7 Events Happening In Burlington County This Weekend

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Here's a list of upcoming events in the Burlington County area, courtesy of our friends at Visit South Jersey, the official Destination Marketing Organization for Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties, and the Outer Coast Plain Wine Region in South Jersey.

Come see the Moorestown Theater Company’s (MTC) “Elf The Musical” during the first two weekends of December at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church, 236 East Main Street in Maple Shade on these dates and times:

• Thursday, December 9 at 7 PM (‘Black’ Cast)
• Friday, December 10 at 7 PM (‘Gold’ Cast with Rick Williams)
• Saturday, December 11 at 1 PM (‘Black’ Cast)
• with Moorestown Mayor Nicole Gillespie as Reporter ‘Charlotte Dennon’)
• Sunday, December 12 at 3 PM (‘Black’ Cast)
• (Other local elected officials will play ‘Charlotte / Charlie Dennon’ in each performance!)

For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/mtcs-elf-the-musical/.

Rutgers University hosts “Holiday Tales: A Season of Miracles,” a virtual collection of holiday stories from different cultures through Dec. 17, at various times. Scenes within the play include O.Henry’s “Gift of the Magi,” E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “The Nutcracker,” “The Kwanzaa Kite,” an original tale by Ruth Fost, set in Nigeria; and a Chelm story, “The Chanukah Miracle.” Crafted and set to music by Tony Award-Winner Larry Hochman, with the timeless tone of each classic piece, this magical presentation is designed to warm the hearts and perhaps change the perspective of young audiences as they think about the true meaning and spirit of the holiday season. Ideal for Grades 4 through 8. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/holiday-tales-a-season-of-miracles/.

Johnson's Corner Farm in Medford hosts a light show hayride this weekend. Hayrides take place between 4:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 4:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Fire and Lights in the Discovery Barnyard and Animal Farm take place from 4:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 4:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/christmas-at-johnsons-corner-farm/.

Delran hosts its Winter Festival and Tree Lighting event outside the municipal building at 6 p.m. Friday night. Santa arrives at 7 p.m. sharp to light the tree. Free pictures with Santa will immediately follow the tree lighting. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/delran-winter-festival-tree-lighting/.

Rancocas Woods in Mount Laurel hosts its 10th and final Outdoor Craft and Antique show of the year on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/outdoor-craft-antique-show-4/.

Whitesbog Preservation Trust will host its Handmade Holiday Market and Family Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Residents have the chance to shop local, and support local artists and makers while supporting the farm. Make a dent in your Christmas shopping at the Handmade Holiday Craft Fair at Whitesbog Historic Village. This is a festive family favorite. Get your holiday wreaths and check out all the cool wares local makers have made. There will be a range of art, crafts and gifts. This event takes place outside and inside, so dress for the weather. Warm up at a fire pit and roast some marshmallows. Take pictures in front of the lovely cottages. Photos with Santa provided by Pemberton Recreation. Handmade Arts and Crafts exhibitors will be spread throughout the historic village, free wagon rides and a candy cane hunt on the woodland trails. Hot cocoa and cookies, live music and even more. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/handmade-holiday-market-family-day/.

The Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown will host a Small Works Show through Dec. 18. Timed to line up with holiday shopping, this show features handmade gifts and fine art available for purchase. Find jewelry, wearable art, pottery, decorative art, and more. It takes place Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/small-works-show/.