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Events Not to Miss:
Why: The annual festival is back with carolers, hot cocoa, and a Santa meet and greet.
When: Thursday December 11, 5-8 pm
Where: Tice's Corner, Woodcliff Lake
Why: Make your own festival holiday wreath to ring in the season.
When: Thursday December 11, 10 am-12 pm, 6-8 pm
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, New Milford
What: Meet Santa in Ridgewood
Why: Spend the afternoon shopping and hanging out with Santa.
When: Saturdays December 13 and 20, 11 am-2 pm
Where: Santa's House, Memorial Park at Van Neste Square
What: Santa Visits the Farm
Why: Stop by for a sesh with Santa and enjoy s'mores by the fire pit from 12 to 4 pm.
When: Saturday December 13-Sunday December 14, 1-3 pm
Where: Secor Farms, Mahwah
What: Playdate With Rumi
Why: Join Rumi from Kpop Demon Hunters for singing, dancing, and playtime.
When: Saturday December 13, 10-11 am
Where: NVSA, Closter
Why: Decorate cookies then enjoy some time in the Playbox.
When: Sunday December 14, 10-10:45 am
Where: NVSA, Closter
What: A Christmas Carol
Why: Catch the classic holiday tale, live on stage.
When: Sunday December 14, 1 pm and 5 pm
Where: bergenPAC, Englewood
What: Tenafly Holiday Fair
Why: Tons of festive fun includes a s'mores cafe, live performances, winter wonderland milkshakes, and so much more.
When: Sunday December 14, 12-5 pm
When: Sunday December 14, 12-5 pm
Where: Huyler Park, Tenafly
Why: Celebrate eight days of magic with music and a menorah lighting.
When: Monday December 15, 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
Why: Enjoy fresh treats on the farm as you ring in the holiday season.
When: Thursdays and Fridays through December 19, 4-7 pm
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, New Milford
What: Holiday Marketplace
Why: Start the shopping season with special, handmade gifts for everyone on your list.
When: Open through December 21, 10 am-4 pm Weekdays, 12-4 pm Weekends
Where: The Hermitage, Ho-Ho-Kus
Why: Skate, shope at the winter market, visit Santa, ride an ice bumper car, and enjoy more holiday fun.
When: Now through Sunday January 4, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Van Saun County Park, Paramus
What: Orchard of Lights
Why: The holiday farm drive-thru is back with twinkling lights and festive sights.
When: Now through Tuesday December 30, 5-8 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, Hillsdale
What: Photos With Santa
Why: Get in the holiday spirit, and snap a shot with Santa Claus.
When: Now through Wednesday December 24, 2-7:45 pm
Where: Paramus Park, Paramus
What: Photos With Santa
Why: Enjoy the ho ho holidays thanks to smiles with Santa.
When: Daily through Wednesday December 24, 10 am-9 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus
What: Santa Photo Experience
Why: Snap some pics, enjoy a Santa storytime, and make new memories.
When: Now through Wednesday December 24, various times each week
Where: American Dream East Rutherford
Why: Stroll along the life-sized animal lanterns as you get ready for the holiday season.
When: Now through Sunday January 11, 4-9 pm
Where: Bergen County Zoo, Paramus
If You're Heading Out of Bergen:
What: Christmas Con
Why: Join Jane Seymour, Jesse Metcalfe, and more for the ultimate Christmas celebration.
When: Friday December 12-Sunday December 14, check schedule for daily times
Where: New Jersey Expo Center, Edison
What: Brunch with Santa
Why: Celebrate the holiday with a farm-fresh feast with Santa.
When: Saturday December 13-Sunday December 14, 10 am
Where: Alstede Farms, Chester
What: Artisan Market Holiday
Why: Get in some shopping and enjoy tasty treats at this festive three-weekend popup.
When: Sundays through December 21, 11 am-4 pm
Where: 770 Jackson St., Plaza, Hoboken
Why: Christmas comes alive at the farm: Cut your own tree, hop on a wagon ride, brunch with Santa, and more.
When: Weekends through Sunday December 14
Where: Alstede Farms, Chester
Why: Visit the festive village with s'mores and carnival rides after you stroll through million of holiday lights.
When: Now through Saturday January 3
Where: Skylands Stadium, Augusta
What: Santa's Pajama Party
Why: LSC's festive fun is back with the sock skating rink, a circus show, ornament decorating, gingerbread express mini train, and tons more.
When: Fridays and Saturdays through Christmas, 5:30-9:30 pm
Where: Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Upcoming Events:
Why: Join The Grinch for crafting, photos, and s'mores by the bonfire.
When: Thursday December 18, 5:30-6:30 pm
Where: Fresh & Fancy Farms, New Milford
