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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Plan your perfect holiday itinerary in Edison! Our guide features all the top festive events and activities. For both Edison locals and travelers, this guide highlights the city's festive treasures.

One of the highlights of the season is the Winter Wonderlights Spectacular Drive-Thru, where visitors can enjoy a dazzling display of lights from the comfort of their vehicles. Another unique feature of holiday celebrations in Edison is the Storybook Land Christmas, which transforms the park into a charming winter wonderland filled with beloved characters. And the Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center is something you definitely don't want to miss this season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Edison Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Dazzling drive-through holiday lights with larger-than-life displays.

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At PNC Bank Arts Center, Magic of Lights features over a mile of spectacular light displays, including a larger-than-life Holiday Barbie, a supersized Bigfoot Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs in Prehistoric Christmas. The drive-through experience brings to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters, making it a memorable holiday tradition.

Where: Holmdel | More Info: Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center

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Dazzling display of over 1000 handmade Chinese lanterns.

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The Winter Lantern Festival features over 1000 handmade Chinese lanterns, live entertainment by the Zigong Acrobatic Troupe, and a variety of activities including food, drinks, and a gift shop. It offers a unique experience for all ages, celebrating traditional Chinese culture with stunning light displays.

Where: East Rutherford | More Info: Winter Lantern Festival

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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting

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Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo under the sparkling lights of winter and animal characters. Enjoy seasonal activities like face painting, a s’mores station, and photo ops with Santa. The event features various attractions such as the carousel, touch tank, reptile house, farm, train, gift shop, and cafe.

Where: West Orange | More Info: Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights

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Edison Other Holiday Activities

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Interactive Christmas village with life-sized gingerbread house and igloo.

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Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm is a cherished family tradition spanning over 80 years, offering a unique Christmas destination with over 50,000 Christmas trees across five varieties, beautifully decorated wreaths, and an extensive Christmas decoration shop. The farm also features an interactive Christmas village with a winding pathway illuminated by thousands of lights, a post office to write letters to Santa, and a life-sized gingerbread house and igloo.

Where: Manalapan | More Info: Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm

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Holiday celebration with farm activities and seasonal produce.

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Allaire Community Farm transforms into a festive holiday destination with a Christmas village, featuring a pumpkin patch, petting zoos, wagon rides, and train rides. The event offers a variety of autumn produce and decorations for home use. Admission is regular, with add-ons available for feed bags, wagon rides, and train rides.

Where: Wall Township | More Info: Allaire Community Farm Christmas Village

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Unique holiday cocktails in a festive setting.

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Miracle on George Street is a holiday-themed cocktail pop-up bar located at Catherine Lombardi in New Brunswick, NJ. It features a festive atmosphere with holiday decor, cheerful libations, and whimsical custom glassware.

Where: New Brunswick | More Info: Miracle on George Street

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Cultural tree decorations from around the world.

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The Festival of Trees is a hybrid event featuring decorated trees from various cultures, including Hungarian, Irish, Japanese, and more, displayed in the American Hungarian Foundation's gallery and downtown New Brunswick.

Where: New Brunswick | More Info: Festival of Trees

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