Find out what events are taking place around the region this weekend.
The holiday season is in full swing and there are plenty of chances for residents to get into the spirit. Check out what events are taking place around the area this weekend.
In Haddonfield
- Haddonfield Plays & Players invites residents and surrounding communities to take an adventure into one of literature’s classic Charles Dickens novels, “A Christmas Carol,” which centers around Ebenezer Scrooge, played by Michael Hicks, and his journey through time. Opening night is Friday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. The Saturday show is at 8 p.m., followed by the Sunday show at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.haddonfieldplayers.com. Tickets are $15 and $10 on selected discount nights. To inquire about which nights are discounted, call (856) 429–8139. Haddonfield Plays & Players is located at 957 E. Atlantic Ave.
Around South Jersey
· A holiday tradition returns to Medford Township this weekend. The 28th annual Dickens Festival will take place along Main Street in Medford from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night. This festival will kick off with a parade a 5:45 p.m. where Santa will be transported to the gazebo on Main Street. Santa will conduct the tree lighting and later greet kids through the night. The event will include tons of activities, including pony rides, ice sculpting, outdoor movies, a moon bounce, jugglers, stilt-walkers, a face painter, a live nativity and a town crier. The event is free to attend. Visit www.medfordsunriserotary.org for more information.
· Another long-running holiday tradition will take place in Moorestown. The Moorestown Lions Club will host its 57th annual Holiday Parade on Saturday beginning at noon at the corner of Chester and Central Avenues in Moorestown. The parade will include performances from numerous bands, marching units and floats. This year’s theme is “winter frolic.” The parade will travel north to Main Street and then travel south on Main Street until it reaches Church Street, where the parade will then proceed to Memorial Field. There is no cost to attend. Visit www.facebook.com/moorestownlions for more information.
· Winterfest returns to Cinnaminson this Sunday. The Cinnaminson Elementary Home and School Association will host the annual holiday event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cinnaminson High School. There will be food, crafts, vendors, local entertainment, activities and more. Kids can also meet Santa at this event. Visit www.facebook.com/events/126504831391764 for more information.
At the Jersey Shore
- Tuckerton Seaport’s annual Christkindlmarkt will be open to guests through Sunday. This European-style holiday market will include craft and gift vendors, a food court, kiddie rides, Santa, rolling chair sleigh rides on the boardwalk, horse and wagon rides, demonstrations, great entertainment and more. The cost of admission is $5. Seaport members and kids under 5 are admitted for free. Tuckerton Seaport is located at 120 West Main Street in Tuckerton. Visit www.tuckertonseaport.org for more information.
- The 52nd annual West Cape May Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. The parade will begin at the West Cape May Fire Hall, head south on Broadway to West Perry and then travel to the Washington Street Mall. The rain date for the parade is Sunday. Visit www.facebook.com/WCM-Community-Christmas-Parade-140463296000002 for more information.
In Philadelphia
- Main Street in Manayunk will be all lit up for the holidays on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. for the neighborhood’s Promenade of Trees event. Guests and a panel of judges will be led by carolers to see all 30 trees decorated by businesses in the theme of “Stories of the Season.” Manayunk residents and visitors can also get their pet’s photo taken with Santa in front of the holiday tree at Canal View Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the annual Santa Paws event. Photos will be taken for a suggested fee of $10, with proceeds going to the Red Paw Emergency Relief Team. For more information and a list of tree locations, visit http://manayunk.com/news-and-events/events/holidays.html.
To see more events taking place in Philadelphia this weekend, visit www.philadelphiaweekly.com.
