Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Gingerbread Wonderland, Scuba Santa, November 30-December 4

11/30/15 - By Laurie Rein

December has arrived, and so has the official start of the holiday season. Get in the holiday spirit at sensational, seasonal events that include Christmas Celebration: Scuba Santa, Skylands Stadium Christmas Lights Show and Gingerbread Wonderland. Treat the family to kid-friendly theatrical performances of Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas, A Christmas Story and Peppa Pig’s Big Splash. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

Monday, November 30th

Central NJ:
Holiday Model Train Show (Woodbridge)
All aboard this 25th annual model train event, which runs through December 27th at the Barron Arts Center. Admission is FREE, but donations are welcome.

Jersey Shore:
Story & Art/Science Series (Holmdel)
Bring your preschoolers to the Holmdel Public Library for a busy afternoon of stories, plus art and science projects. A new topic is introduced each week. FREE

More Monday Events

Tuesday, December 1st

Jersey Shore:
Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas (Red Bank)
Enjoy a fun and fancy performance of children’s favorite Fancy Nancy, live on stage at Count Basie Theatre. Watch Nancy’s lavish Christmas adventures, which includes tree decorating, cookie baking and gift wrapping.

Northern NJ:
Open Play (Edgewater)
It’s one big playdate at My Kinder Club, featuring slides, blocks, balls, puzzles, stories and all kinds of fun activities for tots up to 5 years old.

More Tuesday Events

Wednesday, December 2nd

Northern NJ:
A Christmas Story (Millburn)
Bring the family to Paper Mill Playhouse for a live musical version of the humorous classic film A Christmas Story. Kids of all ages will love watching Ralphie’s adventures during his quest for his beloved Red Ryder Air Rifle. The show runs through January 3rd.

Jersey Shore:
Christmas Fantasy with Lights (Egg Harbor)
Storybook Land dazzles at night with over one million holiday lights. Plus, visit Santa and check out the rides and attractions through December 23rd.

More Wednesday Events

Thursday, December 3rd

Jersey Shore:
Peppa Pig’s Big Splash (Red Bank)
Nick Jr’s favorite pig is coming to the stage at Count Basie Theatre. Join Peppa, George and the rest of the gang in their first ever theatrical tour, a fun treat for pre-schoolers. There are three Thursday performances.

Northern NJ:
Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show (Augusta)
Skylands Stadium lights up the sky for its second annual Christmas Light Show. The drive-through display features brilliant displays set to music. The experience includes free admission to Christmas Village.The show runs through January 3rd.

More Thursday Events

Friday, December 4th

Northern NJ:
Gingerbread Wonderland (Morristown)
It’s that gingerbread house time of year, and The Frelinghuysen Arboretum celebrates with over 200 delicious structures on display. Check out the edible Eiffel Tower, Santa’s Workshop, Jersey Shore and much more. The exhibition runs through December 13th.

Southern NJ:
Christmas Celebration: Scuba Santa (Camden)
Santa makes a splash at Adventure Aquarium! Watch Santa swim around in a tank, along with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster. The kids can even leave a letter for Scuba Santa. The spectacular swims through December 31st.

More Friday Events

 

photo: Turtle Back Zoo holiday lights event 2014