These are the Best Christmas Events in Rockland County, NY for Families
Have a jolly holiday season with these Christmas events for families in Rockland County, NY, plus a few Christmas events in NJ.
Get the Best Winter Activities
FREE Christmas Rocks with Ekkquinox
WHEN: Dec. 18-19, Saturday-Sunday, 12-5pm
WHERE: Palisades Center, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
WHAT: Join Ekkquinox for its annual Christmas Steel Pan Concert at Palisades Center!
WANT TO GO? 845-348-1000.
Peace, Love & Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show
WHEN: Through Jan. 2, 2022: Tuesday-Thursday, 5-9pm; Friday-Sunday: 5-10pm
WHERE: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel
WHAT: Experience the Bethel Woods grounds from the comfort of your car: just turn off your headlights and follow the magical glow.
WANT TO GO? $23.75-$35 per car. Advanced registration required.
Christmas Events in NJ
Holiday Light Spectacular
WHEN: Through Dec. 6: Friday-Sunday, 5-9pm; Dec. 10-31: daily, 5-9pm (closed Dec. 24-25)
WHERE: Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ
WHAT: Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of more than 50 winter and animal characters. Plus, on the weekends you can meet and take pics with Santa!
WANT TO GO? Donations recommended. Celebrate the season of giving by bringing donations of non-perishable food items, new toys, and gently used coats.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7:30pm
WHERE: New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark, NJ
WHAT: A hallmark of the holidays for multiple generations, the annual live concert will get you into the spirit of the season. The 2021 show features favorite classic carols from the first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album, along with magical multimedia effects to delight the whole family.
WANT TO GO? $39.50-$99.50. Advanced registration required.
A Jolly Holiday: Celebrating Disney's Broadway Hits
WHEN: Dec. 1-Jan. 2, 2022, see website for schedule
WHERE: Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ
WHAT: Celebrate the holidays with some of Broadway’s brightest stars performing hits from Disney’s biggest Broadway shows in this festive concert. Enjoy your favorite songs from The Lion King, Tarzan, Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Hercules, The Little Mermaid, Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Aida, High School Musical, and Frozen. Like Mary Poppins herself, this show is guaranteed to make your heart feel light!
WANT TO GO? $36-$98. Advanced registration required.
Bergen County Winter Wonderland 2021
WHEN: Through Jan. 2, 2022: See website for schedule
WHERE: Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus, NJ
WHAT: Enjoy open air ice-skating, a kids zone ice rink, hospitality tent, children's games and activities, carousel rides, food trucks, an indoor/outdoor beer garden, and the Bergen County Express Train Ride! All activities (including skate rentals) are included with admission.
WANT TO GO? $15; $10 seniors 65 and older and active military or veteran; free for children ages 3 and younger.
Holiday in the Park
WHEN: Through Jan. 2, 2022: See website for schedule.
WHERE: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ
WHAT: Holiday in the Park will shine brighter than ever with millions of glittering lights, festive foods, thrilling, new rides, and holiday entertainment. Kids will be able to ask Santa Claus for holiday wishes and pose beneath the three-story inflatable Stewie the Snowman.
WANT TO GO? $24.99 and up. Advanced registration required.
Magic of Lights
WHEN: Through Jan. 2, 2022: Sunday-Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 5-11pm
WHERE: PNC Bank Arts Center, Exit 116, Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, NJ
WHAT: Magic of Lights™ guests will slowly guide their vehicles through the winding 1.2-mile course to view sparkling LED displays depicting the favorite characters of the season, including animated snowmen, elves, poinsettias, candy canes, and more!
WANT TO GO? $30 per car any day in advance; $25 per car weekdays in advance; $60 limo in advance. Price increases after Nov. 30 to $40 weekdays and $45 weekends.
Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience
WHEN: Through Jan. 9, 2022: See website for schedule
WHERE: Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ
WHAT: Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience will offer guests—and family pets—a unique way to experience the beauty of one of the world’s largest theme parks from the warmth, privacy, and comfort of their own vehicles.
WANT TO GO? $14.99 and up. Advanced registration required.
Orchard of Lights
WHEN: Through Jan. 9, 2022: See website for schedule
WHERE: Demarest Farms, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ
WHAT: Take your vehicle on a guided tour through 32 acres of brilliant holiday light displays, warm up by the fire pit and enjoy hot cocoa and treats in the retail farm market. Take pictures with Santa, make your own s’mores, and listen to Santa’s singing reindeer.
WANT TO GO? $35 per car. Advanced registration required.
Lightshow & Christmas Village
WHEN: Through Jan. 9, 2022: See website for schedule
WHERE: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ
WHAT: This dazzling winter family destination showcases a mile-long drive-through course glittering with dazzling displays and an enchanting Christmas Village full of fun-filled activities, delicious treats, memory making photo ops, and much more.
WANT TO GO? $29 per car for light show; free admission to Christmas Village. Advanced registration required.
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