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Events Not To Miss:
What: Orchard of Lights
Why: Enjoy a magical holiday light display, plus s’mores, Santa, fire pit and more festive fun.
When: Friday November 27-Tuesday December 29, 5-8 pm
Where: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Rd., Hillsdale
Why: Get into the winter spirit with ice skating, carousel, a train ride and more.
When: Friday November 27-Sunday February 21, $10
Where: Van Saun Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
What: The Grinch’s Grotto
Why: Visit the Grinch for photos, ornaments and more in this fun and fitting experience for 2020.
When: Friday November 27-Thursday December 31, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza., Paramus
What: Socially Distanced Santa
Why: Wear a smile under your mask as Santa comes to town.
When: Friday November 27, 11 am-7 pm by reservation only
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza., Paramus
What: Terrific Turkeys
Why: Talk turkey and learn all about the Thanksgiving bird through crafts, games and more.
When: Saturday November 28, 2-3 pm, $8
Where: Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
What: Winterfest
Why: Music, ice sculptures, trains, games, treats and a visit from Santa.
When: Saturday November 28, 12 pm
Where: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood
What: David Sedaris
Why: The comedian signs his new book The Best of Me, social distancing guidelines in effect.
When: Sunday November 29, 1 pm
Where: Books and Greetings, 271G Livingston St., Northvale
Why: The celeb chef dishes up conversation with Michael Ian Black.
When: Wednesday December 2, 7:30-9 pm, $45
Where: Zoom link provided upon registration
What: Kids Holiday Market
Why: Let kids cross things off their list in this mini shopping experience for the littlest ones.
When: Now through Thursday December 24, 11 am-6 pm
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza., Paramus
What: Photos With Santa
Why: Grab your mask and visit Santa with a smile.
When: Now through Friday December 25, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
Why: Visit the North Pole with Santa and enjoy storytime and more personalized holiday happiness.
When: Now through Thursday January 7, reservations required
Where: Paramus Park, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
If you’re heading out of Bergen:
Why: Watch the annual parade with floats, balloons and performances live.
When: Thursday November 26, 9 am-12 pm
Where: NBC
What: Santa’s Steam Train Ride
Why: The holiday spirit is still alive with a ride with Santa and his helpers.
When: Friday November 27-Sunday December 27, check schedule for available times, starting at $59.99
Where: New Hope Railroad, 32 West Bridge St., New Hope, PA
What: LuminoCity Festival
Why: A dazzling light installation filled with nature, history and more, illuminated.
When: Friday November 27-Sunday January 10, 4-10 pm
Where: 20 Randalls Island Park, NY
What: NYBG Glow
Why: Check out the glowing color and light in the night, plus ice sculping, entertainment and more.
When: Friday November 27-Saturday January 9, 5-10 pm
Where: New York Botanical Gardens, 2900 Southern Blvd., The Bronx
Why: Drive through over a million lights set to to your fave holiday songs.
When: Friday November 27-Sunday January 3, 5:30-10 pm, $27
Where: Winter Wonder Light Spectacular, 655 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick
Why: Enjoy the brisk outdoors as you hit the trail with the fam.
When: Friday November 27, 10 am-2 pm, kids/$10, adults/$25
Where: Pine Swamp Loop, Harriman State Park
What: LSC Junior Days
Why: Little ones age 6 and under experience more planetarium shows, science dance party and storytime.
When: Thursdays and Fridays through December 24
Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City
Why: Mile-long lights dazzling, plus an outdoor village and carnival with rides, s’mores, skating and more.
When: Now through Sunday January 3, check calendar for daily times
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
What: Holiday Lights
Why: Go on a lights safari with lanterns aglow in the African, Asian, North American, Latin American and Ocean sections.
When: Now through Sunday January 10, 3-8 pm, kids/$22.95, adults/$34.95
Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., The Bronx
What: A Very Furry Christmas
Why: Celebrate the holidays with a festive drive-thru of lights and friends, special shows and train rides.
When: Now through Sunday January 3, $53.99
Where: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA
Why: Let the drive-thru light show illuminate your life during the holidays.
When: Now through Saturday January 2, 5-11 pm, $25-$30
Where: PNC Bank Arts Center, 116 Garden State Pkwy., Holmdel
What: Holiday in the Park
Why: Lights, entertainment, Santa’s village and more festive fun.
When: Now through Sunday January 3, check schedule for park hours
Where: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson Township
What: Skyline Drive In NYC
Why: Take in a movie with a view, including Clueless, Finding Nemo and Up.
When: Daily, check schedule for times, $55/car
Where: 1 Oak Street, Brooklyn
Why: Ice skating, holiday shops, and personal cozy igloos for your first taste of winter.
When: Daily through January 3, 11 am-8 pm
Where: Bryant Park, 42nd Street and 6th Ave., NYC
What: Christmas Tree Farms
Why: Pick your perfect Christmas Tree and get ready for the holidays at one of NJ’s tree spots.
When: Daily
Where: Kevin’s Tree Lot, Edgewater
Upcoming:
What: Breakfast With Santa
Why: Meet and eat with Mr. Claus, plus kids leave with special surprises.
When: Saturdays and Sundays December 5-December 13, 10-11 am, 12-1 pm
Where: Fresh and Fancy Farms, 575 River Rd., New Milford
