WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
A Holiday Sparkling Tasting with passed appetizers and light buffet will be held at Rosie’s Wine Bar, 514 North Ave, Garwood. 5 PM to midnight; $45, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 908-518-WINE.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
A five-course dinner with River Horse Brewery will be held at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Ave on the Boardwalk, Asbury Park with a portion of the benefits going to the Valerie Fund. 7 to 10 PM; $50, plus gratuity. Reservations: 732-774-1400.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
A Christmas cooking class will be held at Phillips Seafood, The Pier Shops at Caesars, One Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City. 11:30; $75 includes the chef demo, lunch and wine tasting. Call 609-348-2273 to register.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
The Pop Shop, 729 Haddon Ave, Collingswood will host a Pajama Party with Santa. Wear your PJs and join Santa for a festive breakfast-inspired dinner buffet and sing carols. 5:30 PM; $16.95 adults; $8.95 for children, plus tax and gratuity. No charge for non-eating babies. Reservations required. 856-869-0111 ext 5.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26
A Chef’s Dine Around, a five-course gourmet feast, with each course served in one of Cape May’s premier restaurants will be held throughout Cape May with a trolley shuttle between restaurants. Wine will be provided with each course, with a representative from the sponsoring winery on hand to explain the pairings. 6 PM; $125 includes gratuity. For information visit: www.capemaymac.org/.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28
The Cape May Wine Trail will be held throughout Cape May County’s wineries with lunch at The Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson Street. After lunch a trolley shuttle will take attendees to Natali Vineyards, Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery and the new Willow Creek Winery, where they will learn about viniculture and visit the tasting rooms. Noon to 5 PM; $75 includes lunch, wine tastings at each vineyard and a wine tasting glass. For information, visit: www.capemaymac.org/.