Holiday Light Show on the Lake
Every Thursday through Sunday Now until January 6th
Historic Smithville 615 E Moss Mill Rd.
Christmas Trees made from over 50,000 Christmas lights magically float on Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville. The moment darkness falls, an orchestrated show of lights and music is played out across the lake. The lights dance and chase each other to the music all the while reflecting of the water’s surface.
Forever Forest
Open Select Dates Now – January 2nd
354 S. Bremen Ave. Galloway
Attractions at Forever Forest include a 50-foot decorated Christmas tree display, live-in snow globe, magical Sleigh-ride experience, Marshmallow Lounge, Santa’s Office Wonderland, Ice Skating Rink, Toyland Train Display, “Mancini’s” Working Toy Factory and many more. Learn more by visiting foreverforestnj.com or call (609) 957-6501.
Native Americans of New Jersey Presentation
Friday, November 30th from 7pm
EHT Community Center 5045 English Creek Ave.
A presentation on “Native Americans of New Jersey” by Dr. Richard Veit.
Open Mic Night
Fridays at 7pm
Enlightened Café 6414 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor
Open Mic, Open Stage to all musicians looking to spread good vibes through music and community. Jam with others, or go solo. Every Friday night from 7-close.
Atlantic County 4-H Holiday & Craft Bazaar
Saturday, December 1st & Sunday, December 2nd from 9am-4pm
3120 Route 50, Egg Harbor City
Visit and have your picture taken with Santa, Enjoy the festive holiday train display (set up by the Atlantic County 4-H Train Club), watch a holiday movie and shop from the vendors for unique holiday gifts.
Sean Ryan Fox at Hamilton Mall
Saturday, December 1st from 12-3pm
4403 E Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. Join the Hamilton Mall as they kick off Sounds of the Holidays with Sean Ryan Fox from Henry Danger performing holiday songs in the JCPenney Court. Then on the Upper Level between GameStop and Spencer’s, receive an autograph and take a picture with him at the Meet & Greet.
The Noyes Gallery at Claridge Opening Reception
Saturday, December 1st from 1-3pm
123 S. Indiana Ave, Atlantic City
Join the Noyes Gallery at the Claridge Hotel as they celebrate the opening of two great exhibitions. David French’s Chromatic Payoff will be featured along with ‘Atlantic City Lives: Peter Murphy and Michael McGarvey.
Holiday Pops starring Linda Gentille and the Jersey Shore Pops
Saturday, December 1st at 3pm & 6pm
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point. Gateway Playhouse will be the home of the Jersey Shore Pops Annual Christmas Show, featuring Musical Director Linda Gentille, as well as Jacklyn Buckingham, The Dueling Violins and Keith Hickman. The show will feature holiday classics such as White Christmas, O Holy Night, Hallelujah, Amazing Grace and many more. Tickets are $40 per person. For showtimes and tickets, visit www.gatewaybythebay.org or call 609-653-0553.
Ventnor City Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 1st at 5pm
Ventnor Avenue from Cornwall to Troy Avenues. Join the City of Ventnor for their annual Holiday Parade. This year’s theme is “It’s A Small World” with Grand Marshall being retiring US Congressman District 2 NJ and Ventnor resident Frank Lobiondo and wife Tina. The Parade is highlighted by Oakcrest and Mainland Marching Bands and Santa Claus.
Ocean City Community Center Holiday Festival
Sunday, December 2nd from 1-4pm
Join the Ocean City Community Center for a free holiday festival for all ages. Visit the Ocean City Free Public Library for refreshments, crafts, games, a balloon sculptor, a holiday movie and a visit from Santa himself. The Christmas Tree Lighting will begin at 1pm in the atrium.
Galloway’s Annual Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 2nd from 4:30-6:30pm
Galloway Municipal Fields S. 8th Ave.
Enjoy an evening of caroling by the Reeds Road School and Absegami High School, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies provided by Galloway EMS, and a special appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Claus. For more information, contact Galloway Community Services at 609-241-0692.
Galloway Celebration of Lights
Monday, December 3rd at 6pm
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
For more information, contact Galloway Community Services at 609-241-0692.
Upper Township Tree Lighting Ceremony
Monday, December 3rd at 6:30pm
Upper Township Municipal Building 2100 Tuckahoe Rd. Petersburg
Seasonal songs will be performed by The Uptown Singers and Upper Township Middle School Band.
Linwood Tree Lighting
Tuesday, December 4th at 6pm
Linwood Arboretum 1410 Wabash Ave.
Dancing at Somers Point Fire Co. 1
Tuesdays from 7:30-10:30 pm
455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Live music for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Social dancing, line dancing and dance mixers. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
JPlace Plus Book Discussion
Wednesday, December 5th at 12pm
Beth Israel 2501 Shore Rd. Northfield
JPlace plus will host a book discussion of “Not Our Kind” by Kitty Zeldis. Participants should bring their lunch, and Beth Israel will furnish beverages and deserts. This free event is geared toward active adults, and all are welcome. RSVP to the Beth Israel office at 609-641-3600 or email bethisrael@cbinorthfield.org.
Third Annual Art for a Cause
Wednesday, December 5th from 5-8:30pm
Heritage Surf and Sport 9223 Ventnor Ave. Margate
Join the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation at Heritage Surf and Sport in Margate for the 3rd Annual Art For A Cause. This event is organized every year by renowned artist and longtime DRCF supporter Jon Baker to help raise money to fight cancer in our community.
Baker and the team at Heritage will transform the popular local surf shop into a pop-up art gallery complete with music and artwork.
For more information, visit thedrcf.org/events/3rd-annual-art-for-a-cause/.
Ventnor Menorah Lighting
Wednesday, December 5th at 6pm
Ventnor Shul 6605 Ventnor Ave.
Everyone is cordially invited to join the City of Ventnor in front of Ventnor Shul as Rabbi Rapapport shares in leading the blessing in song for the Menorah Lighting.
Christmas Toons
Friday, December 7th & Saturday, December 8th
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
This fun-filled show features groups from all your favorite holiday animated classics, as well as some surprises. Christmas Toons is a family friendly, G rated show for all ages, featuring songs from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, The Grinch and many more. Tickets are $25 per person. For show times and tickets, visit www.gatewaybythebay.org or call 609-653-0553.
“Latke Fest” Chanukah Celebration
Friday, December 7th at 5:30pm
Beth Israel 2501 Shore Rd. Northfield
Beth Israel invites the community to celebrate Chanukah with a Latke Fest following Shabbat services. In addition to latkes, there will be dreidel games, Quizzo and a treasure hunt. Latke Fest is open to the community. Cost is $25 per family or $10 per person for members and $15 per person for non-members. Reservations can be made by contacting the synagogue office at 609-641-3600 or bethisrael@cbinorthfield.org.
Somers Point Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Friday, December 7th at 6:30pm
Shore Road to City Hall
Don’t miss another exciting Somers Point Holiday Parade. 2018 will mark the 3rd Annual Float Competition. The parade will travel down Shore Road and end at City Hall where Santa Claus will help light the festive tree and children can meet him inside for pictures and a special gift. Special thanks to our community partners, the Volunteer Fire Companies of Somers Point. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Ocean City Christmas Parade
Friday, December 7th at 6pm
Asbury Avenue from 6th – 11th Streets
Registration information is available at www.ocnj.us/Christmas-Parade. For more information call 609-399-1412.
Santa Paws
Saturday, December 8th from 12-2pm
Fischer Flowers 2322 Shore Rd. Linwood
Join the fun Saturday, December 8th for Santa Paws. The public is invited to bring one donation item for Beacon Animal Rescue, and they will receive a $20 Fischer Flowers gift card and a free photo with Santa Paws and their pet. Beacon’s wish list includes postage stamps, canned cat food, kitchen trash bags, paper towels, he laundry detergent, Borax, large Nylabone chew toys and pet-friendly ice melter. To see the full wish list, go to www.beaconanimalrescue.org, click on the Donate tab and scroll to “See the Wish List.”
Atlantic City’s 2nd Annual Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 8th at 3pm
Atlantic City Boardwalk from Vermont to Albany Avenues
Somers Point Christmas Porch Performances
Saturday, December 8th at 6pm
The Riddlesbrood Players will present an originally, and bit quirky take on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” This performance will be stage as separate acts on various porches in the Bayfront Historic District. Act One will take place at 37 Somers Ave., walking to Act Two at 829 Bay Ave. and Act Three at 21 Delaware Ave. The evening will culminate at Gregory’s Restaurant where light holiday refreshments will be served after the performance. This event is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, all 609-653-4991.
Holiday Gift Boutique
Sunday, December 9th from 1-6pm
The Cove Restaurant 3700 Brigantine Blvd. Brigantine
Come shop, grab a drink and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres at the Holiday Gift Boutique. Jewelry artisans, painters, photographers and artists will be showcased. The event kicks off at 1pm and ends at 6pm on Sunday, December 9th. Canned goods will be accepted for the Food Bank in Brigantine. There is no fee to attend.
Patcong Creek Foundation Community Night
Tuesday, December 11th at 7pm
Seashore Science Center 599 Marks Rd. Somers Point
Atlantic City Events
Jingle: A Magical Holiday Spectacular
Select Dates Now – Friday, December 21st
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets are $30 for adults, $10 for children
The Tropicana showroom is transformed into a magical winter wonderland select dates from November 25 thru December 21. This spectacular show features glamorous dancers in dazzling costumes, angelic singers, music box ballerinas, dancing soldiers, Atlantic City favorites Kevin and Caruso, aerial artistry of special guest, Lady Hellevi and the award-winning choreographer and costume design form Mistinguett.
Foreigner
Friday, November 30th at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $50
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Saturday, December 1st at 7pm
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $29.50
Motor City Live! A Motown Tribute
Sunday, December 2nd at 2pm
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets start at $35
O.A.R
Saturday, December 8th at 8pm
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Tickets start at $45.50
Community Events
Knitting Club
Fridays from 10am-12pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave.
Open to all ages. Beginner or experienced knitters are welcome to bring current or new projects.
Storytime with Miss Bonnie
Fridays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Brigantine 201 15th St. S. Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Support your child’s early literacy skills and school-readiness by joining Miss Bonnie and her crew to hear stories, sing songs and make a quick craft.
Dickens of a Holiday
Saturday, December 1st from 9am-4pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Open to all. Celebrate “Dickens of a Holiday” and get a jump on your holiday shopping by visiting our annual craft fair. The library offers two floors of vendors. Proceeds benefit the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
Mindfulness Meditation
Saturday, December 1st at 10am
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor Township 1 Swift Ave. Open to adults. Learn mindfulness stress reduction through meditation, moving toward greater control and participation in life, and consciously working with the challenges and demands of everyday life.
Storytime University
Saturdays at 10:30am
Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Children & their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement while building language and literacy skills.
Sea Isle City Historical Museum Open House
Saturday, December 1st from 11am-2pm
4800 Central Ave.
Join the Sea Isle City Historical Society for their annual Christmas Open House. Browse through the museum’s many artifacts while enjoying light refreshments, live harp music, and vintage holiday decorations. For more information, please call 609-263-2992.
Checkmates Chess Club
Saturdays from 12-4:30pm
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Exercise your mind. We welcome all to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.
Gathering Wool
Tuesdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome.
Furry Buddies
Tuesday, December 4th at 6:30pm
Atlantic County Library Mays Landing 40 Farragut Ave.
Suggested for ages 6-14.
Tot Tales
Wednesdays at 10am
Atlantic County Library Somers Point 801 Shore Rd.
Suggested for ages 1-4. Stories, songs and an easy craft. Siblings always welcome. Please advise of any food allergies.
Sing Out Loud in your Holiday Pajamas
Wednesday, December 5th from 6:30-8pm
Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Suggested for ages 2 1/2 & older. Celebrate the holidays with cookies, hot chocolate, fun holiday stories & joyful music.
Girls Book Club
Thursdays at 3:15pm
Otto Bruyns Public Library 241 W. Mill Rd. Northfield
Inviting all sassy, snack loving Middle School and older girls to join us. This group provides a space for positive support and encouragement academically and socially.
Food Presentation at Longport Public Library
Tuesday, December 11th at 6pm
2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport
Presented by Stir It Up Catering. The presentation will be a butternut squash, kale and pomegranate salad. Reservations are required. Please contact the Longport Public Library at 609-487-7403.
Classes in Art
The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round. Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic. Classes are $20 each. Beginners welcome! Pre-registration is required. Call 609-823-7952 or visit ventnorarts.org for more information.
