‘Tis the season to head to a festival of trees; a German market with rides, attractions and sweet treats, craft fairs for unique gifts and so much more. Make sure to check dates, times and the weather before you head out.
December 1-14
LBIF Holiday Market
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, Loveladies
Artists, makers and small businesses from across LBI will be selling fine art, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and handcrafted gifts. Many pieces come from LBIF’s ceramics residents and the Plein Air Plus exhibition. There will also be live music, food trucks, festive drinks, hot chocolate, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
December 1-24
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
LOVE Park and City Hall, Philadelphia, PA
You’ll feel like you’re in Germany as vendors set up in traditional wooden booths, offering holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry and arts and crafts in the style of an authentic German market. There will be a carousel, Ferris Wheel and a kids’ train for entertainment. Plus plenty of European foods and desserts.
December 1 – January 3
Kringle Cove
Whitechapel Projects, Long Branch
Shop all weekend from different vendors set up each day at The Long Branch Holiday Bazaar. There will be a live DJ, holiday craft workshops and face painting for kids. Kringle Cove will have each room decorated so that you feel like you’re in a holiday movie. Make your own s’mores or order pizza. There will be pet photos with Santa on Saturday. You can make a reservation for Very Merry Brunchmas or the Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience.
December 1 – January 4
Winter Wonderland
Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge
The walk-through event has more than 50,000 illuminated tulips lighting up the flower fields, a light show from the windmill; illuminated pony rides on the weekends; interactive LED seesaws, swings, spinners and slides; photo ops with Santa inside his workshop; character meet-and-greets with Olaf, Elsa and The Grinch; magical snow flurry stations; “snowball fights” inside a giant igloo snowball pit; and then a special drone show December 18 to 20.
Select dates, December 1 – January 4
Newark Winter Village
Mulberry Commons Park, Newark
The open-air festival in the downtown offers ice skating, go karts, a marketplace, private heated pods and igloos.
Select dates, December 1 – January 17
Peddler’s Village Holiday Season
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
Events throughout the season include a gingerbread competition and display; photos and brunch with Santa; Holly Jolly Weekend with a Santa parade; and then the Fire & Frost Fun festival in January.
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, December 3-20
Bell Works Fresh Holiday Markets
Bell Works, Holmdel
There will be a curated collection of 75 handmade artists and makers at this indoor holiday celebration.
Wednesdays – Sundays, November 28 – December 28
Holiday Square Market
Magnolia Landing, Jersey City
This New York City-style holiday market will have decorations, festive stalls and a curated lineup of food and merchant vendors.
Wednesday – Sunday, December 3 – January 11, 2026
Festival of Trees
Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton
Seventeen trees and mantels will be decorated and displayed throughout the museum, created by local community groups. Themes include All Aboard to Movie Magic; Family Game Night; A Tribute to Pollinators; and Fruit of the Holiday Spirit.
December 4
New Brunswick Winter Wonderland Bazaar
Monument Square, New Brunswick
Asbury Park Bazaar and New Brunswick City Center will kick off the city’s month-long holiday festivities with a tree lighting ceremony, live music and performances, ice skating, snow machine fun, horse-drawn carriage rides, a hot chocolate bar, Festival of Trees, a gingerbread house contest, food from nearby restaurants, selfies with Santa, and a Letters to Santa mailbox.
Thursdays – Sundays, December 4-21
Artist Winter Village
Hinds Plaza, Princeton
Four chalets are set up as festive pop-up shops, run by regional artists who made their own textiles, jewelry, candles, children’s wear, pottery, wood, and more.
December 5
Christmas Parade
Downtown Cape May Court House
Line the streets in Middle Twp. to see your favorite Christmas characters walk and roll by during the parade; then stay for the festival and tree lighting ceremony.
December 5-6
Winter Wonderland & Holiday Village
Town Hall, Union Twp.
The front and back parking lots will be filled with holiday cheer. There will be a tree lighting, live music, a synthetic ice skating rink, strolling characters, Mrs. Claus Sweet Treats Bakery, Santa’s Workshop, a trackless fire truck, curling, a photo booth, more than 40 craft vendors, fire pit areas, and a hot cocoa and beer garden.
Downtown Wildwood Christmas in the Plaza
Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood
The Greater Wildwood Jaycees will host free carnival rides and vendors, plus live music and storytime with Mrs. Claus.
December 5-7
Weihnachtsmarkt German Christmas Market of New Jersey
Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta
There will be a carousel, pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, a petting zoo, a wagon parade, visits with Santa in the courtyard gazebo, storytime with Mrs. Claus and her Elf, a Christmas tree lighting on Friday, festive lights, ice sculptures, and the Pocono Mountain Garden Railway Society train display in the Greenhouse, a visit with author Sue Steinhardt and her dog Imperfect Phil, face painting, and a German Christmas traditions display.
Hammonton Rotary Club Winterfest
Mount Carmel Carnival Grounds, Hammonton
There will be vendors, family-friendly activities and live performances.
December 5-14
A Maker’s Circle Holiday Pop-Up Shop
A Maker’s Circle, Pottersville
Local vendors will sell handmade items like pottery, artwork, ornaments, knitwear, toys, children’s clothes, leather goods and more.
Fridays – Sundays, December 5-21
Holiday Bazaar Series 2025
Fridays – Sundays, through December 21: Grand Arcade of Convention Hall, Asbury Park
Sundays, through December 14: Asbury Hotel, Asbury Park
Each location will be packed with crafters selling handcrafted goods and unique holiday gifts. There will be holiday music and entertainment, photos with Santa, food and drinks, craft workshops, kids’ activities, festive décor and photo ops. The inspiration is the Weihnachtsmarkt holiday markets in Germany.
Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green
Morristown Green, Morristown
The event kicks off with the arrival of Santa and the 100+-year traditional Lighting of the Green. There will also be live entertainment, hot chocolate and cookies, ice sculpture demos, miniature train rides and various holiday-themed activities.
Fridays – Sundays, December 5 – 28
NY Waterway’s Winter Waterway Holiday Market
Midtown Terminal Ferry, NYC
There will be more than a dozen food vendors, shopping at the indoor market, crafts, special activities for kids and visits with Santa (on select dates).
December 6
Holiday Community Craft Fair
Trinity United Methodist Church, Hackettstown
Artists will be offering handmade jewelry, sewing and knitted goods, etched glass, and even homemade salsa for sale. In addition to the craft fair, there will be a soup sale and hot chocolate bar. The fair coincides with the Hackettstown Hometown Holiday.
Downtown Hammonton Tree Lighting
Downtown Hammonton
This year’s celebration will feature The Hammonton Gazette Elf Village, with holiday music, live performances, sing-alongs, games, and activities throughout the night. Santa Claus will light the Town Tree, and then greet families after inside The Bellevue for photos. Free trolley rides start after the ceremony, too.
Winter Wonderland
High Street, Millville
There will be pictures with Santa, hair tinseling, vendors, special characters, crafts, pony rides, face painting, and hot cocoa and cookies.
Shoreline Vintage Holiday Market
Shoreline Vintage & Antiques, Richland
There will be multiple vendors selling vintage holiday decor, antiques, arts & crafts, candles, baked goods and more. Santa will visit, too.
Festival of Trees
American Hungarian Foundation, New Brunswick
As you look at all the beautiful, bright trees decorated for the season, the FHS Madrigal Choir and Hungarian Scouts will perform.
Crafts at Christmas Show
Cape May Convention Center, Cape May
The annual craft expo will have dozens of vendors set up for your holiday shopping needs.
Christmas Craft, Food & Vendor Show
Calgo Gardens, Freehold
There will be 60 craft vendors and a few food trucks on site, in addition to all the holiday landscaping and greenery. Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders will set up inside a greenhouse, operating G-gauge trains which can be used for garden railroads.
Fair in the Square
Verona Civic Center, Verona
The event includes a tree lighting with Santa, food and beverage vendors, and merchant shopping. You can also take a picture with Santa.
Pasko in America
American Dream, East Rutherford
Celebrate Christmas in the Philippine style, with a cultural marketplace, holiday performances, a lantern ceremony, cultural exhibits, a Labubu x Popmart collab, and activities for kids.
December 6-7
Noyes Holiday Market & Gingerbread Village
Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, Atlantic City
Activities include craft vendors, photos with Santa, a gingerbread village contest, live music, food and drinks, craft making, and a toy drive.
Winter Village / Festival of Trees / Dickens Days
The Red Mill Museum Village, Clinton
Marketspace Vendor Events will set up a holiday market in a heated outdoor space, with more than 50 local craft artisans, food trucks and activities. This will coincide with the Festival of Trees, plus Dickens Days (theatrical carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides and Victorian-era charm take over Downtown Clinton).
December 6-13
Festival of Trees
Senior Resource Center, Chester
A winter wonderland is set up with decorated trees that you can buy at the end of the week, or they will be donated to senior housing, transitional housing, nursing homes and homeless shelters in the area. During your visit, vote on your favorite, see Santa, and watch the entertainment.
December 6, 13, 20
Dickens Village
Ricalton Square, Maplewood
The downtown turns into the cutest representation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” complete with mini houses adorned with fireplaces, stockings and antique toys. Santa arrives at 1 pm on December 6 with the help of the Maplewood Fire Department, and stays for visits during the three weekends. There will be a tree lighting at 4 pm. Then, on each day, check out all decorated houses, make a resy for Breakfast with Santa, take a horse and wagon ride, visit the petting farm, listen to the Swing Town’s holiday concert and holiday readings.
December 6-7
Christkindlmarkt
Needle Creek Farm Brewery, Pennington
The indoor and outdoor markets feature artisan vendors, food trucks, farm animals, an outdoor playground, fire pits, s’mores, live music, craft beer, pre-cut Christmas trees and swag.
December 7
Holiday Craft Fair
Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick
Browse a market of local vendors offering handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and unique crafts. Bring the whole family for a special storytelling session with local author Karen Rostoker-Gruber, who will share Hanukkah stories alongside a surprise guest. Warm up at the hot cocoa bar or enjoy some holiday treats.
Porta Holiday Market
Porta, Asbury Park
The holiday pop-up sip & shop will feature 25 local handmade artists and makers.
Holiday Flea & Gift Fair
Bergenfield High School, Bergenfield
There will be roughly 75 vendors set up indoors and possibly outdoors so you can start your holiday shopping.
Holiday Jingle Sip & Shop Vendor Market
Garden State Distillery, Toms River
Jenn Zazzara of Shore Crafted brings together local makers, artisans and small businesses for a day of shopping and sipping on craft cocktails.
Wayne Valley HS Holiday Craft Show
Wayne Valley High School, Wayne
Over 100 exhibitors will set up a variety of arts and crafts in one huge gym. A bake table and a breakfast and lunch menu will be available in the café; while homemade pickles, kettle korn, chainsaw animals and tie dye will be set up outside. Santa will stop by, too.
Winterfest Market
Haddon Twp.
The outdoor market has unique gifts from area artisans, plus food from local vendors, and a beer garden.
December 7, 14, 21
Main Street Pops Artisan Market Holiday Market
Monroe Plaza, Hoboken
More than 70 local artisans will be at each market, so you can find one-of-a-kind treasures, from handcrafted jewelry and home decor to artisanal foods and sweet treats. There will also be holiday music, a Jingle Jam Community Concert, the Sleigh Bell Lounge, a holiday inflatables village, a bouncy house, singing Mrs. Claus, and selfies with roving holiday characters.
Holidays at HenVille: Shopping Village
MudHen Brewing Company, Wildwood
Browse vendors in the parking lot while enjoying hot cocoa, s’mores stations, caricatures, face painting, and live music in the Biergarten. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on-site for photos during the December events.
December 11
Tice’s Corner Winter Festival
Tice’s Corner Marketplace, Woodcliff Lake
Come for an evening of holiday shopping, hot cocoa, caroling and a meet-and-greet with Santa.
December 12
Drum Point Road Elementary’s Winter Craft Fair
Lake Riviera Middle School, Brick
There will be a treasure trove of handmade crafts and treats.
December 13
Christmas Village
Duffield’s, Sewell
There will be a la carte activities including gingerbread decorating, a hot chocolate bar, a meet-and-greet with Santa, horse and carriage rides, food trucks, and craft vendors.
Holiday Wonderland & Christmas Market
Heritage Park, Manahawkin
Makers, bakers, food vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus, fire pits, a hot cocoa bar, a beer truck benefitting the Stafford Twp. PBA, and live entertainment are all part of the holiday action.
Kwanzaa
Montclair Public Library, Montclair
Free family-friendly festivities include the traditional pouring of libations and a discussion of the seven principles with Sister Kellia Sweatt; a Kwanzaa-inspired fashion show by the students of Payne Tech High School Fashion Club; a dance and drum performance by Umoja Dance Company, a traditional African Market, and face painting.
Holiday Night Out
Washington Street, Hoboken
The evening will feature shopping specials, dining deals, live musical performances and winter craft workshops at various times and locations. Special events include cookie decorating, Santa hat making, candlelight yoga and a salsa class.
Winterfest
Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton
You will find wandering carolers dressed in Victorian attire, music by the Pine Barons Chorus and Jersey Sound Chorus, songs by the Cinnaminson Middle School Choir and School of Rock students, a wine and mulled cider tent, a holiday marketplace, an elf hunt through the Mansion Maze, tours of the mansion, bubble magic with Meadow Perry, ice skating on a synthetic rink, ice carving, a bonfire with s’mores, a tree lighting, a holiday surprise from the Pirates of Fortune’s Folly, winter crafts for kids, food trucks, and, of course, Victorian Santa.
Hungarian Christmas Market
American Hungarian Foundation, New Brunswick
The Hungarian Scouts of New Brunswick will present Hungarian foods and artisan products.
Holiday Made in Monmouth
Collins Arena, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft
All of the items showcased for sale are made by artists who either live or work in Monmouth County, giving a personal NJ touch to your holiday gifts.
Atlantic City Holiday Parade & Village
Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City
The avenue will be lit up with music, magic and holiday tree as the parade marches by. After, head to the market for some holiday shopping.
Kwanzaa Festival
Edison Job Corps Athletic Center, Edison
The NAACP Metuchen Edison Piscataway Branch presents an indoor marketplace focusing on culture and community.
December 13-14
Owl Markets (Highland Park’s Artisan and Crafter Holiday Markets)
Highland Park
The outdoor holiday markets feature local artists, artisans, crafters and food vendors. Aside from shopping for handmade goods, there will be live music, free arts and crafts, visits by Santa, a festive photo booth, ornament making and dreidel decorating on the public market square by the Welkovits Pavilion. December 14 will be the menorah lighting.
New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market: Wreck the Walls
The Dome at Adventure Crossing, Jackson Twp.
The ultimate underground shopping experience and arts festival includes DIY artists and sellers, food trucks, celebrity guests, on-site tattooing, pop-up arcades, pop-up art galleries, and live music.
Lambertville House Holiday Market
Lambertville House, Lambertville
There will be food, crafts, gifts and live music.
Countdown to Christmas: A Shopping Extravaganza
St. Jude Parish Center, Hopatcong
There will be more than 40 vendors on site each day, plus food vendors and a 50/50 raffle.
December 13-14, 20-21
Happy Holiday Market
Grove Street Path Plaza, Jersey City
The Ashford, Jersey City
Jersey City’s Historic Downtown Special Improvement District will host two holiday markets over two weekends in December. There will be an indoor holiday market on the rooftop at The Ashford and an outdoor market at the Grove Street Path Plaza. Both markets will have handmade gifts and fine art, while the rooftop market at The Ashford will also host a brunch.
December 14
Holiday Flea & Gift Fair
New Milford High School, New Milford
There will be roughly 75 vendors set up indoors and possibly outdoors so you can start your holiday shopping.
Holiday Market
770 Jackson Street Plaza, Hoboken
Main Street Pops will hold a pre-holiday shopping event with 70+ vendors, an inflatables village, roving holiday entertainers, Singing Mrs. Claus and a bouncy castle.
Flounder’s Kringle Market
Carriage Farm, Hillsborough
There will be food trucks, craft beer, mulled wine, a brass band performance, dance demos, holiday shopping from 45+ vendors, Christmas tree and wreath sales, live caroling, a Kid’s Craft Zone, a visit by Buddy the Elf, and free photos with Santa. The event is pet-friendly.
Tenafly Holiday Fair
Downtown Tenafly, Tenafly
There will be a holiday fair, a food festival, s’mores cafe, coffee trailer, Hive & Honey Mobile Bar, Mel’s Butcher Box Holiday Wonderland, a creative holiday hub, and performances on the community stage. The Holiday After Party at Spring House will include a cozy, candlelit setting with festive cocktails, light bites, and holiday tunes.
December 18
New Brunswick Community Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Brunswick
Held in conjunction with the New Brunswick Area NAACP’s Year End Meeting, the event will include food, drinks, poetry, live music and dance performances.
December 20
Kwanzaa Family Festival & Artisan Marketplace
NJPAC, Newark
There will be performances from local dance troupes, Kwanzaa rituals, dancing and drumming classes, face painting, storytelling and a full marketplace.
December 21
Porta Holiday Market
Porta, Asbury Park
The holiday pop-up sip & shop will feature 25 local handmade artists and makers.
Holiday Flea & Gift Fair
Wayne PAL, Wayne
There will be roughly 75 vendors set up indoors and possibly outdoors so you can start your holiday shopping.
December 27
Community Awareness Series Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
Daoud-David Williams Cultural Arts Center, Miller Branch Library, Jersey City
Celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa through music, poetry, ancestral remembrance, a candle lighting, African dance and drumming, and a community harvest.
December 29
Kwanzaa Celebration
Plainfield Performing Arts Center, Plainfield
The evening will include African storytelling, a traditional candle ceremony, spoken word, dance, food, a make-and-take activity and a tailored Kwanzaa program.
December 30
Friends of JBAAR Kwanzaa 2025
Newark Public Library, Newark
The Friends of the James Brown African American Room (JBAAR) will offer Kwanzaa arts and crafts for kids and families with STEAM Urban, a special candle lighting ceremony led by the Friends of JBAAR, and a musical performance by Victor Daze.
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