way to Kale's Garden Center to visit with Santa this year. Lots of great locations for the best family/Santa photos you can take.
Barron Arts Center Holiday Model Train Show
Where: Barron Arts Center – 11/30/2019 - 12/30/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: Barron Arts Center presents its Annual Holiday Model Train Show, featuring the set up and design of Mike Gelesky. The exhibit enchants visitors of all ages.
Santa & Mrs. Claus at Laurita!!
Where: Laurita Winery – 11/30/2019 - 12/22/2019: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Details: Santa & Mrs. Claus are back at Laurita!! Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies during the visit. Imagine the look on the children’s faces! Cameras are encouraged.
Christmas in Pitman
Where: Uptown Pitman – 11/30/2019 - 12/21/2019: 5:00 pm
Details: Enjoy Christmas in Pitman! Christmas Parade. Visits with Santa at Ballard Park. Trolley Rides. Winter Village. Dec. 7 and Dec 14.
Performing Arts Events in New Jersey
Annie at Algonquin Arts Theatre
Where: Algonquin Arts Theatre – 11/30/2019 - 12/15/2019: 7:30 pm
Details: Come see Annie at Algonquin Arts Theatre. Annie follows an optimistic young orphan living in New York City on her quest to find her parents.
Celtic Angels Ireland
Where: Avenel Performing Arts Center – 12/10/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Celtic Angels Christmas captivates audiences of all ages with the magic of Christmas in an awe inspiring show which encompasses vocal and instrumental seasonal and…
La Caja
Where: Merseles Studios – 12/10/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Los Escultores del Aire performs La Caja at Jersey City Theater Center as part of the NJ International Theatre Festival Voices!
Trip to New York City Ballet - "Nutcracker"
Where: Masonic Temple – 12/11/2019: 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Trip to see "Nutcracker" at Lincoln Center. The bus departs at noon from the Masonic Temple, 1510 Van Houten Ave., and returns at approximately 5 p.m. For information, call Phyllis at…
La Caja
Where: Merseles Studios – 12/11/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Los Escultores del Aire performs La Caja at Jersey City Theater Center as part of the NJ International Theatre Festival Voices!
Steve Solomon: Cannoli, Latkes, & Guilt!
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center – 12/11/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Steve Solomon: Cannoli, Latkes, & Guilt!
Daytrip: Daytrippers Theater-Jacob marley's Christmas Carol
Where: Maplewood Parks and Recreation – 12/12/2019: All Day
Details: Daytrip: Daytrippers Theater-Jacob marley's Christmas Carol
It’s A Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre
Where: Avenel Performing Arts Center – 12/12/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: It’s Christmas Eve in 1945, and only a handful of WVL Radio’s actors have braved the blizzard to perform that evening’s broadcast of It’s a…
Passport to Dance
Where: 403 Broad St – 12/13/2019: 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Each month we will mot only explore a different style of dance, we will learn some common steps and then as a group create our…
Lewis Black: The Joke's On US Tour
Where: Wellmont Theatre – 12/13/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Lewis Black: The Joke's On US Tour
New Jersey Ballet & New Jersey Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center – 12/13/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: New Jersey Ballet & New Jersey Symphony Orchestra: The Nutcracker
American Repertory Ballet - The Nutcracker
Where: State Theatre New Jersey – 12/13/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: American Repertory Ballet - The Nutcracker
American Repertory Ballet Nutcracker
Where: State Theatre New Jersey – 12/13/2019 - 12/15/2019: 8:00 pm
Details: American Repertory Ballet (ARB) returns to The State to perform the beloved classic Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, stunning sets, thrilling choreography, and a cast of…
Jackie Evancho
Where: Newton Theatre – 12/13/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: A worldwide sensation when she was only ten years old, Jackie Evancho has moved past the exuberant promise of a child prodigy vocalist, becoming a…
LOVE LETTERS
Where: Nutley Little Theatre – 12/13/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: The play centers on two characters, Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. Using the epistolary form sometimes found in novels, they sit side by…
Performing arts Camps - Frozen Tales
Where: Count Basie Center for the Arts – 12/14/2019: All Day
Details: Performing arts Camps - Frozen Tales
The Nutcracker
Where: The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts – 12/14/2019: 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker -National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa
Where: Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 12/14/2019: 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: The Nutcracker -National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa
National Ballet Theatre of Odessa Parking
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center Parking – 12/14/2019: 2:01 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: National Ballet Theatre of Odessa Parking
Nutcracker Ballet: JulieDance & The Donetsk Ballet, Adelphi Orchestra
Where: Paramus Catholic High School – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Nutcracker Ballet: JulieDance & The Donetsk Ballet, Adelphi Orchestra
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