This Weekend in South Jersey: Winter Wonderland Season Begins (November 13 - 15, 2026)
This is the weekend the winter wonderland season officially opens. Holland Ridge Farms lights up U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland on Friday evening, Renault Winery opens its Vintner Wonderland the same night, the Burlington County Farmers Market holds its final regular Saturday of the season in Moorestown, and Burlington County Parks leads two free waterfowl programs at Willingboro Lakes.
This weekend guide covers the real events happening across South Jersey from Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2026. The big story is the start of holiday-lights season: U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland opens for its third year at Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge on Friday night, and Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City opens its Vintner Wonderland holiday village the same evening. Saturday is the anchor day in Burlington County, when the Burlington County Farmers Market at the Agricultural Center in Moorestown runs its final regular Saturday of the 2026 season, and Sunday is made for a slow winter-village day before the lights come on again at dusk.
Every event below was checked against official pages, event listings, and festival guides before publishing. Times, prices, and lineups can shift, so confirm anything you plan around with the organizer. The HomeCircle Community Events calendar is updated weekly with everything happening across South Jersey.
Friday, November 13: Winter Wonderland Season Officially Opens
Two opening nights and a county bird walk make the first day of the weekend a full one
Friday Forum: Waterfowl Wandering, Willingboro Lakes Park
Willingboro Lakes Park, Willingboro, NJ (Burlington County)
Burlington County Parks kicks off Friday morning with Waterfowl Wandering, a free program at Willingboro Lakes Park at 10:00 AM. November is prime waterfowl season, and the lakes draw migratory water birds this time of year, so it is a good chance to watch ducks, geese, and other water birds with a county naturalist. Registration is required through the Burlington County Parks site, and the program is free.
Willingboro is one of the county's riverfront towns, and the park is an easy morning stop before the rest of the weekend. If you are new to the area, our guide to the best parks and outdoor spaces in South Jersey covers more places to explore close to home.
U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland Opens at Holland Ridge Farms
Holland Ridge Farms, Cream Ridge, NJ
Holland Ridge Farms opens U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland for its third year on Friday, November 13, and the opening-weekend crowd is part of the fun. The walk-through display features more than 80,000 illuminated tulips and millions of farm-wide lights, with the Windmill Music and Light Show syncing a 50-foot pixel tree and thousands of glowing tulips to holiday music every 30 minutes. Hours are 5:00 to 10:00 PM Friday through Sunday, and tickets are $20 per person (ages 3 and up) for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Cream Ridge sits just north of Burlington County, and the farm draws families from across central and South Jersey all season long. For more places to fill a weekend close to home, our best day trips from Burlington County guide has a full list.
Also on Friday, November 13
- Vintner Wonderland opening night at Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City: the seventh annual winter village opens Friday with the artisan market village open 3:00 to 9:00 PM and the outdoor skating rink 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Village admission and parking are free; skating and select experiences need separate tickets.
- Steve Augeri in concert, Stockton University Performing Arts Center, Galloway: the former Journey lead vocalist plays the Mainstage season Friday at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $27 to $47 through the Stockton box office.
Saturday, November 14: Final Farmers Market Saturday of the Season
The last regular market morning, a county bird walk, and holiday shopping kicking off
Burlington County Farmers Market, Moorestown: Final Regular Saturday
Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown, NJ
This is the one to plan around. Saturday, November 14 is the final regular Saturday of the 2026 season for the Burlington County Farmers Market at the Agricultural Center, running 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The twentieth-anniversary market wraps its regular run with late-season produce, flowers, prepared foods, artisan goods, and live music, so it is the last chance for the season's regular Saturday lineup. Two Holiday Markets follow on November 21 and December 5, both 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for the gift-shopping crowd.
After the market, the farmhouse museum and the Agricultural Center grounds are worth a slow walk before the season fully turns. Moorestown's Main Street, Strawbridge Lake, and the rest of the town are covered in our living in Moorestown guide, and the market's full story is on its HomeCircle partner page.
Curious Birders Club: Weird Waterfowl, Willingboro Lakes Park
Willingboro Lakes Park, Willingboro, NJ (Burlington County)
Burlington County Parks runs its Curious Birders Club program Saturday morning at 9:00 AM with a Weird Waterfowl theme at Willingboro Lakes Park. The club is an inclusive, casual space for Millennial and Gen Z adults to try birding and stewardship without any experience, and mid-November waterfowl season is an ideal time to start. Like Friday's program, it is free with registration through the Burlington County Parks site.
The county park system is one of the underrated parts of life in Burlington County, and our hidden gems of Burlington County parks guide covers more of the trails and preserves nearby.
Also on Saturday, November 14
- Junior Lyceum: A Soldier's Experience, Mount Holly: a free America 250th program for grades K-4, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at St. Andrew's Church Graveyard and the Burlington County Lyceum, 128 Pine Street, Mount Holly. Kids explore what a soldier's experience was like in an interactive, family-friendly setting. Mount Holly's history is covered in our living in Mount Holly guide.
- Merry Market, Mullica Hill: the Mullica Hill Business Association's free holiday market runs 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 45 S Main Street with about 50 vendors selling handcrafted gifts, home decor, apparel, soaps, candles, jewelry, and specialty foods, plus holiday music from the Touch of Classics Carolers.
- Burlington Township Holiday Craft Show: a local craft show opens from 9:00 AM at Burlington Township Middle School, a good spot for early holiday shopping. Confirm the schedule with the organizer before heading over.
- Light show evenings: Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms runs 5:00 to 10:00 PM, and Vintner Wonderland at Renault Winery keeps its village open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (rink 12:00 to 8:00 PM), so there is no shortage of glow after dark.
Sunday, November 15: A Cozy Winter Village Day, Then the Lights Come On
A full Sunday at the winery village with a light-show finale after dark
Vintner Wonderland, Renault Winery & Resort, Egg Harbor City
72 N Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ
Renault Winery's seventh annual Vintner Wonderland opens its holiday village Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with the outdoor skating rink running 12:00 to 6:00 PM. The Vintner Village artisan market lines up handmade gifts and crafts, food trucks and fire pits keep things warm, heated igloos and chalets offer cozy seating, and the Vintner Express Barrel Train rolls through the vineyard. Santa's Workshop is part of the village, and the Taste 1864 restaurant is open on site. Village admission and parking are free; ice skating and select experiences require separate session tickets, so book ahead on busy weekends.
Egg Harbor City is a little over an hour from much of Burlington County, and the season runs through mid-January, so there is no need to rush this one. If you would rather stay closer to home, the final regular farmers market morning and the county park programs above are right in Burlington County all weekend.
Also this weekend
- Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms, Sunday evening: the light walk runs 5:00 to 10:00 PM Sunday too, a calm way to close the weekend under the illuminated tulips.
- Storybook Land's Christmas Fantasy with Lights, Egg Harbor Township: the family theme park's holiday lights experience opens its season this weekend. Check the park's official schedule for this year's dates and showtimes before you go.
- Farmers Market holiday markets ahead: with the regular season wrapped Saturday, mark November 21 and December 5, both 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for the two Holiday Markets at the Agricultural Center in Moorestown.
- Get the house ready for the holiday stretch: with light shows and holiday markets starting, it is a good weekend to button up the freeze chores, from the last gutter sweep to confirming furnace service. Our November home maintenance checklist walks through the closing tasks in order of urgency.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Weekend of November 13 - 15
Is the Burlington County Farmers Market open this Saturday, November 14?
Yes, and it is the final regular Saturday of the 2026 season. The market at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Road in Moorestown, runs 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM with late-season produce, flowers, prepared foods, artisan goods, and live music. Two Holiday Markets follow on November 21 and December 5, both 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
What is there to do in South Jersey the weekend of November 13-15?
Winter Wonderland season officially begins: U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland opens at Holland Ridge Farms in Cream Ridge and Vintner Wonderland opens at Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City. Burlington County also hosts the final regular farmers market Saturday in Moorestown, free waterfowl programs at Willingboro Lakes Park, a free Junior Lyceum program in Mount Holly, and the Merry Market in Mullica Hill.
How much does Winter Wonderland at Holland Ridge Farms cost?
Tickets for U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland are $20 per person ages 3 and up for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights (and $17 per person Monday through Thursday). The farm is open 5:00 to 10:00 PM Friday through Sunday and 5:00 to 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday for the 2026-27 season.
Is Vintner Wonderland at Renault Winery free to attend?
Village admission and parking at Vintner Wonderland are free. Ice skating and select experiences require separate session tickets. Opening weekend hours are Friday 3:00 to 9:00 PM (rink 4:00 to 8:00 PM), Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM (rink 12:00 to 8:00 PM), and Sunday 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (rink 12:00 to 6:00 PM).
What free family events are happening in Burlington County this weekend?
The free Junior Lyceum: A Soldier's Experience program for grades K-4 runs Saturday, November 14 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at St. Andrew's Church Graveyard and the Burlington County Lyceum in Mount Holly. The Burlington County Farmers Market and both waterfowl programs at Willingboro Lakes Park are also free, and the Merry Market in Mullica Hill is free to attend with about 50 local vendors.
When are the waterfowl birding programs at Willingboro Lakes Park?
Burlington County Parks runs Friday Forum: Waterfowl Wandering on Friday, November 13 at 10:00 AM and Curious Birders Club: Weird Waterfowl on Saturday, November 14 at 9:00 AM, both at Willingboro Lakes Park. Both programs are free with registration through the Burlington County Parks website.