Holiday events in New Jersey: Christmas lights, markets and more

Discover the magic of the Jersey Shore this holiday season. With a variety of festive events, from dazzling light shows to cozy Christmas markets, you’re sure to find the perfect way to celebrate.

Christmas on the farm and walk-in light show

Enjoy a festive hayride through a 25-acre winter wonderland illuminated by tens of thousands of twinkling lights. Warm up with hot chocolate and apple cider donuts at the market, and don’t forget to feed the farm animals. Maybe even Santa Claus will show up!

Go: Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 29, Allaire Community Farm, 1923 Baileys Corner Road, Wall; allairecommunityfarm.org/events.

LuminoCity Festival: Miracle Journey

Immerse yourself in a whimsical wonderland experience with larger-than-life light displays. From the iconic Butterfly Seat to the towering Queen’s Castle, every detail is magical. Don’t miss the Queen of Hearts Tower slide!

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Go: Selected dates through January 5, 2025, Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Route 9, Freehold; luminocityfestival.com.

Magic of lights

Enjoy a magical drive-in experience with a 2½ mile ride through classic holiday scenes. Don’t miss the Mega Tree Spectacular featuring the tallest, brightest trees in New Jersey.

Go: Through January 4, 2025, PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel; magicoflights.com.

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Sea of lights

Immerse yourself in holiday fun at the aquarium by exploring the underwater world during the day and experiencing a breathtaking light show at night. Meet Santa, watch him dive with sea creatures, and enjoy festive treats, games, and crafts.

Go: Weekends through Dec. 28, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach; jenkinsons.com/aquarium/upcoming-events.

Six Flags vacation in the park

“Holiday in the Park” features festive food, cozy fire pits and dazzling light displays.

Go: Through January 1, 2025, Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson; sixflags.com/greatadventure/events/holiday-in-the-park.

Tulips: winter wonderland

At Holland Ridge Farms, explore 30,000 illuminated tulips, shop at the winter market, capture holiday memories with Santa, and warm up with hot chocolate and stroopwafels.

Go: Through Dec. 30: Holland Ridge Farms, 108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge; hollandridgefarms.com.

The village with Anne Ellen

See more than 100,000 lights on a hayride through the Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm in Manalapan. Visit Santa’s house, explore the train room, cozy up in the life-size igloo and marvel at the gingerbread house. Adventure seekers can experience the new 4D sleigh ride with Santa Claus.

Go: Through Dec. 30, Wednesday through Sunday, Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm, 114 Daum Road, Manalapan; anneellenfarms.com.

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More Christmas lights

Want more Christmas lights in New Jersey? Detailed information can be found on the websites:

Christmas Light Show and Village at Skylands, 94 Championship Place, Augusta; skylandsstadium.com/lightshow.
Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale; demarestfarms.com.
Spectacular Christmas Lights, Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, Turtlebackzoo.com.
Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular, Bergen County Zoo, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus; friendsofbergencountyzoo.org/events.
Twinkling Tides, SEA LIFE, American Dream, East Rutherford; visitsealife.com/new-jersey/whats-inside/events/twinkling-tides.
The Winter Wonderlights Spectacular, 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick; winterwonderlightshows.com.
GLOW to Bed: A Journey Through Time, 217 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Washington Township; visitglow.com.
Historic Smithville & Village Green, E. Moss Mill Road, Smithville; Historicsmithville.com.
Night of Lights at Creamy Acres, 448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill; nightoflightshayride.com.
DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express, 1151 S. White Horse Pike, Hammonton; didonatofuncenter.com/magical-express.
Christmas Fantasy with Lights, Storybook Land, 6415 E. Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township; storybookland.com.
Light show hayride at Johnson’s Corner Farm, 133 Church Road, Medford; johnsonsfarm.com/family-activities/holiday-activities/hay-ride-light-show.
Holidig Light Show, 100 Pinedge Dr., West Berlin; diggerlandusa.com/special-events/holiday-light-show.
Holiday Lights Trolley Ride, 526 Washington St., Cape May; capemay.com/calendar/events/holiday-lights-trolley-rides.
Winter Wonderland Lighted Trail, Indian Acres Tree Farm, Medford; indianacrestreefarm.com/winter-wonderland-trail.
Christmas Light Show, Holly Beach Park, Wildwood; wildwoodsnj.com/event/wildwoods-winter-wonderland-at-holly-beach-park.
Holiday Light Walk, Sunset Park, Wildwood Crest; wildwoodsnj.com/event/holiday-light-walk.

Holiday events in New Jersey: Christmas lights, markets and more

ByAmelia Journalton

By Amelia Journalton

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