New Jersey Isn’t Boring’s Guide to New Jersey November Festivals and Events is your ultimate resource for making the most of the season. From vibrant food and wine festivals to holiday markets and family-friendly events, this guide covers the diverse happenings across the Garden State. Whether you’re looking to savor seasonal flavors, start holiday shopping, or experience unique cultural celebrations, our November guide has something for everyone. Dive in to plan an unforgettable month filled with local charm and exciting activities.
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The Garden State Wing & Dessert Fest
November 8, 12 pm – 5 pm
Guests can dive into the Wing Battle Royale, where vendors will serve up an array of bone-in and boneless wings in every style imaginable—sweet, spicy, smoky, and everything in between. Those with a sweet tooth can head to the Sweet Escape section, featuring cakes, cookies, and cool desserts to balance the heat. Attendees get the chance to vote for the champions and help crown the Best Wings and Best Dessert in the Garden State. For the brave, the Chicken Wing Eating Contest, sponsored by BBQ Pit NJ, will challenge contestants to see who can handle the most heat for a shot at glory. A new twist for this event brings the action both indoors and outdoors, with vendors cooking up the heat outside and serving it fresh inside—making the event a true rain-or-shine flavor showdown. Sample-sized portions will be available, giving guests the chance to taste a wide variety of dishes throughout the day.
Morristown Armory, Morristown, NJ
Cost: $8 in advance or $10 at the door, and kids 10 and under get in free
Jersey City Wine Fest
November 23, 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Wine Fest is your all access pass to try wines from both local and abroad. Travel the world of wine at the Harborside Atrium.
Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $15 – $70. Save 40% with code NJIB
The Weekend of November 1 & 2:
Great Adventure’s Fright Fest/Kids Boo Fest
Now – November 2
Six Flags Great Adventure offers two Halloween events: Fright Fest for older audiences and Kids Boo Fest for families. Fright Fest features haunted houses, scare zones, twisted shows, and devilish treats, while Kids Boo Fest offers kid-friendly attractions like a trick-or-treat trail, a hay maze, a costume contest, and a pumpkin patch. Both events run throughout the fall season.
Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, NJ
Cost: Varies
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow @ Adventure Aquarium
Now– November 2
During the fall festivities, guests can discover a mesmerizing collection of glowing gourds in every shape, size, and species shining above the surface or illuminating the depths among sharks, stingrays, and other unique aquatic life. NEW to this year’s festival is a nearly 10-foot underwater octopus shaped out of pumpkins and a snorkeling Scarecrow tasked with keeping watch over the Aquarium’s underwater pumpkin patch. In addition to the fall-themed sights, guests can check out the Aquarium’s seasonal sensory tables, which feature pumpkin slime and other hands-on sensory experiences—all included with admission. For an extra special experience, guests can pay $5 to paint and take home their own pumpkin masterpiece. The Aquarium’s gift shop will also be selling various pumpkin-themed souvenirs. Visitors looking to learn more about ocean life can deepen their aquatic knowledge by tuning into the Aquarium’s “What Goes Bump in the Midnight Zone” show. This show demystifies the animals living in the dark depths of the ocean’s Midnight Zone.
1 Riverside Dr., Camden, NJ
Cost: Ticket prices vary by date
Glow! – The Spooky Speedway
Through November 2
The Spooky Speedway is Glow’s exciting new Halloween attraction, designed to delight visitors of all ages! This family-friendly light show takes you on a thrilling journey through the mysterious land of Transylvania, home of Dracula himself, with a spooktacular twist. As you travel through the eerie yet enchanting roadway, you’ll encounter glowing castles, friendly vampires, and whimsical witches, all brought to life by thousands of synchronized lights in a non-jump scare environment.
217 Berlin – Cross Keys Rd, Sicklerville, NJ
Cost: $50+
Jacks and Lights
Now – November 2
Prepare yourselves for an extraordinary glowing spectacle like no other! Experience the jaw-dropping magic of thousands of carved jack o’lanterns lighting up the night sky. Brace yourself for a night filled with gourd-geous displays and pumpkin perfection that will leave you spellbound. Don’t miss out on this boo-tiful event!
Argos Farm, 1250 Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ
Cost: Online $21.95-$29.95; Gate: $26.95-$33.99
Jack O’Lantern Experience
Now – November 2
This 30-day event guarantees thrills and chills for the whole family! Enjoy seasonal food and drinks, carnival rides, pumpkin picking/painting, AND a stroll through over 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns in the crisp fall air with family and friends.
94 Championship Place Augusta, NJ
Cost: $20 – $39
Halloween House Freehold
Now – November 2
Halloween House Freehold is a completely immersive, one-of-a-kind Halloween experience where you are transported to an all Halloween world. Every one of our impeccably detailed, fully realized rooms is a different Halloween theme designed to make every Halloween lover’s experience unforgettable. Visit the #1 ranked Halloween attraction for all ages! If you love the decor of a haunted house, but don’t want the stress of being touched and scared, Halloween House Freehold is for you. And if you do love haunted houses, you’ll love Halloween House Freehold too!
Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold, NJ
Cost: $29.99+
Cape May Restaurant Weekend
October 30 – November 2
Enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert for a fixed price at Cape May’s best restaurants.
Cape May, NJ
Brookdale Haunted Theater
October 31 – November 2
Brookdale’s annual Haunted Theater – designed, built and run by current and former students – is a delightfully scary, tormented trip through evil creatures, ghouls and ghosts, bloody body parts, and more. The popular Haunted Theater redefines “stage fright” for its many visitors during the walking tour of a maze of blood-chilling rooms. “Lights on, Scares Off” performance are available during the afternoon.
Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center, 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ
Cost: $10 – $20
Middlesex County Fall Harvest Festival
October 31 – November 2
Visitors wil get to interact with living history interpreters, listen to live music by the Sawmill Run Old Time String Band, participate in children’s crafts, and enjoy food from Beastro. The festival will include your photo op, wagon rides to the farm fields, pick your pumpkins, with a variety of pies, cider donuts, pickles, salsa, and preserves.
East Jersey Old Town Village, 1050 River Rd, Piscataway, NJ
Cost: Free
Día de los Muertos at Lackawanna Plaza
October 31 – November 2
Join us for New Jersey’s most vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration — a three-day festival honoring life, memory, and community. Set inside the iconic, newly renovated Lackawanna Plaza, Latinos of Montclair transforms the space into a vibrant hub featuring dozens of Latino vendors, breathtaking performances, curated ticketed experiences, and New Jersey’s largest community altar — a celebration with something for everyone.
Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ
Cost: Free, separate ticketed events are listed on their website
Sparta Special Olympic Fall Vendor & Craft Fair
November 1, 10 am to 3 pm
Local crafters and small business owners will be gathered at Sparta High School selling their products and sharing their talents at the Sparta Special Olympics Fall Vendor & Craft Fair. There will be food, shopping and more. Come support the Sparta Special Olympics and Special Olympics NJ Area 3. Come meet Sparta’s amazing Athletes of Determination and wish them luck for the 2025/2026 season. This is an outdoor event located in the front parking lot of Sparta High School. If there is bad weather, the fair will be moved inside.
70 W Mountain Rd, Sparta, NJ
Cost: Free
Taco and Empanada Festival
November 1, 11 am – 6 pm
TACOS & EMPANADAS! The Best of both world’s come together for this delicious event! Just Jersey & The South Bound Brook Fire Company present the Taco & Empanada Festival, taking place at Memorial Park in South Bound Brook. Gourmet Food Trucks, Music, beer, margarita & sangria garden, vendors, kids activities, pony rides, rock wall, petting zoo, face painting, sand art, inflatables, bungee trampoline, mini golf. knockerball, 50/50 & it’s a Benefit for The South Bound Brook Fire Company!
Memorial Park, 78 Elizabeth St, South Bound Brook, NJ
Cost: $5, kids under 5 are free
Bell Works Fresh Saturday Market
November 1, 12 pm – 4 pm
Visitors can explore a curated selection of local farmers, bakers, makers, and artisans offering everything from fresh produce and flowers to handcrafted goods, specialty foods, and unique finds. With its lively atmosphere, family-friendly vibe, and the stunning modern setting of Bell Works’ “metroburb,” the market is the perfect weekend destination to shop local, grab a bite, and connect with the community.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: Free
Beers on the Boards
November 1, 12 – 9 pm
Savor craft beers from more than 30 different breweries, indulge in an all-you-can-eat gourmet buffet, and enjoy a selection of craft beer, spiked seltzer, and hard cider from New Jersey local breweries.
Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Cost: $65. Includes all beer and all food
Art Council of Princeton’s Día de los Muertos
November 1, 1 pm – 3 pm
Princeton’s annual festival with the Arts Council of Princeton features music, dance, food, and art for all ages. This outdoor celebration brings together neighbors, artists, and families to honor loved ones and share Mexican culture.
102 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free
Lunar Faire – Halloweekend
November 1, 3 pm – 10 pm
The Lunar Faire crew isn’t ready to say goodbye to spooky season just yet—and neither should you be! Embrace the magic on November 2nd at the 4th Annual Halloweekend Spectacle, a night market packed with wickedly fun extras. Revel in two extra hours of faire excitement, spellwork ceremonies from Samhain to Dia De Los Muertos, a human slot machine raising funds for hurricane relief, and the Pumpkin of Chaos (think mechanical bull but way more Halloween). Don’t miss out on games, vendor trick-or-treating, a Misfit Parade leading to the Costume Contest hosted by Cookie Doe, and epic photo ops with giant props, creepy barns, and glowing vibes. With music by Chained to the Dead, pole dance demos, fire performances, and much more, it’s a celebration taking Halloween all the way to the moon and back!
The Sussex County Fairgrounds, Frankford, NJ
Cost: $25 in advance, $35 the day of. Tickets available here
Asbury Park’s Día de los Muertos
November 1, 4 pm – 7 pm
Asbury Park brings dia de los muertos to the boardwalk with an oceanfront celebration. The city’s second annual event is set for, with early face painting starting at 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly gathering welcomes everyone, pets included, to honor loved ones through music and art. The walk begins at Convention Hall and continues along the Asbury Park Boardwalk, ending at the historic Casino. Expect mariachi, singing, and plenty of color. Pet friendly!
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
November 1, 5 pm – 9 pm
This Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), you’re invited to a free, immersive celebration of Mexican heritage, vibrant artistry and heartfelt remembrance. Stroll through a wonderland of color, music and tradition as we honor loved ones with joy, creativity and community spirit. This celebration will feature:
Live Performances & Music, a Community Altar Contest, Catrina & Catrín Competition, Artisan Market & Hands-On Activities, Food & Refreshments, Face Painting & Photo Ops and more. Presented in partnership with local Atlantic City Hispanic organizations, El Pueblo Unido of Atlantic City and Organización Azteca. This is a night of art, remembrance and community joy you won’t want to miss!
2200 Fairmount Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: Free
Day of the Dead Bar Crawl
November 1, 5 pm
Celebrate life and legacy at the Jersey City Day of the Dead Bar Crawl, a vibrant nightlife tribute blending tradition and revelry. From 5 PM to 2 AM, partygoers 21+ will roam top bars along Newark Avenue, adorned with glowing altars, sugar skulls, and neon face paint. Hosted by PubCrawls.com, this unforgettable event honors Día de los Muertos with music, costumes, and community spirit—making it one of Jersey City’s most spirited fall celebrations
Begins at BOOTS & BONES, 116 Newark Avenue Jersey City, NJ or The Ashford
Cost: $25
Sip in Autumn Wine Festival
November 1 & 2, 12 pm – 5 pm
Celebrate the grand finale of this year’s wine festival season at the Sip in Autumn Wine Festival in Bayville, NJ. Raise a glass to autumn’s beauty with New Jersey’s finest wines, music, artisans, and food. Stroll from winery to winery, sampling seasonal wines and meeting the passionate winemakers behind each unique blend. Plus, browse a variety of artisan crafters offering unique goods. Gather family and friends for the perfect autumn afternoon!
Veteran Park, 489 Bill Zimmerman Jr Way, Bayville, NJ
Cost: $20 for Guests 21+. Ticket price increases to $25; cash only at the door. All Spectators and guests under 21 are FREE
Season at Hill Creek Farms
November 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, & 16
Enjoy picking your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs—plus, don’t miss the beautiful sunflower fields open for U-Pick. Savor delicious farm-to-table cuisine from Haddon Culinary, relax in the wine garden by Auburn Road Winery, and enjoy live music, kids’ activities, and more. Join us for a fun-filled experience at the farm! U-Pick farming will be open every Friday through Sunday (including Columbus Day) during the season. On Saturdays and Sundays, there is a U-Pick admission fee of $20 per vehicle (not per person, but per VEHICLE). This fee includes a hayride for your family. On Fridays, there is no admission fee; you only pay for what you pick! Please note: there is never an admission fee to visit the Market, Bakery, Wine Garden, or Loft. Admission fee is ONLY for U-pick on Saturdays and Sundays.
1631 State Highway 45, Mullica Hill, NJ
Cost: $10 per vehicle,
Celebration of Life
November 2, 8 am – 5 pm
Join Camden County for a vibrant and heartfelt Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration honoring the memories of loved ones who have passed. This cultural event feature authentic Mexican cuisine, colorful crafts, and storytelling that pays tribute to loved ones passed. Celebrate life, remembrance, and community during this colorful tribute that brings people together through tradition and storytelling. Perfect for all ages.
John H. Adler Memorial Park at Challenge Grovel; 101 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ
Cost: Free
NJ Baby Expo
November 2, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
The NJ Baby Expo, presented by NJ MOM, is an exclusive event for expectant and new parents in the greater New Jersey area at the beautiful W Hoboken in Hoboken, New Jersey. Over 50 baby and toddler brands (hello UPPAbaby, Doona, Thule, Cybex & more!) will showcase the best in baby gear & accessories, local services and more. Test, shop & learn about everything you need to know to step into parenthood with ease. Sample products from exhibitors, attend educational demos, win over $15k in giveaways, receive VIP gift bags and get pampered while enjoying healthy bites in a relaxed setting at the W Hoboken.
W Hokoben, 225 River St, Hoboken, NJ
Cost: $18.50+
Day of the Dead at Riverview Farmers Market
November 2, 10 am – 2 pm
Join the Riverview Farmers Market as they host their annual Day of the Dead / Dias de los Muertos celebration in Riverview Park! The event features a giant skeleton puppet parade that kicks off at noon, a community Ofrenda, live Mariachi and traditional dancers, and so much more.
498 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
Fanwood’s Holiday Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair
November 2, 10 am – 4 pm
It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping. Visit our outdoor fair full with a fabulous array of top-notch exhibitors selling quality items, arts and crafts, and collectibles. All exhibitors are hand-picked and chosen for their unique items, hand-made creations, start-ups, and well-groomed businesses, and together create this posh marketplace. Stop by…shop a little, relax, and enjoy the good food, great music, and 75+ exhibitors. Held in the south side Fanwood Train Station Parking Lot, this event is open 10am-4pm and will feature gourmet food trucks, and live music throughout the day. Parking is available at the North side train station then just walk over the bridge. Use this address for your GPS: 238 North Avenue, Fanwood, NJ. This event is hosted by the Borough of Fanwood NJ.
256 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ
Cost: Free Admission
Autumn with the Animals Festivals
November 2, 10 am – 3 pm
Join for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Go wild for our wildlife programs, live music, canoeing, food, games, crafts, campfire & more! Shop from local vendors, meet resident wildlife, go trick-or-treating, and enjoy the beautiful fall foliage on 171 acres of preserved pinelands.
4 Sawmill Rd, Medford, NJ
Cost: $24 per Adult, $19 per Child ages 4-12, FREE for Children 3 & under
Paramus Fall Food Truck Festival
November 2, 11 am – 5 pm
Food! Beer! Music! Fun! New Jersey foodies, eat your hearts out! It’s a fun filled family day! Over 15 Gourmet Food Trucks, partnered with some great music, make for an enchanting and fulfilling Fall day. Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, pups, pop ups and blankets. Dine on excellent food, while enjoying the beer and sangria garden. Face painting, kids’ activities, and more!
Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ
Cost: $5, kids 5 and under are free
The Week of November 3 – 9:
Everything Fab Four Fest
November 6 – 8
The inaugural “Everything Fab Four” Fest will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ “Rubber Soul” album over three days of curated content, concerts, conversations and more. Taking place at the historic Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park, special guests will include Max Weinberg, Jake Clemons, the Weeklings, the Black Ties, Nellie McKay and many others, including 60 of the world’s leading Beatles experts and authors. A limited number of meet & greet options are available with Max and Jake, and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Light of Day Foundation. EF4Fest is presented by Wonderwall and Salon, and sponsored by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.
1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: Tickets range $75 – $300
Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular
Begins November 6. Thursday – Sundays thru January 11th, 2026
Larger-than-life glowing lanterns have been installed creating 30+ glowing scenes. See animals real and imagined laid out throughout the zoo. Let it Glow is a symphony of vivid glowing colors to tease your eyes and dazzle the mind. Come and enjoy an enchanting stroll throughout the zoo These larger than life lanterns are amazing in picture but stunning in person. With over 30 scenes, these hand-made artistic wonders are more breath-taking than the last.
Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus, NJ
Cost: Tickets available on Eventbrite
LSC After Dark
November 6 & 20, 6 pm – 10 pm
A great party, delicious bites and drinks, and a twist of science! Liberty Science Center presents LSC After Dark, exclusively for guests 18 and up, every Thursday from 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Each event features a fun theme with a menu to match, dance floor, live DJ, a full bar (for guests 21+) and planetarium and laser shows. And all of the museum’s exhibits are open, too! Event themes include Dino Nite and 90’s Night. When you purchase LSC After Dark tickets, you help the nonprofit Liberty Science Center provide even more programs for our community and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: $25 at the door, save $3 buying online in advance
Appel Farm’s 65th Anniversary Weekend
November 7 – 9
A vibrant weekend of art, music, and community, honoring the connections, shared memories, and radiant spirit that make Appel Farm a creative home for all. A day pass for Friday 11/7 includes the Friday Night Concert, dinner, and campfire. A day pass for Saturday 11/8 includes all activities including arts workshops, kindred groups, jam session etc. starting at 8am on Saturday through the campfire at night. Meals included are Saturday Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Saturday dinner options are a Food Truck Voucher or Vegan/Vegetarian Box Dinner.
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ
Cost: $0 – $115
The Atlantic City Tattoo Expo
November 7 – 9
Tattoo lovers unite! Prepare to mingle with 5,000+ of your closest ink-loving friends at the stunning Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, smack in the middle of the legendary Atlantic City Boardwalk. With 2,000 luxurious rooms, endless casino gaming, mouthwatering restaurants and electrifying nightlife, the Hard Rock Atlantic City is the ultimate playground for tattoo enthusiasts. It’s all happening in Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, transformed into a tattoo haven, where you’ll have the chance to meet over 100 top-tier tattoo artists from around the globe. And yes—you can get inked on the spot! Plus, explore an eclectic array of vendors offering everything from tattoo-inspired fashion to custom jewelry, CBD products and novelty collectibles you won’t find anywhere else.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $23.11 – $46.35
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week
November 7 – 16
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week™ is a wonderful opportunity to re-visit your favorite restaurants & try new ones …the perfect time to gather friends & enjoy Jersey Shore’s great restaurants.
Various Restaurants in the Jersey Shore
Cost: Varies Per Location
Fall Craft Show
November 8, 9 am – 2 pm
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping during this craft show featuring over 40 unique, quality craft vendors. Items include: Dog Feeders, Doll Clothes, Greeting Cards, Hand-sewn/Crocheted Items, Hand-painted Glassware, Home Décor, Jewelry, Journals & Notebooks, Nautical Items, Ornaments, Paintings & Prints and more.
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, NJ
Cost: Free
Veterans Day Glassmaking at WheatonArts
November 8, 10 am – 4 pm
Thanking members of the armed forces for their service, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center is offering free Make-Your-Own experiences to veterans and active duty military during the Veterans Day Glassmaking.. With the expert guidance of our glass artists, learn how to shape hot molten glass into a beautiful Air Trap Paperweight using a historic antique mold unique to WheatonArts! Participants will choose a color, add molten glass to a mold, and discover the secret of creating these organic shapes. Call 856.825.6800, ext. 152. to ask about appointment space availability.
WheatonArts 1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ 08332
Cost: $0 – $12
Holiday Crafts and Drafts at Jersey Girl Brewing
November 8 & 9, 1 pm – 6 pm
Jersey Girl Brewing Company invites guests to a two-day holiday shopping event inside its cozy warehouse tasting room. From 1 PM to 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday, visitors can browse a curated selection of handmade goods from local artisans while enjoying freshly brewed craft beer. The event offers free admission to both the brewery and market, welcomes families and well-behaved dogs, and allows guests to bring their own food or have it delivered. It’s the perfect way to sip, shop, and support local this holiday season.
426 Sand Shore Rd, Hackettstown, NJ
Cost: Free
The Village at Anne Ellen
November 8 – December 30
Embark on an enchanting adventure through a quaint winter wonderland, beginning with a nostalgic hayride through our Christmas tree fields. As you step off the wagon, you’ll be transported into a mesmerizing Christmas tale brought to life with twinkling lights and captivating displays. Wander along wooded pathways, soaking in the festive atmosphere and timeless holiday magic at every turn.
Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm, Manalapan NJ
Cost: $24 – $26, kids $12 – $14
Sauce for the Goose: Outdoor Art Market
November 8, 11 am – 4 pm
Shop from 100+ artisans working in ceramics, textiles, jewelry, printmaking, drawing and painting, apparel, home décor, and so much more. This one-day sale will feature your go-to vendors plus new talent you’ll love discovering.
Downtown Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
Laurita Veteran’s Jeeps, Food, and Wine Festival
November 8 & 9
Visitors are invited to enjoy a lively day at Laurita Winery, a welcoming spot to savor excellent wines with friends and family. Guests can pair wines with a variety of dishes from onsite food trucks and relax while listening to live music from talented artists throughout the weekend. Free admission for Veterans and Active Military (present your DOD, Veterans, CAC or USID Card upon arrival.
Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: 20 and under Free, $16 in advance, $18 at the door
The Week of November 10 – 16:
Shred For a Cause
November 15, 8 am – 12 pm
Changing of the seasons means it is time to clean out our homes and closets! Support AWA and refresh your space by bringing all you can shred for $40 @The Tab Group, Inc in West Berlin (341 Cooper Rd). Drop off will be between 8am – 12pm on 11/15 and all proceeds benefit homeless animals in need at Animal Welfare Association!
341 Cooper Road, Voorhees, NJ
Cost: $40
NJ Wine Expo
November 15, 11 am – 7 pm
This one-of-a-kind event will feature the largest gathering of New Jersey’s wineries and vineyards in history! More than 30 New Jersey wineries and vineyards will come together in one location for a historic tasting event that showcases the burgeoning local wine scene of our state. This historic event is perfect for both passionate wine enthusiasts and novice drinkers who enjoy tasting and learning about the extensive varieties of wine produced throughout New Jersey. At this event, you will get to meet the winemakers, stroll between winery tables sampling more than 130 hand-selected wines, hear from industry insiders, and find out how to plan your next trip through the NJ Wine Country. Plus, choose from an array of local food vendors to purchase small bite culinary cuisine.
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $38.10+
Rock to Fight Alzheimer’s
November 15, 1:30 pm – 6 pm
Spend the afternoon at Rock to Fight Alzheimer’s, a fun-filled fundraising event benefiting Alzheimer’s New Jersey, enjoying incredible live performances from three talented local bands — Shut Up Gus, The Eddie Testa Band, and Eboro Bandits. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just looking for a great day out with friends, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy amazing music while giving back to your community.
Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Avenue, Lake Como, NJ
Cost” $20 entry
DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express
Begins November 15. Select Dates until December 23
This holiday event features a ride on an exciting train through millions of Christmas lights. The fun includes meeting Santa, a gift from Santa, a holiday movie, cookies, and a walk through the Holiday Village.
DiDonato’s Family Fun Center, 1151 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ
Cost: $22.95+
Laurita Veteran’s Chili and Chowder Festival
November 15 & 16
Visitors are invited to enjoy a lively day at Laurita Winery, a welcoming spot to savor excellent wines with friends and family. Guests can pair wines with a variety of dishes from onsite food trucks and relax while listening to live music from talented artists throughout the weekend.
Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: 20 and under Free, $16 in advance, $18 at the door
Community Planting Day
November 16, 10 am – 1 pm
Join Seton Village for a Fall Community Planting Day in and around Carter Park in South Orange on Sunday, November 16 from 10AM-1PM. Help plant bulbs that will blossom into beautiful blooms for this Spring at Carter Park (176 College Pl South Orange, NJ). Organized by BLOOM in partnership with Seton Village NPP. It’s a great way to give back, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with your neighbors! No prior gardening experience is required, just a positive attitude and a willingness to get your hands dirty (literally). Free light bites will be available for volunteers. Please sign up here: https://
176 College Pl, South Orange, NJ
Cost: Free
The Week of November 17 – 23:
Festival of Trees
November 19, 2025 through January 11, 2026
Morven Museum & Garden’s uplifting annual Festival of Trees returns for its 20th Anniversary, transforming the historic mansion’s galleries with an abundance of creative trees and mantels, each uniquely decorated by 17 community partners, representing local non-profits, schools, garden clubs, and artists.
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ
Cost: Included with museum admission: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors (ages 60+), youth ages 7-18, students with ID, and active military or veterans with ID. Free for ages 6 & younger.
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
Begins November 21. Every day until January 3, 2026
The Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of New Jersey’s favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price.
PNC Bank Arts Center, Exit 116, Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, NJ
Cost: $27+
Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru
Begins November 21
Winter WonderLights, New Jersey’s largest animated holiday light show, returns for the 2025 season with an even more spectacular experience, starting November 21 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick. This year’s show promises expanded holiday magic, complete with new features and returning favorites. Guests can enjoy the festivities from the warmth of their own vehicles, tuning in to a synchronized radio station to experience festive music alongside stunning light displays as they drive through the animated winter wonderland.
655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ
Cost:$35 per car from Sunday through Thursday, and $45 on Fridays and Saturdays.
U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland
November 21 – January 4, 2026
Holland Ridge Farms transforms into New Jersey’s most magical holiday walkthrough, offering an unforgettable experience for families, friends, and anyone seeking festive photo opportunities. Visitors can wander through millions of twinkling holiday lights and displays, including over 50,000 illuminated tulips brightening the flower fields. A windmill music and light show takes place every 30 minutes, with special drone light shows from December 18–20. Guests can visit Santa’s Workshop for photos, meet favorite characters like Olaf, Elsa, and the Grinch, and enjoy illuminated pony rides on weekends. Interactive light seesaws, swings, spinners, and slides add to the fun, along with a giant igloo snowball pit filled with more than 75,000 “snowballs” and magical snow flurries perfect for dreamy photos. Throughout the farm, visitors can sip hot chocolate, sample festive beer, wine, and cocktails, and indulge in treats from local food trucks and the bakery. The holiday experience also includes a charming gift shop, cozy heated cabins with cookies and cocoa, and even fresh-cut tulip bouquets available from the greenhouse.
108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge, NJ
Cost: $17 age 3 and up M-TH – $20 age 3 and up F-SUN
Shop, Gather, & Give – Fall Farmers Market
November 22, 12 pm – 4 pm
A local market will be collecting non-perishable food items for a nearby food pantry while showcasing a lineup of specialty vendors featuring fall-flavored foods, Thanksgiving-themed treats, and hostess gifts. Visitors can enjoy offerings from Cream Ridge Winery and Twin Lights Brewing, live music, and seasonal photo ops. The event will include craft coffee, sourdough bread, baked goods, jams, desserts, candles, soaps, floral arrangements, clothing, accessories, handcrafted jewelry, spiritual readings, organic skincare, and more.
Calgo Gardens, 462 Adelphia Rd, Freehold, NJ
Cost: Free with Non Perishable Food Item
An Old-Fashioned Christmas in Cape May
Begins November 22. Events conclude on January, 2026
What better place to get into the true spirit of Christmas than Victorian Cape May? This seaside town is transformed into a Dickens village for the holidays with garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling gaslights. Wrap yourself in the warmth of holiday spirit and sample a variety of fun tours and events.
Cape May, NJ
Jingle Fest Craft Show
November 23, 10 am to 5 pm
The Jinglefest Craft Fair returns to Wayne Hills High School, featuring 100 exhibitors with unique arts and crafts perfect for holiday shopping. Hosted by the Wayne Hills Senior Class and promoted by P.J.’s Promotions, this event offers a variety of items, including holiday décor, ceramics, jewelry, fine art, charcuterie boards, hand-painted ornaments, metal and resin art, and more. Food, drinks, kettle corn, and homemade pickles will be available.
Wayne Hills High School, 272 Berdan Ave., Wayne, NJ
Cost: $3
Swedish Christmas Fair
November 23, 10 am – 3 pm
The Swedish Christmas fair has something for everyone; there is a great selection of food items, crafts, and gifts. Swedish handicrafts like handmade Christmas decorations, linen, and wooden items plus a variety of cheeses, herring, and other Swedish delicacies as well as home baked goods (bread, cookies, and cakes) are available for you to buy. Glögg, a typical Swedish spiced holiday drink, is also being offered. There are raffles with wonderful prizes, and activities for younger children. A highlight of the fair is the beautiful Lucia pageant and her choir singing and lightening up the holiday season at 1:30pm, a beautiful and truly unique Swedish tradition! The Swedish Christmas Fair is hosted by the NJ Chapter of SWEA, Swedish Women’s Educational Association. SWEA is a global nonprofit organization promoting Swedish language, culture, history, and tradition.
26 Northview Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ
Cost: Admission is $2
The Week of November 24 – 30:
Holiday Light Show at Historic Smithville
Begins November 27. Every Day until January 6
Experience the magic as over 100 Christmas trees appear to float on Lake Meone, lighting up in sync with music for a mesmerizing show of lights and sound. This orchestrated holiday spectacle runs Thursday through Sunday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning November 28 through January 5. Historic Smithville also offers 50 unique shops, 7 dining options, a carousel, a train ride, cozy lodging at the Colonial Inn, and over 26 free weekend events. The show starts at dark and continues until 8:30 p.m.
615 East Moss Mill Rd. Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
New Providence Holiday Walk
November 28, 5 pm – 7 pm
This annual holiday family event features Santa’s grand arrival, followed by a lively performance by the New Providence HS marching band, and the grand finale fireworks display.
Downtown New Providence, NJ
Cost: Free
Dickens Days
November 28 – 30
Dickens Days is an annual festival in Clinton, New Jersey, that transforms the town into a Victorian village for a holiday celebration. During the event, which typically takes place over a weekend in late November or early December, visitors can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, caroling, storytelling, and performances by local artists. The festival also features specific attractions like a Winter Craft Village, Santa’s Workshop, and the Community Tree Lighting ceremony
Main St, Clinton, NJ
Polar Express
November 28 – 30
Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical hour and a half trip to meet Santa. Once on board, your car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and delicious cookies are served by dancing chefs. Passengers listen to the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers greet passengers and each guest is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. During the trip there is plenty of entertainment from our magical juggling chefs to our singing hobos! Each guest will take home a keepsake sleigh bell in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip.
Lehigh Junction, 99 Elizabeth St., Phillipsburg, NJ
Cost: $38 Child and $48.00 Adult
Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum
November 28 – 30
Marketspace Vendor Events joins The Red Mill Museum Village’s 16th Annual Festival of Trees and Dickens Days to present the Winter Village at The Red Mill in 2025. This five-day, family-friendly holiday market offers festive shopping in a heated outdoor setting with more than 50 local craft artisans, food trucks, and daily activities. Guests can stroll through the Festival of Trees, enjoy the Victorian charm of Dickens Days with theatrical carolers and horse-drawn carriage rides, and capture memories at the event’s photobooth. The market is dog-friendly, and general admission (free for children six and under) supports the museum.
56 Main St, Clinton, NJ
Collingswood Holiday Parade
November 29, 10 am
TheCollingswood Holiday Parade will return to Haddon Avenue! Recognized as the Best Main Street Experience by South Jersey Magazine, the parade will feature vibrant seasonal entertainment, including marching bands, dancers, holiday characters, stilt-walking giants, floats, mummers, mascots, and live music. It will kick off at Zane Avenue and proceed to West Linden Avenue, passing through the heart of historic Collingswood.
Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ
Cost: Free
Christmas at the Hangar
November 29, 10 am – 4 pm
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum invites the community to celebrate the holiday season at Christmas at the Hangar, a free event that transforms its WWII-era aircraft hangar into a festive winter wonderland. Guests can enjoy live music, meet Santa Claus, shop from local artisan vendors, and take part in family-friendly activities including kids’ crafts, free face painting, and complimentary hot cocoa and cookies. The event also offers raffle baskets, photo ops, and 20% off all gift shop purchases. Leashed dogs are welcome, and visitors are encouraged to dress warmly for the occasion.
500 Forrestal Road, Cape May, NJ
Cost: Free
HP Night Owl Markets
November 29 & 30
Join downtown Highland Park for their outdoor holiday markets featuring local artists, artisans, crafters and food vendors! #ShopSmall and do all your holiday gift shopping downtown. Come by the markets to browse unique, handmade goods, and to enjoy live music, free arts and crafts, and other festive activities.
Municipal Lot between 2nd & 3rd Ave, Next to 212 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ
Cost: Free
Greenberg’s Great Train & Toy Show
November 29 & 30, 10 am – 4 pm
This show features hundreds of tables with trains for sale from exhibitors across the country. Attendees can enjoy large operating model train displays, free workshops and demonstrations, and a free test track to run their trains. On-site train repairs will also be available, along with free door prize giveaways and much more.
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ
Dickens Festival
November 29 & 30, 1 pm – 7 pm
Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company returns to Historic Smithville with the Spirit of Christmas, presenting a two-day outdoor “Dickens Fest” featuring an original musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol. This rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic tale follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from greed to redemption, bringing audiences along as he encounters the Ghosts of Christmas and transforms into a joyful Father Christmas.
615 East Moss Mill Rd. Smithville, NJ
Cost: Free
