Last updated: November 11, 2024
Thrilled about the holidays in Kearny? Discover all the festive events with our ultimate guide! For Kearny dwellers and visitors, this guide highlights the best of the city's festive season.
Popular events this season include the enchanting Smithville Village’s Holiday Light Show, where visitors can stroll through a sparkling display of lights and decorations that create a warm holiday atmosphere. Unique to the holidays, Christmas in Cape May captures the essence of Victorian charm with its beautifully decorated streets and historical homes. And don’t forget Dasher’s Lightshow in Newark, a drive-through experience featuring synchronized lights and music that the whole family can enjoy. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Kearny Holiday Light Displays
Dasher’s Lightshow Newark
- What to Expect
- Synchronized holiday lights and music drive-thru experience.
- Description
- Dasher’s Lightshow in Newark features an immersive drive-thru experience with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and festive displays choreographed to holiday music. Enjoy larger-than-life drive-thru tunnels, disco walls, and 40-foot glittering trees while cruising through the course.
- Where
- Newark | More Info : Dasher’s Lightshow Newark
South Jersey Holiday Light Show
- What to Expect
- Dazzling drive-through holiday lights with life-sized displays.
- Description
- A drive-through holiday lights experience featuring over 2 million sparkling lights, including larger-than-life displays of Holiday Barbie, Bigfoot Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs. Guests can enjoy classic holiday scenes and characters from the comfort of their vehicles.
- Where
- Holmdel | More Info : South Jersey Holiday Light Show
Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
- What to Expect
- Guided holiday light tour with Santa and S’mores.
- Description
- Take your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays at Demarest Farms. Warm up by the fire pit and enjoy hot cocoa and treats in the retail farm market. Take pictures with Santa, make your own S’mores, and listen to Santa’s singing Reindeer.
- Where
- Hillsdale | More Info : Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
Holiday Lights Spectacular at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
- What to Expect
- Interactive holiday entertainment with Santa and festive lights.
- Description
- The Holiday Lights Spectacular at Jenkinson’s Aquarium features festive lights, holiday treats, and interactive entertainment, including photos with Santa, Princess Sweets & Treats, Elf Storytime, and Diving Santa.
- Where
- Point Pleasant | More Info : Holiday Lights Spectacular at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Holiday Light Show at PNC Bank Arts Center
- What to Expect
- Dazzling drive-through holiday light show with life-sized animated displays.
- Description
- At PNC Bank Arts Center, witness over 2 million sparkling lights in a dazzling drive-through holiday light show featuring larger-than-life displays, including a 32-foot-tall animated Holiday Barbie and life-sized dinosaurs in Prehistoric Christmas.
- Where
- Holmdel | More Info : Holiday Light Show at PNC Bank Arts Center
Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show at Skylands Stadium
- What to Expect
- Over two million lights in a one-mile drive-thru route.
- Description
- Drive through a one-mile course featuring over two million lights, then explore the Christmas Village with holiday vendors, live music, and seasonal food and drink.
- Where
- Augusta | More Info : Drive-Thru Christmas Light Show at Skylands Stadium
Santa’s Singing Reindeer at Demarest Farms
- What to Expect
- Holiday light displays with live reindeer performances.
- Description
- At Demarest Farms, Santa's Singing Reindeer delight visitors with their festive tunes, adding to the holiday cheer amidst the brilliant holiday light displays.
- Where
- Hillsdale | More Info : Santa’s Singing Reindeer at Demarest Farms
Photos with Santa at Skylands Stadium
- What to Expect
- Interactive Santa photo opportunities with festive backdrop.
- Description
- Meet Santa Claus at Skylands Stadium, where you can capture special holiday moments with the jolly old man. The event offers a variety of activities and photo opportunities, making it a memorable experience for families.
- Where
- Augusta | More Info : Photos with Santa at Skylands Stadium
Christmas Village at Skylands Stadium
- What to Expect
- Over two million lights in a one-mile drive-thru.
- Description
- Skylands Stadium's Christmas Village features a one-mile drive-thru light show with over two million lights, a Christmas Village with holiday vendors, live music, and seasonal food and drink. Visitors can enjoy photos with Santa, roast s'mores, and explore local artisan shops.
- Where
- Augusta | More Info : Christmas Village at Skylands Stadium
Kearny Holiday Markets and Shopping
Back to Nature Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Eco-friendly holiday shopping with local artisans.
- Description
- Back to Nature's Christmas Market offers a variety of unique gifts, festive photo-op stations, live seasonal music, and delicious food from local food trucks. It is a one-stop shopping destination for Christmas trees, decorations, and gifts, with a focus on eco-friendly and sustainable products.
- Where
- Basking Ridge | More Info : Back to Nature Christmas Market
Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair
- What to Expect
- Community-driven holiday shopping event with local vendors.
- Description
- The Kearney Legion Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair offers a variety of handmade crafts, local goods, and seasonal treats. Attendees can browse through stalls filled with unique gifts and enjoy the community atmosphere.
- Where
- Kearny | More Info : Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair
Kearny Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Diving Santa at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
- What to Expect
- Santa diving into the aquarium.
- Description
- At Jenkinson's Aquarium, witness the thrilling Diving Santa spectacle where a Santa Claus character dives into the aquarium, creating an unforgettable experience for all ages.
- Where
- Point Pleasant | More Info : Diving Santa at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Holiday Entertainment at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
- What to Expect
- Interactive underwater pumpkin carving and marine life exhibits.
- Description
- At Jenkinson’s Aquarium, celebrate the holiday season with a variety of festive activities, including underwater pumpkin carving, creepy crawlers exhibits, and trick-or-treating. Enjoy limited kiddie rides, face painting, and magic shows, all set against the backdrop of the aquarium's fascinating marine life.
- Where
- Point Pleasant | More Info : Holiday Entertainment at Jenkinson’s Aquarium