18 Best Things To Do in New Jersey December 2024 with Kids
Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey in December? Christmas lights and holiday activities are among our top picks this month.
The last month of 2024 boasts full-on holiday fun in the Garden State, and we can't wait to see the holiday lights at drive-thrus and walk-throughs like Let It Glow: A Holiday Lantern Spectacular at the Bergen County Zoo. Santa Claus is also all over town in December– catch him at festive events like his stroll through Chester.
Find more top December fun in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events in New Jersey, like our guide to the top New Jersey Christmas Towns.
As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses and times. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.
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Places featured in this article:
Grand Arcade and Convention Hall
Downtown Chester
Mulberry Commons
Bergen County Zoo at Van Saun County Park
Downtown Ocean City
Van Saun County Park
Mayo Performing Arts Center (plus other locations)
Downtown Summit
Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey Convention & Expo Center
Hammonton Town Hall