Last updated: November 11, 2024
Discover the key highlights of the holidays in New Brunswick. Our guide has all the essential festive events and activities. For New Brunswick residents and guests, our guide showcases the top holiday events.
One enchanting experience is the New Brunswick’s Winter Wonderland, where visitors can stroll through a captivating display of holiday lights and decorations that bring the season to life. Just a short drive away, Smithville Village’s Holiday Light Show features dazzling illuminations set to festive music, creating a delightful atmosphere for all. And you definitely don't want to miss the Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center, where a drive-through display of twinkling lights makes for a memorable evening. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Dazzling LED light displays with life-sized dinosaurs and holiday characters.
At Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center, drive through a spectacular display of over a mile of holiday lights featuring favorite scenes and characters, including a larger-than-life Holiday Barbie and a supersized Bigfoot Monster Truck.
Where: Holmdel | More Info: Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
Holiday lights hayride with interactive farm displays and Santa's visit.
At Norz Hill Farm, enjoy a holiday lights hayride through the farm, featuring holiday lights, outdoor interactive displays, and a visit to Santa's cornfield office. After the ride, warm up by the fire and enjoy hot cocoa while exploring the Home Farm Stand for meats, pies, and more.
Where: Hillsborough | More Info: Holiday Lights Hayride at Norz Hill Farm
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo under the sparkling lights of winter and animal characters. Enjoy activities like face painting, a s'mores station, and photo ops with Santa and the Grinch. The event features various themed weekends and is open nightly from December 8 to December 31, excluding December 24 and 25.
Where: West Orange | More Info: Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights
Guided holiday light tour with Santa and treats.
Take your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays at Demarest Farms. Enjoy hot cocoa and treats by the fire pit, and visit Santa for photos and s’mores.
Where: Hillsdale | More Info: Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms
Animated light show set to holiday music on a hayride through the farm.
At Johnson’s Corner Farm, immerse yourself in a festive holiday atmosphere with a Christmas Musical Light Show Hayride. The event features a hayride through the farm surrounded by a light show set to your family’s favorite Christmas tunes. Additionally, explore the decorated barns, tractors, and farmhouses. The combo ticket includes the Musical Lightshow Hayride, Fire and Lights in the Discovery Barnyard, and the Lightshow on the Lake in the animal farm, all at a reduced price.
Where: Medford | More Info: Christmas Light Show at Johnson’s Corner Farm
Interactive light displays that invite guests to immerse themselves in the scenery.
A dazzling display of lights brings the winter season to life in East Brunswick. Featuring countless illuminated sculptures and a variety of themed light shows, the event transforms the local park into a captivating experience for all ages. Visitors can stroll through the pathways and marvel at the creativity on show, making this a delightful outing during the cold months.
Where: East Brunswick | More Info: Winter WonderLights
Community-driven holiday market with diverse vendors and live entertainment.
Jingle on Main is a holiday event featuring over 70 vendors, live music, food trucks, and family activities on Main Street in Blairstown.
Where: Blairstown | More Info: Jingle on Main
Live ice sculpting and horse-drawn carriage rides.
New Brunswick’s Winter Wonderland features live ice sculpting, horse-drawn carriage rides, Victorian strolling carolers, and a variety of holiday activities celebrating the season.
Where: New Brunswick | More Info: New Brunswick’s Winter Wonderland
