Multiple Dates
Historic Smithville Holiday Light Show
Now – Jan. 6, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
617 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Enjoy popular songs of the holiday season synchronized with a dazzling Christmas tree light show sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Over 120 Christmas trees constructed from over 50,000 Christmas lights magically float on Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville. The show can be seen from either side of the village as well as the bridge.
Yard Family Christmas Display
Now – Dec. 25, 5 – 11 p.m.
4 E. Curran Dr. Absecon
A free and enchanting Christmas display of lights.
Visit www.facebook.com/yardfamilychristmas for the latest updates.
Storybook Land’s Christmas Fantasy with Lights
Mon. – Thu. 4 – 8 p.m., Fri. 4 – 9 p.m. Sat. 2 – 9 p.m., Sun. 2 – 8 p.m.
6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
The Christmas season is underway at Storybook Land. Every night at 5 p.m., Santa makes his grand appearance to light the park in over one million lights. Plus, enjoy a meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Ticket sales and reservations are open online at www.storybookland.com/christmas.
The Santa Express
Fri. Dec. 8, 5:30 & 7:45 p.m., Sat. Dec 9 & Sun. Dec. 10, 11 a.m., 1:25 p.m. & 3:50 p.m.
Join Cape May Seashore Lines and enjoy a train ride with Santa Claus. The man in the red suit returns to visit with children young and old. Excursions will operate every weekend and select weekday evenings until Christmas. Trains depart Saturdays from Tuckahoe Village, Reading Ave. & Railroad Ave. Tuckahoe, and Fridays and Sundays from Richland Train Station, 1275 Harding Hwy. Richland. Reserve your seat online at www.seashorelines.org.
A New London Christmas Carol
Thu. Dec. 7 & Fri. Dec. 8, 7 p.m., Sat. 2 & 7 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Based on the original novel by Charles Dickens, this adaptation takes us to New England on a journey filled with hope, haunting memories, and the joy of Christmas, accompanied by a Broadway caliber musical score. “A New London Christmas Carol” is the perfect way to usher in the holiday season. Please bring a nonperishable food donation for Grace Lutheran Church’s Food Pantry. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information. Please contact the box office at (609) 653-0553 for group rates.
OCTC Jr. Company Presents Finding Nemo Jr.
Fri. Dec. 8 & Sat. Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier
“Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.” is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie, “Finding Nemo”, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. For tickets, visit www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Fri. Dec. 8, 7 p.m. & Sat. Dec. 9, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center 101 Vera King Ferris Dr. Galloway
Celebrate a long-cherished tradition of wonderous holiday performances, as this beloved ballet tells the story of a little girl who is gifted a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Young and old alike will experience the magic of this marvelous tale that will create a lifetime of memories. Tickets are available at www.stockton.org/pac.
Holiday Market at Reed’s Farm
Sat. Dec. 9 & Sun. Dec. 10, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
5075 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Grab your family and friends and celebrate the holiday season with over a dozen local businesses. Enjoy festive holiday treats and a visit from Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy Farm. A full list of vendors can be found at www.reedsorganicfarm.org/events.
Horse & Carriage Rides in Ocean City
Sat. Dec. 9 & Sun. Dec. 10, 12 – 3 p.m.
6th St. & Asbury Ave.
For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Photos with Santa in Ocean City
Sat. Dec. 9 & Sun. Dec. 10, 12 – 3 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier
For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Deck the Halls Festival of Trees
Now – Dec. 30
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
The seventh annual Deck the Hall event is free and open to the public, inviting the public to walk through and see beautifully decorated trees in the Boardwalk Hall lobby. This season-long charitable event is intended to generate funds for Court Appointed Special Advocates – CASA for Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties. Visit www.boardwalkhall.com to learn more.
Thursday, December 7
Community Menorah Lighting and Great Gelt Drop
5:30 p.m.
Chabad at the Shore 6605 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor
Chabad at the Shore will host a community-wide Chanukah celebration. Participants will enjoy doughnuts and hot cocoa as well as music performed by the children’s choir, and the great chocolate gelt drop.
Galloway Celebration of Lights
5:30 p.m.
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Latkes and refreshments will be served inside the courtroom; ceremony to follow.
Ventnor Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
5 p.m.
Ventnor City Hall 6201 Atlantic Ave.
For more information, visit www.ventnorcity.org or www.facebook.com/ventnorcityspecialevents.
Girls Night Out at Historic Smithville
6 – 9 p.m.
617 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Grab your best friends for an evening of shopping and celebration of the holiday season together. There will be wine and cheese, raffles, discounts, and other benefits. Learn more at www.historicsmithville.com.
Friday, December 8
Brigantine Community Chanukah Candle Lighting
4:15 p.m.
Temple Beth Shalom Eternal Garden 4419 W. Brigantine Ave. Brigantine
Temple Beth Shalom will light the second candle and celebrate the miracle of Chanukah. Holiday gift bags will be distributed, and holiday refreshments will be served. For more information about the Chanukah dinner, please call (609) 266-0403.
Downbeach Winter Wonderland Toy Drive
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Sigmund Rimm Recreation Complex Huntington Ave. Margate
Enjoy a festive evening with train rides, food, live music by local students, crafts, photos with Santa, games, and so much more. Help kids in Atlantic County by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Kids Program. Learn more by visiting www.toysforkidsprogram.org.
Saturday, December 9
Holiday Bazaar at Pleasantville Middle School
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
801 Mill Rd.
Free admission. Enjoy a festive day of shopping with crafts, food, jewelry, home décor, and so much more, to support the MSP Band.
Running of the Santas
12 – 5 p.m.
Vagabond 3802 West End Ave. Atlantic City
Dress in your best Santa, Mrs. Claus or holiday elf attire and get ready to spread holiday cheer. Santa and his elves are running, biking, ubering and jitneying from Vagabond to Ducktown, Wonder Bar, and Good Dog Bar, bringing cheer to local youths. Check-in opens at 11:30 a.m. Registration is $15 plus a new, unwrapped toy for the Jon Simon’s Boxx 4 Tots Toy Drive. Participants must be 21 or older and are responsible for their own transportation, and to have a designated driver or transportation arrangements.
Visit with Santa at The Wheel
2 – 4 p.m.
Steel Pier 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Bring your family, pets, and camera, and join Santa at the Atlantic City Wheel. Children 12 and under ride for free. Free donuts and goodie bags will be available while supplies last. Plus, join Steel Pier in their First Annual Holiday Drive: bring two unwrapped toys or nonperishable food items and receive 25 ride tickets with the purchase of a ticket book. More information is available at www.steelpier.com.
OC Beach Tree to Honor Whales
2 p.m.
9th Street Beach
For beach lovers of all ages. Join a festive tree decorating event with hot chocolate, homemade cookies, and treats. Bring a whale, clam shell, or sea life ornament for the tree. Sponsored by Friends of Protect Our Coast NJ.
Luminary Light Festival at Absecon Lighthouse
5 – 7 p.m.
31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
Decorate a personal luminary bag, and take in an evening of caroling, holiday tunes, specialty wine and cheese tastings, and tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. For reservations, call (609) 449-1360.
HSOC Holiday Gala
6 – 10 p.m.
The Flanders Hotel 719 E. 11th St. Ocean City
Join the Humane Society of Ocean City in celebrating 60 years of service to the community and providing the highest level of compassion to our animal friends. Tickets are $85 per person. Holiday and cocktail attire preferred. Tickets can be purchased at www.hsocnj.org or by calling (609) 398-9500.
Sunday, December 10
Merry & Bright Holiday Market at Jessie’s of Linwood
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
136 W. Poplar Ave.
Join over 30 vendors for a day of holiday shopping featuring local artisans, crafters, and businesses. Plus, enjoy a meet and greet with Santa from 1:30 – 2:30, live music, and delicious food. Learn more at www.facebook.com/jessiesoflinwood.
Visit their instagram site @JessiesofLinwood for any updates.
Bay Atlantic Symphony: Holiday Memories
2 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center 101 Vera King Ferris Dr. Galloway
Enjoy timeless holiday favorites featuring the tenor vocals of Troy Koger, plus an audience sing-along. Tickets are available at www.stockton.org/pac.
Book Signing with Nick Regine
2:30 p.m.
Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Join the Somers Point Historical Society and Gregory’s as Nicholas Regine signs his latest book, Between Drinks, a memoir of growing up in Somers Point with history of the bars, saloon, tap rooms, and bartenders of that era. Complementary buffet and cash bar.
Lights Out Presents: A Very Decades Generations of Music Holiday
3 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Bringing you the top hits from the ’50s – ’80s you know and love, including Bill Haley’s Comets, Elvis, Johnny Maestro, Frankie Valli, and so much more, woven through a winter wonderland of holiday favorites. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information.
JCC Community Chanukah Celebration
3 – 5 p.m.
Jewish Community Center 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
Enjoy crafts, holiday treats, and Community Menorah lighting. Sign up for the Dreidel Dash, 1 mile family fun run around the JCC. More information is available at www.jccatlantic.org.
Jim Craine’s Swing into Christmas
8 p.m.
Resorts Superstar Theater 1133 Boardwalk
Don’t miss a night of merriment songs of the season, all performed by a lineup of Atlantic City’s greatest stars. Performing at the show will be “The Singing Lifeguard” Jim Craine and the Atlantic City Allstar Band, TV host and singer Michelle Dawn Mooney, Miss Leslie’s Dance Studio of Margate Dancers, Atlantic City Songstress Suzie Neustadter, and other surprise guests. Admission is free for everyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy to support Toys for Tots.
Tuesday, December 12
The Village Film Society
10:30 a.m.
Join JFS Village Film Enthusiast and Historic Cinematic Buff Tom Celandine and Community Specialist Tina Serota for a discussion about the Academy Award-winning movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. RSVP by Dec. 7. Call (609) 287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org to register.
Somers Point Dance Society
7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. #1 447 Bethel Rd.
Come out to Somers Point Fire Co. #1 every Tuesday for social dancing, line dances, dance mixers, and more. Light snacks included in admission. $10 live musical duo each week. Call Rita Voli at (609) 408-3619 for information.
Wednesday,
December 13
Colony Club Fundraiser at Randazzo’s
4 – 9 p.m.
34th St. & Asbury Ave. Ocean City
The Colony Club of Ocean City is hosting a fundraiser this Wednesday. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery available. Proceeds support the club’s scholarship program. For more information, please email colonyclub.oceancitynj@gmail.com.
Jazzin’ up the Holidays
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Presented by the South Jersey Jazz Society. Enjoy an evening of live holiday jazz music, featuring Paula Johns & The Dave Hartl Trio, with Lee Smith on bass and Grant MacAvoy on drums. Limited seating, reservations are required. Patrons and business members can reserve by calling the Jazz Line at (609) 287-0326. Visit www.southjerseyjazz.org for up up-to-date information.
Somers Point Pinochle Club
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center 22 N. Ambler Rd.
All are welcome to attend. For more information, go to visitsomerspoint.com and click on Events.
Friday, December 15
Memoir Workshop
10:30 a.m.
Experience the thrill of capturing your life’s adventures, history, and ancestry with the Memoir Workshop led by award-winning author and Drexel University Director of Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing, Harriet Levin Millan. You will need a laptop or pen/paper for the workshop. RSVP by Dec. 11. Call (609) 287-8872 or email tserota@jfsatlantic.org to register.
Atlantic County Toys for Kids Beef & Beer
6 – 9 p.m.
Maynards Café 9306 Amherst Ave. Margate
Tickets are $35 per person and include beef, beer, wine, and soda, plus a cash bar and music. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for kids in Atlantic County. For more information, call Greg at (609) 226-1560 or visit www.toysforkidsprogram.org.
Upper Twp. Historical Society Christmas Dinner
6 p.m.
Tuckahoe Inn 1 Harbor Rd. Beesley’s Point
The annual Christmas Dinner for the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will be held next Friday. Seating is limited. Visit https://tinyurl.com/HPSUTDec14Dinner to RSVP.
Ghost Mart
9 p.m.
Anchor Rock Club
Step into a supernatural realm and shop for odd, obscure, eclectic gifts from local vendors and artists. Plus, enjoy live local music and DJs at this dark music dance party. Tickets and information at www.anchorrockclub.com.
Health and Wellness
Dementia Support Group
Wed. Dec. 6, 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 Connections and Family Support Groups
Mon. Dec. 11, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore Rd. Somers Point
. Participants gain the support of their peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more information and to register, please visit www.namiacm.org, or call (609) 741-5125.
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thu. Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m.
This is a workshop-style meeting among peers with a new topic each month. Meetings include a presentation segment and an open discussion component. Daytime meetings are 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, evening meetings are held the third Thursday at 7 p.m. Call (609) 517-8614
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