December 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am - February 22, 2026 @ 4:00 pm Morven Museum & Garden’s Festival of Trees 

Morven Museum & Garden’s Festival of Trees 

Morven Museum & Garden 55 Stockton Street, Princeton

This is the 20th year the museum’s galleries will be filled with trees and mantels decorated by community partners - local non-profits, schools, garden clubs, and artists. This year’s winning […]

December 31, 2025 @ 11:00 am - May 29, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Perennial Land: Conceived, filmed, and directed by Laia Cabrera & Isabelle Duverger

Perennial Land

Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown

“Perennial Land” is an experiential installation that combines the beauty of various forest environments with the importance of data-driven insights into a human’s impact on nature. Stepping into a space […]

$12

December 31, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - February 5, 2026 @ 8:00 pm Newark Winter Village

Newark Winter Village

Mulberry Commons Park Mulberry Street, Newark

Experience the wonder of Newark Winter Village - with ice skating, go-carts on ice, shopping, food trucks, and more at Mulberry Commons. Open Wednesdays to Sundays, November 29 through January […]

December 31, 2025 @ 10:00 pm - January 1, 2026 @ 1:00 am Circle Line’s Holiday Harbor Lights Cruises

Circle Line’s Holiday Harbor Lights Cruises

circle line sightseeing cruises

Holiday Harbor Lights Cruises run from November 28 to December 31, from 7 to 9 pm. The boat leaves from Pier 83 at 42nd Street and 12th Avenue in NYC. […]

January 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - August 9, 2026 @ 1:00 pm Play&Swim Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School (Eatontown)

Play&Swim Mom’s Group at Five Star Swim School (Eatontown)

Five Star Swim School - Eatontown 1 Corbett Way, Eatontown

Enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly morning filled with swimming in the heated indoor pool, playing in the padded play area, and bonding with your kids. The program will continue weekly on […]

$15

December 30 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Vacation Camp: Fun Day at the J!

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater

Kids ages 5 to 11 are welcome to a jam-packed, energy-filled day of games, crafts, sports, and new friends. Campers will rotate through activities, including a Sports Intensive for part […]

$65

December 30, 2025 @ 9:00 am - August 29, 2026 @ 4:00 pm The Artful Learning Collective: Waldorf-Inspired Education

The Artful Learning Collective: Waldorf-Inspired Education

All Children's Art Center 424 W. Main St., Denville

A Waldorf-inspired program for kids in pre-K to 6th grade is offered at the Denville, Boonton, and Bound Brook studios.

Featured December 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Civil War Flags Unveiling

New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street, Trenton

In the American Civil War, flags guided troops into battle and served as symbolic emblems of dedication, pride and patriotism. Join flag historian Dr. David Martin and Cultural of Cultural […]

Free

December 30 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Binx the Reptile Guy – Dino Scales & Tails

Staten Island Children’s Museum - Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M , Staten Island

Journey through time, where ancient reptiles meet their modern-day cousins. Join Binx the Reptile Guy and a live cast of real reptiles – like sulcata and Russian tortoises, bearded dragons, […]

included with admission

December 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - February 20, 2026 @ 9:00 pm The Village at Anne Ellen

The Village at Anne Ellen

Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm 114 Daum Rd, Manalapan Township

Located on the grounds of Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm, your visit begins with a hayride through the Christmas tree fields, bringing you to a walk-through holiday village filled with […]

$14 – $26

December 30, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - February 6, 2026 @ 8:30 pm Holiday Light Show

Holiday Light Show

Historic Smithville 615 East Moss Mill Road, Smithville

Over 100 Christmas trees magically float on Lake Meone and light up to the music around you. It is an orchestrated show of lights and music played out across the […]

Free

December 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - September 22, 2026 @ 10:30 pm Statue at Sunset with Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

Statue at Sunset with Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

circle line sightseeing cruises

Experience the most beautiful skyline in the world at the most beautiful time (sunset). Boarding from the Downtown NYC location at Pier 16 South Street Seaport, sail away on New […]

$29