Saturday December 5th
Kids Christmas with the Critters
Cape May Point State Park
Lighthouse Ave Cape May Point 08212
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
No Registration Required
For All ages
COST: $3 Per Child
CALL: 609 884 2159
WEBSITE
Wish the Park animals a merry Christmas. Enjoy a festive puppet show, make a Christmas tree ornament and tell Santa your Christmas list!
Holiday Book Sale
Ocean City Public Library
1735 Simpson Ave Ocean City 08226
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
CALL: (609) 399-2434
WEBSITE
The Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library will hold their annual Holiday Book Sale on Friday and Saturday.
The sale will be held in the atrium of the Ocean City Free Public Library 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday (Dec. 4) and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 5).
Available items include: all categories of books, hard, softback, children’s books, specially-priced items, puzzles, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, etc.
Drop In Handmade Clay Ornament Making
Jugglefish Gallery and Art Studio
111 63rd St #103
Sea Isle City 08243
12/5/2015 Weekly on Saturday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
No Registration Required
AGE RANGE: Preschoolers, Elementary, Tweens, Adult, Special
COST: $6.50 ea. for 1 ornament; $6.00 ea. for 2 ornaments; $5.50 ea. for 3 or more
CALL: (609) 478-0063
WEBSITE
MORE DETAILS
Drop in anytime for our popular annual clay ornament making project! Your one-of-a-kind creations will become treasured heirlooms or gifts. Choose from over 50 shapes and use our antique stamps.
Kids Workshop: Holiday Stacking Blocks
Home Depot
21 Indian Trail Rd Cape May Court House 08210
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration is not required but you can register on line
AGE RANGE: Preschoolers, Elementary, Tweens
FREE
CALL: (609)463-8794
WEBSITE
Join our hands-on workshop and build fun holiday stacking blocks. Then, decorate your project with fun stickers and different paint colors.
All kids 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.
Crafts at Christmas
Cape May Convention Hall
714 Beach Ave
Cape May 08204
12/5/2015
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 884-9565
WEBSITE
Dozens of crafters offer everything from jewelry to leather goods, from fashion and accessories to water colors, so you are sure to find all the perfect gifts you’™ve been searching for’”and of course, a little something for yourself.
Winter Wonderland 2015
Congress Hall, Cape May
200 Congress Pl Cape May 08204
11/28/2015 – 12/26/2015 Weekly on Saturday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
No Registrations Required
FREE FOR ALL AGES (Train Ride $3.00)
CALL: (609) 884-8421
WEBSITE
Congress Hall transforms into a magical Winter Wonderland this holiday season. Now in its sixth year, Winter Wonderland continues with all of the traditional events and new exciting additions. Explore unique gifts from over 20 artists and vendors in our enchanted shopping village. Sip on a cozy cup of hot cocoa by our pool bar and enjoy seasonal treats as you make your way over to Santa’s workshop. In the workshop elves are working hard preparing Christmas gifts, with crafts and activities for kids to complete and help in preparation for the big day. All aboard the Congress Hall Express- don’t miss this magical train ride as it travels around Congress Hall’s Grand Lawn- also known as Cape May’s North Pole. (Train Ride $3)
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 Required
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
Ocean City Train Show
Ocean City Music Pier
Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk Ocean City 08226
12/5/2015
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
No Registration Required
COST: Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children
CALL: (609) 525-9300
WEBSITE
Fun annual train show in Ocean City! Saturday & Sunday. For enthusiasts old & young. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. For more information call 609-399-6111.
Create a Holiday Card for Service Members Overseas
Bowfish Kids
1358 Boardwalk Ocean City 08226
12/5/2015
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION Required
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 938-1901
WEBSITE
CALLING ALL COLORING ARTISTS! We need your help!!
Shrivers Salt Water Taffy & Fudge is doing their annual shipment to the troops stationed at an airbase in Afghanistan. They are looking to get 350 homemade holiday cards that they can put in their goodie bags! Come by the store on Saturday, December 5th and make a card to send overseas. We’ll be supplying the materials… we just need some artists !!
FREE Horse & Carriage Rides in Ocean City
Ocean City
9th & Asbury Ave In Front of Borough Hall
Ocean City 08226
12/5/2015 – 12/20/2015 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION Required
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: 609.399.6111
WEBSITE
An annual tradition! FREE Horse & Carriage Rides 12noon til 3pm, in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.
Photos With Santa in an OCBP Boat
Ocean City Music Pier
Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk Ocean City 08226
12/5/2015 – 12/20/2015 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION Require
COST: $10
CALL: (609) 525-9300
WEBSITE
MORE DETAILS
Come out and have your picture taken with Santa in an Ocean City Beach Patrol Boat!
Candy Cane Drop 2015
Ocean View Volunteer Fire Dept
Route 9 Fire House Check “Details” for Route Ocean View
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
NO Registration Required
FREE For ALL AGES
CALL: 609-624-3078
WEBSITE
The Ocean View Fire Company Candy Cane Drop will begin at 10am on Saturday December 5th. ROUTE:Leaving the Fire House at South Seaville will then head down Woodbine Blvd to Gracetown Road. Heading West on Dennisville Road to sunny lane down to Hagan Road to Route 9. Traveling North on Route 9 to Landing road, Raven Wood East continuing to cedar Drive and Alexandria Way. Santa then will continue on Academy to kings highway on to Timothy lane, through Ravenwood , North on kings highway to tattlers road. North on Dennisville Road to Main Street hitting side streets on the way, continuing North on Route 9 to Route 550 and side streets to Corsen Tavern road turning around at Outdoor world, Santa then will travel South on Kings Highway finishing at the South Seaville Fire House.
Kids Club Clothes pin Characters
Michael’s
3201 Route 9 S Rio Grande 08242
12/5/2015
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
AGE RANGE: Preschoolers, Elementary, Tweens
COST: $2
CALL: (609) 465-7014
WEBSITE
They craft, you shop! Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. $2 per child, supplies included. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.
Story Time with Mrs. Claus ( 10:15am, 11:15am)
Congress Hall, Cape May
200 Congress Pl Cape May 08204
12/5/2015 – 12/20/2015 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
10:15 am – 12:00 pm
No REGISTRATION Required
FREE For All AGE RANGE
CALL: (609) 884-8421
WEBSITE
Visit Santa’s Workshop on Congress Hall’s Grand Lawn for Story Time with Mrs. Claus. During Winter Wonderland, kids can gather round in the cozy workshop as Mrs. Claus reads them Christmas classics and new holiday tales. Story Time with Mrs. Claus is Saturdays and Sundays 10:15am, and 11:15 am from December 5th until December 20th.
Santa’s Trolley Ride (4 Departure Times Through 2:15pm)
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St Cape May 08204
11/28/2015 – 12/19/2015 Weekly on Saturday
11:00 am – 2:45 pm
NO REGISTRATION Required
COST: Adults $10; Children (ages 3-12) $8. Advance reservations are strongly recommended
CALL: (609) 884-5404
WEBSITE
There are 4 Departure times. Bring the kids to the Physick Estate on weekends for a ride around Cape May with stories and songs led by Mrs. Claus. Santa will greet children with a sweet in the Carriage House.
Adults $10; Children (ages 3-12) $8. Advance reservations are strongly recommended
Purchase tickets at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street or at the Physick Estate at 1048 Washington St. at the Carriage House or the Hill House Office.
The Santa Express (Departure from Tuckahoe- 3 Departure Times)
Cape May Seashore Lines Santa Express
Reading Ave & Mill Rd Tuckahoe 08270
11/28/2015 – 12/20/2015 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
10:15 am – 5:00 pm
No REGISTRATION Required
COST: Coach – adult: $16 Coach – child (ages 2-12): $10 Cafe Car (all ages 2 and up): $26 Lounge Car (all ages 2 and up): $26 Children under 2 years old ride free in all cars – on lap.
CALL: Email for info
WEBSITE
A Christmas Tradition continues!…
Ride the Seashore Lines on a historic, comfortable and fun train ride with Santa Claus, as Santa returns to visit with children (young and old!) on board The SANTA Express!!
Departure times at 10:15, 1:05 & 3:50.
The SANTA “Starlight” Express! operates select weeknights, round trip, between Tuckahoe and Richland until Christmas. Make The SANTA “Starlight” Express! even more special…wear your pajamas!
NEW! The WINTER Express! Ride the train after Christmas! Santa will be home at the North Pole relaxing, and will not appear on The WINTER Express! but he would like you to continue to celebrate the Christmas season with the Seashore Lines, aboard The WINTER Express!
Historic Cold Spring Village’s Free Homespun Holidays Weekends
Historic Cold Spring Village
720 Route 9 Cape May 08204
12/5/2015 – 12/19/2015 Weekly on Saturday
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
No REGISTRATION Requried
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 898-2300 Ext 10
WEBSITE
On Saturdays from 12-3pm, November 28th through December 19th, guests are invited to stroll the festively decorated Village grounds and visit select historic buildings where they can enjoy children’s crafts, musical entertainment, refreshments, holiday shopping and a free performance of the Cape Island Theater Company’s ‘The Christmas Truce.’ Visitors can also enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride for a small donation. The Country Store will be open and stocked with unique holiday gifts including traditionally-processed wool, artisan crafts for the home, books, jewelry, toys and old fashioned candy.
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Historic Smithville, NJ
615 E Moss Mill Rd Smithville 08205
12/5/2015 – 12/20/2015 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
NO REGISTRATION Required
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 748-8999
WEBSITE
Many children get a little scared of Santa, this large robust man with a beard and red coat. Smithville decided to bring you the softer side of the family. Mrs. Claus is a simple elderly German woman with grey hair and a breathtaking, handmade red dress. She has taken a little time away from helping Santa to make her very own public appearance right here in Historic Smithville. We have transformed the antique arcade (#65 on the Walking Map) into a Christmas area fitting for Mrs. Claus. Between the hours of 1:30 and 4:30 she will sit and read stories to the children, take pictures and chat with you and your children about the upcoming holiday.
Santa at Woodland Village
Woodland Village
1943 Route 9 North Clermont 08210
12/5/2015
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
No REGISTRATION Required
FREE FOR ALL AGES RANGE
CALL: (609) 624-1350
WEBSITE
Santa is on his way!!! He will be dropped off by his reindeer from 12pm-3pm at Woodland Village so grab your little ones and get your picture taken and maybe a candy cane too! (FREE)
Christmas Around the World
Emeritus of Cape May
591 U.S. 9, Brookdale Cape May Formerly Emeritus at Cape May
Cape May Court House 08210
12/5/2015
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION Required
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 741-3058
WEBSITE
Come experience Christmas as it’s celebrated around the world! Pictures with Santa, Sip Irish Coffee in Ireland, Dine on Spanish food from Puerto Rico, Pierogies from Poland, Pizzelles & Pasta Fagioil Soup from Italy, aste Christstolen in Germany and many more…
Learn different ways to say Merry Christmas in many languages as well!
Christmas Around the World
Emeritus of Cape May
591 U.S. 9,
Brookdale Cape May Formerly Emeritus at Cape May
Cape May Court House 08210
12/5/2015
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 741-3058
WEBSITE
Come experience Christmas as it’s celebrated around the world! Pictures with Santa, Sip Irish Coffee in Ireland, Dine on Spanish food from Puerto Rico, Pierogies from Poland, Pizzelles & Pasta Fagioil Soup from Italy, aste Christstolen in Germany and many more…
Learn different ways to say Merry Christmas in many languages as well!
Visit with Santa
Secluded Acres Farm
1024 Route 47 S Rio Grande 08242
12/5/2015
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION Required
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 886-8574
WEBSITE
Visit with Santa, Train rides and crafts for the kids, Hot Apple Cider
Fun for the Family! Toys for Tots collection site too
50th Annual West Cape May Christmas Parade
West Cape May
WCM Fire Hall West Cape May 08204
12/5/2015
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
CALL: 609-884-1005
WEBSITE
Always the first Saturday in December, The WCM Community Christmas Parade sets the stage for the areas holiday season. Now in her 50th year, the parade steps off at 5:00PM sharp from the WCM Volunteer Firehouse and marches South on Broadway, winds East on Perry, and onto Carpenter Lane in the City of Cape May. A small army of volunteers assembles an unforgettable hometown memory each year! The Parade reschedules to December 6th in the case of inclement weather.
Atlantic County:
Dicken’s of a Holiday
Mays Landing Merchants Association
Main Street at Route #50 Memorial Park Mays Landing 08330
12/5/2015
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: 609 625 1800
WEBSITE
FREE train rides, bounce castle, visit with Santa and story-telling. A wide variety of crafters and information at 3 locations – Memorial Park, Atlantic County Library-Mays Landing branch & the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Visit all 3 locations and get a punch-card stamped to enter for prize drawings.
Holiday Movie Day
Somers Point
Jordan Road School Cafeteria Somers Point 08244
12/5/2015
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
FREE For ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 927-2053, x. 3101
WEBSITE
Come out for a festive & FREE afternoon with the family! Enjoy cider & cookies while watching the holiday movie ‘Elf’. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Magic Talking Christmas Tree & Train Ride
Historic Smithville, NJ
615 E Moss Mill Rd Smithville 08205
12/1/2015 – 12/31/2015 Weekly on Friday , Saturday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
No Registration Required
ALL AGEs
COST: For $2.00 per person you take a 6 1/2 minute ride on the outskirts of Smithville on this fun, whimsical train.
CALL: (609) 748-8999
WEBSITE
Next to the Smithville Train Station an over sized Christmas tree is brought in from Santa’™s private forest. This beautifully decorated Christmas tree awakens every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00 to talk with you and your children about the upcoming holidays and, well, anything you might want. Right next to the Magic Talking Tree the Smithville Train has decorated it’™s tracks for the Holiday’™s. For $2.00 per person you take a 6 1/2 minute ride on the outskirts of Smithville on this fun, whimsical train. Both the train and carousel are open village hours weather permitting throughout the month of December.
Open House with Santa
Cardiff Fire Company Auxiliary
6609 Black Horse Pike Egg Harbor Township 08234
12/5/2015
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
FREE For ALL Ages
WEBSITE
Annual Open House With Santa
Featuring a Chinese Auction, Fire Safety Information and Demonstrations throughout the event plus Photos with Santa for a $5 donation (include hot dog for every child in the picture) * free with the donation of new unwrapped toys, Snacks and Beverages are available, Donations will be accepted for the Food Bank and Toys for Tots.
Polar Express Screening
Levoy Theatre
126-130 N High St Millville 08332
12/5/2015
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
COST: $9 per ticket
CALL: (856) 327-6400
WEBSITE
MORE DETAILS
Join us at the Levoy Theater for a screening of the holiday classic, The Polar Express! Doors open at 10:30am.
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 am – 8:00 pm
FREE
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!
“Wheaton Wide Open Weekend”
Wheaton Arts
1100 Village Dr Millville 08332
12/4/2015 – 12/27/2015 Weekly on Friday , Saturday , Sunday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
NO Registrations 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,
Festival of Trees
The Tuckerton Seaport
120 W Main St
Tuckerton 08087
12/1/2015 – 1/7/2016
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION Required
FREE FOR ALL AGES
CALL: (609) 296-8868
WEBSITE
Roll out the holly and share in some holiday cheer at the Tuckerton Seaport Festival of Trees. The event will feature dozens of trees, each decorated for a local non-profit organization. Free.
13th Annual Christkindlmarkt 2015
The Tuckerton Seaport
120 W Main St Tuckerton 08087
12/5/2015
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
NO REGISTRATION Required
ALL AGESl
COST: $3 admission, free for members. $5 onsite VIP parking / free offsite parking with free shuttle bus
CALL: (609) 296-8868
WEBSITE
A True Christmas Village Atmosphere! Holiday market and fair under huge heated tents. Santa (of course!), craft & gift vendors, fabulous food court, horse drawn cart rides, kiddie rides, trackless train, make & take crafts, hot Gluhwein, rolling chair sleigh rides on the boardwalk, entertainment and lots of holiday fun. Wine tasting and sales by Valenzano winery. The Festival of Trees will be open for viewing. $3 admission, free for members. $5 onsite VIP parking / free offsite parking with free shuttle bus.
Weekend Open Skate
Flyers Skate Zone
501 N Albany Ave Atlantic City 08401
11/14/2015 – 1/2/2016 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
COST: $8 with rental skates available for just $3.
CALL: (609) 441-1780
WEBSITE
The Flyers Skate Zones have everything you need for the perfect afternoon and evening out with your friends and family. Admission is $8 with rental skates available for just $3. For our hungry skaters, our Snack Zone offers a variety of menu items, including pizza, chicken fingers, cheesesteaks, fries and much more!
Glide around on the ice at your own speed and make memories that you, your friends, and family will talk about for weeks on end. Experience one of our daily public skating sessions and join us in the fun! ***There is also an open skate time on Saturday’s at 8pm!***
Dates and Times are subject to change – check out the calendar for up to date times.
