Thanksgiving Weekend in Avalon and Stone Harbor
Posted November 18th 2019
’Tis the most wonderful time of the year and one of our favorite weekends on the island!
Thanksgiving weekend in Avalon and Stone Harbor is a tradition that has grown from one small parade to two boroughs on one island joining together for a full weekend of family-fun celebrations. From character meet-and-greets, to face painting, crafts, live music, visits with Santa, shopping local and more, this is definitely a must-do weekend for all.
November 27, 29, 30
Festival of Trees
Wednesday 5-11pm, Friday Noon-8pm, Saturday 11am-2pm, The Whitebrier 260 21st St.
Kick off the holiday weekend on Wednesday evening with a walk through the Festival of Trees. More than 30 trees and wreaths are decorated by local businesses and donated for silent auction bidding. Bonus this year, enjoy the tunes of Long Miles. More information: visitavalonnj.com
 November 29
Turkey Trot 5K and 1.5-Mile Fun Walk
10am, Avalon Community Hall
Burn those Thanksgiving calories with a casual and fun 5K or 1.5-Mile Fun Walk through Avalon. Awards will be given to the top three qualifiers in each age category, plus there will be awards for the best team costume! Proceeds benefit the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children. More information: dillerblindhome.org
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
10am, Avalon Free Public Library
Start Avalon’s Festive Friday with a special story time at the Avalon Library featuring Mrs. Claus. Enjoy holiday stories, crafts and music! More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
Avalon’s Festive Friday
11am-6pm, Avalon Shopping District
Grab the kids and head to Avalon for a full day of family fun including face painting, balloon art, character meet-and-greets, live music from Corner Boys & Co., and interactive performances. Be sure to stick around for the arrival of Santa Claus via fire truck at 5pm! More information: visitavalonnj.com
 November 29-30
Stone Harbor Island Holiday
Locals often say that Stone Harbor transforms into a vintage Norman Rockwell-type painting with an island holiday that entertains the entire family. Enjoy children’s activities and concert performances throughout the weekend, plus a town-wide scavenger hunt on Friday and Saturday and the Downtown Holiday Dash on Saturday morning. More information: shnj.org and stoneharborbeach.com
November 29
Stone Harbor Holiday Tree Lighting & Merchants’ Hospitality Night
6-9pm, 96th Street
Gather with Stone Harbor Mayor Judy Davies-Dunhour and members of the Borough Council for the lighting of the annual Holiday Tree (and a 100% chance of snow!). Following the lighting, attendees are encouraged to shop local with stores offering holiday music and refreshments while you shop! More information: shnj.org and stoneharborbeach.com
 November 30
Snowfest Saturday
11am-4pm, Avalon Shopping District
Head back to Avalon for a second day of fun with carnival rides, live music from the Winter Wonderland Band and live stage performances featuring your favorite characters. Santa returns for free family photos at Veterans Plaza all day!
More information: avalonboro.net
Stone Harbor’s Annual Christmas Parade
6:30pm, Begins at 111th Street along
Third Avenue to 96th Street
Stop along the route and cheer on the local fire departments, volunteer organizations, The Wetlands Institute staff and Santa Claus himself during this annual holiday tradition.
More information: shnj.org |
