These Festive Holiday Events Are Coming To Camden County

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — It’s Thanksgiving Week and this weekend marks the beginning of December. Holiday celebrations, special lighting ceremonies and special appearances are already underway throughout South Jersey.

Here’s a list of festive events set for Camden County this holiday season, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey:

WinterFest at Diggerland
November 2 – December 29 | 11 AM – 5 PM
Diggerland USA, West Berlin
WinterFest at Diggerland is an on-going winter festival! Your membership or general admission ticket grants you access to all rides and heavy machinery attractions, plus the additional experiences and programming that encompass this month-long festival. Enjoy holiday hayrides, a holiday parade, bonfires, ornament decorating, and so much more! WinterFest at Diggerland takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from now through December 29th.

WinterFest Ice Skating on the Cooper
Opening Day: November 29
November 30 – February 17 | Thursday – Sunday, plus special events
Cooper River Park, Pennsauken Township
Cooper River Park has once again transformed into a winter wonderland with tasty treats and ice skating family fun! WinterFest is the perfect place to spend your holiday nights skating with friends and family. New this year: WinterFest will include more family fun with arcade games in the heated tent and outdoor games for families to enjoy when they are off the ice. Magic is in the air and there is something here for everyone to enjoy this season!

Haddonfield Candlelight Shopping
Every Friday Night November 29 – December 20
Downtown Haddonfield
Experience this annual event in one of South Jersey’s best places to live! Every Friday night through December 20th knock those gifts off your holiday list by shopping small on Haddonfield’s main strip and side streets! You can also enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, live entertainment, and carriage rides. Free Parking through December 25.

Adventure Aquarium’s Christmas Underwater
November 29 – December 30
Camden Waterfront
Tis the season for a magical Christmas experience with Scuba Santa! Visit him in Ocean Realm as he spreads the magic of Christmas to every child and animal and stops for underwater selfies with kids of all ages.

Collingswood’s Holly Jolly Trolley Lights Tour
December 6, 13 & 20 | 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Downtown Collingswood
Collingswood adds more fun to the holiday season with the first Holly Jolly Trolley lights tour! Bundle up and take a ride past the twinkliest homes in Collingswood! This ticketed trolley will board in Collingswood’s downtown at a boarding spot, giving guests an opportunity to plan a night to enjoy the trolley then shop and dine in the Borough’s “winter wonderland” complete with caroling, visits with Santa and free parking! Collingswood Rotary Club is providing the Trolley guide services, and donations are welcome to support future Rotary scholarships and projects.

Santa’s Here
Saturday, December 7 | 1 PM – 4 PM
Camden Children’s Garden, Camden
We’re decorating trees at the Garden, greeting Santa and telling lots of holiday stories! The hot chocolate and apple cider with cookies are delicious! Join in the fun! For details, call (856) 365-8733.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Tuesday, December 31 | 4 PM – Midnight
Battleship New Jersey, Camden Waterfront
The Battleship New Jersey will open her decks for guests to watch the 6 PM or midnight SugarHouse New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Camden Waterfront! There will be music, food concessions and bar service. Come aboard for just a $10 donation per person. All proceeds go to the on-going restoration of the battleship.

For a list of 30 festive events throughout South Jersey, head over to visitsouthjersey.com.