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 4-7:
LeAnn Rimes
📅: Thursday, December 4 (7:30 pm)
📍: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
ℹ️: The Grammy-winning country singer performs tunes from her three-decade career.
The Irish Tenors
📅: Friday, December 5 (8 pm)
📍: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
ℹ️: Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Patrick Hyland celebrate more than 25 years of music.
Holiday on Haddon
📅: Friday, December 5 (7 pm)
📍: Haddon Township Municipal Building, Haddon Township
ℹ️: Attend the Parade of Lights and a tree lighting, then take photos with Santa.
Boro in Lights
📅: Friday, December 5 (6-9 pm)
📍: Downtown Glassboro
ℹ️: Come to the heart of Glassboro and enjoy this beloved light show, plus food trucks, musical performances, and more.
Arc of Monmouth’s 59th Annual Winter Glow Gala
📅: Friday, December 5 (6-11 pm)
📍: The Gramercy at Lakeside Manor, Hazlet
ℹ️: Dinner, cocktails, and music will be provided at this gala honoring New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal.
Stand By Me
📅: Friday, December 5 (7:30 pm)
📍: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Red Bank
ℹ️: Four friends bond as they go in search of a dead body in Rob Reiner’s acclaimed Stephen King adaptation. A conversation with actors Corey Feldman, Will Wheaton, and Jerry O’Connell will take place afterwards.
Vic Dibitetto
📅: Friday, December 5 (8 pm)
📍: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
ℹ️: Dibitetto, best known for his viral 2013 “Bread and Milk” video, brings his comedic talents down the Jersey Shore.
Tara Cannistraci
📅: Friday, December 5 (7:30 pm)
📍: Atlantic City Comedy Club, Atlantic City
ℹ️: The Italian American comedian and host of Cawfee Tawk performs live.
Earth, Wind & Fire
📅: Friday, December 5-Saturday, December 6 (8 pm)
📍: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Atlantic City
ℹ️: The iconic group is best known for hits like “Let’s Groove” and “September.”
Winter Wonderland & Holiday Village
📅: Saturday, December 6 (2-9 pm)
📍: Town Hall, Union
ℹ️: Check out downtown festivities like food trucks, inflatables, a fire pit, and more.
Dickens Festival
📅: Saturday, December 6 (4:30-9 pm)
📍: Medford
ℹ️: Bring friends and family to this old-fashioned Christmas fest, featuring horse-and-carriage rides, food trucks, visits with Santa and more.
Rebbie Rye
📅: Saturday, December 6 (noon)
📍: State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick
ℹ️: The content creator ans host of In the Art Room performs a live sing-along event.
Matt Fraser
📅: Saturday, December 6 (8 pm)
📍: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
ℹ️: The celebrity psychic medium demonstrates his skills in public.
New Jersey Symphony: Elf in Concert
ℹ️: After discovering his birth father’s identity, a man raised by elves leaves the North Pole to meet him in New York City.
📅: Saturday, December 6 (2 pm)
📍: NJPAC, Newark
📅: Sunday, December 7 (2 pm)
📍: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre, Red Bank
Winter Festival
📅: Sunday, December 7 (noon-4 pm)
📍: Croft Farm, Cherry Hill
ℹ️: Try food and drinks, shop for winter goods, and check out ice carving artwork at this holiday-themed event.
Whiskey Myers
📅: Sunday, December 7 (7 pm)
📍: Wellmont Theater, Montclair
ℹ️: The Texas rockers celebrate their seventh studio album, Whomp Whack Thunder, on their Born to Do tour.
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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