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The Mosa Social - Bottomless Brunch
Where: Piazza di Roma โ 02/03/2019 - 12/29/2019
Details: The Mosa Social is the bottomless brunch experience you have been yearning for. So grab your sexy โI woke up like thisโ outfit and stop by.
Celebrate the Ultimate Sweet Sixteen at Piazza di Roma
Where: Piazza di Roma โ 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.
Calandraโs Bakery's Holiday Baked Goods
Where: Calandraโs Bakery: Caldwell โ 12/11/2019 - 12/25/2019
Details: Calandraโs Bakeries have all of your Holiday desserts! Pick up Calandraโs holiday baked goods for your celebration. All your Christmas dessert favorites.
Christmas at Calandra's Mediterranean Grill
Where: Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill โ 12/24/2019 - 12/25/2019
Details: Enjoy Christmas at Calandra's Mediterranean Grill. Looking for an incredible holiday spread? Look no further than our Christmas Specials.
Christmas Eve & Day at il Vecchio Cafรฉ
Where: Il Vecchio Cafe โ 12/24/2019 - 12/25/2019
Details: Enjoy Christmas Eve & Day at il Vecchio Cafรฉ. This Christmas season, allow il Vecchio Cafรฉ to take some holiday stress away! Enjoy a festive family dinner.
Christmas Holidays at Cucina Calandra
Where: Cucina Calandra โ 12/24/2019 - 12/25/2019
Details: Christmas Holidays at Cucina Calandra. Enjoy Christmas Eve & Day A La Carte Dining at Cucina Calandra. Chef Constantino has prepared holiday dinner specials
Calandraโs Italian Market Christmas Catering
Where: Calandra’s Italian Village โ 12/25/2019
Details: Celebrating at home? Let Calandraโs Italian Market & Deli cater your Christmas dinner! Because our catering experts have put together a great menu!
Celebrate New Yearโs Eve at il Vecchio Cafe
Where: Il Vecchio Cafe โ 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: New Year โs 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 โ 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: Celebrate with Calandra's Mediterranean Grill on New Yearโs 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 withโฆ
Stand-Up Comedy Night
Where: 208 Vine St โ 12/21/2019: All Day
Details: Please join us for our Comedy Series, featuring some of the countryโs best comics. Hosted by Kevin Hurley and always at least one featured comicโฆ
Uncle Floyd
Where: Scotty’s Steakhouse โ 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 withโฆ
Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City โ 12/27/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Chris Monty
Where: Scotty’s Steakhouse โ 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 actorโฆ
Bert Kreischer
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa โ 12/28/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Bert Kreischer
Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Where: Hard Rock Hotel Casino Atlantic City โ 12/28/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Jim Breuer - Soundwaves
Capitol Steps: The Lyin' Kings
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center โ 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 neverโฆ
Classic Comedy of Radio & Television with Walter Choroszewski
Where: Florham Park Public Library โ 01/12/2020: 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: "Whoโs on first?" On January 12th at 2pm, speaker Walter Choroszewski will be at the Florham Park Public Library to present the history of broadcastโฆ
My Funny Valentines - Stand up Comedy Night
Where: Brook Arts Center โ 02/14/2020: 8:00 pm
Details: My Funny Valentines - Stand up Comedy Night. Join in on Valentine Day as three of NYCโs most hilarious comedians take you on a journey of laughter.
Masters Of Illusion
Where: State Theatre New Jersey โ 02/28/2020: 8:00 pm
Details: Fun for the whole family - but can you figure it out? Masters of Illusionยฎ includes grand illusions, levitation, escapologists, comedy magic, sleight of hand,โฆ
Frank Ferrante
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center โ 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 โ 04/03/2020: 9:00 pm
Details: Jay Leno is coming toย Atlantic Cityโs 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 โ 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,โฆ
Vic DiBitetto
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center โ 05/29/2020: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Vic DiBitetto
Vic Dibitetto
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center โ 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 โ 12/08/2019 - 12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Details: Tomasello Winery's Opera Gala. Enjoy thrilling matinรฉe for the senses! The music will be complemented by a delicious four-course gourmet dinner.
Laker 55 โ Holiday Chorale Concert
Where: St. Catherine’s Church โ 12/12/2019: 12:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Please join us for the Annual AAUW Chorale Concert.ย Immediately following 12:00 mass at St. Catherineโs Church.ย Concert will begin around 12:35 pm.ย ย
A Rock & Soul Holiday Show
Where: Arts Council of Princeton โ 12/12/2019: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Details: Come to the Rock & Soul Holiday Show. Bring your kids to this family-friendly event. Then join in the finale! EAMC includes members of popular local bands.
Kenny Curcio
Where: Pic-A-Lilli Inn โ 12/12/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: 6-9pm
Buckcherry - War For The Crown, The Fuzz, Black Dawn
Where: Starland Ballroom โ 12/12/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Buckcherry - War For The Crown, The Fuzz, Black Dawn
Irish Christmas in America
Where: The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts โ 12/12/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Irish Christmas in America
KARAOKE THURSDAYS
Where: LATIN FLAVORS RESTAURANT & LOUNGE โ 12/12/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: LATIN FLAVORS RESTAURANT & LOUNGEย PRESENTSย KARAOKE THURSDAYSย FREE FREE FREEย DRINK SPECIALS ON THURSDAYSย $15 BEER BUCKETS CORONAS/ MODELO/ HEINIKENย $15 HENNY PINA COLADAย โฆ
The Kootz- Jeff Guenther
Where: Tavern 5 โ 12/12/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Acoustic Kootz Show!
Five For Fighting with String Quartet Playing Hits & Holiday Favorites
Where: South Orange Performing Arts Center โ 12/12/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Five For Fighting is the one-man band of John Ondrasik who is best known for top 40 hits, "Superman (It's Not Easy)," "100 Years" andโฆ
Kem & Joe
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center โ 12/12/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Kem & Joe
Kem Parking
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center Parking โ 12/12/2019: 8:01 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Kem Parking
Guestlist Thursdays @ Kiss Kiss Nightclub at Tropicana in Atlantic City
Where: Kiss Kiss Nightclub โ 12/12/2019: 10:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Guestlist Thursdays Every Thursday Night Kiss Kiss Nightclub at Tropicana2801 Pacific AvenueAtlantic City, NJ 08401 Doors open 10:30pm to 3:30am For tables and bottle serviceโฆ
Misbehaven Thursdays at Haven at Golden Nugget in Atlantic City
Where: Haven Nightclub at Golden Nugget โ 12/12/2019: 11:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Every Thursday Night at Haven at Golden Nugget Misbehaven Thursdays Haven Nightclub at Golden Nugget1 Castle BoulevardAtlantic City, NJ 08401 Doors open 11pm to 4amโฆ
New Jersey Balletโs Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center โ 12/13/2019: All Day
Details: Our annual seasonal favorite returns! When the curtain rises, audiences can expect the eye-popping special effects, brilliant dancing, glorious costumes, and the magic and pantomimeโฆ
The Barron Arts Centerโs Annual Holiday Concert Featuring โThe Jazz Lobsters Big Bandโ
Where: Woodbridge High School โ 12/13/2019: All Day
Details: โThe Jazz Lobsters Big Bandโ will perform their big band holiday show for the Barron Arts Centerโs Annual Holiday Concert on Friday, December 13th atโฆ
Steve Kirchuk- pentley holmes- Carl Scimeca
Where: The Stanhope House โ 12/13/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Catch Steve Kirchuk in a rare solo performance in the intimate Crossfire Lounge at the historic Stanhope House. Steve will be playing his custom Martinโฆ
The Official After Party
Where: Choice โ 12/13/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Kick off the weekend with Atlantic City's hottest party! FREE to the first 200 people.ย Drinks and food specials galore!
The Stolen
Where: The Brighton Bar โ 12/13/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: The Stolen
Russell Norkevich
Where: Old Croton Bar & Grill โ 12/13/2019: 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: 6:30pm - 9:30pm PIANO PLAYER & VOCALIST RUSSELL NORKEVICH Similar Artists: Elton John & The Beatles A Local, Family-Owned Restaurant: Old Croton Bar & Grillโฆ
Jersey City Nutcracker 2019
Where: Nimbus Dance Works โ 12/13/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Nimbus Dance Works announces the ninth year of the company's annual holiday tradition: Jersey City Nutcracker. Jersey City Nutcracker tells the story of two children'sโฆ
Festivals & Expos in New Jersey
Vernon Lights Festival
Where: Vernon Lights Festival โ 11/29/2019 - 02/02/2020: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Vernon Lights Festival is a Wonderland of Lanterns and Light. Donโt miss this walk-through wonderland of family fun. See massive lighting displays.
Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green 2019
Where: Morristown Green โ 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 Santaโs arrival on North Park Place.
10th Annual Festival of Trees
Where: Rossi Chevrolet Buick GMC โ 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 โ 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 โ 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.
2nd Annual Ridgefield Winter Wonderland
Where: Ridgefield Community Center โ 12/21/2019: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Details: Come join in for a family fun event!! Enjoy open air ice skating, Santa's North Pole Dome and Workshop, and heated hospitality pavilion.
SwingTime Dolls - The American Hit Parade of the 1940's and beyond
Where: Investors Bank Theater at Horseshoe Lake โ 12/28/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: The SwingTime Dolls is an all female vocal group consisting of three of the areaโs most accomplished vocalists that shine a new light on theโฆ
Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet
Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center โ 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 โ 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 โ 01/19/2020: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Wagner's The Ring without Words
Asbury Park Beerfest
Where: Asbury Park Convention Hall โ 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 โ 02/25/2020: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Shanghai Circus World
Flip FabriQue
Where: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre โ 03/08/2020: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Flip FabriQue
Asian American Heritage Festival
Where: New Jersey Convention & Expo Center โ 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, artโฆ
Shadow Of The City
Where: Stone Pony Summer Stage โ 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 โ 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, foodโฆ
Food & Wine Events in New Jersey
The Mosa Social - Bottomless Brunch
Where: Piazza di Roma โ 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 โI woke up like thisโ outfit and stop by.
Christmas in the Country Trail at Four Sisters Winery
Where: Four Sisters Winery โ 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 โ 11/30/2019 - 12/22/2019: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Details: Come to Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall.ย 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 โ 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.
Feast of the Seven Fishes at Spuntino Wine Bar
Where: Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas in Clifton โ 12/01/2019 - 12/24/2019: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Details: Enjoy Feast of the Seven Fishes at Spuntino Wine Bar. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an important Italian-American Christmas tradition.
A Dickens' Christmas Tea
Where: One Steep at a Thyme โ 12/06/2019 - 12/27/2019: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Details: A Dickensโ Christmas TeaโฆAn 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 โ 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.
Breakfast with Santaโs Helpers and WOW the Cow
Where: Stew Leonard’s @ Paramus โ 12/08/2019 - 12/15/2019: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Details: Families are invited to have breakfast with Santaโs helpers and their friends Wow the Cow and Cynthia Chick! A buffet-style breakfast.
Holiday Opera Galas at Tomasello Winery
Where: Tomasello Winery โ 12/08/2019 - 12/15/2019: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Details: Tomasello Winery's Opera Gala. Enjoy thrilling matinรฉe for the senses! The music will be complemented by a delicious four-course gourmet dinner.
Calandraโs Bakery's Holiday Baked Goods
Where: Calandraโs Bakery: Caldwell โ 12/11/2019 - 12/25/2019: 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Details: Calandraโs Bakeries have all of your Holiday desserts! Pick up Calandraโs holiday baked goods for your celebration. All your Christmas dessert favorites.
Holiday Tea Party with the Governorsโ Girls
Where: Morven Museum and Garden โ 12/12/2019: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details: Join in the Holiday Tea Party with the Governorsโ Girls. Enjoy a lively discussion and four-course tea. Followed by a tour of Morvenโs Festival of Trees.
Cabernet and Carols at Laurita!
Where: Laurita Winery โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 12/13/2019 - 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Christmas Cocktail Cabaret: Holiday Inn at Riverview Live. Decemberโs Cocktail Cabaret will fill you with holiday spirit! All your Christmas classics.
Breakfast with Santa at Joe's Crab Shack
Where: Joe’s Crab Shack โ 12/14/2019: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Details: Breakfast with Santa. Come meet Santa at Joe's Crab Shack! Enjoy a buffet of breakfast favorites. Take your own photos with Santa. Enter to win prizes.
Breakfast with Santa at Rainforest Cafe
Where: Rainforest Cafe โ 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.
Breakfast with Santa at Battleship New Jersey
Where: Battleship New Jersey โ 12/14/2019: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Details: Breakfast with Santa at Battleship New Jersey! Enjoy a hot delicious breakfast served from the Chow Line. Mingle and have a picture taken with Santa.
Brunch with Santa at Biagio's
Where: Biagio’s Ristorante โ 12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Details: Come out to Brunch with Santa at Biagio's. 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 12:30 to 3:00 pm. Full brunch buffet, photo with Santa, holiday games & more.
Dave & Busterโs Breakfast with Santa
Where: Dave & Buster’s Wayne โ 12/14/2019: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Details: Come join in Dave & Busterโs Breakfast with Santa - Wayne, NJ. Enjoy a Breakfast Buffet with Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Roasted Potatoes.
Kids & Family Events in New Jersey
Celebrate the Ultimate Sweet Sixteen at Piazza di Roma
Where: Piazza di Roma โ 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 โ 11/06/2019 - 12/24/2019: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Details: Deptford Mall partners with HGTV to present โSanta HQ.โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 11/29/2019 - 02/02/2020: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details: Vernon Lights Festival is a Wonderland of Lanterns and Light. Donโt miss this walk-through wonderland of family fun. See massive lighting displays.
Lamplighter Christmas House Tour at Emlen Physick Estate
Where: Emlen Physick Estate โ 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 Mayโs finest Bed and Breakfast inns or private homes.
Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall
Where: Congress Hall โ 11/30/2019 - 12/22/2019: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Details: Come to Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall.ย 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 childrenโs faces! Cameras are encouraged.
Christmas in Pitman
Where: Uptown Pitman โ 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 โ 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.
Itโs A Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre
Where: Avenel Performing Arts Center โ 12/12/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Itโs Christmas Eve in 1945, and only a handful of WVL Radioโs actors have braved the blizzard to perform that eveningโs broadcast of Itโs aโฆ
Passport to Dance
Where: 403 Broad St โ 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 ourโฆ
Lewis Black: The Joke's On US Tour
Where: Wellmont Theatre โ 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 โ 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 โ 12/13/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: American Repertory Ballet - The Nutcracker
American Repertory Ballet Nutcracker
Where: State Theatre New Jersey โ 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 ofโฆ
Jackie Evancho
Where: Newton Theatre โ 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 aโฆ
LOVE LETTERS
Where: Nutley Little Theatre โ 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 byโฆ
Performing arts Camps - Frozen Tales
Where: Count Basie Center for the Arts โ 12/14/2019: All Day
Details: Performing arts Camps - Frozen Tales
The Nutcracker
Where: The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts โ 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 โ 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 โ 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 โ 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Nutcracker Ballet: JulieDance & The Donetsk Ballet, Adelphi Orchestra
The Nutcracker -National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa
Where: Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center โ 12/14/2019: 7:00 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 โ 12/14/2019: 7:01 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: National Ballet Theatre of Odessa Parking
Orpheus Club Men's Chorus - Holiday Concerts
Where: Ridgewood United Methodist Church โ 12/14/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Orpheus Club Men's Chorus is celebrating Ron Levy's 15th anniversary as OCMC pianist/assistant conductor during the 2019-2020 season. Our Holiday Concerts will be held theโฆ
Jackie Evancho
Where: The Levoy โ 12/14/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Jackie Evancho
Sinbad
Where: Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) โ 12/14/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Sinbad
Santa Play & Breakfast Buffet At Braddock's!
Where: Braddock’s Tavern โ 12/15/2019: 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Details: SANTAโS TOY SHOPPE PLAY & BREAKFAST BUFFET AT BRADDOCK'S TAVERN! DECEMBER 8 & 15 AT 11:00AM
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