December 2022: Holiday Happenings Around South Jersey

The Holiday Season always comes and goes in a flash, so let's make the most of it this year! Get into the "Christmas spirit" and check out these upcoming holiday events in the South Jersey area this December:

A Downtown Holiday (Borough of Berlin, NJ) - Sat. 12/3 from 3-8pm

Dickens Festival (Medford, NJ) - Sat. 12/3 from 4:30-9pm

"Main Street Medford will come alive on Dec. 3 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Dickens Festival.

There will be food, holiday carolers, magic, comedy, juggling, artisans, and hot chocolate in the family-friendly rain-or-shine event.

Main Street will be transformed into a “quaint winter wonderland.” (via Courier Post)

WheatonArts Holiday Studio Sale (Millville, NJ) - Daily until 12/4

"For you shoppers out there, the annual Holiday Studio Sale runs through Dec. 4. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants can explore original works of pottery and glass art at discounted prices.

Pottery includes works by senior resident potter Terry Plasket and the WheatonArts' team of associate potters, Samantha Bartlett, Tessa Carlton, Clint Hunter, Amy Peseller, and Phyllis Seidner." (via Courier Post)

Schaeffer Family Homes' Holiday Event & Free Photos with Santa (Cherry Hill, NJ) - Sat 12/3 from 11am - 2pm

Where: 42 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

The Cooks Tour of Moorestown (Moorestown, NJ) - 12/7 from 11am-7pm

Tour 4 beautifully-decorated Moorestown homes featured in this year's tour! Tickets for the event can be purchased at the following link: https://cookstour.ticketleap.com/ 

Winterfest in Smithville (Eastampton, NJ) - Sat, 12/10 from 1-7pm

Location: 803 Smithville Road, Eastampton, NJ

"On Dec. 10 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., visitors will witness wandering carolers dressed in Victorian attire, a Victorian Santa, an elf hunt in the mansion maze, ice carvers, ice skating, bonfire and s’mores, a carousel, live entertainment, a holiday marketplace with artists and artisan vendors, a blacksmith demo, food trucks, mansion and village tours, art exhibits and more." (via Courier Post)

Night of Lights at Creamy Acres (Mullica Hill, NJ) - Daily through 12/24

Location: Creamy Acres Farm, 448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ

"This scenic drive-thru event has a holiday light display and Christmas music.

Participants can bundle themselves up and take a hayride through the display, which runs through Dec. 24.

Those that drive through it in their vehicles can tune to a special station and listen to favorite Christmas songs. Midway through there are firepits, food trucks and well as a photo opportunity with Santa and Christmas characters. There is also a Christmas store.

The cost is $35 per vehicle." (via Courier Post)

Vintner Wonderland at Renault Winery (Egg Harbor City, NJ) - Fridays through Sundays until 2/26

Location: 72 Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ

"Take a ride down to get in ice skating, shopping at The Shops at Vintner Village, stories with Santa, holiday-themed tractor rides, Festival of Trees benefiting Faces 4 Autism, craft workshops, live entertainment, wine and dine and more.

The Renault family is supporting Faces 4 Autism. Team members will decorate holiday trees that will be displayed on the property and will be auctioned off at the Festival of Trees Gala on December 8. 

The Village and ice rink are open Fridays through Sundays through Feb. 26 with ice rink sessions weather dependent. Family 4-packs, season passes, along with resort packages and detailed hours of operations are on sale now. There are firepits, igloos, and cabin cabanas available for rent." (via Courier Post)

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest (Philadelphia, PA) - Now through 3/5

Location: 101 South Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

"Winterfest has been a Philly tradition for 29 seasons along the Delaware Riverfront.

Visitors experience thousands of sparking lights in a winter wonderland with great views of the Delaware River.

There are cozy, warm cabins, a firepit station, boardwalk rides and games, food and hot beverages, a signature holiday tree and the star of the show, the ice skating at an NHL-sized rink.  

Winterfest, which runs through March 5, is free to enter. Amenities such as ice skating and cabin and firepit experiences can be reserved in advance. Skate admission is $5, skate rental is $12." (via Courier Post)

DecemberFest Holiday Pop-Up (Collingswood, NJ) - Sat, 12/3 from 5-8pm

Location: 647 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108

"Bring the whole crew and enjoy some outdoor fun! We’ll have lawn games, kids' activities sponsored by Collingswood PTA's, s'mores kits and hot chocolate, a special holiday photo station, PLUS a fireside viewing of Frozen II.

Get toasty before or after and book a reservation at your favorite restaurant and do some downtown holiday shopping at our shops and boutiques."

With so many great holiday events happening in our area, it's safe to say we'll be feeling festive in no time! If you get a chance to stop by any of the events above, tag us in your photos on Instagram @zforzielinski! We hope everyone has a safe, merry & bright holiday season! See you around soon.