These Festive Holiday Events Are Coming To Burlington County

BURLINGTON 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 Burlington County this holiday season, courtesy our friends at Visit South Jersey:

Holiday Train Show
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays | Thanksgiving – December | 4 PM – 8 PM
Old City Hall, Downtown Bordentown
The Old City Hall Restoration Committee presents the Holiday Train Display! Visit every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Thanksgiving weekend through December to see this exciting show! There will be various photos, calendars, and memorabilia along with over 200 train pieces displayed for everyone’s enjoyment. Admission is free.

Burlington City Holiday House Tour
December
Historic Downtown Burlington City
Free Parking. Visit 15–20 houses, including private homes and historic sites, all decked out for the holiday season. Tickets discounted in advance; if any tickets remain, they are available the night of the Tour. Benefits the City of Burlington Historical Society. Call (609) 386-7125 for info.

Daily Victorian Christmas Tours
December 2 – 30 | 1 PM, 2 PM & 3 PM
Candlelight Tours are also available on select dates at 7 PM
Historic Smithville Mansion, Eastampton
Smithville Mansion’s theme for this year is “Christmas Around the World” and daily Christmas Tours of the mansion will begin on December 2nd and continue through December 30th with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A donation of $8 per adults and $7 for seniors and students is requested. During the holiday season, they also offer special evening candlelight tours and holiday tea events (click here to see dates); however, reservations are required.

Annual Holiday Chocolate Walk
Friday, December 6 | 6 PM – 9 PM
Downtown Bordentown
Grab your chocolate passport and head to the shops on Farnsworth Avenue to pick up a wide variety of sweet treats! With each stop you get your passport stamped. Once it’s full, drop it off at the Downtown Bordentown Association tent for a chance to win prizes! $5 fee to participate.

Medford Dickens Festival
Saturday, December 7 | 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Downtown Medford
Step back in time for a festive experience the whole family will enjoy! Experience Medford in a whole new way with holiday carolers, great food, hot chocolate, magic, comedy, juggling, live presentations, free admission and free parking. The event is rain or shine, and fun for all ages!

Victorian Holiday at Smithville Mansion
Sunday, December 8 | 1 PM – 5 PM
Smithville Mansion Grounds, Eastampton
The Victorian Holiday event will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Festivities will include ice carving demonstrations, live reindeer, tours of Smithville Mansion decorated for the holidays and live entertainment by The Village Carolers. Kids can make an ornament to hang on the Smithville Tree or skate on the iceless skating rink. Visit the Holiday Marketplace to find unique gifts for family and friends. Mrs. Claus will tell inside stories about Saint Nick, who arrives by carriage at 2:00 PM. There will be holiday train and carriage rides for the enjoyment of all. Tree lighting ceremony at the conclusion of the event! This event is free.

Mount Holly Holiday House Tour
Saturday, December 14 | 3 PM – 8 PM
Main Street Mount Holly
Get into the Christmas spirit with the Mount Holly Holiday House Tour! The house tour is a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. This year the tour will feature ten historic homes decorated in various styles of Christmas, plus some extra cheer from the The Woolman Memorial and Shinn Log Cabin! Proceeds benefit Main Street Mount Holly.

Holly Jolly Weekend
December 14 & 15 | 11 AM – 3 PM
Valenzano Winery, Shamong
Join Valenzano Winery for one last stop on your holiday shopping list! They will be decking the halls with fresh baked sweets, holiday music, and an array of artisan vendors who all hope to offer that perfect last minute addition to your list. Of course, plenty of Valenzano wine will be available for you to purchase and taste. Admission is $10 and includes wine tasting, access to vendors, and an opportunity to grab a table and your favorite bottle of wine to enjoy the afternoon’s seasonal joy!

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