Holiday Break in New Jersey: 25+ Things To Do Between Christmas and New Year's Eve

The upcoming holiday break may be the best time to take part in New Jersey's family-friendly, must-do holiday activities—especially if your kids have already moved on from their presents. From spectacular light displays to cold-weather fun, there's plenty to do during days off from school.
Most New Jersey schools are closed from Monday, December 26, through Sunday, January 1, 2023, allowing plenty of time to experience the holiday highlights you may have missed in the hectic run-up to Christmas. It's also the perfect time to plan a winter day trip, visit an enchanting Christmas town, bundle up for a visit to a theme park, and party into the new year.
Be sure to check out our Family Activity Calendar and Holiday Fun Guide for more great ideas.
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Things To Do in New Jersey Over Holiday Break
Family-Friendly Outings in New Jersey for Christmas break
Places featured in this article:
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center
Bridgeport Speedway
Skylands Stadium
Avalon Free Public Library
Hammonton Town Hall
American Dream
Van Saun County Park
Liberty Science Center
Taylor Park
Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park
Mulberry Commons
South Jersey Museum of American History
Liberty Science Center
Liberty Hall Museum
Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey
Hoboken Historical Museum
Hoboken Fire Department Museum
Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum
GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center
Van Saun County Park- Ice Rink
Vintner Rink
Skylands Ice World
American Dream
Camuso Family Christmas Display
Martorana Christmas House
Fanwood's Famous Christmas House
Fleetwood Lights - A Christmas Lights House Display
Center Lights
Vargo Christmas Light Sho
Morris Holiday Lights
Gress House Holiday Light Spectacular
Forrest Trail Circle Holiday Light Show
The Christmas Light Show
Johnny Hazlet Holiday Lights
Liam's Spectacular Christmas Display
Hagarty Family Christmas Lights
The Martin's Christmas Corner
Christmas at the Nietzer's
The Cook's Christmas Lights
Koenig's Family Holiday Light Spectacular
Andrew's Christmas Wonderland
Crazy Christmas Lights
Deptford Dazzling Lights
Mountain Creek
Campgaw Mountain
Camelback Resort
Ski Shawnee
Blue Mountain
Hunter Mountain
Mount Peter
Solitude House
Polka Dot Cafe
Scout's Coffee Bar + Mercantile
Gronsky's Milk House