Brunch With Santa/Holiday Gala: South Jersey Christmas Events

Here's a look at some upcoming events, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey:

WinterFest at Cooper River Park
December 13, 14, 15 & 16 | Times Vary
Cooper River Park, Cherry Hill

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. While you're there, make sure you visit The Lodge and Winter Forest! New this year, there are arcade games in the heated tent and outdoor games for families to enjoy when they are off the ice. WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River is open Thursday through Sunday from now until February 18, 2019.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/winterfest-at-cooper-river/
Link: http://www.camdencounty.com/service/parks/winterfest-ice-skating-cooper-river/

Winter Live Music Series
Thursday, December 13 | 5 PM - 8 PM
White Horse Winery, Hammonton

Start your weekend off right with food trucks and live music at White Horse Winery! White Horse Winery's live music performances are held in their spacious tasting room or on their outdoor patio depending upon weather. This week's featured food truck is Rico Sabor and performing live is Dynasty Marie.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/winter-live-music-series-at-whw-3/
Link: https://www.whitehorsewinery.com/live-music-calendar

A Christmas Story
December 14, 15 & 16 | Showtimes Vary
Haddonfield Plays & Players, Haddonfield

A young boy named Ralphie Parker only wants one thing for Christmas - a Red Ryder BB gun. However, he's not sure he will ever make it to Christmas, between his brother Randy and the school bully Scut Farkus. Whenever he tells someone how much he wants it, they tell him that he will shoot his eye out and refuse to get it for him. Even the department store Santa Claus tells him the same thing. The show runs through December 22.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/a-christmas-story/
Link: http://www.haddonfieldplayers.com/shows/2018/05_AChristmasStory.php

Haddonfield Candlelight Shopping
Friday, December 14 | 5 PM - 9 PM
Downtown Haddonfield

Experience this annual event in one of South Jersey's best places to live! Every Friday night from now through December 24th knock those gifts off your holiday list by shopping small on Haddonfield's main strip and side streets! Enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, live entertainment, and carriage rides!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/haddonfield-candlelight-shopping-8/
Link: http://downtownhaddonfield.com/

What's For Dinner Friday
Friday, December 14 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Auburn Road Vineyards, Pilesgrove

Come experience the great food, fine wine, and relaxed Enoteca atmosphere. Tonight's entree is pasta with broccoli, garlic, and olive oil! Enjoy the chef's choice of Severino's pasta with broccoli cooked in a garlic and olive oil sauce. Tastes great with a glass of Auburn Road's Pinot Grigio! There will also be live music from Kiesa Dickson as you enjoy dinner. Reservations are required.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/whats-for-dinner-friday-47/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/502323406951732/

Creamy Acres Farm Night of Lights
December 14 & 15 | 5:30 PM - 8 PM
Creamy Acres Farm, Mullica Hill

Enjoy the magic of Christmas at Creamy Acres Farm! This dairy farm is transformed into a Christmas wonderland with huge sparkling light displays, a musical dancing tree light show, and lights galore! Bring the family for an old-fashioned hayride set to the tune of your favorite Christmas songs, stroll through the Barnyard Walk aglow with lights, make s'mores by the fire, and get your photo taken with Santa. Night of Lights is the perfect place to spend your holiday evenings!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/creamy-acres-farm-night-of-lights-4/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/718431445181107/

Friday Live Music Series
Friday, December 14 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Sharrott Winery, Hammonton

Come enjoy wine and live music at Sharrott Winery! Live music will be in Sharrott's new tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating available. Wine tastings are $10 per person and include six samples of Sharrott's award-winning wines. They also have delicious food options and gourmet flatbreads from their new wine bar menu. Can't make it out on Friday? Don't worry, Sharrott Winery has live music performances every Saturday and Sunday as well!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/friday-live-music-series-21/
Link: https://sharrottwinery.com/events/friday-live-music-series-nancy-malcun-dec-14/

Wine & Music Series: Karaoke Night
Friday, December 14 | 7 PM - 10 PM
Summit City Winery, Glassboro

Come out and join Summit City Winery for an evening of karaoke hosted by Johnny Tocco! There will be a special thanks presented to all participants and the winner. There is no cover charge and you are welcome to bring your own food. Can't make it out? Don't worry! Oldies Night is taking place on Saturday!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/wine-music-series-karaoke-night-7/
Link: http://summitcityfarms.com/events/#scheduled

Colonial Crafts: Vintage Holiday Garland
Saturday, December 15 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Red Bank Battlefield Park, National Park

Red Bank Battlefield Park invites you to learn about vintage garland styles and take home your own vintage garland! The cost of the class is $10 per person and reservations are required. For more information or to make your reservation, call (856) 307-6456.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/colonial-crafts-vintage-holiday-garland/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/242953193053370/

Brunch with Santa
Saturday, December 15 | 10 AM - 2 PM
Camden Children's Garden, Camden Waterfront

Brunch with Santa Claus at the Camden Children's Garden! This fun-filled event features brunch, a train ride on the Polar Express, holiday crafting, and a hot chocolate bar! There will be two seatings, 10 AM and 12:30 PM. Reservations are required.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/brunch-with-santa-2/
Link: http://www.camdenchildrensgarden.org/

WinterFest at Diggerland
December 15 & 16 | 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 hay rides, a holiday parade, bonfires, ornament decorating, and so much more! WinterFest takes place on Saturdays and Sundays through December 30th.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/winterfest-at-diggerland-3/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1948832241902381/

Haddonfield Food Tour
Saturday, December 15 | 1 PM - 4 PM
Downtown Haddonfield

On The Town Food Tours invites you on a food journey of Downtown Haddonfield! You'll have the opportunity to sample international food, starting with Thailand, Great Britain and then off to the Mediterranean. Guests will also sample delicious chocolates from Duffy's Fine Chocolates and end the tour with sweet treats from Sweet T's Bakery! Tickets must be purchased in advance on the company website.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/haddonfield-food-tour-4/
Link: http://www.onthetownfoodtours.com/

Let it Snow
Saturday, December 15 | 4 PM - 5 PM
Edelman Planetarium at Rowan University

Join the Edelman Planetarium at Rowan University for a holiday music show celebrating the winter season! Artistic impressions of various popular holiday music come to life on the dome, transporting the entire family to a magical wonderland of music and light. Guests will enjoy bells and reindeer, presents and cookies, snow and nutcrackers in spectacles of fun!

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/let-it-snow-3/
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/732258767144265/

Fondue with Santa
Sunday, December 16 | 11:30 AM - 3 PM
The Melting Pot, Maple Shade

Schedule your holiday brunch or lunch with Santa at The Melting Pot! Choose from the 3-course brunch menu with a bellini or mimosa for $25.95 or a cheese, entree, and chocolate for $30 per person. There will even be photos with Santa! Please bring a toy for Santa to deliver to Toys for Tots and receive a $10 Dip Certificate for your next visit.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/fondue-with-santa/
Link: https://www.meltingpot.com/maple-shade-nj/melting-pot-events.aspx#event-santa

The Ritz Holiday Spectacular
Sunday, December 16 | 2 PM - 4:30 PM
The Ritz Theatre Company, Haddon Township

This fast-paces, one-day-only holiday extravaganza is suitable for the entire family! The reindeer are packed and ready to go but Mrs. Claus is nowhere to be found! Join Santa Claus on his frantic journey to find his beloved wife and save Christmas! The show will feature pulsating performances from the best local and international talent. General admission and VIP tickets are available for purchase.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/the-ritz-holiday-spectacular-2/
Link: http://www.ritztheatreco.org/show/crp-music-invincible-concert/

Holiday Opera Gala
Sunday, December 16 | 2 PM - 6 PM
Tomasello Winery, Hammonton

Held in their versatile Vintner's Room, the Opera Gala at Tomasello Winery is a thrilling matinee for the senses featuring fine wines, elegantly prepared cuisine and thoughtfully selected operatic arias. The music is complemented by a delicious four-course gourmet dinner prepared by excellent Executive Chef, Jason Hall, who expertly pairs his creations Tomasello's award-winning wines. Reservations are required and seating is limited.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/tomasello-winery-holiday-opera-gala-3/
Link: http://shopwine.tomaselloproducts.com/index.cfm?method=storeproducts.showList&productcategoryid=D03E66BE-D8F6-CEC4-DB59-857E16AA7D6D

Holly Jolly Trolley
Sunday, December 16 | 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Woodland School Gym, Barrington

The Barrington Civic Association invites you to join them for free trolley rides around the town! There will be free crafts, hot chocolate, and entertainment for the kids. Water and soft pretzels will be available for purchase. They are accepting non-perishable food items for the Grace Bible food pantry. Any donations are greatly appreciated and benefit the residents of Barrington.

VSJ Link: https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/holly-jolly-trolley/
Link: https://www.barringtoncivic.com/events.html

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