Find out what’s going on this weekend in Moorestown and the surrounding areas.
The holidays are in full swing across the region this weekend. Residents can give back in South Jersey at a local toy run or participate in holiday festivities down the shore or in the city. Check out this list of some of the holiday activities taking place this weekend.
In Moorestown
- For the first of two consecutive weekends, the Moorestown Theater Company will present “A Christmas Carol, The Musical.” The production will take place on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the William Allen Middle School.
This great musical features classic characters such as ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’, ‘Jacob Marley’, ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future’, ‘Bob Cratchit’, and of course, ‘Tiny Tim’. Come witness the 55-member, all-ages cast and 13-piece orchestra bring this beautiful score (by Allen Menken) to life. All tickets are reserved and will be available at MoorestownTheaterCompany.org or at the door. Ticket prices are $17 for adults and $13 for seniors and students. For more information, call (856) 778–8357. - Additionally, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Christmas in the Castle and Craft Fair will take place at the Breidenhart Castle, located on the campus of Lutheran Crossing Enhanced Living at 255 East Main Street. Come see Breindenhart Castle decorated for the holidays while shopping for unique, handmade and specialty gifts from various crafters and vendors.
- For the childhood science lovers, Science Saturday is returning to the Moorestown Library on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Designed for children age four and older, this dynamic show reveals the science of weather to the extreme. No registration is required.
Around South Jersey
· A holiday tradition returns to Mullica Hill this weekend as the Mullica Hill Merchants Association holds its 43rd annual Christmas House Tour on Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m. The event takes place in Mullica Hill Village along Main Street. Seven homes and churches will open their doors to show off their finest Christmas decorations. Santa will be there along with carolers and live music. There will readings of “A Christmas Carol” at Old Town Hall and an old-fashioned tree display at Four Seasons. The cost is $10 to attend. Visit www.mullicahill.com for more information.
· Pets have the chance to meet Santa Claus on Saturday as Pet Photos with Santa comes to Winslow Animal Hospital. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Santa will be taking photos with pets. A $15 donation is requested, which will support local animal shelters. Call (856) 875–1323 to reserve your time slot. The Winslow Animal Hospital is located at 640 Sicklerville Road in Sicklerville.
At the Jersey Shore
· Ring in the holidays in Wildwood this weekend at the ninth annual Family Holiday Celebration. On Saturday, there will be a variety of family-friendly activities, pictures with Santa and a holiday bazaar. All Saturday activities will take place at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Admission is free on Saturday. Visit www.wildwoodholiday.com for a full list of entertainment and activities.
In Philadelphia
· The Delaware River will be lit up for holidays on Saturday during the annual Parade of Lights. Beginning at 11 a.m., the Independence Seaport Museum at 211 South Columbus Boulevard will host a variety of holiday activities. At 5:30 p.m., the parade will begin as boats decorated in thousands of lights float down the Delaware River. Boats will pass the Battleship New Jersey on the Camden Waterfront, Winterfest on Penn’s Landing and then loop back to the museum. For more information on the event, visit www.phillyseaport.org/lights.
· A winter wonderland will take over East Passyunk on Saturday as the neighborhood hosts its second Artic Avenue Festival beginning at 11 a.m. The event includes live ice carving, an ornament show, cocktail crawl, holiday music and more. For a full list of activities, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com/events/arctic-ave–holiday-second-saturday.php.
