Thanksgiving Day Weekend 2024 in New Jersey: Light Shows, Tree Lightings, and Santa's Arrival

Spend the day at Van Saun Park and bask in seasonal fun like ice skating. Photo by Kaylen Chiarello Ebner
Spend the day at Van Saun Park and bask in seasonal fun like ice skating. Photo by Kaylen Chiarello Ebner
11/26/24 - By Laurie Rein

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Thanksgiving Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the holiday weekend.

Thanksgiving has arrived, so gobble up all the fun and festivities this long weekend has to offer. Annual winter festivals kick off the weekend, including Bergen County Winter Wonderland, featuring ice skating, train rides, and bumper cars. Santa makes his grand arrival at tree-lighting celebrations in Red Bank and Point Pleasant Beach.

Check out our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for NJ Families for more holiday season happenings this weekend, including Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in New Jersey.

More Things To Do in New Jersey this Week with Kids:​

Note: None of these events are taking place on Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 28, 2024 – unless specifically noted.

 

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