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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.
Calandra’s Bakery's Holiday Baked Goods
Where: Calandra’s Bakery: Caldwell – 12/11/2019 - 12/25/2019
Details: Calandra’s Bakeries have all of your Holiday desserts! Pick up Calandra’s holiday baked goods for your celebration. All your Christmas dessert favorites.
Christmas at Calandra's Mediterranean Grill
Where: Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill – 12/24/2019 - 12/25/2019
Details: Enjoy Christmas at Calandra's Mediterranean Grill. If you're looking for an incredible holiday spread, then look no further than these Christmas Specials.
Christmas Eve & Day at il Vecchio Café
Where: Il Vecchio Cafe – 12/24/2019 - 12/25/2019
Details: Enjoy Christmas Eve & Day at il Vecchio Café. This Christmas season, allow il Vecchio Café to take some holiday stress away! Enjoy a festive family dinner.
Christmas Holidays at Cucina Calandra
Where: Cucina Calandra – 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
Calandra’s Italian Market Christmas Catering
Where: Calandra’s Italian Village – 12/25/2019
Details: Celebrating at home? Let Calandra’s Italian Market & Deli cater your Christmas dinner! Because their catering experts have put together a great menu!
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: It's time for the Cucina Calandra's New Year's Eve Grand Ballroom Bash. Enjoy Early Evening A La Carte Dining or their New Year's Eve Grand Ballroom Bash!
Piazza Di Roma's New Year's Eve Gala
Where: Piazza di Roma – 12/31/2019 - 01/01/2020
Details: Piazza di Roma is throwing a Roaring 20’S New Year’s Eve Gala! Get ready for feathers, champagne, custom cocktails, and swinging jazz.
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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.
Megan Knight
Where: Sharrott Winery – 12/14/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Megan Knight
New Politics, Plain White T's & The Mowgli's - The 3 Dimensional Tour
Where: The Stone Pony – 12/14/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: New Politics, Plain White T's & The Mowgli's - The 3 Dimensional Tour
Plain White T's
Where: The Stone Pony – 12/14/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Plain White T's
Princeton Symphony Orchestra: Holiday POPS!
Where: Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University – 12/14/2019: 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Join the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, the Princeton High School Choir, and the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble for a seasonal celebration that’s sure to delight…
4th Annual Christmas in Manasquan Concert
Where: Manasquan High School – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Don't miss the 4th Annual Christmas in Manasquan Concert. Manasquan Bank presents Chris Pinnella (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) as he returns.
An Evening with Popa Chubby
Where: The Stanhope House – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Popa Chubby : The Stooges meets Buddy Guy, Motörhead meets Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix meets Robert Johnson
Ars Musica Chorale's Holiday Concert
Where: West Side Presbyterian Church – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details: Enjoy the Ars Musica Chorale's Holiday Concert! Features the angelic voices of the New Jersey State Children’s Chorus. Christmas and Hanukkah music.
Borgata Holiday Show
Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Borgata Holiday Show
Face Without Fear
Where: Dingbatz NJ – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Face Without Fear
Holiday Doo Wop Featuring Lou Christie, The Capris and The Happenings
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Holiday Doo Wop Featuring Lou Christie, The Capris and The Happenings
Holiday Doo-Wop
Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Holiday Doo-Wop
Kolotov Ballet's The Nutcracker 2019
Where: Berrie Centre for the Arts – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Now in its seventh year, Kolotov Ballet's production of The Nutcracker features students of Kolotov Ballet Studio, with original choreography, professional costumes, stunning scenery, and…
Motor City Revue: Debbie's Birthday Bash
Where: Wonder Bar – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Motor City Revue: Debbie's Birthday Bash
RODEO OPRY - December 14
Where: Oklahoma Rodeo Opry – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Oklahoma's Official Country Music Show - Sats 7PM in OKC's Stockyards City. The Rodeo Opry band backs new hosts and entertainers each week.
Taking Back Sunday - 2 DAY PASS - December 13th + December 14th
Where: Starland Ballroom – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Taking Back Sunday - 2 DAY PASS - December 13th + December 14th
Whiskey Crossing
Where: The Stanhope House – 12/14/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Whiskey Crossing
MATT O'REE BAND - GALLERY EVENT
Where: The Strand Theater – 12/14/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: The MATT O'REE BAND will perform for a unique & intimate night of music, stories including a Q&A with the band! The band has a…
Sal Valentinetti
Where: RWJ Barnabas Health Arena – 12/14/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Sal Valentinetti
Sal Valentinetti
Where: RWJBarnabas Health Arena – 12/14/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Sal Valentinetti
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.
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.
2nd Annual Ridgefield Winter Wonderland
Where: Ridgefield Community Center – 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 – 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
Red Bank Street Fair and Craft Show
Where: Downtown Red Bank – 04/05/2020: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Details: Come to the Red Bank Street Fair and Craft Show. Free admission for Spectators! Come on down for a day of family fun with original & interesting Art
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.
Feast of the Seven Fishes at Spuntino Wine Bar
Where: Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas in Clifton – 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 – 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.
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.
Calandra’s Bakery's Holiday Baked Goods
Where: Calandra’s Bakery: Caldwell – 12/11/2019 - 12/25/2019: 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Details: Calandra’s Bakeries have all of your Holiday desserts! Pick up Calandra’s holiday baked goods for your celebration. All your Christmas dessert favorites.
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.
Brunch with Santa at Biagio's
Where: Biagio’s Ristorante – 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.
5th Annual Cookie Wars at Bay Village
Where: Bay Village – 12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Details: The 5th Annual Cookie Wars at Bay Village. Taste Gingerbread cookies from participating stores in Bay Village & Schooners Wharf. Vote for your favorite!
Annual Holiday Cookie Crawl
Where: Downtown Bernardsville – 12/14/2019: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: Join in the Annual Holiday Cookie Crawl. Gather cookies, shop, win prizes! So much more to come this year including a Holiday Bazaar & Parade.
Holly Jolly Weekend at Valenzano Winery
Where: Valenzano Winery – 12/14/2019 - 12/15/2019: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Details: Come join in the Holly Jolly Weekend at Valenzano Winery. Admission includes wine tasting and access to the vendors. Take in the afternoon’s seasonal joy.
Holiday Spectacular Drag Brunch
Where: Cross & Orange – 12/14/2019: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Details: Holiday Spectacular Drag Brunch at Cross & Orange. Join in on December 14th for this special holiday edition of Boozy Drag Brunch.
Kind-n-Family Gingerbread House Build
Where: Cafe Du Pain Bakery – 12/14/2019: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Details: Kind-n-Family Gingerbread House Build at Cafe Du Pain Bakery! Build this adorable and delicious little gingerbread house in a class for the whole family.
Kids Create Cookies For Santa at The Asbury Park Bazaar
Where: Asbury Park Convention Hall – 12/14/2019: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Details: Kids Create Cookies For Santa at The Asbury Park Bazaar. Learn to create a variety of holiday cookies with a Food Network, Cake Wars contestant.
Boots and Blazers Cocktail Tasting and Day Party
Where: Greenhouse Loft – 12/14/2019: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Details: Don't miss the Boots and Blazers Cocktail Tasting and Day Party. Try new cocktails, meet new people, eat good food. DJ Dean August plays the hottest tunes.
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.
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…
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
The Nutcracker -National Ballet Theatre Of Odessa
Where: Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 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 – 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 – 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 the…
Jackie Evancho
Where: The Levoy – 12/14/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Jackie Evancho
Sinbad
Where: Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) – 12/14/2019: 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Sinbad
Santa Play & Breakfast Buffet At Braddock's!
Where: Braddock’s Tavern – 12/15/2019: 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Details: SANTA’S TOY SHOPPE PLAY & BREAKFAST BUFFET AT BRADDOCK'S TAVERN! DECEMBER 8 & 15 AT 11:00AM
Anamnesis at Grounds For Sculpture
Where: Grounds for Sculpture – 12/15/2019: 1:00 pm
Details: Come see Anamnesis – a suite of dance, story, poetry, & song. Join in for a suite of movement work, poetry, community story, and music.
Nutcracker Ballet: JulieDance & The Donetsk Ballet, Adelphi Orchestra
Where: Paramus Catholic High School – 12/15/2019: 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Nutcracker Ballet: JulieDance & The Donetsk Ballet, Adelphi Orchestra
A Christmas Carol Dinner Theatre!
Where: Braddock’s Tavern – 12/15/2019: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: A CHRISTMAS CAROL DINNER THEATRE AT BRADDOCK'S TAVERN! DECEMBER 8, 15 & 22
Atlantic City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Where: Caesar’s Palace – 12/15/2019: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Atlantic City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Where: Caesars Atlantic City – 12/15/2019: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Orpheus Club Men's Chorus - Holiday Concerts
Where: Ridgewood United Methodist Church – 12/15/2019: 4:00 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 the…
The Boston Pops on Tour
Where: Prudential Hall at New Jersey Performing Arts Center – 12/15/2019: 4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: The Boston Pops on Tour
Youth Art & Painting Class - Dec 16
Where: Newton Recreation Center – 12/16/2019: All Day
Details: Youth Art & Painting Class - Dec 16
Carol of the King
Where: Newton Theatre – 12/16/2019: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Carol of the King
Cinderella - The Musical
Where: Papermill Playhouse – 12/17/2019: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: Cinderella - The Musical
A Christmas Carol
Where: Matthews Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center – 12/17/2019: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Details: A Christmas Carol
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