Santa Appearances/Holiday Chocolate Walk: South Jersey Events

Here's a look at some upcoming events in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey.

Groove: A Dance Pageant
December 5 - 8 | 8 PM - 9:30 PM
Tohill Theatre at Rowan University, Glassboro

The Rowan University Department of Theatre & Dance mainstage season continues with a revamp of choreographer/faculty member Paule Turner, Duchess’ extravagant dance pageant, in collaboration with guest artist Tawanda “Wawa” Jones and Camden’s Sophisticated Sisters. This heart-felt rhythm and blues ode to South Jersey celebrates diversity and culture while aiming to re-think the body and move the mind.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/groove-a-dance-pageant/
cpa.rowan.edu/theatre_dance/production/groove2019.html

Boro in Lights
Friday, December 6 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Glassboro Town Square

Glassboro and Rowan University present Boro in Lights, an annual holiday celebration and tree lighting! Ring in the holidays with horse and carriage rides, photos with Santa, live performances, and an ice sculpture demonstration. There will also be a Toys for Tots + Coat Drive, an inflatable glacier slide, free hot cocoa, and a winter bar for those 21+!

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/boro-in-lights-4/
www.glassboro.org/events/2019/12/6/2019-boro-in-light-tree-lighting-ceremony

Candlelight Tours of Whitall House
December 6 - 8 | Times Vary
Red Bank Battlefield, National Park

Experience the Whitall House by the glow of candlelight. Tour the 18th century home complete with beautiful, seasonal, natural, and handmade decorations. For more information call 856-853-5120.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/candlelight-tours-at-whitall-house-2/
https://www.facebook.com/pg/whitallhouse/events/

Collingswood’s Holly Jolly Trolley Lights Tour
Friday, December 6 | 5 PM - 8:30 PM
Downtown Collingswood

Collingswood adds more fun to the 2019 holiday season with the first Holly Jolly Trolley lights tour! Bundle up and take a ride past the twinkliest homes in Collingswood! Then spend the evening in the region’s merriest town for shopping and dining. Collingswood is adding the Holly Jolly Trolley lights tour to the Borough’s magical holiday offerings in December.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/collingswoods-holly-jolly-trolley-lights-tour/
https://www.facebook.com/events/536267486920496

Haddonfield Candlelight Shopping
Friday, December 6 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Downtown Haddonfield

Downtown Haddonfield’s candlelight shopping tradition returns this holiday season, where shoppers participate in a one-of-a-kind evening holiday shopping experience with carriage rides, live entertainment, and festive holiday décor. Candlelight Shopping takes place every Friday evening from Friday, November 29 through Friday, December 20.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/haddonfield-candlelight-shopping-12/
https://downtownhaddonfield.com/events/candlelight-shopping-2019-holiday-festivities/

Annual Holiday Chocolate Walk
Friday, December 6 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Downtown Bordentown

Join in for the tastiest event of the year! Stop by the Downtown Bordentown Association (DBA) tent on Farnsworth Ave. to purchase your Chocolate Walk Passport then stroll around town visiting shops and restaurants to receive a chocolate treat and a stamp on your passport. Return your completed passport for a chance to win prizes.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/annual-holiday-chocolate-walk-2/
http://downtownbordentown.com/events

Food Truck Friday
Friday, December 6 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
White Horse Winery, Hammonton

Pop Shop a GoGo Food Truck creates a variety of inventive and delicious dishes, which WHW guests will be able to enjoy! Come check out favorites from their Collingswood restaurant, as well as special new dishes designed just for their food truck fare. Live music performances take place on the outdoor patio, or inside the rustic Tasting Room! There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, plus standing room around their spacious tasting bar.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/food-truck-friday-at-white-horse-winery-24/
https://www.whitehorsewinery.com/live-music-calendar

Tomfoolery Brewing Co. 4th Anniversary Party
Friday, December 6 | 3 PM - 10 PM
Tomfoolery Brewing Co, Hammonton

You don’t want to miss this! To celebrate their loving Tomfoolery family, they are pulling out all the stops for the best anniversary party yet! Security Breach Russian Imperial Stout, St. Alteri XI Belgian Quad, 2016 Bromance Barleywine, Vaniljekranse Cookie Ale, plus a couple hard seltzers and other goodies thrown in for good measure!

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/tomfoolery-brewing-co-4th-anniversary-party/
www.facebook.com/events/401665024054620/

Woodstown by Candlelight
Friday, December 6 | 4 PM - 10 PM
Downtown Woodstown

Plan a visit to historic Woodstown for the 43rd annual Candlelight Tour. Get into the holiday spirit by spending the evening touring seasonally decorated homes, businesses and churches in a town that dates back to Colonial times. Enjoy shopping at local merchants or at the annual craft fair located in Borough Hall. There will be carolers, homemade cookies, wassail, and a variety of other musical entertainment.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/woodstown-by-candlelight-4/
www.woodstownbycandlelight.org/

Medford Dickens Festival
Saturday, December 7 | 4:30 PM - 9 PM
Downtown Medford

Venture back to a simpler, magical time for children and grown-ups alike. This will be the 29th year that Main Street in Medford will be transformed into a quaint winter wonderland, featuring holiday festivities galore with an old-time flair. The festival is free and typically attracts more than 10,000 people from Medford and many surrounding communities.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/dickens-festival-2/
https://medfordbusiness.org/events/dickens/

Duffield’s Christmas Festival
Saturday, December 7 | 11 AM - 4 PM
Duffield's Farm, Sewell

Join Duffield’s Farm as they celebrate the season with artisan gift vendors, gingerbread decorating, a hot chocolate bar, and a picturesque Christmas photo area! There is no entry fee, and Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming!

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/duffields-christmas-festival-2/
http://www.facebook.com/events/920188548359403/

Holiday Glass in the Studio
Saturday, December 7 | 11 AM - 4 PM
WheatonArts, Millville

Venture down to the WheatonArts Glass Studio on Saturday, December 7 to watch their glass artists celebrate the season by creating holiday-themed glass objects, large and small! Visitors can also see other holiday glass objects on display, including the record-breaking giant glass ornament, glass fruitcake, the world’s largest glass turkey drumstick, and a 5’7″ tall glass menorah.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/holiday-glass-in-the-studio-4/
http://www.wheatonarts.org/calendar-eventon/events/

Laser Holiday Magic
Saturday, December 7 | Times Vary
Edelman Planetarium, Glassboro

Join the Edelman Planetarium at Rowan University for a holiday music show celebrating the winter season! The laser light shows use their new state of the art projection system from Laser Fantasy to treat your eyes and ears to an experience of your favorite bands like none other! Including holiday classics like Jingle Bell Rock, Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree, and much more!

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/laser-holiday-magic/
https://shop.rowan.edu/store/events/listings/6757

Santa’s Here
Saturday, December 7 | 1 PM - 4 PM
Camden Children’s Garden, Camden Waterfront

The Camden Children’s Garden is celebrating with SANTA! Come out and help decorate trees at the Garden, greet Santa and enjoy lots of holiday stories! The hot chocolate and apple cider with cookies are delicious! Join in the fun! For details, call (856) 365-8733.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/santas-here-2/
https://camdenchildrensgarden.squarespace.com/events/

OneSpirit Body Mind Spirit Fair
Saturday, December 7 | 11 AM - 5 PM
Willow Creek Winery, Cape May

Connect with a hidden world that science has now uncovered at the OneSpirit Body Mind Spirit Fair at Willow Creek Winery. Meet and interact with credible nationally and internationally known practitioners and lightworkers who can remove whatever energy blocks might be holding you back. Visit nutrition coaches, reiki masters, astrologers and psychics in addition to tarot & angel card readers. A day of fun, discovery, and relaxation for the whole family!

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/onespirit-body-mind-spirit-fair-at-willow-creek-winery/
willowcreekwinerycapemay.com/events/event/onespirit-body-mind-spirit-fair/

Saturday on the Crushpad
Saturday, December 7 | 11 AM - 6 PM
Hawk Haven Vineyard, Rio Grande

Warm up your palate with an educational wine tasting, then head to the “crushpad” with a glass of your favorite wine and kick back and enjoy the vineyard views. Try one of their wine flights featuring four small glasses of red or white wines. Then pair that wine with items from the Barrel Room Cheese Shop menu featuring gourmet cheeses and charcuterie. Enjoy live music from Dom Grosso!

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/saturday-on-the-crushpad-26/
http://hawkhavenvineyard.com/events/saturday-on-the-crushpad/

32nd Annual Yuletide Tour of Historic Salem
Saturday, December 7 | 1 PM - 6 PM
Historic Salem

Don’t miss Salem Main Street Program’s 32nd Annual Yuletide Tour, where historic private homes, churches, museums, and businesses will be open to the public from 1 PM to 6 PM. Tickets are $15 prior to tour day and $20 day of event (tour is rain or shine). For information or reservations, call (856) 339-0400.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/32nd-annual-yuletide-tour-of-historic-salem/
https://www.facebook.com/salemyuletidetour

The Drifters, The Coasters & The Platters Holiday Show
Saturday, December 7 | 6 PM
Scottish Rite Auditorium, Collingswood

Presented by the Camden County Board of Freeholders in association with BRE and the Borough of Collingswood, the Scottish Rite Auditorium welcomes The Drifters, The Coasters, & The Platters Holiday Show on Saturday, December 7th. Doors open at 5 PM, showtime at 6 PM.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/the-drifters-the-coasters-the-platters-holiday-show/
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200575596DE3E2A

Wine and Music Series: Oldies Night with DJ Johnny Tocco
Saturday, December 7 | 7 PM - 10 PM
Summit City Winery, Glassboro

Oldies Music with DJ Johnny Tocco. Things are always hopping in the winery on Oldies night! Come by for a glass or two and some great Oldies tunes. $10 per person cover charge.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/wine-and-music-series-oldies-night-with-dj-johnny-tocco-2/
http://summitcityfarms.com/events/#scheduled

Pitman Winter Village
Saturday, December 7 | 4 PM - 7:30 PM
Uptown Pitman

Visit Pitman and be transported to the charm of a Victorian Christmas! Find unique and handmade gifts in their stores and from more than 20 special vendors located at Sunset Auditorium. Park on-site and take the Trolley Uptown to see Santa! This event is rain or shine and undercover at Sunset Auditorium on Laurel Ave.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/pitman-winter-village-2/
http://uptownpitman.com/winter-village/

Santa at Lunacy Brewing
Saturday, December 7 | 7 PM
Lunacy Brewing Company, Haddon Heights

Santa will be in the tasting room for pictures with the kids and adults! Bring the family and sing along with all of your favorite Christmas songs. Bring a decoration and decorate the tasting room with the crew!

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/santa-at-lunacy-brewing/
https://www.facebook.com/events/462040824422739/

MTC Presents: Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.”
December 7 & 8 | 7 PM & 2 PM
Moorestown Theatre Company

Moorestown Theatre Company will present the “Jr.‟ version of the Hollywood and Broadway musical Frozen with a 70-member children’s cast. The musical, which will be making its Moorestown Premiere, will be directed by MTC’s Producing Artistic Director Mark Morgan, vocal directed by MTC’s Managing Director Carol Ann Murray, and choreographed by Broadway Veteran Jennifer Morris Grasso.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/mtc-presents-disneys-frozen-jr/
https://moorestowntheatercompany.org/frozenjr.html

Vinyasa & Vino
Sunday, December 8 | 11 AM - 12 PM
Bellview Winery, Landisville

They say that a glass of red wine every day is healthy for you, but you know what is even healthier? Yoga and then a glass of wine afterwards! Join Bellview Winery for a memorable yoga experience in the vineyards followed by a relaxing savasana and a glass of wine.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/vinyasa-vino-12/
http://bellviewwinery.com/calendar/list/

Victorian Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 8 | 1 PM - 5 PM
Historic Smithville Park, Eastampton

Kick off the Holiday Season at Historic Smithville Park. Festivities will include ice carving demonstrations, tours of Smithville Mansion decorated for the holidays, entertainment, kids’ activities, and a holiday marketplace where you can purchase unique gifts. Expect to see Victorian performers, activities, re-enactors and vendors during this holiday event. The Historic Smithville Mansion will be fully decorated and open for tours all afternoon.

https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/victorian-holiday-celebration-6/
http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/573/Annual-Festivals