Enjoy Holiday Fun Around Southern Ocean County This Weekend

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Looking to spread some holiday cheer this weekend? From Christmas tree lightings to holiday markets and more, there's no shortage of holly jolly festivities around the area.

And if you're interested in holiday lights, check out the great displays in Lacey and Barnegat, and don't forget to submit your displays to the Berkeley Patch.

Also, check out Barnegat High School's production of "A Christmas Carol," running Dec. 8 through 11.

Friday, Dec. 9

Head to Veterans Park in Bayville for their annual Christmas tree lighting at 5 p.m., featuring dance performances, hot chocolate, coffee and cookies and Santa Claus himself. Stick around after for a drive-in movie: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

The Holiday Light Spectacular returns to Corliss Lake Park in Waretown on Friday and Saturday, running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Enjoy a holiday boat tour with the Tuckerton Seaport down Tuckerton Creek all weekend.

Saturday, Dec. 10

After being postponed last weekend, Lacey's first-ever holiday festival will be held at Gille Park from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. More than 40 vendors will be present.

Meet Santa at the Tuckerton Seaport on Santa Saturdays.

Enjoy Stafford's Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market at Heritage Park from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring craft vendors, food trucks, fire pits, ice sculptures and Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves.

Did we miss an event? Send an email to veronica.flesher@patch.comand let us know!