South Jersey, your weekend awaits 🦃(Nov 28th -30th)

📅 Saturday, Nov 29
⏰ 12 PM – 8 PM
📍 210 S Delsea Dr, Glassboro, NJ
South Jersey’s largest indoor holiday market returns with 60+ makers, boutique vendors, seasonal décor, and festive food trucks. You’ll find handmade gifts, gourmet treats, wreaths, cozy apparel, and more. A perfect “Shop Small Saturday” stop that always brings a strong local crowd.

📅 Saturday, Nov 29
⏰ 5 PM – 9 PM
📍 Main Street, Mullica Hill
A Hallmark-movie-level street festival with carriage rides, live music, food trucks, and Santa & Mrs. Claus greeting families along Main Street. The lighting moment draws thousands and turns the historic district into a glowing display of holiday magic.

📅 Saturday, Nov 29
⏰ 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 2195 Route 206, Vincentown, NJ
A rustic farmhouse market featuring handcrafted décor, baked goods, artisan gifts, and warm seasonal drinks. This event has a cozy, homespun feel and is a perfect Burlington County stop for holiday shopping without the crowds.

📅 Saturday, Nov 29
⏰ Village opens late afternoon • Tree Lighting at 6:30 PM
📍 2780 7th Ave, Sweetwater, NJ
Walk-through lights, fire pits, festive treats, a mini train ride, and a beautiful waterfront setting make this one of the most scenic holiday kickoffs in South Jersey. The 6:30 PM tree lighting is the centerpiece — a must-see moment.

📅 Saturday, Nov 29
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 118 Creek Rd, Mt Laurel, NJ
One of the region’s best outdoor maker markets, featuring handmade goods, vintage finds, clothing, décor, and food vendors. The wooded setting gives it a relaxed feel — perfect for browsing and supporting dozens of small businesses.

📅 Sunday, Nov 30
⏰ 1 PM – 5 PM
📍 Animal Welfare Association, 509 Centennial Blvd
Bring your pets (and kids!) for holiday photos with Santa and the Grinch. Enjoy a hot-chocolate bar, card-making for shelter animals, and a fun afternoon supporting AWA during one of their busiest seasons.

📅 Friday, Nov 28
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Broadway, Uptown Pitman
Kick off the holiday weekend with Pitman’s beloved Santa Parade down Broadway. Expect classic small-town vibes, decorated floats, music, and a warm community crowd. A perfect early-evening start before the lights and parades continue up the county.

📅 Friday, Nov 28
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Station Avenue, Downtown Haddon Heights
A festive neighborhood parade featuring local groups, marching bands, first responders, decorated trucks, and of course, Santa. This one has a charming, nostalgic feel and flows perfectly into the next event if you’re hopping town-to-town.

📅 Friday, Nov 28
⏰ Tree Lighting ~6:45 PM • Parade at 7:00 PM
📍 229 Trenton Ave
Barrington lights its community tree then immediately kicks off a glowing fire-truck parade through town. Expect lights, sirens, Santa, and a big turnout — a classic South Jersey holiday tradition and an easy follow-up stop after Haddon Heights if you’re local.

📅 Saturday, Nov 29
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Haddon Ave (Zane Ave → West Linden Ave)
One of South Jersey’s biggest holiday parades with mummers, floats, performers, bands, characters, and community groups. Great for families, and sets the tone for the rest of the weekend’s festivities.

📅 Saturday, Nov 29
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Downtown Audubon (route varies)
An evening parade with illuminated floats, music, local organizations, and visits from Santa. A cozy, festive night-time option.
(Final time/route recommended for quick verification.)

📅 Sunday, Nov 30
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Town route (typically along Clements Bridge Rd)
Close out the weekend with Runnemede’s evening parade featuring first responders, floats, lights, and community groups.
(Details vary year-to-year — suggested to double-check Sunday morning.)

Hawaiian rolls + sliced turkey + stuffing + cranberry sauce + cheese.
Brush the tops with melted butter + everything-bagel seasoning and bake until melty.
Perfect for snacking all weekend.

Sourdough, cheddar or brie, leftover turkey, and a thin swipe of cranberry sauce.
Crispy, melty, sweet-savory perfection.

Press leftover stuffing into a muffin tin → bake 10 mins → add scrambled egg, bacon/turkey, or cheese → bake 10 more.
Easy grab-and-go breakfast for the whole weekend.

Turkey + cheese + a little gravy or cranberry inside a tortilla → crisp in a pan.
Kids love them, adults inhale them, and they take 5 minutes.

Pile chips with turkey, leftover corn/veggies, shredded cheese → bake → drizzle cranberry + sour cream.
A fun twist that uses small leftover bits.

Layer turkey + cranberry → mashed potatoes → veggies → gravy → stuffing on top.
Bake until golden and bubbly.
A full new meal made from what’s already in the fridge.

Turkey + leftover veggies + broth + rice + herbs.
Comforting, clean, and great for balancing the heavier weekend food.

Layer cranberry sauce with vanilla yogurt + granola.
A quick, lighter option when you need a break from stuffing.

Blend a slice of pumpkin pie, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream, a splash of milk, and cinnamon.
Top with whipped cream.
Leftover dessert done right.

Special Issue:

If you missed our December of Magic issue on Tuesday… 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.

Give it a peek below and get a head start on this year’s fun!