30+ Free Holiday and Christmas Activities in New Jersey for Kids

Dickens Village brings to life various scenes from Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in miniature houses. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
11/19/21 - By Laurie Rein
It's the most wonderful—and expensive—time of the year. While big-budget gifts take a toll on your wallet, our gift to you is this list of holiday events and free Christmas activities in New Jersey that don't cost a penny. In a season where finances may be tight, treat the family to FREE and fun holiday festivities for the kids across New Jersey, including Christmas light shows and small town celebrations.
Mark your calendars with these 30+ no-cost holiday events that take place nearly every day of the season. For more seasonal fun, don't miss our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for New Jersey Families.
More than 100 Christmas trees float on Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville. Photo courtesy the village
Free Holiday Events in New Jersey (November 2021)
The Chabad Center of Cherry Hill hosts a car menorah parade December 13. Photo courtesy the Chabad
Free Holiday Events and Christmas Activities (December 2021)
Places featured in this article:
Physick Estate
St James Church
Taylor Park
Fanwood's Famous Christmas House
Byrne Plaza
Palmer Square
Downtown Red Bank
Downtown Red Bank
Palmer Square
Whitechapel Projects
Morristown Green
Riverside Gardens Park
Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
Newton Town Hall
Modick Park
Downtown Somerville
Jenkinson's South Arcade