Free Family Fun Spots Nov. 27th-Nov. 29th

Free Family Fun Spots Nov. 27th- Nov. 29th

Friday November 27^th:

Avalon’s Festive Friday
Avalon
Avalon Shopping District Avalon 08202
11/27/2015 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
No REGISTRATION Require
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 967-3936
WEBSITE
There will be over 40 different activities for your family to enjoy, an ice skating rink with FREE skates and FREE skating, and more. Event is from 11am to 4pm, leading up to Avalon’s Tree Lighting ceremony at Veterans Plaza at 5pm. Mayor and Santa Arrive to Light Up the Tree. Magicians and Balloon Artists.

Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Avalon
Avalon Free Public Library
235 32nd St Avalon 08202
11/27/2015 10:00 am – 10:45 am
No REGISTRATION
FREE For all Ages
CALL: (609) 967-7155
WEBSITE
Join Mrs. Claus at the library for a special holiday storytime!

Free Activity Friday’s (Grades K-4)
Avalon Recreation Department
3001 Avalon Ave Avalon 08202
10/2/2015 – 12/18/2015 Weekly on Friday 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
No REGISTRATION
AGE RANGE: Elementary
FREE For All
CALL: (609) 967-3066
WEBSITE
Grades K-4 are invited to join us for Free activity Friday’s! Free & Open to the general public. Grades K-4 are from 6-7:30. (Grades 5-8 are from 7:30-9pm)

Stone Harbor Island Holiday
Stone Harbor Recreation
Downtown Shopping District Stone Harbor 08247
11/27/2015 – 11/28/2015 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
No REGISTRATION
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 368-1210
WEBSITE
Scavenger Hunt, Merchants Hospitality Night, Family Activities and Christmas Parade. More details coming soon!

Paw Prints Pet Parade
Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce
200 block 96th St Stone Harbor 08247-1912
11/27/2015 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
No REGISTRATION
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 368-6101
WEBSITE
200 block of 96th Street. Winners will be announced immediately following parade. Rain or shine!
Holiday Sing-a-long with Santa & Tree Lighting
The Reeds at Shelter Haven
9601 Third Ave Stone Harbor 08247
11/27/2015 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
No REGISTRATION
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 368-0100
WEBSITE
Join us at the Reeds for a family, sing-along with Santa! We’ll have hot chocolate & cookies! Join Santa and his elves as they light up the Christmas tree on the bay at 5pm.

Seashore Story Hour
Ocean City Public Library
1735 Simpson Ave Ocean City 08226
9/25/2015 – 12/18/2015 Weekly on Friday
10:30 am – 11:00 am
No REGISTRATION FREE
AGE 😛reschoolers
CALL: (609) 399-2434
WEBSITE
Ages 3-5 are invited to join us for Seashore Story hour. There will be stories, music, and puppets in Childrens Activity Room on Friday’s from Sept. 25’”Dec. 18.

Christmas in the Downtown ‘œOur Miracle on Asbury Avenue’
Ocean City
Asbury Ave Ocean City 08226
11/27/2015 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
No REGISTRATION
FREE For All Ages
CALL: 609.399.6111
WEBSITE
Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas. More details coming soon! For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.
Sea Isle Holiday Extravaganza
Excursion Park
JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue Sea Isle City 08243
11/27/2015 4:30-9:30PM
NO REGISTRATION
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: 609-263-9090
WEBSITE
This annual Holiday Extravaganza will kick-off the Holiday Season in grand style with a parade, tree lighting, ice skating, caroling, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus.

Annual Village Tree Lighting
Woodland Village
1943 Route 9 North Clermont 08210
11/27/2015 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
No REGISTRATION
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 624-1350
WEBSITE
The Miss New Jersey Teen Christmas Carolers will be on hand and Santa Claus will initiate the count down of the tree lighting to kick off the holiday season! Don’t miss out on the awesome black Friday deals throughout the village!

“Wheaton Wide Open Weekend” (Atlantic County)
Wheaton Arts
1100 Village Dr Millville 08332
11/27/2015 – 11/29/2015 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: 856-825-6800, 800-998-4552
WEBSITE
Wheaton Wide Open visitors will have free access to our 55-acre facility including one of only eight AAM accredited museums in NJ; the dynamic hot glass studio, and other studios/exhibit spaces. Enhanced programming will include artist demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and family art activities. Visitors will be invited to engage in a creative process which is educational, culturally diverse and fun.This year, Wheaton Wide Open Weekends will highlight other non-profit affiliates, including Friday is Tie Day, Habitat for Humanity, Regional Public Libraries, The Millville Army Airfield Museum, Toys for Tots, The Community Food Bank of NJ and Warm up America. By partnering with local service organizations,

strong>Saturday November 28th

Gingerbread House Contest – FREE
The Flanders Hotel
The Flanders Hotel Ocean City 08226
11/20/2015 – 1/1/2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
NO REGISTRATIONAGE R
FREE For AGES, EVEN ADULTS
CALL: (609) 399-1000
WEBSITE
The Flanders Hotel Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Everyone can enter and win fabulous prizes
From Nov.2oth – Dec 30th you can drop off your creation and register to win…Judging on January 1, 2016. 1st place for adults is a 2 night stay in a luxury Penthouse! 1st place for children is a basket of Toys & Ride Tickets! Every child ages 4-12 who enters will receive a prize! Check out our website for additional prizes & details!

Snowfest Saturday
Avalon
Multiple Locations on Dune Drive Avalon 08202
11/28/2015 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: 609-967-3936
WEBSITE
This event, sponsored by the Borough of Avalon, will feature family-fun games, rides, activities and more!
At 21st and Dune Drive there will be an Ice Skating Rink (2123 Dune Drive)
– Photos with Santa
– Candy Play land Bounce House
– Bungee Trampoline
– Turbo Tubs and Carnival Booths
Between 26th and 27th on Dune Drive there will be a Mechanical Rock Wall
– Mini Tea Cups
– Polar Extreme Obstacle Course
and a Mechanical Snowboard
Come out & enjoy a fun day with the family in Avalon!

Downtown Holiday Dash & Candy Scramble
Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce
212 96th St Stone Harbor 08247-1912
11/28/2015 10:00 am – 11:00 am
REGISTRATION Is A MUST!!
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 368-6101
WEBSITE
Dash along 11th Street with George Bailey! Check in begins at 8:30am with a complimentary Toys for Tots Breakfast. Advanced Registration is required for ages 7 and up. No pre-registration is needed for the candy scramble for ages 6 and under following the dash. We encourage you to wear your silliest north pole costume! Prizes will be awarded after the dash. Register by November 23rd!

Stone Harbor (Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Events)
Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce
212 96th St Stone Harbor 08247-1912
11/27/2015 – 11/28/2015 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
No REGISTRATION
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 368-6101
WEBSITE
Two fun filed days in Stone Harbor and tons of fun events for the entire family. Check the web link for the complete calendar of events & times for each day
Stone Harbor Island Holiday
Stone Harbor Recreation
Downtown Shopping District Stone Harbor 08247
11/27/2015 – 11/28/2015 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
No REGISTRATION
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 368-1210
WEBSITE
Scavenger Hunt, Merchants Hospitality Night, Family Activities and Christmas Parade. More details coming soon!

Stone Harbor Christmas Parade
Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce
212 96th St Stone Harbor 08247-1912
11/28/2015 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
NO REGISTRATION
FREE FOR ALL AGES CALL: (609) 368-6101
WEBSITE
Route begins on 111th St. travels along 3rd Ave; Turns onto 96th St. and ends at 95th St Beach Lot.

Build A School House Bank
Home Depot
(3 Locations)
*21 Indian Trail Rd Cape May Court House 08210 (609)463 8794
*6 Tower Avenue Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 (609)407-9600
*421 Absecon Blvd Absecon, NJ 08201 (609)484-3511
11/28/2015 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
REGISTER ONLINE! WEBSITE
FREE For Ages Elementary and UP
CALL: (609)463-8794
Start a project with the kids that you can take to the bank! With the School House Bank Workshop at The Home Depot, teach them the basics of working with tools, while letting them take pride in building a functional object to keep.
All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m. Remember to REGISTER online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed

Beach Plum Farm Self-Guided Tours
Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens St West Cape May 08204
5/9/2015 – 12/26/2015 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
No Registration
Free For All Ages
WEBSITE
Experience our 62-acre farm on your own time! Grab a map from any of our properties’™ front desk and go explore! Located only about 1.5 miles from each property, it is just a short bike ride. Visit with our chickens, pigs, and sheep. FREE
Alpaca Farm Visits
Jersey Shore Alpacas
521 S Route 47 Cape May 08204
3/14/2015 – 12/26/2015 Weekly on Saturday
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
No Registrations For All Ages
COST: Donations Accepted
CALL: (609) 889-4957
WEBSITE
It’s been a bitter winter, and the alpacas have been shut into the barn for more days than they’d like, so now they are eager to get out and meet their adoring public! We hope you’ll stop by and say “hello!”

Complimentary Kids Christmas Crafts during Happy Hour
Congress Hall, Cape May
200 Congress Pl Cape May 08204
11/28/2015 – 12/27/2015 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION
FREE For ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 884-8421
WEBSITE
MORE DETAILS
Santa is setting up his workshop on Congress Hall’s Grand Lawn this Christmas. When the elves are not busy making toys, kids can come work on their very own Christmas crafts. Write a letter to Santa to let him know all of your Christmas wishes, and drop it in our special mailbox that will go straight to the North Pole! Thursdays and Fridays 5pm-7pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 4pm-6pm
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2nd Annual West Cape May Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wilbraham Park
Broadway & West Perry St. West Cape May 08204
11/28/2015 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL:
WEBSITE

Free Santa Photos, Crafts & Activities
Bass Pro Shops – Atlantic City, NJ
30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Atlantic City 08401
11/28/2015 – 12/19/2015 Weekly on Saturday
10:00 pm – 8:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 449-4500
WEBSITE
Join us throughout the Holiday Season at Bass Pro Shops for a Winter Wonderland! Featuring Free Photos with Santa, Free Kids Crafts plus Free Games & Activities! Check web link above for complete details & times of activities each day!

Light Show on the Lake
Historic Smithville, NJ
615 E Moss Mill Rd Smithville 08205
11/28/2015 – 1/1/2016 Weekly on Thursday , Friday , Saturday , Sunday
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
No REGISTRATION
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 748-8999
WEBSITE
Over 120 Christmas Trees constructed 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 seem to dance and chase each other to the music all the while reflecting of the water’™s surface. This show can be seen from either side of the village as well as the bridge. The show begins November 28 and runs until Jan 1.

“Wheaton Wide Open Weekend”
Wheaton Arts
1100 Village Dr Millville 08332
11/27/2015 – 11/29/2015 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: 856-825-6800, 800-998-4552
WEBSITE
Wheaton Wide Open visitors will have free access to our 55-acre facility including one of only eight AAM accredited museums in NJ; the dynamic hot glass studio, and other studios/exhibit spaces. Enhanced programming will include artist demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and family art activities. Visitors will be invited to engage in a creative process which is educational, culturally diverse and fun.This year, Wheaton Wide Open Weekends will highlight other non-profit affiliates, including Friday is Tie Day, Habitat for Humanity, Regional Public Libraries, The Millville Army Airfield Museum, Toys for Tots, The Community Food Bank of NJ and Warm up America. By partnering with local service organizations

Sea Isle Holiday Extravaganza
Excursion Park
JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue Sea Isle City 08243
11/28/2015 10:00am- 3:00pm
NO REGISTRATION
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: 609-263-9090
WEBSITE
This annual Holiday Extravaganza will kick-off the Holiday Season in grand style with a parade, tree lighting, ice skating, caroling, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus.
Family Movie Afternoon: Inside Out
Lower Cape Library
2600 Bayshore Road Villas 08251
11/28/2015 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
No REGISTRATION
ALL AGES Elementary through Tweens
FREE
CALL: 609-886-8999
WEBSITE
Kids age 6-12 & their families are invited to watch Disney’s “Inside Out” on our big screen with surround sound! Watch the movie, enjoy snacks and drinks, and relax for free at your library! This movie is rated PG.
Emotions run wild in the mind of a little girl who is uprooted from her peaceful life in the Midwest and forced to move to San Francisco in this Pixar adventure from director Pete Docter (Up, Monsters Inc.). Young Riley was perfectly content with her life when her father landed a new job in San Francisco, and the family moved across the country. Now, as Riley prepares to navigate a new city and attend a new school, her emotional headquarters becomes a hot bed of activity.
strong>Sunday November 29th:

Free Santa Photos, Crafts & Activities
Bass Pro Shops – Atlantic City, NJ
30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Atlantic City 08401
11/29/2015 – 12/20/2015 Weekly on Sunday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 449-4500
WEBSITE
Join us throughout the Holiday Season at Bass Pro Shops for a Winter Wonderland! Featuring Free Photos with Santa, Free Kids Crafts plus Free Games & Activities! Check web link above for complete details & times of activities each day!

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