Discover the charm of Maplewood during the holidays with our guide. Whether you're a Maplewood insider or an outsider looking in, this guide ensures you don't miss a moment of joy.
One highlight of the season is the Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center, where dazzling light displays transform the landscape into a winter wonderland. Another standout event features enchanting displays and festive activities at Winter WonderLights. And the Night of Lights Light Show Extravaganza is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a captivating spectacle. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Maplewood
- Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel)
- Winter WonderLights (New Brunswick)
- Night of Lights Light Show Extravaganza (Mullica Hill)
- The Winter Lantern Festival (Various)
- Dickens Village
See these and even more events listed below!
Maplewood Holiday Light Displays
Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
What to Expect:
Dazzling drive-through holiday lights with iconic characters and displays.
Description:
At PNC Bank Arts Center, Magic of Lights presents a dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience featuring over a mile of spectacular light displays. Witness larger-than-life sparkling Holiday Barbie, supersized Bigfoot Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs in Prehistoric Christmas. This event is a vibrant celebration of the holiday season with something for everyone.
Where: Holmdel | More Info: Magic of Lights at PNC Bank Arts Center
Winter WonderLights
What to Expect:
Animated holiday light show with over 1.5 million lights.
Description:
Winter WonderLights features over 1.5 million animated lights synchronized to popular holiday tunes, creating a spectacular drive-thru experience.
Where: New Brunswick | More Info: Winter WonderLights
Night of Lights Light Show Extravaganza
What to Expect:
Newly expanded drive-thru light show with double the lights and scenes.
Description:
Transforming a 100-acre dairy farm into a Christmas wonderland, Creamy Acres presents a one-and-a-half-mile drive-thru light show featuring double the lights and scenes, along with a Musical Dancing Tree light show. Families can enjoy the festive atmosphere, shop at the retail store, and savor delicious food and sweet treats around fire pits.
Where: Mullica Hill | More Info: Night of Lights Light Show Extravaganza
The Winter Lantern Festival
What to Expect:
Traditional Chinese lanterns with unique stories.
Description:
The Winter Lantern Festival features over 1000 handmade Chinese lanterns, creating a dazzling and culturally rich experience with traditional craftsmanship and storytelling.
Where: Various | More Info: The Winter Lantern Festival
Maplewood Other Holiday Activities
Dickens Village
What to Expect:
Miniature houses depicting scenes from "A Christmas Carol."
Description:
Dickens Village is an annual Maplewood tradition that brings to life scenes from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" in miniature houses arranged in Ricalton Square. Each house features fireplaces, stockings, and antique toys, offering a unique and charming experience.
Where: Maplewood | More Info: Dickens Village
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Union (2 miles)
- Hillside (3 miles)
- Orange (3 miles)
- East Orange (4 miles)
- Summit (5 miles)
- Livingston (5 miles)
- West Orange (5 miles)
- Cranford (5 miles)
- Newark (5 miles)
- Roselle (6 miles)
- Elizabeth (6 miles)
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- Kearny (7 miles)
- Montclair (7 miles)
- Linden (8 miles)
- Belleville (8 miles)
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- Rahway (9 miles)
- Nutley (9 miles)
- Bayonne (9 miles)
- Plainfield (10 miles)
- Jersey City (10 miles)
- Clifton (10 miles)
- North Plainfield (11 miles)
- Carteret (11 miles)
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- Passaic (12 miles)
- Parsippany (12 miles)
- Hoboken (13 miles)
- South Plainfield (13 miles)
- Garfield (13 miles)
- Wayne (13 miles)
- Union City (13 miles)
- Woodrow (14 miles)
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- West New York (14 miles)
- Lodi (14 miles)
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- Basking Ridge (15 miles)
- Chinatown (15 miles)
- North Bergen (15 miles)
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- Hell's Kitchen (15 miles)
- East Village (15 miles)
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- Perth Amboy (16 miles)
- Park Slope (16 miles)
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- Bushwick (19 miles)
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