Find out what’s going on this weekend in Moorestown and the surrounding areas.
This weekend, people all across the region will be celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah. Going along with the holidays are plenty of activities for families to enjoy. Check out some of the events taking place over the holiday weekend.
In Moorestown
- On Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., residents can bring their children to the Moorestown Mall for photos with Santa. Note that Santa will be on break from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. that day.
- Also at the mall, Hadassah will be providing complimentary Gift Wrap with donations benefiting their local Camden County chapter. Gift wrap will be located in Sears wing, across from the Burlington County Corner.
Around South Jersey
- Residents can kick off Hanukkah with Chabad on Saturday night with Chanukah on Ice at the Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees. The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests can skate to Jewish music and classic Chanukah songs. There will also be a Chanukah art project for people to bring home. During the event, a giant Chanukah Ice Menorah will be lit. The Menorah is more than five feet tall and weighs more than 400 pounds. The cost is $10 per person in advance or $12 at the door. For more information or to RSVP for the event, visit www.thechabadcenter.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/214353.
- Saturday will also be the final day for Strolling Santa and Carolers at the Gloucester Premium Outlets in Blackwood. From noon to 3 p.m., carolers will sing holiday classic as they stroll the center with Santa, who will greet children as he walks. For more information, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/gloucester.
In Philadelphia
- Saturday will be shoppers last chance to check out Christmas Village in front of Philadelphia City Hall. The village includes more than 80 vendors selling giftable items. The village will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. before closing for the season. For a full list of vendors or more information, visit www.philachristmas.com.
- The National Museum of American Jewish History will host its annual Being _______ at Christmas event on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The museum will be alive with crafts, live music, face painting, balloon art, classic films, story time, and more. The cost is $12 for adults and $5 for kids. Museum members can enjoy the festivities for free. For more information and a full scheduled of activities, visit www.nmajh.org/dec25.
