Family Fun Calendar of Events in NJ

A Dream is a Wish Princess Holiday Concert at Casino Pier Arcade

✨👑 Princess Holiday Concert at the Arcade 🎶❄️ Join us for a magical afternoon as four of your favorite princesses take the stage, singing beloved...

800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, USA

Dec 7, 2025. 12pm-1:30pm

American Repertory Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER at Two River Theater

A tradition for sixty years, American Repertory Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER is one of the longest continuously running productions in the nation and a...

21 Bridge Avenue Red Bank, NJ 07701

Dec 7, 2025. 1pm-3pm

Dutch Christmas Tea at Historic New Bridge Landing

Start off the holiday season with the Bergen County Historical Society with a Dutch Christmas Tea on Sunday, December 7th 1 pm- 4 pm at Historic New...

Historic New Bridge Landing, Main Street, River Edge, NJ, USA

Dec 7, 2025. 1pm-4pm

Jingle All the Way 3K

Jingle All the Way 3K brings people with and without disabilities together to kick off the holiday season! Hundreds of sprinters, joggers and...

1 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Way, Lawrence Township, NJ, USA

Dec 7, 2025. 11:30am-2pm

Family Sundays: Valentines for Nature at Tulpehaking Nature Center

Show your love for nature this season by creating heartfelt, eco-friendly crafts that help the environment and wildlife thrive!

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Dec 7, 2025, Jan 4, 2026 and Feb 1, 2026, 1:30pm-2:30pm

Abbott Ambler Community Walk @ Roebling Park, Watson House

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Dec 8, 2025. 1pm-2:30pm

Girls Night Out

615 East Moss Mill Road, Galloway, NJ, USA

Dec 11, 2025. 6pm-9pm

Kenny G The Miracles Holiday and Hits Tour 2025

State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Dec 11, 2025. 7:30pm-9pm

Lighting Up Nature Drive-Thru

Enjoy an evening drive through the Discovery Play Trail at Jakes Branch County Park, decorated with festive holiday lights.

jakes county park

Dec 12, 2025 to Dec 15, 2025, 12am-12am

Holiday Train Show and Open House at The Model Railroad Club

The show features show train operations where special trains traverse the club’s huge 11,000 square foot layout. Come see some of the famous trains...

295 Jefferson Avenue, Union, NJ, USA (Behind Home Depot)

Dec 13, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025, 11am-6pm

Merry, Merry Mischief: Holiday Classics

In a bright and jolly scripts-in-hand presentation, audiences will enjoy a medley of wintry children's tales brought to life. The hour-long...

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey — The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, USA

Dec 13, 2025. 11am-1pm

Broadway Magic Hour at Broadway Magic Hour: Magic Show

Broadway Magic Hour is New York City’s most popular family-friendly magic show, and an unforgettable live spectacle filled with wonder, comedy, and...

Broadway Magic Hour: Magic Show, 318 West 53rd Street, New York, New York 10019, United States

Dec 13, 2025. 2pm-3pm

Holiday Market at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey!

Shop local this holiday season, all under one roof! Get the gifts on your list at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Holiday Market, running from...

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey — The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, USA

Dec 13, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025, 10am-7pm

4-H Science-sational Day

4-H Science-sational Day is a full day of interactive science workshops for youth in grades K–6. Using a “Learn by Doing” approach, participants dive...

310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ, USA

Dec 13, 2025. 9:30am-2:30pm

Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir Concert at NJ Botanical Garden

Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir Concert directed by Christine L. Braden, these 14 hand bell musicians bring a high standard of handbell performance...

New Jersey Botanical Garden, Morris Road, Ringwood, NJ, USA

Dec 13, 2025. 1:30pm-2:30pm

Holiday Children's Workshops

Terhune Orchards is spreading holiday cheer with its special children’s holiday programs! Each session includes reading a festive story, a hands-on...

Terhune Orchards, Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, USA

Every Saturday from Dec 13, 2025 to Dec 20, 2025, 10am-11am

'Twas the Night Before Christmas at The Barn Theatre

“’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait. A mouse is stirring –...

32 Skyline Drive, Montville, NJ, USA

Dec 13, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025, all day

Upcycle Holiday Crafts at Tulpehaking Nature Center

Join us for a fun, eco-friendly holiday themed upcycle program where you can create festive decorations that are reusable and free! This is a Mercer...

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Dec 13, 2025. 2pm-4pm

Hot Cocoa with Santa

🎅☕ Hot Cocoa with Santa & Stitch at Casino Pier Arcade🎅☕ Slip into your coziest pajamas and join us at the arcade for a magical holiday tradition! ...

800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ, USA

Dec 14, 2025. 1pm-3pm

Family Sundays: Feed the Animals at Tulpehaking Nature Center

It's lunchtime for our educational animals!  See what it takes to keep them healthy, clean and fed.  We might even enlist some willing hands to help....

157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton Township, NJ, USA

Dec 14, 2025, Jan 11, 2026 and Feb 8, 2026, 1:30pm-2:30pm

Car Menorah Parade-Free

Celebrate the Festival of Lights in South Jersey with a unique parade of menorah-adorned cars, led by local fire and police vehicles. The parade...

Chabad center cherry hill

Dec 14, 2025. 4pm-5pm

Meet Santa & The Grinch!

Come meet Santa at the Historic Wicoff House Museum in Plainsboro, NJ! Hot chocolate, s'mores, cookie decorating, story time, and more. Completely...

641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA

Dec 14, 2025. 1pm-3pm