Holiday lights · NJ

Christmas lights & holiday events in New Jersey

New Jersey's holidays feel especially festive at the Shore, where Victorian seaside towns dress up for an old-fashioned Christmas.

Christmas in Cape May

Historic home tour Cape May, NJ

Cape May's Victorian streets are decorated for the holidays, and the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate offers Christmas tours of its mansion. Candlelight house tours on December evenings open some of the town's historic homes and inns.

Visiting: Holiday tours run from late November into early January; candlelight tours sell out, so book ahead.Official site →

Christmas at Storybook Land

Christmas theme park Egg Harbor Township, NJ

This family theme park near Atlantic City is decorated for the holidays with lights, rides and visits with Santa. It is aimed at young children.

Visiting: Open on select dates during the holiday season; check the park's calendar.Official site →

Seasons, hours, tickets and prices change every year — always check the official site before you go.

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