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Publisher Picks: 5 Family Friendly Events to Attend This Weekend

Friday, December 13th to Sunday, December 15th, 2024

By Naida December 11, 2024

Are you looking for fun things to do
in/around our neighborhood this weekend?

Here are our picks for five things to do, this weekend, in and around the Perth Amboy, Woodbridge, Avenel, Carteret, Rahway, and Linden areas, with kids, from Friday, December 13th to Sunday, December 15th, 2024

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FRIDAY, December 13th

1.  Holmdel: Magic of Lights
    
Magic of Lights, a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience, is bigger and brighter than ever with more than a mile of spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters. Don’t miss the larger-than-life sparkling Holiday Barbie™ display, the supersized Bigfoot® Monster Truck, and the life-sized dinosaurs of Prehistoric Christmas! Pile everyone into the car and experience more at the same low price and don't forget our added Macaroni Kid CertifiKid discount!! - $30 per car 

SATURDAY, December 14th

2.  Rahway: Winter Wonderland Parade
    
Santa is coming to Rahway! Enjoy a parade, activities, and pictures with Santa, Tree Lighting, and more! - FREE

 3. Woodbridge: Annual Barron Center Train Show 
    
Come see all your favorite trains and train sets on display! The Barron Arts Center Presents the 34th Annual Holiday Model Train Show From the Collection of Michael Gelesky.  - $5 suggested donation

SUNDAY, December 15th

4.  Hillsborough: 9th Annual Santa Fly-In 
    
As in the past, children will receive personal letters written by Santa and will delight in receiving a gift selected just for them! It's a magical day filled with holiday crafts to create while waiting to meet Santa, a balloon twister, a magician, a face painter and holiday tattoos will also be available throughout a large heated hangar. Bring your camera or phone and take as many photos as you would like with Santa. This year we have added a new feature - a photo booth for the entire family to get together - so be sure to take advantage of additional photo opportunities. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks are included with your admission. YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE - $10-$15

5.  Carteret: A Charlie Brown Christmas   
   
 The classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation that celebrates the timeless television classic so the whole family can join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts characters in their journey to uncover the true meaning of Christmas. After the final bow, the show crescendos into a celebration of song as the audience is invited to join the Peanuts gang in singing traditional Christmas songs and carols. A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage is a present the whole family can enjoy! There’s no better way for both children and adults to discover the magic of the season.! - $30+


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