Last updated: November 11, 2024
Plan your perfect holiday itinerary in Sayreville! Our guide features all the top festive events and activities. For Sayreville natives and newcomers alike, our guide illuminates the best of the city's holiday offerings.
Experience the magic of the season at the Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms, where visitors can stroll through stunning light displays that create a winter wonderland. Holiday traditions continue with the Holiday Lights Spectacular at Jenkinson’s Aquarium, showcasing captivating sea life amid vibrant lights. And the Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, as the zoo transforms into a shimmering spectacle perfect for family outings. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Guided holiday light tour with Santa and festive activities.
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, 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
Interactive holiday celebration with Santa and aquatic animal interactions.
Join us for the Holiday Lights Spectacular at Jenkinson’s Aquarium, featuring Santa photos, holiday treats, Diving Santa, and various forms of entertainment each night.
Where: Point Pleasant | More Info: Holiday Lights Spectacular at Jenkinson’s Aquarium
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo under sparkling lights featuring winter and animal characters. Enjoy activities like carousel rides, face painting, and visits to the reptile house and farm. Celebrate the season by bringing non-perishable food items, new toys, and gently used coats.
Where: West Orange | More Info: Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights
Immersive drive-thru light show with synchronized music.
Dasher’s Lightshow Newark features a spectacular drive-thru light display with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights choreographed to holiday music favorites. Enjoy larger-than-life drive-thru tunnels, disco walls, and 40-foot glittering trees while cruising through the festive course.
Where: Newark | More Info: Dasher’s Lightshow Newark
Interactive light displays that transform an outdoor space into a visual delight.
A stunning drive-through light display transforms the scenic landscape into a vibrant spectacle of seasonal cheer. Visitors can enjoy a variety of dazzling holiday scenes, showcasing creative light installations that excite all ages. This event combines the joys of the season with a safe and enjoyable experience for families and friends.
Where: Holmdel | More Info: Magic of Lights
One-stop shopping for eco-friendly holiday gifts and seasonal items.
Back to Nature Christmas Market offers a variety of unique, eco-friendly gifts and seasonal items, including art, jewelry, candles, children’s gifts, bath products, and food. The event features live music, festive photo-op stations, and delicious food from local food trucks.
Where: Basking Ridge | More Info: Back to Nature Christmas Market
