With so many awesome events in New Jersey, it’s going to be hard NOT to get into the holiday spirit this weekend! If you’re looking to take in a classic Christmas show, get your tickets to see A Christmas Carol at Princeton University or the family-favorite Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Growing Stage. There are also plenty of opportunities to meet the Big Man himself, whether you hop aboard the Christmas Express at the NJ Museum of Transportation or attend a festive Santa Brunch at Camden Children’s Garden. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

By now, you’ve probably had your fair share of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce leftovers- not to mention tons of latkes! With Thanksgiving and Hanukkah already over, Christmas events are taking center stage in New Jersey. Meet the Big Man himself at Alstede Farm’s Country Christmas or at the Santa Fly-In at the Aviation Hall of Fame. And of course, you can check out the awesome annual holiday lights at Turtle Back Zoo. And if you’re not quite ready for a full on dose of the holidays, you can engage your inner geologist at Newark Museum’s Dynamic Earth or even Meet a Penguin at Manasquan Reservoir. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

Most of our weekend plans probably include a huge plate of mouth watering Thanksgiving leftovers. But if you’re looking to burn off some of that turkey and stuffing (or entertain the family you’ve still got in town), New Jersey definitely has some great things going on. For an early dose of holiday cheer, check out Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Palace or Breakfast with Santa at Imagine That! You can also get scientific at the Rock and Mineral Weekend at Morris Museum, or brave chilly temps with a Guided Nature Hike at Tenafly Nature Center. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

With one weekend to go before Turkey Day, how about taking a break from cooking and cleaning for some quality family time? Grab your sweaters and head outdoors for a Fall Photo Scavenger Hunt at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum or take in a performance of Oliver! at the historic Paper Mill Playhouse. If you’re looking to keep the kids busy and out of the house, sign up for a Thanksgiving Baking Class at Classic Thyme or get a jump on holiday decorating with a Christmas Wreath Workshop at NJ Botanical Gardens. By the way, don't miss our great giveaway for a family-four packs tickets to Sahara Sam's Water Park! And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

These beautiful autumn days filled with outdoor activities and colorful leaves won’t last much longer. So get out there Jersey, and spend the last couple of weekends before Thanksgiving in the fresh air, whether you go for a Fall Foliage Walk at Liberty State Park or get in one last pumpkin patch romp at Alstede Farms. Looking for a little entertainment? Check out the always popular Milk & Cookies interactive rock-concert or the lively Story Pirates at the Shea Performing Arts Center. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

The countdown to Turkey Day is on and you’ll find plenty to get you in the spirit, whether you want to get crafty with the Sculpt a Turkey project at Thompson Park or take part in an old-fashioned Thanksgiving Harvest at The Willows. And to take advantage of the last few weeks of mild weather, check out an apple-cidering demo at Great Swamp or go for a Kids’s Hike & Campfire outing at Alpine Boat Basin. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

With the hoopla of Halloween almost behind us, it’s time to enjoy some carefree late autumn weekends and (hopefully) get in some quality family time before the hectic rush of the holidays. For some educational fun, check out Gridiron Glory at Liberty Science Center or take in a Stars & Meteors show at Holmdel Park. If you’re ready to get in the Thanksgiving spirit, make a festive Thanksgiving plate at Thompson Park or take part in their Paper Turkey Target Hunt! And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

One of the coolest things about being a parent is getting to relive childhood all over again with our little ones - the zoo, holiday trains, and of course, trick-or-treating. But instead of just snapping a few pictures of the kids in costume, how about inviting the gang over early for a festive Halloween shindig? Read on for some spectacularly spooky menu ideas that might make you decide to just stay in, or at least provide some homemade snacks before you venture out with your little ghosts and goblins.