Last updated: November 11, 2024
Enjoy the magic of the season in Paterson with our detailed event guide. From Paterson natives to seasonal visitors, our guide ensures you don't miss a moment of yuletide joy.
Popular Events: This holiday season, the German Christmas Market offers a unique glimpse into traditional festive culture, featuring artisan crafts and delicious seasonal treats. In addition, the Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar showcases local vendors, providing a perfect opportunity to find unique gifts and enjoy live entertainment. And the Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium is something you definitely don't want to miss, where you can witness a spectacular underwater holiday display. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Spectacular LED light displays with interactive holiday scenes.
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center features over 2 million LED lights, life-sized dinosaurs, and a Toyota Holiday Village with Santa and holiday treats.
Where: Holmdel | More Info: Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
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 carousel rides, face painting, and visits to the Reptile House and Farm.
Where: West Orange | More Info: Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo
Over 2 million lights in a one-mile drive-thru course.
Skylands Stadium's Christmas Light Show and Village features a one-mile drive-thru course with over two million lights, a Christmas Village with holiday vendors, a Winter Beer Garden, seasonal food and drink, and activities like roasting s'mores and taking photos with Santa.
Where: Augusta | More Info: Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show and Village
Spectacular display of over 1.5 million animated lights.
Over 1.5 million lights are animated to some of your favorite holiday tunes, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.
Where: East Brunswick | More Info: The Winter Wonderlights Spectacular Drive-Thru
Holiday lights hayride with interactive animal displays.
At Norz Hill Farm, embark on a holiday lights hayride through the farm, featuring outdoor interactive displays and a chance to see the animals. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas while snuggling up with your loved ones under twinkling lights.
Where: Hillsborough Township | More Info: Holiday Lights Hayride at Norz Hill Farm
Holiday lantern spectacular with animal-themed displays.
Let It Glow features over 30 scenes of larger-than-life animal-themed lanterns, including a walk through the zoo and a train ride. The event also includes fire pits and s'mores kits available for purchase.
Where: Paramus | More Info: Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular
Community-driven holiday market with charitable giving.
The German Christmas Market of New Jersey is a community event celebrating the Christmas holiday, featuring vendors, food, and festive activities. It is a non-profit foundation that raises funds to distribute back into the community.
Where: Augusta | More Info: German Christmas Market
Seasonal marketplace with local artisans and live music.
The Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar is a seasonal marketplace featuring local and regional handcrafted and vintage goods, art, photography, live music, food, and libations. It offers a variety of activities including kids' art classes and workshops.
Where: Asbury Park | More Info: Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar
Holiday shopping with local produce and vendors.
Shop seasonal veggies and local goods at City Green's annual Thanksgiving market, featuring various local vendors.
Where: Clifton | More Info: Holiday Market at City Green Farm Eco-Center
Unique gifts from local artisans in a festive holiday setting.
The Hoboken Holiday Market Series features a collection of artisan vendors offering unique gifts, including fashion, accessories, jewelry, bath and body products, pet items, home decor, kids' stuff, fine art, photography, artisanal foods, and sweet treats. The event is held under the 14th Street Viaduct at 1401 Adams Street in Hoboken, NJ, and includes activities like pet photos with Santa, a community holiday concert, and a holiday DJ dance party with carousel rides.
Where: Hoboken | More Info: Hoboken Holiday Market
Live concert with holiday lights and free hot chocolate.
The Red Bank Holiday Express is an annual concert and town lighting event featuring Holiday Express performing all your favorite tunes, with special guests and the lighting of the holiday lights for the first time this season. The Red Bank Fire Department will provide free hot chocolate, and the event will include a live countdown to the lighting of the town.
Where: Red Bank | More Info: Red Bank Holiday Express
