Last updated: November 11, 2024
Discover the festive wonders of Mount Laurel with our detailed guide. From Mount Laurel regulars to holiday explorers, our guide highlights the season's best events and activities.
One of the standout attractions this season is the Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center, where dazzling light displays create a mesmerizing experience for all ages. Featuring a splendid array of holiday-themed scenes, the Night of Lights Country Christmas Hayride provides a cozy, traditional ride through beautifully lit landscapes. And definitely don't forget the Mount Laurel Tree Lighting Ceremony, which brings the community together for an evening of celebration and festive cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Mount Laurel Holiday Light Displays
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
- What to Expect
- Dazzling LED light displays with life-sized dinosaurs.
- Description
- At Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center, drive through over a mile of spectacular light displays featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters, including a larger-than-life sparkling Holiday Barbie and supersized Bigfoot Monster Truck.
- Where
- Holmdel | More Info : Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
Night of Lights Country Christmas Hayride
- What to Expect
- Awe-inspiring drive-through light show with musical elements.
- Description
- Transform your holiday season with a 1.5-mile drive-through light show featuring double the lights and scenes, including a Musical Dancing Tree light show. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, shop at the retail store, and savor delicious food and sweet treats around fire pits. This event is perfect for families of all ages.
- Where
- Mount Laurel | More Info : Night of Lights Country Christmas Hayride
Boro in Lights
- What to Expect
- State-of-the-art 40-foot LED tree lighting with Santa Claus arrival.
- Description
- Boro in Lights is a free holiday event in downtown Glassboro featuring a 40-foot LED tree, live music, Santa photos, a living nativity scene, and various family-friendly activities.
- Where
- Glassboro | More Info : Boro in Lights
Holiday Light Show at Diggerland
- What to Expect
- Drive-thru light display integrated with amusement park attractions
- Description
- A stunning display of illuminated attractions transforms the park into a winter spectacle. Visitors stroll through pathways adorned with vibrant lights, showcasing the unique rides and attractions in a festive glow. Each area features thematic displays that create a delightful atmosphere for families and friends to explore together. The experience is complemented by seasonal treats available onsite, adding to the overall enjoyment of the event.
- Where
- West Berlin | More Info : Holiday Light Show at Diggerland
Mount Laurel Holiday Markets and Shopping
Haddonfield Candlelight Shopping
- What to Expect
- Twinkling luminarias and festive holiday entertainment.
- Description
- Downtown Haddonfield transforms into a holiday shopping paradise with twinkling luminarias, Santa, carriage rides, and carolers. Over 200 shops and restaurants offer distinctive gifts and friendly customer service.
- Where
- Haddonfield | More Info : Haddonfield Candlelight Shopping
Mount Laurel Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Let it Snow
- What to Expect
- Holiday music show with artistic impressions on a planetarium dome.
- Description
- Let It Snow is a holiday music show featuring artistic impressions of popular winter holiday music, projected on the planetarium dome, transporting the entire family to a colorful spectacle of fun.
- Where
- Rowan University | More Info : Let it Snow
Christmas at Cowtown
- What to Expect
- Historic weekly rodeo with western ranching traditions.
- Description
- Celebrate the spirit of the Old West at Cowtown Rodeo, where history and Americana come alive with thrilling rodeo events and western ranching traditions.
- Where
- Historic Salem | More Info : Christmas at Cowtown
Mount Laurel Other Holiday Activities
Mount Laurel Tree Lighting Ceremony
- What to Expect
- Interactive holiday activities with Santa and local vendors.
- Description
- Join Mount Laurel Township for a festive evening featuring pictures with Santa, face painting, brewery selections, and more activities at Rancocas Woods.
- Where
- Mount Laurel | More Info : Mount Laurel Tree Lighting Ceremony
Victorian Holiday Celebration at Smithville Park
- What to Expect
- Victorian-themed holiday activities and decorations.
- Description
- The Victorian Holiday Celebration at Smithville Park features Victorian-era holiday themes, including ice carving demonstrations, tours of Smithville Mansion decorated for the holidays, entertainment, kids' activities, and a holiday marketplace.
- Where
- Mount Holly | More Info : Victorian Holiday Celebration at Smithville Park