10 Events In Camden County To Kick Off The Holiday Season

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — Here's a list of upcoming events in Camden County, 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.

Downtown Collingswood hosts its Community Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Bash at the Lumberyard Garden (Collings and North Atlantic avenues) at 6 p.m. Saturday. All are welcome. Connect with the community and enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family with music, latkes, donuts, dreidels, and choco-gelt. Sponsored by Chabad of Camden and Burlington Counties. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/community-menorah-lighting-chanukah-bash/.

Downtown Haddonfield hosts its Candlelight Shopping event every Friday night through Christmas Eve, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Knock those gifts off your holiday list by shopping small on Haddonfield’s main strip and side streets! You can also enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, live entertainment, and carriage rides. Free parking is available starting on Thanksgiving through Christmas Day. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/downtown-haddonfield-candlelight-shopping/.

Barclay Farmstead’s Holiday House 2021 takes place Friday through Sunday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Step back in time to the simplicity and beauty of a candlelit 19th century Quaker Christmas. Costumed interpreters will explore the lives and times of the people who lived at this historic house, which is on the US and NJ Register of Historic Places. Timed tours every hour on the hour. All ages welcome, but space is limited. Timed tickets and masks are required. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/barclay-farmstead-holiday-house-2021/.

On Friday, help Croft Farm flip the switch on a brand new seasonal light display that will illuminate the historic Croft Farm grounds. The event begins at 5 p.m., and the lights will be turned on at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/illuminate-at-croft-farm/.

Join Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen, the Camden County Board of Commissioners and elected officials for a night of holiday cheer at the Holiday Tree Lighting on the Camden Waterfront, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday night. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/holiday-tree-lighting-2/.

Downtown Haddonfield hosts a food tour from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. On this food tour journey, sample tasty dishes of Haddonfield as you walk through the beautiful colonial streets of downtown and learn about its history. You’ll enjoy international food, starting with Thailand, Great Britain and then off to the Mediterranean. You’ll work your way towards tasty Thai cuisine and then head a few doors down for authentic British comfort food. A hand-made assortment of Greek cuisine will also be available to tickle the palate. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/haddonfield-food-tour-15/.

Winterfest Ice Skating returns to Cooper River Park near the corner of Cuthbert Boulevard and Park Avenue in Cherry Hill from Nov. 26 through Feb. 21.

Hours of Operation:
Thursdays: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fridays: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturdays: Noon to 10 p.m.
Sundays: Noon to 9 p.m.

For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/winterfest-ice-skating-at-cooper-river/.

Christmas Underwater returns to Adventure Aquarium in Camden for its 13th season. Marvel at the World's Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree, experience holiday décor throughout the entire Aquarium, enjoy lively interactive shows and come face-to-face with Scuba Santa as he dives with sharks, sea turtles, stingrays and more fishy friends. Christmas Underwater is back for a limited-time only, Nov. 26 through Dec. 24. Reservations are strongly encouraged. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/christmas-underwater-2/.

The Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingswood presents the Antonio Puri Inner Circle Solo Exhibit, Nov. 20 through Dec.31. An artist reception takes place Dec. 12 at the center, 30 Irvin Avenue in Collingswood. Puri was born in north India and educated in the U.S. He's based in the Philadelphia region and has exhibited in solo exhibitions all over the world. His mixed-media work combines traditional concepts and modern abstract art. For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/antonio-puri-inner-circle-solo-exhibition/.

Diggerland in Berlin will host its Winterfest from Nov. 13 through Dec. 28. Each weekend you and your family can enjoy live music, their famous Parade of Machines, specialty food, hayrides and plenty of fun and games. The cost is included in regular admission ticket price. So not only do you get 40+ attractions, you also get access to all that Winterfest provides. Some games require additional costs for supplies. Check their calendar for date-specific operational hours! Get your tickets early to enjoy their exclusive Winter Festival! For more information, visit https://visitsouthjersey.com/events/winterfest-at-diggerland-10/.