Last updated: November 11, 2024
Discover the joy of the holidays in East Brunswick with our event guide. Whether you're an East Brunswick native or a new explorer, this guide ensures you experience the best of the holidays.
Popular events include the enchanting Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center, where dazzling light displays create a festive atmosphere for all ages. Another highlight is New Brunswick’s Winter Wonderland, featuring beautifully crafted holiday attractions and seasonal entertainment. And the Winter Wonderlights Spectacular Drive-Thru is something you definitely don't want to miss, transforming your drive into a magical journey through vibrant holiday lights. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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East Brunswick Holiday Light Displays
Winter Wonderlights Spectacular Drive-Thru
Over 1.5 million lights are animated to some of your favorite holiday tunes, creating a spectacular drive-thru experience.
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
At Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center, drive through a dazzling display of over 2 million lights featuring holiday scenes and characters like Holiday Barbie and Bigfoot Monster Truck. Enjoy LED technology, digital animations, and festive treats like s’mores and hot chocolate.
Orchard of Lights
Take a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays at Demarest Farms. Enjoy hot cocoa and treats by the fire pit in the retail farm market. Take pictures with Santa and make your own S’mores while listening to Santa’s singing Reindeer.
Christmas Light Show at Johnson’s Corner Farm
At Johnson’s Corner Farm, immerse yourself in a holiday light show experience featuring a musical hayride through the farm, decorated barns, and tractors. The combo ticket includes the light show hayride, fire and lights in the discovery barnyard, and a light show on the lake in the animal farm. Enjoy twinkling holiday lights, fire pits for roasting marshmallows, and a variety of festive activities.
Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo
A festive display illuminates the zoo, showcasing a variety of light installations and festive decorations. Visitors can stroll through the pathways adorned with shimmering lights and experience the atmosphere created by the seasonal displays. Special attractions such as visits with Santa and festive entertainment add to the enjoyment, making it a great outing for families.
East Brunswick Holiday Markets and Shopping
East Brunswick Holiday Market
The East Brunswick Holiday Market offers an outdoor sale of fine art, handmade crafts, jewelry, decor, baked goods, and specialty foods. It features live music, dancers, carolers, cookies with Santa, seasonal family photos, kids' activities and crafts, food trucks, train rides, iceless skating, and a winter tavern.
East Brunswick Other Holiday Activities
New Brunswick’s Winter Wonderland
New Brunswick’s Winter Wonderland features live ice sculpting, horse-drawn carriage rides, Victorian strolling carolers, and a variety of holiday-themed activities celebrating the season with local culture and traditions.
