Carroll Gallery Exhibit: “Tattoos: Modern Expression & Ancient Art”

For millennia, humans have tattooed their bodies to express their individuality, chronicling loves, losses, beliefs, victories, affiliations, hopes and dreams. The oldest human mummy discovered — 5,300 years old — had 60 tattoos, and his contemporaries, from the South P......More

For millennia, humans have tattooed their bodies to express their individuality, chronicling loves, losses, beliefs, victories, affiliations, hopes and dreams. The oldest human mummy discovered — 5,300 years old — had 60 tattoos, and his contemporaries, from the South Pacific to the indigenous people of New Jersey, were also inked. Queen Victoria’s husband, son, and many of her grandsons and nephews, who were rulers of Europe, were tattooed. There is a long tradition of sailors using tattoos to chronicle adventures at sea. Tattooing has become increasingly popular in the last 20 years, and today, eight out of 10 Americans believe society is more accepting of people with tattoos. Learn about the range of expression and history of this ancient art form in this Carroll Gallery Exhibit on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. Free admission daily.

Carroll Gallery Exhibit on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb

Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast-iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse is a state ......More

Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast-iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy a nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse is a state historic site and the third beacon on this site. Since it opened to the public in 1988, more than 2.5 million visitors have climbed to the top, but far fewer have climbed at nighttime.

Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park

Holiday Light show

Watch in wonderment as over 100 Christmas trees magically float on our very own Lake Meone and light up to the music around you. It is an orchestrated show of lights and music played out across the lake. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Historic Smithv......More

Watch in wonderment as over 100 Christmas trees magically float on our very own Lake Meone and light up to the music around you. It is an orchestrated show of lights and music played out across the lake. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Historic Smithville offers 50 Shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel ride, train ride, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn and over 26 free weekend events! Time: Dark till 8 5:30 – 8:30 pm (Nov 27-Jan 6, Everynight)

615 East Moss mill rd. Smithville, N.J. 08205

Christmas at the Hangar

Celebrate the holiday season inside a magical, WWII-era aircraft hangar at Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum's Christmas at the Hangar! This free community event transforms our historic space into a winter wonderland filled with festive cheer, live music, raffl......More

Celebrate the holiday season inside a magical, WWII-era aircraft hangar at Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum's Christmas at the Hangar! This free community event transforms our historic space into a winter wonderland filled with festive cheer, live music, raffle baskets, and family fun. Meet & Greet with Santa Claus Local artisan vendors for holiday shopping Free face painting (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) Complimentary hot cocoa and cookies (while supplies last) Live music throughout the day Unique photo ops perfect for your holiday card Kids can enjoy crafts and festive surprises, while adults can take advantage of 20% off all gift shop purchases. Leashed dogs are welcome to join in the fun, too! Whether you're looking to kick off the holiday season with the family or find one-of-a-kind gifts, Christmas at the Hangar is the perfect way to get into the spirit! Dress for COLD weather!

Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

Dickens Festival

Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company will bring the Spirit of Christmas back to Historic Smithville, when they return to present their two-day outdoor “Dickens Fest” featuring an original, musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”, Charles Dickens’ heartwarming, classic......More

Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company will bring the Spirit of Christmas back to Historic Smithville, when they return to present their two-day outdoor “Dickens Fest” featuring an original, musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol”, Charles Dickens’ heartwarming, classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from greed to redemption that will surely raise your spirits and warm the cockles of your heart as you travel through time with the Ghosts of Christmas and witness the ultimate transformation of this miserly skinflint into a jolly Father Christmas, himself! Time Sat 29 @1pm and 7pm; Sun 30 @1pm https://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events-2/november-event/light-show-lake/

615 East Moss mill rd. Smithville, N.J. 08205

Crafts at Christmas

Come visit 50+ handmade craft vendors and artists.

Cape May Convention Hall

Magical Talking Tree

-Magic Talking Tree: Friday Dec.5th12th,19th 4:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday Dec. 6th, 13th, 20th 12:00 – 8 :00 Sunday December 7th, 14, and 21 from 12:00 – 7:00 The Magical Talking Tree wakes up every weekend to talk to the young and young at heart. Christmas Train Ride.. 10a......More

-Magic Talking Tree: Friday Dec.5th12th,19th 4:00pm – 8:00pm Saturday Dec. 6th, 13th, 20th 12:00 – 8 :00 Sunday December 7th, 14, and 21 from 12:00 – 7:00 The Magical Talking Tree wakes up every weekend to talk to the young and young at heart. Christmas Train Ride.. 10am-8pm The Christmas Train will take you on a ride to see the whimsical decorated Village S’mores Bonfire.. 4:30-8 every Friday Sat Sunday in December. Stay warm with our Bonfire while you enjoy making a yummy S’mores. http://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events-2/december-events-smithville-events-2/december-in-smithville/

615 East Moss mill rd. Smithville, N.J. 08205

Hospitality Night

6-8pm, from music to food tastings. Come out and enjoy the fun! Historic Smithville offers 50 Shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel ride, train ride, paddle boats, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn and over 26 free weekend events! Time 6-9 http://www.historicsmithville.com/sm......More

6-8pm, from music to food tastings. Come out and enjoy the fun! Historic Smithville offers 50 Shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel ride, train ride, paddle boats, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn and over 26 free weekend events! Time 6-9 http://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events/december-smithville/

615 East Moss Mill rd. Smithville, N.J. 08205

Girls Night Out

Grab your girls and head to the Village for some shopping from 6-9pm. Each store will be running its own promotion, from discounts to food tastings! Enjoy the fun! Historic Smithville offers 50 Shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel ride, train ride, on site lodging at the Colon......More

Grab your girls and head to the Village for some shopping from 6-9pm. Each store will be running its own promotion, from discounts to food tastings! Enjoy the fun! Historic Smithville offers 50 Shoppes, 7 eateries, carousel ride, train ride, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn and over 26 free weekend events! Time 6-9

615 East Moss mill rd. Smithville, N.J. 08205