Things to Do in NJ This Weekend
Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend in New Jersey? New Jersey Monthly has you covered! Below we highlight recommendations for events across the state, from festivals to concerts to family-friendly events and more.
Ready to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit? Warm up at one of New Jersey’s most festive holiday pop-up bars, or head out with the whole family to see a festive holiday light show. On the hunt for one-of-a-kind gifts? Go shopping at a holiday market or bazaar.
Looking for new ways to entertain the children in your life? Consult our roundup of 50+ things every Jersey kid must do. Hungry? Check out our roundup of the best food events in the state.
And don’t forget to check out our list of the 52 things you must do in New Jersey all year, no matter the season!
Our editors’ picks for December 11-14:
Kenny G
📅: Thursday, December 11
📍: State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick
ℹ️: The King of Smooth Jazz brings his saxophone to New Jersey.
Michael Feinstein
📅: Thursday, December 11 (7 pm)
📍: Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood
ℹ️: The singer performs holiday classics like “White Christmas” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
Dinner at the Vineyard
📅: Friday, December 12 (6-8 pm)
📍: Auburn Road, Pilesgrove
ℹ️: Pair wine selections with a multi-course meal including prime strip steak salad, potato crusted monkfish, and crème caramel.
Christmas Con
📅: Friday, December 12-Sunday, December 14
📍: New Jersey Expo Center, Edison
ℹ️: Meet the stars of several Hallmark Christmas movies at this holiday convention. Notable guests include Dermot Mulroney, Jane Seymour and Chad Michael Murray.
Burna Boy
📅: Friday, December 12 (8:30 pm)
📍: Prudential Center, Newark
ℹ️: The Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer continues his No Sign of Weakness Tour.
Jerry Seinfeld
📅: Friday, December 12 (8 pm)
📍: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City
ℹ️: The Seinfeld and Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee star performs.
New Jersey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
📅: Friday, December 12-Saturday, December 27
📍: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
ℹ️: Discover the tale of Clara, the Nutcracker, Mouse King, and Sugar Plum Fairy this Christmas season, featuring musical performances by the New Jersey Symphony.
Morristown SantaCon Crawl
📅: Saturday, December 13
📍: Morristown
ℹ️: Get ho-ho-hammered with fellow Santa suit-wearing drinkers while visiting the town’s many pubs and breweries.
Seaside Heights SantaCon
📅: Saturday, December 13 (11 am)
📍: Hooks Bar & Grill, Seaside Heights
ℹ️: Celebrate the 12th annual SantaCon down the Jersey Shore.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
📅: Saturday, December 13 (2 & 8 pm)
📍: Kelsey Theatre at Mercer, West Windsor
ℹ️: Tired of being Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, Jack Skellington discovers Christmas and tries to perform the holiday himself.
Death Stranding: Strands of Harmony
📅: Saturday, December 13 (8 pm)
📍: NJPAC, Newark
ℹ️: Listen to the score of Hideo Kojima’s 2019 post-apocalyptic video game starring Norman Reedus.
Sal Valentinetti
📅: Sunday, December 14 (2 pm & 6:30 pm)
📍: The Vogel, Red Bank
ℹ️: This America’s Got Talent finalist brings the gift of his voice the Christmas season.
Christmas Festival at the Morristown Green
📅: Select dates through Sunday, December 21
📍: Morristown Green, Morristown
ℹ️: Enjoy rides, crafts, refreshments, and Santa photos at this Christmas celebration located in the heart of town.
It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
📅: Select dates through Sunday, December 28
📍: F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, Madison
ℹ️: Revisit the iconic James Stewart film and staple of Christmas movie season in radio-play form.
Disney’s Frozen
📅: Select dates through Sunday, January 4
📍: Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn
ℹ️: Princess Anna must locate and reconcile with her sister Elsa after Elsa’s ice powers threaten to freeze their kingdom.
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