New Jersey Christmas 2026

Top Events Across New Jersey

Find the best Christmas events across New Jersey this year!

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   Community Day: Winter Wonderland Newark

   Multicultural holiday celebration with local vendors and performances.

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   Jersey Nutcracker Jersey City

   A distinctly Garden State take on Tchaikovsky's holiday classic.

3. 3
   Twelfth Night Celebration at Dey Mansion Wayne

   18th-century music, crafts, and a fire pit illumination ceremony.

4. 4
   Miracle on Winfield Scott Elizabeth

   Elizabeth's annual tree lighting celebration with Santa and live caroling.

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   Christmas Con NJ Edison

   Holiday celebrity convention with photo ops, autographs, panels, and vendors.

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   Santa's 4D Sleigh Ride Manalapan

   Immersive 4D flight with motion seats, wind, and falling snow.

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   Toms River Winter Wonderland Weekend Toms River

   Annual Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland transformation

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   Candyland Clifton

   Family holiday adventure with train rides, candy cane hunts, and Santa visits.

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   Braddock Park North Bergen Tree Lighting North Bergen

   Annual community holiday gathering held with County Commissioner Baselice.

10. 10
    Trenton Children's Chorus Holiday Concert Trenton

    Renowned children's chorus empowering youth through music.

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    Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium Camden

    See Scuba Santa dive and the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree.

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    Cherry Hill Winter Festival Cherry Hill

    Seasonal township gathering featuring local crafters and community businesses.

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    Winter Lantern Festival (Snug Harbor) Staten Island

    Hundreds of handcrafted LED lanterns celebrating Chinese legends and lore.

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    Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel

    Drive-through holiday light displays paired with a walk-through festive village.

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    Santa Ferry Ride Belford

    Festive holiday commuter ferry ride around the Statue of Liberty with Santa.