The experience begins as you board your train in Flemington, and each child receives a souvenir golden ticket! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on board. Stop at Ringoes Station to enjoy a cookie and hot cocoa, an abundance of festive photo opportunities, operating model trains, and more. There’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than at Black River & Western Railroad.

Get into the holiday spirit in downtown Clinton at the annual Winter Village & Festival of Trees! Stroll through the festively decorated Red Mill Museum Village (56 Main St., Clinton) where you can browse a charming open-air market filled with artisan vendors offering one-of-a-kind gifts perfect for everyone on your list.

Don’t forget to stop by the Festival of Trees, where beautifully decorated trees line the museum grounds—each one uniquely themed and waiting for your vote for favorite tree.

Dates for this year:

• November 28–30: Winter Village & Festival of Trees kicks off

• December 6–7: Second weekend of Winter Village & Festival of Trees

Step back in time this holiday season in charming downtown Clinton, New Jersey at the annual Dickens’ Days celebration, where the streets are transformed into a Victorian-era winter wonderland filled with carolers, horse-and-carriage rides, costumed characters, and festive cheer. This year the event runs from Friday, November 28 through Sunday, November 30, 2025, with the celebration kicking off at noon on the 28th and winding up around 4 pm on the 30th. Bring the whole family, grab a hot cocoa, take in the historic architecture, enjoy the live music, and get an early start on your holiday shopping in this magical setting.

Celebrate the season with a memorable theatre outing at Music Mountain Theatre in picturesque Lambertville. This year’s festive highlight, A Christmas Carol, runs from November 28 through December 14, 2025, inviting audiences into a heartwarming adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale of redemption, family and holiday spirit.

Set in the cozy, welcoming surroundings of the theatre and its charming historic downtown neighborhood, the production offers a perfect evening out for families, friends or couples looking to get into the holiday mood. Expect shimmering sets, richly layered performances, and plenty of seasonal cheer.

Step into the holiday season at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse’s “A Playhouse Christmas 2025,” running from November 5 through December 20, 2025. This year’s show brings together your favorite Christmas skits, songs, costumes and sets for a heart-warming blend of tradition and holiday cheer.

Step into a winter wonderland at Northlandz in Flemington this holiday season. Every weekend through early January, families can meet Santa in a magical setting complete with hot chocolate, cookies, twinkling lights, and a festive train ride through the snowy woods with Santa himself on board.

Inside, Northlandz transforms its world-famous miniature railroad into a holiday spectacle, with snow-covered towns, glowing lights, and cheerful music filling the air. Outside, visitors can enjoy a scenic train ride through the forest and over bridges while taking in the sights of the season.