Smithville Holiday Light Show
Now – January 6th, 2018
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Watch in wonderment as over 100 Christmas trees magically float on our very own Lake Meone and light up to the music around you. It is an orchestrated show of lights and music played out across the lake. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
Ventnor City Cultural Arts Center Holiday Craft Show
Friday, December 15th from 5-8pm & Saturday, December 16th from 10am-4pm
Ventnor Cultural Arts Center 6500 Atlantic Ave.
Our Annual Show and Sale that features HANDMADE items by LOCAL artists.. we have high quality items that would be great for holiday gifts. Come out and support local art vendors like Purple Lotus Mosaics, Seafindings Jewelry, Twist Candles, Spindrift Pottery, Hunter Pottery, Sea Me Glow, Design Nation, The Hidden Drawer wood craft. Janet Bodoff Designs, Dream Trader Jewelry, Steve Kusma paintings and much more!!
7th Annual Cookies with Santa
Saturday, December 16th from 11am-1pm
VFW Post 220 1209 Route 50, Mays Landing
Come bring your cameras and enjoy spending family time with Santa over milk & cookies. $2 per person/$5 per family. Special performance by the Mays Landing Dance Works. Call 609-287-5670 for additional information.
Holiday Toy Drive at Farpoint
Saturday, December 16th from 12-6pm
5113 Harding Hwy. Mays Landing
Farpoint Toys & Collectibles is proud to be partnering with the Atlantic County Toys For Kids Program to help less fortunate kids in Atlantic County have a great 2017 holiday season!
We will be collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED toys all December – BUT, if you stop by the shop on December 16th to donate, Farpoint will MATCH YOUR DONATION! That’s right, your single toy donation will COUNT AS 2 on December 16th!
We will also be joined during the day by that jolly old elf, SANTA CLAUS himself! Stop by to meet St. Nick courtesy of Santa Magnus throughout the day!
Toys for Kids is looking for NEW, UNWRAPPED toys for all kids, but ESPECIALLY for Tweens and Teens ages 12 and up.
Atlantic County Toys for Kids Program is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization, and EVERY TOY donated will be distributed to needy children throughout the ATLANTIC COUNTY AREA.
EHT Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 16th from 1-4pm
Atlantic Christian School 391 Zion Road
Come support local businesses and get some holiday shopping done. We have a variety of vendors and crafters with a wide range of products for sale as well as a rummage sale table.
There will also be a silent auction with items donated by the vendors.
The proceeds from vendors and silent auction will benefit the Atlantic County Ranch Hope Auxillary.
Egg Harbor City Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 16th at 6pm
The annual Egg Harbor City Christmas on the Avenue Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 with line–up at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 500 London Avenue, and step-off at 6:00 p.m. The parade will feature bands, fire trucks, floats, civic groups and of course – Santa! The Parade will proceed down Liverpool Avenue and turn left at AragoStreetand turn right onto Philadelphia Avenue. The viewing Grand Stand will be located at the 300 block of Philadelphia Avenue. For more information, call Brenda Ruth at (609) 335-1767, brendaruth319@comcast.net or Brian Beals at 609-332-1425.
Meet Santa at the Sea Isle Fire Dept.
Wednesday, December 20th from 6:30-8pm
Sea Isle City Volunteer Fire Dept. 223 John f. Kennedy Blvd.
Come and meet Santa at the Sea Isle City Fire Department! He will be arriving at 6:30 PM on Wednesday December 20th, on a fire truck. Ages 12 and under recommended.
10th Annual Skate for Wishes
Sunday, December 31st from 10am-4pm
Flyers Skate Zone 501 North Albany Ave. Atlantic City
Skate for Wishes has been granting wishes for the past nine years to help bring hope, strength, and joy to the lives of children suffering with life-threatening medical conditions through the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of New Jersey. Each year on New Years Eve, families and friends come together to skate at the Flyers Skate Zone in Atlantic City and make wishes come true. This past year, over 250 skaters took to the ice; in turn, they raised awareness and over $2,300 to grant the wish of a local child suffering with a life threatening medical condition!
Join us for a fun-filled day of skating while granting wishes through the Make-A-Wish® of New Jersey.
Ocean City First Night New Years Eve Celebration
Sunday, December 31st from 4pm-Midnight
First Night offers over 60 entertainment programs ranging from popular children’s shows featuring magicians, jugglers, and puppeteers to Broadway Shows, the Fabulous Grease Band and much more, all leading up to fireworks at midnight.
You will find entertainment that satisfies every taste and age group. To realize maximum enjoyment from First Night, plan your itinerary in advance and have a great time.
Buttons are $15. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ or visit http://firstnightocnj.com.
Trips
Beth Israel Trip to Metropolitan Opera
Beth Israel of Northfield invites opera lovers in the community to see Franco Zefferelli’s classic production of La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 7:30 pm. The bus leaves at 2 p.m. from the Beth Israel parking lot at 2501 Shore Road, Northfield, N.J. and returns to that location.
Composed by Giacomo Puccini, La Boheme is a timeless story of love among young artists in Paris. The performance is sung in Italian, with subtitles in English on small seat-back screens.
Tickets start at $95 and include bus transportation. RSVPs are needed by Friday, January 5, 2018. For more information or to reserve your place, call Cantor Larisa Averbakh at (609) 432-2983 or email cantor@cbinorthfield.org.
Atlantic City Events
Atlantic City Ballet presents The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 16th at 7pm & Saturday, December 17th at 4pm
Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars
Tickets: $45 for Adults; $20 Students/Child
Phone: 609-348-7201
The Nutcracker, one of ballet’s treasured classics, tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Embarking on a wondrous journey through the Kingdom of Snow and the Land of Sweets, Clara encounters many unforgettable and timeless characters. Young and old alike will experience the many magical moments, of this beloved holiday ballet. There’s no better way to spend the holidays with family and friends than by sharing Atlantic City Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker.
Holiday Jubilee
Now – Friday, December 22nd
Tropicana Showroom
Tickets: $25 adults; $10 children
Phone: 609-340-4000
The holiday season at Tropicana Atlantic City means MORE music, memories, merriment and magic. Tropicana continues its tradition of celebrating the season with a spectacular holiday revue show designed to captivate audiences of all ages. See Holiday Jubilee in the Tropicana Showroom on select dates, November 19 through December 22.
Starring two specialty acts, nine dancers and two vocalists, Holiday Jubilee takes a fresh approach to presenting the most beloved holiday music, characters and stories of the season. After a festive opening number of “We Need a Little Christmas,” the audience will be taken inside a magical toy shop where tap dancing soldiers, music box ballerinas and rag dolls spring to life.
The Holiday Jubilee Fashion Show is an over-the-top celebration of holiday sparkle showcasing the elaborate costume designs by the show’s award-winning choreographer and costume designer, Mistinguett. Look for a special surprise at the end!
Escape the hustle and the bustle of the world outside and celebrate the true spirit of the holiday season with Holiday Jubilee at Tropicana.
Gov’t Mule
Friday, December 29th at 8pm
Borgata Hotel Casino
Tickets start at $45
Phone: 866-900-4849
American southern rock band, Gov’t Mule will be at Borgata this December! Best known for their albums Dark Side of the Mule, Deep End and more, check them out this winter at the Events Center.
New Years Eve Fireworks
Sunday, December 31st at 9pm
Tropicana
Phone: 609-340-4000
Start your New Year with a bang and watch Tropicana light up the sky with a stunning Fireworks display on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, at 9pm.
Free Community Events
Orientinteering
Saturday, December 16th from 11am-3pm
Atlantic County Park in Estell Manor 109 State Highway Route 50
Are your children learning to read a map in school? Put on your hiking boots, pack a trail lunch and head to the Estell Manor Park for a three mile orienteering course through the woods. We provide the instructions, maps and a loaner compass. A basic course for the beginner and an intermediate course for the experienced or more adventurous are offered. Please specify course when registering. Children under 13 must have an adult with them. Standard tick precautions are recommended.
Free but must register in advance, please call the Nature Center office: (609) 625-1897
Family Coloring and Meditation
Saturday, December 16th from 1-2pm
New Day Family Success Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
Join us in learning the latest technique in relaxation, coloring! This is a free activity! Call 609-652-0230 to register or for more information!
Winter Wonderland Party
Tuesday, December 19th from 5-7pm
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Join us to celebrate the holiday with hot cocoa, holiday music, snacks, pizza, photos and more! This is a free, fun, family event! Call 609-569-0376 to register or for more information!
Zumba Class
Tuesday, December 19th from 5-6pm
Lake Lenape East Catering Hall 753 Park Rd. Mays Landing
Zumba is a Latin Dance that will help you get in shape while listening to Latin music and have fun. For more information, please call 609-625-1897.
Candy Cane Crafts
Friday, December 22nd from 5-6pm
New Day Family Success Center 622-624 S. New York Rd. Galloway
Let’s get creative! This is a family craft night inspired by the delicious seasonal treat! Call 609-652-0230 for more information and to register.
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies
Friday, December 29th from 9:30-10am
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
South Jersey Family Medical Center will be on hand to discuss maternal health prior to our diaper drive. Diapers will be available while supplies last. Participants in the workshop will be able to obtain first choice of diapers! Call 609-569-0376 to register or for more information!
