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Many years ago, the beauty of this state inspired me to explore everything that NJ had to offer, and to capture everything that I was seeing. This inspiration to explore grew into a need, or even a passion, to share what I had found. With a little bit of hard work, this turned in to GetOutsideNJ.com. - Jeff C, GetOutsideNJ.com

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Veterans Day Ceremony at Battleship New Jersey

Veterans Day Ceremony at Battleship New Jersey -1.00 miles

Nov 11, 2026 Camden, Camden County, NJ
Battleship New Jersey holds its annual Veterans Day ceremony on the ship's fantail on the Camden wat...
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Veterans Day Ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Veterans Day Ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial -1.00 miles

Nov 11, 2026 Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Museum in Holmdel holds one of its largest yearly event...
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Winter Wonderland Light Show Opens at Holland Ridge Farms

Winter Wonderland Light Show Opens at Holland Ridge Farms -1.00 miles

Nov 13, 2026 Cream Ridge, Monmouth County, NJ
Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge lights its fields and windmill for a walk-through holiday light s...
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DiDonato's Magical Holiday Express Opens

DiDonato's Magical Holiday Express Opens -1.00 miles

Nov 14, 2026 Hammonton, Atlantic County, NJ
DiDonato Family Fun Center in Hammonton runs its Magical Holiday Express again this season: an outdo...
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Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo

Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo -1.00 miles

Nov 20, 2026 West Orange, Essex County, NJ
Essex County's Turtle Back Zoo lights up for the holidays with more than 50 lit winter and animal ch...
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Magic of Lights Drive-Through Opens at PNC Bank Arts Center

Magic of Lights Drive-Through Opens at PNC Bank Arts Center -1.00 miles

Nov 20, 2026 Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ
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Holiday Light Shows in NJ 2026: Drive-Throughs, Walks and Train Rides

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