Multi Day Events
Holiday Light Show at Smithville
Daily, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
615 E. Moss Mill Road
Enjoy a special light show overlooking Lake Meone every 30 minutes. Plus, enjoy strolling through the over 150 shops that make up Historic Smithville. More information is available at www.historicsmithville.com .
Vinter Wonderland at Renault Winery
Fridays-Sundays
72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City
Step into the heart of the holidays as Renault Winery is transformed into a festive winter oasis filled with joyful activities. Enjoy gliding on the ice rink, explore the cozy marketplace, or gather around the firepits. There is something for everyone to enjoy this season. Learn more and purchase skate tickets at www.renaultwinery.com .
Model Railroad Workshop
Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-Noon
Ocean City Historical Museum, 1735 Simpson Ave.
Learn more about the layout, setup and maintenance of the Historical Museum’s model railroad as this year’s holiday display is set up. Bring your questions and your imagination.
Atlantic County 4-H Model Train Show
Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds, 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing
Attendees will enjoy operating layouts and over 50 tables of vendors selling new and used railroad-related items. Free admission, parking and coffee. Handicap accessible. Food and snacks will be available for purchase.
Holiday Dickens Fest
Saturday, Nov. 30, 1 and 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m.
Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Road
Join the Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company as they bring the Spirit of Christmas back to Smithville with a two-day outdoor Dickens Fest. The event will include an original musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” as part of their Arts on the Move Program (AOM). The show is sure to warm your heart and lift your spirits. The show will take place Saturday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Learn more at www.riddlesbrood.com/christmas-carol .
Christmas Fantasy with Lights at Storybook Land
Now-Dec. 23
6415 E. Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
Every operating night at dusk, Santa will wave his magic wand and light up Storybook Land in over 1 million illuminated lights. The park will be open this Friday and Saturday 2-9 p.m., Sunday 2-8 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 4-9 p.m. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Purchase online at www.storybookland.com .
South Jersey Players Dessert Theater
Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m.
Ventnor Coffee, 108 N. Dorset Ave., Ventnor
Join the South Jersey Players this Sunday for their annual fundraiser. The event will feature short plays and monologues from local actors and playwrights. Tickets are $20 per person and include regular or decaf coffee or tea, homemade baked goods and the show. Seating is limited. Reserve your spot by calling 347-920-6399.
Atlantic City Cinefest
Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8
Fannie Hammer Event Center at Stockton, 3711 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City
Cinefest weekend is almost here. Enjoy two full days of short films and feature-length narratives, documentaries and music videos. View the complete schedule online at www.facebook.com/accinefest . Tickets are available via Eventbrite.
Horse and Carriage Rides in Ocean City
Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-3 p.m.
Sixth St. and Asbury Ave.
For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Photos with Santa in Ocean City
Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-3 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Thursday, November 28
HSOC Annual Fastest and Furriest 5k Turkey Trot
8:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Join the Humane Society of Ocean City in supporting animals in need during the annual Turkey Trot XVII. Registration opens at 7 a.m. The run will begin at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run looping from the Music Pier to Fifth Street and back. For more information, call 609-398-9500, ext. 4 or visit www.hsoc.org .
Mainland After Prom’s Annual Turkey Trot
8:30 a.m.
Mainland Regional High School, 1301 Oak Ave., Linwood
Join the MRHS Educational Foundation for their annual Turkey Trot 5K Run and Walk on Thanksgiving Day, benefiting Mainland’s After Prom. Early Bird Registration is open now at www.runsignup.com/mainlandturkeytrot .
Friday, November 29
Christmas in the Downtown
2-5 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Ave. Ocean City
The Miracle on Asbury Avenue takes place on Friday, Join the merchants and Chamber of Commerce in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas. Meet at City Hall prior to 5 p.m. for Christmas carols and performances. Then, get ready as Santa makes his appearance atop City Hall, with some help from the Ocean City Fire Department to light the tree. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Paint it Black Friday: Rolling Stones Tribute
8 p.m.
Celebrity Theatre at The Claridge, 123 S. Indiana Ave., Atlantic City
Join Tony Mart Presents for Paint it Black Friday as the Billy Walton Band presents a special tribute to The Rolling Stones. General admission seating is $20 per person and includes your first beer, wine or drink. Go to www.claridge.com to purchase tickets.
Saturday, November 30
EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot
9 a.m.
317 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Township
Take part in EHT’s 10th Annual Turkey Trot this Saturday. Experience the beauty and challenge of sandy beaches and wooded trails while you work off your turkey feast. The event will include a 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk. Registration opens at 8 a.m. The race and walk will start at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is open online until Friday evening at 6 p.m. Visit www.runsignup.com and search ‘EHT Turkey Trot.’
Ocean’s Holiday Village
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Experience Ocean’s enchanting Holiday Village, a festive wonderland filled with joy and cheer. Located inside The Shops at The Row, you are sure to find the perfect holiday gift at one of Ocean’s hand-selected vendors. Ocean’s Holiday Village will be open Saturdays through Dec. 21.
Margate’s Spectacular Shop Small Extravaganza and Parade
Noon-4 p.m.
Ventnor Ave., from Coolidge to Essex Ave.
Margate celebrates Small Business Saturday with its annual parade and celebration of the season. Santa’s lifeguard boat will travel from Coolidge Avenue up the length of Ventnor Avenue, escorted by the Margate City Police Department and Fire Department, to Bocca, where the festivities will continue, led by Miss New Jersey 2024 Elizabeth Mendel. The dynamic performers from Leslie’s Dance Studio will dazzle the crowd in front of Bocca. Enjoy photo-ops with Santa, giveaways, music and crafts from the Margate Mothers Association. Learn more at www.margatehasmore.com .
Tinseltown Market in Atlantic City
Noon-4 p.m.
Tennessee Ave.
Stop by the pop-up Tinseltown Market at Tennessee Avenue this weekend. This shopping adventure will spark the magic of the season in everyone big and small, with a wide selection of local artists, shops and vendors. This festive event will span the entire block of Tennessee Avenue, showcasing unique local vendors selling handmade crafts, distinctive goods and holiday treasures. Hosted by TennAveAC.
Kids Fitness Class
12:30 p.m.
Otto Bruyns Library, 241 W. Mill Road, Northfield
Your child will have a blast moving and grooving to the music with a dance party, stretching, fun games, partner exercises and more. For kids ages 10 and under. Register by calling 609-646-4476.
Holidays with the Ocean City Pops
6 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Enjoy your favorite holiday songs with the OC Pops. Led by conductor Vince Lee, the Pops will perform classic favorites and modern hits. Visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice to purchase tickets or call 609-399-6111 for more information.
Noetrope Night Market
6-10 p.m.
Anchor Rock Club, 247 S. New York Ave., Atlantic City
The holidays are coming so spend local this Small Business Saturday. Over 20 local artists and vendors will be selling mixed media, vintage wares, upcycled fashion, skincare and beauty, spirituality and wellness and oddities. Plus, enjoy love music by Saturn Daze and Clune. Admission is $10 at the door.
Whiskey Revival
6-9 p.m.
Golden Nugget, 600 Huron Blvd., Atlantic City
Partake in sample tastings of artisan bourbon and whiskies from dozens of distilleries, with live music from the John McNutt Band. The event will be held in the Grand Ballroom. Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets can be purchased at www.goldennugget.com/atlantic-city .
Sunday, December 1
December in Our Town
5 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Church, 11 N. Kenyon Ave., Margate
The Children’s Choir of Southern New Jersey presents ‘December in Our Town,’ with special guest Kelly Briggs, of Broadway’s “Les Miserables” and “Cats.” The concert will feature the Egg Harbor Township High School Vocal Ensemble under the auspices of Chicken Bone Beach Historical Jazz Foundation’s Dr. Beverly Vaughn, Dr. Dianna Hughes, Richard Tinsley II, Claire N. Collins and Kathy Ford on piano. Admission is a $10 donation at the door and $5 for children.
Tuesday, December 3
Thoughts from the Bookshelf
3 p.m.
Margate Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave., Margate
Join Pat Goldstein and JFS Village Specialist Tina Serota for a book club gathering. This month, the group will discuss the masterful debut novel, “Wandering Souls,” by Cecile Pin. The book captures a family’s relentless pursuit of a better life following a past marked by loss. Attend in-person at the Margate Library Lecture Room. RSVP by Nov. 29 by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
A Musical Celebration of the Holidays
7 p.m.
Ocean City Senior Center, 1735 Simpson Ave.
The John Walter Band, the community band of Cape May County, presents a Musical Celebration of the holidays. This free concert is sponsored by the Ocean City Free Public Library and will be held at the Senior Center, closest to the 18th St. entrance.
Somers Point Dance Society
7:30-10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Hall, 447 Bethel Road
Admission is $10 and includes snacks, live musical duos, line dancing, dance mixers, social dancing and plenty of parking. Come out and kick up your heels, or just listen to good music with good company.
Wednesday, December 4
Somers Point Pinochle Club
6-8:30 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road
Join the Pinochle Club in Somers Point for an evening of good times and great fun. All are welcome to join.
Thursday, December 5
Beginner Yoga Class in Somers Point
10 a.m.
Somers Point Senior Center, 22 N. Ambler Road
The City of Somers Point is hosting a Beginner Yoga Class for Seniors. Take part in a relaxed gentle flow, with focuses on yoga poses linking movement with breath, increasing strength and flexibility. Time will be spent on the mat, in seated, kneeling and standing poses. Bring your own mat. Register by calling 609-226-4389 or email helbigshore@icloud.com .
Girls Night Out at Historic Smithville
6 p.m.
615 E. Moss Mill Road
Grab your girls and head to the Village for some shopping. Each store will be running its own promotion from discounts to food tastings. Enjoy the fun at over 50 Shoppes, seven eateries, carousel ride and train ride. More information is available at www.historicsmithville.com .
Friday, December 6
Lunch Around Town with JFS
Noon-1:30 p.m.
La Cucina Ristorante, 1205 Tilton Road, Northfield
Enjoy a leisurely holiday lunch with friends while supporting a local restaurant. This month, JFS Village will dine at La Cucina in Northfield. Come prepared for good food and conversation. Order off the menu and pay individually. Contact Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Jim Craine’s Swing into Christmas
8 p.m.
Resorts Atlantic City, 1133 Boardwalk
The Singing Lifeguard Jim Craine invites you to a musical comedy revue show benefitting Toys for Tots. Don’t miss a night of merriment and songs of the season, all performed by Jim Craine and the Atlantic City All-Star Band, celebrating 50 years in show business, along with Suzie Neustadter, Miss Leslie’s Dance Studio of Margate Dancers, Happy Tappers Dance Troupe and other special group. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is free for anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy.
Health and Wellness
Living in the Moment Group
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Mental Health Association of Atlantic County, 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 8, Galloway
Slow down and spend an hour with like-minded people working on developing gratitude, self-love and other character traits that encourage mindfulness. Weekly meetings include meaningful discussions, camaraderie and a group activity. For more information call 609- 652-3800, ext. 0306.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1:30 p.m.
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:30-3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at 609- 402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Family Support and Connection
Monday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.
Hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The Family Support Group is peer led for families, caregivers and loved ones of individuals with mental illness; Connection is a recovery support group for adults 18+ living with a mental health condition. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. This month’s meeting on Dec. 9 will be held via Zoom. Visit www.namiacm.org or call 609-741-5125 for more information.
MHA Atlantic Family Meetings
Thursday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
These virtual support groups and educational programs are for individuals with a loved one affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders. Day and evening meetings include an educational segment as well as stress-reduction, self-care, resources and advocacy. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday, and 7 p.m. every third Wednesday. Contact Gail Christian at 609-652-3800, ext. 0301 or gchristian@mhanj.org to receive a meeting link.
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