This Week in New Jersey’s Heartland
This week in New Jersey’s Heartland, get a history lesson in how soldiers celebrated Christmas, visit Santa, or be part of Downtown Vineland’s Tree Decorating Party!
CommUNITY Tree Decorating Party
Southwest Mini-Park
Landis Avenue and the Boulevard
Monday, December 12 | 5pm to 7pm
Help Downtown Vineland decorate their tree! Social organizations, church groups, clubs, schools, businesses and residents are encouraged to bring a personalized ornament to place on the tree. Warm beverages will be provided and a choral group will be caroling.
Movie Night Featuring a Special Veteran Speaker
Millville Army Airfield Museum
1 Leddon Street, Millville
Tuesday, December 13 | 6pm to 8:30pm
Enjoy an evening at Millville Army Airfield Museum for Movie Night featuring a special a veteran speaker. Space is limited, so be sure to call (856) 327-2347 to reserve your seat!
Holiday Open House
Historic West Jersey Depot Museum
354 Oakwood Avenue, Glassboro
Friday, December 16 | 6pm to 8pm
The Historic West Jersey Depot Museum and Welcome Center will be hosting a Holiday Open House! Stop in to see working model train displays, train station memorabilia, festive holiday decorations, and Santa!
Soldier’s Christmas
Fort Mott
454 Fort Mott Rd, Pennsville
Saturday, December 17 | 5pm to 8pm
The 9th Division WWII HPS & Port Mott Present: Soldier’s’ Christmas. This is an interactive lantern guided tour through history! A great opportunity to interact with displays of how soldiers and civilians celebrated Christmas throughout time.
Breakfast with Santa at NJMP
NJ Motorsports Park
8000 Dividing Creek Road, Millville
Saturday, December 17 | 9am to 12pm | $15
Santa is making a stop at the New Jersey Motorsports Park! Enjoy a breakfast buffet, child ornament crafts, photo opportunity with Santa, and official Santa letter mailing location.
Painting with a Purpose
Painting with a Twist
415 Egg Harbor Rd. Suite 2B, Sewell
Thursday, December 15 | 6:30pm to 8:30pm | $35
Recreate Winter Love Birds at this special “Painting with a Purpose” event. 50% of the registration fee will be donated to Gloucester County Special Services Education Foundation (GCSSEF). Bring your snacks and drinks!
