✨🎄 South Jersey, your weekend awaits (Dec 5th-7th)

📅 Saturday, Dec 6th
⏰ 4pm-8pm
📍 Haddon Heights, NJ
Haddon Heights transforms into a cozy holiday block party with twinkling lights, festive storefronts, vendors, and community performances. Families stroll up and down Station Ave grabbing treats, warm drinks, and photos in front of decorated displays. It’s the perfect “small-town December moment” vibe and a great way to ease into a packed holiday weekend.

📅 Saturday, Dec 6
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Haddon Square – 51 Haddon Ave, Haddon Twp.
Haddon Square becomes a mini-winter village with local makers, mulled drinks, music, and plenty of kid-friendly activities. Parents shop small while kids visit Santa and enjoy crafts. A cozy, relaxed Saturday afternoon staple with a true “town square in December” feel.

📅 Saturday, Dec 6
⏰ 1 PM – 5 PM
📍 54 E Main St, Moorestown, NJ
A beautiful boutique-style holiday pop-up featuring curated vendors, artisan goods, warm drinks, and festive music. The garden setting makes it feel intimate and photogenic — the kind of place you’ll find unique, handcrafted gifts. A standout Burlington County shopping stop for the weekend.

📅 Dec 5–7 (Fri–Sun)
⏰ Fri 4–9 PM • Sat 11 AM – 9 PM • Sun 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Carnival Grounds, Hammonton
One of the biggest holiday events in South Jersey, featuring rides, food trucks, craft vendors, fire pits, live music, light tunnels, and Santa’s sleigh. It’s basically a full holiday fair packed into one weekend. Perfect for families who want a “big event” that feels like a full day out.

📅 Sunday, Dec 7
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Croft Farm, Cherry Hill
A family-friendly winter celebration with characters like the Grinch and Olaf, festive crafts, holiday treats, and tons of adorable photo ops. The historic Croft Farm setting gives the event a classic, charming backdrop. Ideal for families with younger kids looking for a lighter, daytime outing.

📅 Saturday, Dec 6
⏰ 4:30 PM – 9 PM
📍 Main Street, Medford
Step into a Victorian Christmas village complete with lanterns, carolers, costumes, and old-fashioned charm. Expect roasted chestnuts, artisan vendors, live performances, and glowing Main Street décor. One of the most immersive and atmospheric holiday events in SJ — magical after dark..

📅 Saturday, Dec 6
⏰ 4 PM – 8 PM
📍 301 Blue Bell Rd, Williamstown
A warm and welcoming winter village with local vendors, crafts, hot drinks, and live music leading up to the annual town tree lighting. Kids can meet seasonal characters, and adults can browse for holiday gifts. A simple, cozy community moment that’s perfect for a December Saturday night.

🎄 Honorable Mentions 🎄

📅 Saturday, Dec 6 • 6:00 PM
Blackwood’s biggest holiday tradition returns with glowing floats, marching bands, dancers, first responders, and Santa leading the way. It’s the kind of classic South Jersey parade that draws generations of families and brings out the whole town.

📅 Saturday, Dec 6 • 10 AM – 2 PM
A charming community market in the park featuring local makers, crafters, baked goods, and small-town holiday warmth. It’s a great quick stop for unique gifts and festive treats — very “Hallmark small town” energy.

📅 Friday, Dec 5 • 7:00 PM
Merchantville goes all out with a festive nighttime parade followed by the town tree lighting in the center of the Victorian-style downtown. Expect decorated floats, music, community groups, and a big, friendly turnout.

📅 Friday, Dec 5 • 6:30 PM
This unique “Parade of Lights” sends illuminated floats, vehicles, and fire trucks through town before gathering in Knight Park. It’s short, bright, cheerful, and a great way to open the holiday weekend.

📅 Saturday, Dec 6 10am - 2pm
A rustic, farmhouse holiday market featuring handmade goods, baked treats, goat-themed gifts, and photo spots with the animals. It has a sweet, laid-back country atmosphere that families adore.

📅 Friday & Saturday evenings in December
Historic Haddonfield glows with candles, twinkling lights, extended store hours, carolers, and warm drinks. It’s one of the most classic, picturesque holiday strolls in South Jersey — perfect for gift shopping and date night.

A cozy, low-key café right on Station Ave with soups, paninis, kids’ options, and baked goods. Perfect for a quick bite before or after Deck the Heights.

A lively, family-friendly tavern with great burgers, wings, entrees, and a comfortable atmosphere. Ideal for grabbing dinner before or after the Merchantville Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting.

A Main Street favorite offering pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, and quick service. Super convenient before or after the Moorestown Christmas Village at Toni Farmer’s Garden.

A local favorite right next to Haddon Square, serving wood-fired pies, salads, and shareable plates. Perfect for families looking to grab something fast and satisfying before strolling WinterFest.

Casual and family-friendly with flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, and kids’ meals. A great choice before heading to the Williamstown Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting.

A longtime Hammonton favorite serving pizza, stromboli, calzones, sandwiches, and classic Italian comfort foods. Affordable, fast, and perfect for families heading to Hammonton WinterFest.

A relaxed, family-friendly burger joint right on Main Street — ideal before heading to the Dickens Festival. Big burgers, kid favorites, and fast service.

Special Issue:

If you missed our December of Magic issue… we forgive you. 😉 It was our jam-packed holiday guide covering everything from South Jersey’s glowing light displays, magical walk-through villages, seasonal pop-ups, ice skating, holiday farms, and all the festive traditions our towns pull out every year. Basically, your all-month game plan for squeezing every drop of holiday magic out of December.  

Get ready to build your December bucket list.

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