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Events Not to Miss:
Why: Meet Santa, make sure, touch a truck, and enjoy more holiday fun.
When: Friday December 5, 6-9 pm
Where: E Ridgewood, Ridgewood
Why: Watch the timeless holiday ballet come back to life.
When: Saturday December 6-Sunday December 7, 1 pm and 4 pm
Where: bergenPAC, Englewood
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: Dutch Christmas
Why: Get into the holiday spirit with a visit from Sinterklaas, plus more seasonal festivities.
When: Saturday December 6, 10 am-4 pm
Where: Garretson Forge & Farm, Fair Lawn
Why: Spread some holiday cheer at The Hermitage's tree lighting with treats, music, and more.
When: Saturday December 6, 4:30 pm
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: Opens Friday November 28-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: Saturday November 22-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: Grinch Day
Why: Enjoy stories from the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, plus music, games, contests, and more.
When: Saturday December 6, 3-5:30 pm
Where: Nanuet Town Centre, Nanuet
Why: Shop small biz while you try your hand at an obstacle course, meet the Grinch, and take part in more fun.
When: Sunday December 7, 12-3 pm
Where: Nanuet Town Centre, Nanuet
Why: Celebrate the season with this eye-popping show of acrobats and contortionists with a side of holiday fun.
When: Sunday December 7, 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
What: Artisan Market Holiday
Why: Get in some shopping and enjoy tasty treats at this festive three-weekend popup.
When: Sundays December 7-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:
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
