Get a bird’s eye view of the festive season in Old Bridge. Our guide highlights all the essential holiday events. For Old Bridge devotees and casual admirers, this guide is your passport to seasonal splendor.
Popular events this season include the Winter Lantern Festival, where stunning lantern displays illuminate the local landscape, creating a magical atmosphere for families. Experience the charm of a bygone era with the Old Fashioned Christmas on the Farm & Walk through Light Show, showcasing delightful light displays amidst rustic farm settings. And don't forget the Night of Lights Light Show Extravaganza, a dazzling display sure to captivate all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Old Bridge
- The Winter Lantern Festival (Various)
- Night of Lights Light Show Extravaganza (Mullica Hill)
- Old Fashioned Christmas on the Farm & Walk through Light Show (Medford)
- Holiday Lights Trolley Ride (Cape May)
- Christmas Underwater (Various)
- 43rd Annual Granny's Attic Craft Show Fundraiser
- Breakfast with Santa & the Grinch
- Christmas “Light Show” Hayride (Medford)
See these and even more events listed below!
Old Bridge Holiday Light Displays
The Winter Lantern Festival
What to Expect:
Handmade Chinese lanterns with traditional craftsmanship.
Description:
The Winter Lantern Festival features over 1,000 handmade Chinese lanterns, transforming the venue into a radiant oasis with LED lights and traditional craftsmanship. Guests can walk through dazzling displays of colorful lights and lanterns inspired by Chinese myths and legends, enjoy interactive attractions, and experience live entertainment.
Where: Various | More Info: The Winter Lantern Festival
Old Fashioned Christmas on the Farm & Walk through Light Show
What to Expect:
Holiday light show on a farm setting
Description:
Explore Johnson's Corner Farm during the Old Fashioned Christmas on the Farm, featuring a walk-through light show amidst decorated barns, tractors, and farmhouses. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with holiday lights, fire pits, and s'mores.
Where: Medford | More Info: Old Fashioned Christmas on the Farm & Walk through Light Show
Night of Lights Light Show Extravaganza
What to Expect:
Awe-inspiring drive-thru light show with musical dancing tree.
Description:
At Creamy Acres Farm, transform your holiday season with a 1.5-mile drive-thru light show featuring double the lights and scenes. Enjoy a musical dancing tree light show, explore festive tunnels, and shop in the retail store while savoring delicious food and sweet treats around fire pits.
Where: Mullica Hill | More Info: Night of Lights Light Show Extravaganza
Holiday Lights Trolley Ride
What to Expect:
Open-air trolley ride with Christmas music and historical insights.
Description:
Take a 30-minute evening trolley ride through Cape May's historic streets to see beautifully decorated Victorian homes. Listen to Christmas music and learn about the history of many Christmas traditions.
Where: Cape May | More Info: Holiday Lights Trolley Ride
Christmas “Light Show” Hayride
What to Expect:
Holiday light show hayride with synchronized music.
Description:
Embark on a festive journey through Johnson's Corner Farm, surrounded by thousands of twinkling holiday lights set to your family's favorite Christmas tunes.
Where: Medford | More Info: Christmas “Light Show” Hayride
Old Bridge Holiday Markets and Shopping
43rd Annual Granny's Attic Craft Show Fundraiser
What to Expect:
Largest craft show on the East Coast with over 250 vendors.
Description:
The 43rd Annual Granny's Attic Craft Show Fundraiser is a beloved holiday tradition in Monmouth County, featuring over 250 juried vendors offering unique, handcrafted items such as artwork, stained glass, holiday ornaments, accessories, candles, ceramics, children's items, jewelry, chocolates, and more. The event includes Super 50/50 and $1000 Visa Gift Card Raffles, with all proceeds benefiting Thompson Middle School.
Where: Old Bridge | More Info: 43rd Annual Granny's Attic Craft Show Fundraiser
Old Bridge Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Breakfast with Santa & the Grinch
What to Expect:
Interactive breakfast event with Santa and the Grinch.
Description:
Join Breakfast with Santa & the Grinch for a delightful holiday gathering where children can meet Santa and his grumpy friend, enjoying a festive breakfast together.
Where: Old Bridge | More Info: Breakfast with Santa & the Grinch
Old Bridge Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Underwater
What to Expect:
Underwater holiday celebration with Scuba Santa and a towering Christmas tree.
Description:
At Adventure Aquarium, Christmas Underwater features Scuba Santa diving among sharks, sea turtles, and rays, along with the World's Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree and Snowtunda's magical snow-like flurries.
Where: Various | More Info: Christmas Underwater
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- South Old Bridge (1 miles)
- East Brunswick (3 miles)
- Sayreville (3 miles)
- Sayreville Junction (4 miles)
- Piscataway (6 miles)
- New Brunswick (7 miles)
- Edison (8 miles)
- Perth Amboy (8 miles)
- Somerset (9 miles)
- Marlboro (9 miles)
- South Plainfield (12 miles)
- Woodrow (13 miles)
- Middletown (13 miles)
- Carteret (13 miles)
- Rahway (14 miles)
- Hillsborough (14 miles)
- Great Kills (15 miles)
- North Plainfield (15 miles)
- Plainfield (15 miles)
- Staten Island (16 miles)
- Linden (16 miles)
- Princeton (16 miles)
- New Springville (16 miles)
- Scotch Plains (17 miles)
- Westfield (17 miles)
- Cranford (17 miles)
- Roselle (17 miles)
- Elizabeth (19 miles)
- Bridgewater (20 miles)
- Union (20 miles)
- Mercerville-Hamilton Square (21 miles)
- Summit (21 miles)
- Hillside (21 miles)
- Long Branch (21 miles)
- Millburn (22 miles)
- Bayonne (22 miles)
- Basking Ridge (22 miles)
- Maplewood (22 miles)
- Fort Hamilton (22 miles)
- Coney Island (23 miles)
- Irvington (23 miles)
- Bath Beach (23 miles)
- Lakewood (23 miles)
- Bensonhurst (23 miles)
- Dyker Heights (24 miles)
- Brighton Beach (24 miles)
- Trenton (24 miles)
- Newark (24 miles)
- Sunset Park (24 miles)
- Gravesend (25 miles)
- Borough Park (25 miles)
- Ewing (25 miles)
- Sheepshead Bay (25 miles)
- Orange (26 miles)
- East Orange (26 miles)
- Kensington (26 miles)
- Jersey City (26 miles)
- Livingston (26 miles)
- Park Slope (27 miles)
- Flatlands (27 miles)
- Flatbush (27 miles)
- Kearny (27 miles)
- Brooklyn (27 miles)
- West Orange (27 miles)
- Brooklyn Heights (28 miles)
- Financial District (28 miles)
- New York City (28 miles)
- East Flatbush (28 miles)
- Chinatown (28 miles)
- Belleville (29 miles)
- Bloomfield (29 miles)
- Hoboken (29 miles)
- Brownsville (29 miles)
- Canarsie (29 miles)
- East Village (29 miles)
- Montclair (30 miles)
- Gramercy Park (30 miles)
- Williamsburg (30 miles)
- Nutley (30 miles)
- Levittown (30 miles)
- Bushwick (30 miles)
- Greenpoint (30 miles)
- East New York (31 miles)
- Parsippany (31 miles)
- Cypress Hills (31 miles)
- Union City (31 miles)
- Ridgewood (31 miles)
- Hell's Kitchen (31 miles)
- Long Island City (32 miles)
- West New York (32 miles)
- Sunnyside (32 miles)
- Maspeth (32 miles)
- Glendale (32 miles)
- Randolph (32 miles)
- Clifton (32 miles)
- Howard Beach (32 miles)
- North Bergen (33 miles)
- Woodhaven (33 miles)
- Ozone Park (33 miles)
- Middle Village (33 miles)
- Passaic (33 miles)
- Manhattan (33 miles)
- Toms River (33 miles)
- Woodside (33 miles)
- Queens (33 miles)
- Astoria (34 miles)
- South Ozone Park (34 miles)
- Elmhurst (34 miles)
- Forest Hills (34 miles)
- Richmond Hill (34 miles)
- East Harlem (34 miles)
- Cliffside Park (34 miles)
- Rego Park (34 miles)
- Jackson Heights (34 miles)
- Morningside Heights (35 miles)
- Far Rockaway (35 miles)
- Garfield (35 miles)
- Harlem (35 miles)
- Jamaica (35 miles)
- Corona (35 miles)
- Briarwood (35 miles)
- East Elmhurst (36 miles)
- Lodi (36 miles)
- Wayne (36 miles)
- Palisades Park (36 miles)
- Mott Haven (36 miles)
- Kew Gardens Hills (36 miles)
- Springfield Gardens (36 miles)
- Paterson (36 miles)
- Elmwood Park (36 miles)
- Hillside (37 miles)
- Fort Lee (37 miles)
- Bayville (37 miles)
- Hackensack (37 miles)
- Laurelton (37 miles)
- Melrose (37 miles)
- Rosedale (37 miles)
- Fresh Meadows (37 miles)
- Hunts Point (37 miles)
- Morrisania (37 miles)
- College Point (37 miles)
- Hollis (38 miles)
- Washington Heights (38 miles)
- Bensalem (38 miles)
- Willingboro (38 miles)
- Teaneck (38 miles)
- Morris Heights (38 miles)
- Cambria Heights (38 miles)
- Fair Lawn (38 miles)
- Tremont (39 miles)
- Valley Stream (39 miles)
- East Tremont (39 miles)
- Whitestone (39 miles)
- Vincentown (39 miles)
- Englewood (39 miles)
- University Heights (39 miles)
- Long Beach (39 miles)
- Queens Village (39 miles)
- Fordham (39 miles)
- Unionport (39 miles)
- Bayside (39 miles)
- Parkchester (39 miles)
- Elmont (40 miles)
- Paramus (40 miles)
- The Bronx (40 miles)
- Van Nest (40 miles)
- Kings Bridge (40 miles)
- Throgs Neck (40 miles)
- Bergenfield (40 miles)
- Oceanside (41 miles)
- Ridgewood (41 miles)
- Franklin Square (41 miles)
- Rockville Centre (42 miles)
- Wakefield (43 miles)
- Baldwin (43 miles)
- Yonkers (43 miles)
- Mount Laurel (43 miles)
- Garden City (44 miles)
- Hempstead (44 miles)
- Mount Vernon (44 miles)
- Freeport (44 miles)
- Abington (45 miles)