Celebrate Festival of Trees

Festival of Trees 2024 at Morven Museum Thru Jan 5, 2025. Deck the Hall with Matzo Balls! Enjoy beautifully decorated holiday displays, Christmas trees, mantels, and porches. Princeton, NJ, LINK

Light Show On The Lake in Historic Smithville Thru Jan 6, 2025. Over 120 Christmas Trees made from 50,000 decorated lights floating magically on Lake Meone. Smithville, NJ.LINK

Festival of Trees - 46th Anniversary Thru Dec 29, 2024, 9AM-4:30PM. An indoor exhibit of decorated trees by various community groups and individuals. Bridgewater, NJ. LINK

Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens Thru Jan 12, 2025. Decked out with festive trees, plants, flowers, and more! Thousands of lights grace the outdoor gardens. Tickets online. 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Sq, PA, LINK

Kids RIde Free for the holidays Thru Jan 1

Spark!Lab @ Morris Museum for 5-12 year old

Wednesdays-Sundays: Noon to 4 pm

Spark!Lab, the flagship educational initiative of the Smithsonian, is a hands-on invention workspace where children and their families can learn about and engage in the history and process of invention.

New Jersey Symphony: A Gospel Holiday

Ice Carving Demonstrations at the Turtle Back Zoo

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland at State Theatre New Jersey

Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru

Liberty Science Center Holiday Adventure!

Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show

Fleetwood Lights - A Christmas Lights House Display

The Polar Express

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Terhune Orchards

Sea of Lights at Jenkinson's

The Alien Who Stole Christmas at RVCC Planetarium

Winter Wonder Lights Laser Concert at RVCC Planetarium

RSVP NOW for NJ Camp Fairs Weekends from Jan 25 to Mar 1

DON'T MISS A FREE OPPORTUNITY FOR NJ FAMILIES TO EXPLORE A VARIETY OF SUMMER CAMPS FOR SUMMER 2025. We welcome all NJ parents with children ages PreK to high school. Meet directors from sleepaway, traditional day and specialty camps.

Join New Horizons Day Camp: Upcoming Open House January 11 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM ... LINK

more announcements:

French Immersion Preschool in Montclair is Enrolling Now for 2025-2026! The Montclair Preschool of L’Alliance New York is a French immersion program for toddlers ages 2½ to 5 designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of learning through engaging French instruction. Applications are now open. Schedule a tour montclair@lallianceny.org. LINK

JCC Camp Ruach Open House January 5th from 10am - 1pm. OR Book your private tour of our facilities. Offering biggest discount $250 off if registered by Dec 31, 2024. Contact Alanna at asteinberg@ssbjcc.org Bridgewater, NJ LINK

American Repertory Ballet's celebrated production of The Nutcracker returns! Use the code SWEETS20 for 20% off tickets!  @ Patriots Theater, Trenton and State Theatre, New Brunswick LINK

Kidsmas party with Rudolph @ Kids FunTime

Kidsmas party Dec 15 and Dec 22. Come dressed in your favorite christmas ugly sweater and enjoy ceramic painting, candy cane hunt, rudolph visit, and dance party. Totowa, NJ LINK

Parteaz Winter Holiday Bash! is on Sat Dec. 21, 1:00-2:30pm, join a fun and festive winter event! Create a winter snow globe. Get glam for the season with holiday hairstyling and makeup. Decorate holiday cupcakes. Tea party + pizza lunch included! Ages 3-12 Plus offering a Winter Holiday Mini Camp: Dec 23, 24, 26, 27 and 30th! East Hanover, NJ

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Big Kahuna Indoor Waterpark offering a FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT $35.99. West Berlin, NJ LINK