The best food events in New Jersey this December

Enjoy December in New Jersey with this delicious selection of dining and drinking events.

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NORTH JERSEY

New Jersey German Christmas Market

📅: Friday, December 6th – Sunday, December 8th, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
📍: Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta
ℹ️: In addition to crafts, family activities, and entertainment, this German market features dishes from countless vendors offering everything from chocolate to baked goods.
💸: Adults: $10; seniors; $7; FREE for veterans and children under 12

Food and wine fundraiser

📅: Saturday, December 7th, 7-11 p.m
📍: Michael E. Maher Learning Center, Jersey City
ℹ️: Enjoy wine and culinary delights paired with music and dancing at this fundraiser to support the Mobile Mission for Haiti.
💸: $50

Gingerbread house workshop

📅: Saturday December 7th and Saturday December 14th; Times vary
📍: Liberty Hall Museum, Union
ℹ️: In this workshop your child will make their own unique gingerbread house. Building materials, candy and icing are provided.
💸: $5 – $30

Vegan pop-up shop in the Laundromat

📅: Sunday, December 8th, 12-6 p.m
📍: The Laundromat, Morristown
ℹ️: Vegans and non-vegans alike will enjoy this event with about 15 delicious vegan vendors.
💸: $10

Morristown SantaCon

📅: Saturday, December 14th, 12-6 p.m
📍: Horseshoe Tavern, Morristown
ℹ️: Dress in your festive Santa attire for this event featuring drink specials, festive beers, and more.
💸: 4 individual Santas: $10; Early bird price: $14

New Year’s Eve party at Shannon Rose

📅: Tuesday, December 31st, 1-8 p.m
📍: The Shannon Rose, Clifton and Ramsey locations
ℹ️: The Shannon Rose Irish Pub will help you ring in the New Year with live music, a full menu, and an open bar (including a champagne toast at midnight).
💸: Ramsey Location: 4-hour open bar and 4-course meal – $125
💸: Clifton Location: 4 Hour Bar – $75; 4-hour open bar and 3-course meal – $100

Miracle Pop Up Bar

📅: Until December; Data varies depending on location
📍: Franklin Social in Jersey City, Cowan’s Public in Nutley, The Parkside Social in Verona and Gus’ Last Word in Wood-Ridge
ℹ️: Treat yourself to festive cocktails and enjoy the festive and nostalgic decorations as your favorite bars and grills are filled with Christmas spirit.

CENTRAL JERSEY

Chef David Burke – Holiday Cooking Demonstration/Meet and Greet Dinner

📅: Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m
📍: Drafthouse in Sea Bright
ℹ️: David Burke, renowned chef and founder of Drafthouse, will offer a holiday-themed cooking demonstration, a three-course meal and a question-and-answer session with culinary giveaways. The chef cooks classic dishes, tells stories from his culinary career and shows behind-the-scenes tricks.
💸: $95

Christmas in the countryside in the vineyard

📅: Saturday December 21st – Sunday December 22nd; Times vary
📍: Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes
ℹ️: Enjoy festivities like live music and a fire pit paired with available food items like a soup trio, sandwiches and cookies.
💸: Free entry

Breakfast with Santa Claus

📅: Saturday, December 21st, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m
📍: Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch
ℹ️: Ocean Place offers a special breakfast with St. Nick himself. Enjoy a delicious buffet and let your children share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus. Don’t forget to wear your pajamas!
💸: Adults: $49; Children: $19; Children up to 6 years: Free

Chef’s New Year’s Eve tasting menu

📅: Tuesday, December 31st, 5 p.m., 8 p.m
📍: Heirloom Kitchen, Old Bridge
ℹ️: Heirloom Kitchen chefs will ring in the New Year with multi-course tasting menus, DJ, dancing and a midnight toast.
💸: 5pm: $128; 8 p.m.: $198

SOUTH JERSEY

DIY Christmas decoration party

📅: Thursday, December 5th, 7-9 p.m
📍: Bar 32 Chocolate & Cocktails, Atlantic City
ℹ️: Enjoy unique chocolate cocktails and a Christmas table while painting wine glasses and Christmas decorations.
💸: $40

Bordentown Holiday Chocolate Walk

📅: Friday, December 6th, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m
📍: Icon Boutique Bordentown
ℹ️: This sweet journey includes delicious chocolate treats at more than 20 participating locations around Bordentown.
💸: $8 in advance, $10 in person

Christmas in the Pines

📅: Saturday, December 7th, 2-8 p.m
📍: Harry Wright Lake, Manchester
ℹ️: Food vendors, s’mores and hot cocoa come to Manchester at this festive event, along with performances, crafts and even a special visit from Santa.
💸: Free entry

Festival of the Seven Fishes

📅: Wednesday, December 18th, 5 p.m
📍: Oyster Bay Steak and Seafood, Cape May
ℹ️: Chef Joe Dodds of Oyster Bay and Chef Brad Daniels of Tresini serve an authentic feast of the seven fishes.
💸: $75

Hanukkah dinner

📅: Sunday, December 29th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
📍: The Pop Shop, Collingswood
ℹ️: Join Cantor Scott Borsky for a Hanukkah dinner of latkes, drinks and dessert. Enjoy spinning the dreidel, lighting the menorah, and other Hanukkah traditions.
💸: Ages 6 and up: $35; Under 6 years: $25

New Year’s Eve dinner at the Pier House

📅: Tuesday, December 31st, 5-10 p.m
📍: The Pier House, Cape May
ℹ️: After savoring a glass of sparkling Prosecco, enjoy a four-course meal highlighting the best flavors of the season. After dinner the bar is open until the ball starts at midnight.
💸: $125