Tree Lightings, Holiday Festivals This Weekend In Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Do you hear those sleigh bells jingling? December is about to start, which means one thing: it's time to kick holiday planning into full swing.

Whether you're looking to meet Santa Claus himself or get your hands on some unique gifts for the winter holidays, there's plenty of fun going on this weekend.

Check out some of these interesting holiday events in Ocean County.

Meet Santa

Santa Saturdays at the Tuckerton Seaport offer a chance to get family photos with him and Mrs. Claus. Find more info here.

Pets can take photos with Santa at a fundraiser for Runaway Farm at the Rebecca Finn House in Toms River on Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Find Santa at Waretown Historical Society's (182 Wells Mills Road) Holiday Open House from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3.

Tree Lightings

Toms River: Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

New Egypt: Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Barnegat: Dec. 2 at 4:30 p.m.

Point Pleasant Borough: Dec. 2 at 5 p.m.

Pine Beach: Dec. 3 at 3:45 p.m.

Seaside Park: Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.

Beachwood: Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

Festivals And Markets

The Surf City Vol. Fire Co. Christmas Market is open Dec. 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Egypt Flea Market Village has a Holiday Market Dec. 1 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Berkeley Recreation's Holiday Craft Fest at the Recreation Building is Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register here.

The courtyard in Downtown Toms River becomes a "Winter Village" Dec. 2 and 3 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Barnegat hosts a Pop-Up Holiday Market Dec. 2 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Fred Watts Gazebo Park.

Lacey Recreation's Holiday Festival is Dec. 2 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lacey Community Center.

A variety of events are set for "Tuckerton's Ye Old Christmas" Dec. 3 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Find details here.