Holiday events in Salem County
42 upcoming. Holiday parades, tree lightings, markets and light displays across Salem County NJ and nearby South Jersey towns within about 45 minutes, Nov 20 2026 to Jan 3 2027.
SaturdayDecember 5
1 to 7pm
MillvilleAtlantic City Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the Levoy, with afternoon and evening performances on the same day. Two shows Dec 5 (1 and 5pm).
1 to 6pm$20
Historic SalemSelf-guided tour of 20+ decorated historic homes, churches, museums and landmarks in America's 250th anniversary year, with living-history demos, Santa train rides (separate ticket), letters to Santa and vendors. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of.
6pmFree
Carneys PointThe township recreation commission's annual Christmas in the Park evening at Dunn's Park with holiday lights and community cheer; all township recreation events are free.
6:30pmFree
Old CourthouseSalem's annual tree lighting at the Old Courthouse closes out Yuletide Saturday after the parade and home tour. Free to attend.
All day$29
Woodstown Central RailroadFestive historic caboose ride through Salem County with Santa and a special gift for every child. 35 minutes, from $29.
SundayDecember 6
1pm
PennsvilleA motorcycle toy run rolling out from the historical society museum to collect toys for local kids; riders welcome and spectators can catch the bikes at the holiday send-off.
2 to 4pmFree
MillvilleMillville Recreation turns the first block of High Street into a free holiday afternoon with seasonal activities for families.
6 to 9pmFree
SewellThe township lights its giant tree at Washington Lake Park with Santa photos, cookies and hot chocolate, carols and holiday shopping.
ThursdayDecember 10
4 to 8pm
WilmingtonThe museum's December late night pairs holiday jazz with an artisan market, an evening of music and gift shopping in the galleries.
FridayDecember 11
6:30 to 8:30pm$12
ElmerAn open-house style Christmas evening: meet Santa, Elsa and Anna, take holiday pictures, build your own sundae, write a letter to Santa and make a craft, all at your own pace.
All day, through Dec 13$35
PitmanPitman's stage version of the Grinch's change of heart brings Whoville to life for the holidays.
SaturdayDecember 12
1:30 to 4pm
WilmingtonA December matinee of the modern Christmas dramedy The Holdovers as part of the museum's film society series.
4 to 8pmFree
PennsvilleFort Mott's one nighttime event of the year: reenactors from the Roman era through the Cold War show how soldiers spent the holidays along a lit path, with hot chocolate, a seasonal museum display and holiday card signings for veterans.
8pm
MillvilleTed Vigil performs his John Denver tribute, A Rocky Mountain Christmas, with Denver's classic songs at the Levoy.
ThursdayDecember 17
All day$30
PitmanLiz Miele and Kerri Louise headline a ladies' night of standup comedy in Pitman.
FridayDecember 18
7:30pm
MillvilleTop of the World celebrates the Carpenters' songbook in a tribute concert at the Levoy.
FridayDecember 25
6 to 9pm
Salem Oak VineyardsChristmas night line dancing at the vineyard in Pedricktown, 6 to 9pm.
SaturdayDecember 26
8pm
MillvilleA Beatles-meets-Doors tribute night closes out the Levoy's 2026 calendar the day after Christmas.
All day, through Dec 27$35
PitmanThe singing Calamari Sisters put their Italian-American spin on Dickens' Christmas Carol for two post-Christmas shows.
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