SKI NEW JERSEY

Campgaw Mountain
Mahwah
201-327-7800
Projected Opening Day, Dec. 20th
Night skiing, snowboarding & snow tubing, freestyle terrain park, two ‘Magic Carpet’ conveyer lifts, two double chairlifts, six 800-ft. snow tubing runs with two surface lifts, 100% snowmaking capabilities, specialized children's program for youngsters ages 4-6, five beginner/intermediate trails, seasonal & daily ski/snowboard rentals, and daily helmet rentals. www.skicampgaw.com.

Hidden Valley
Vernon
973-764-4200
Call For Opening Day
The Hidden Valley Club offers everything you would expect from a favorite ski destination and a private golf club combined. Lessons, kids programs, events, a classic lodge and restaurant, 100% snowmaking, Night skiing, Ski Racing, Social events and group activities, and much more.
www.hiddenvalleynj.com

Mountain Creek
Vernon
973-864-8000
Projected Opening Day, Dec. 6th
Situated in the beautiful Vernon Valley of Northern New Jersey, our resort is right in the middle of great family outdoor and indoor activities throughout the year. Of course, in the winter, we're a full-on ski, snowboard and snow tubing resort, with 46 trails, 11 lifts, 7 snow tubing lanes on a dedicated hill, a huge network of terrain parks and the regions only Superpipe. www.mountaincreek.com

SKI Pennsylvania

Ski Shawnee
Shawnee, PA
570-421-7231
Projected Opening Day, Nov. 29th
Shawnee Mountain features: 700’ vertical drop, 5,100’ longest trail, 23 slopes & trails, 2 terrain parks, and a snowtubing park. Snow tubing park features 5 chutes, 1 tow, 1 carpet, single tubes and 2 person tandem tubes. 100% snowmaking on all trails and parks. shawneemt.com

Blue Mountain
Palmerton, PA
877-ski-blue
Call For Opening Day
Blue Mountain features: The highest vertical in Pennsylvania (1,082 feet), three terrain parks, a snowcross trail & a 350 foot long halfpipe. 33 trails for all abilities on 155 skiable acres, Longest run is 6,400 feet. A huge snow tubing park. Intensive snowmaking & grooming for perfect conditions on every slope. 9 lifts, including the only detachable high-speed six-pack lift in the area. 100% lit trails for evening snow sports fun. www.skibluemt.com

Hidden valley resort
Hidden Valley, PA
814-443-8000
Call For Opening Day
Hidden Valley features: 28 slopes and trails for skiing and snowboarding and a snowtubing park. From our terrain parks to our fully stocked Sport Shop, there are plenty of activities for children and adults both on and off the hill. Our new pricing makes Hidden Valley the best value in the Mid-Atlantic region, so the whole family can enjoy winter fun together. www.hiddenvalleyresort.com

Spring Mountain
Spring Mountain, PA
610-287-7900
Projected Opening Day, Dec. 13th
Families will enjoy skiing, snowboarding & tubing at Spring Mountain. We offer fun for all ages and all skill levels. 100% snowmaking. www.springmountainadventures.com

Bear Creek
Macungie, PA
610-682-7100
Call For Opening Day
Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center is a first class facility located on more than 330 acres in scenic Berks County, Pennsylvania. The resort features skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing.
bcmountainresort.com

Camelback Mountain Resort
Tannersville, PA
570-629-8100
Projected Opening Day, Dec. 5th
Camelback features: Vertical: 800 feet, 33 trails total; all are lighted for night skiing. 2 high-speed detachable quad chairlifts, 3 triple chairlifts, 7 double chairlifts, 1 SunKid surface lift, 4 tubing lifts. Snowtubing & snowboarding.100% snowmaking. www.skicamelback.com

SKI New York

Hunter Mountain
Hunter, NY
800-486-8376
Projected Opening Day, Nov. 22nd
Three separate mountains encompassing a wide variety of terrain catering to skiers and riders of all ability levels - from comfortable and spacious learning terrain perfect for first-time beginners, to steeps and bumps for the seasoned expert - there is something to satisfy any ski or ride style! www.huntermtn.com

Plattekill Mountain
Roxbury, NY,
607-326-3500
Projected Opening Day, Dec. 6th
Choose from 2-mile long beginner cruisers, wide, gentle sloping intermediate slopes to the steepest double black diamonds around (1100 feet of continuous vertical top-to-bottom) --- Plattekill Mountain has something for everyone and you'll find it all in a laid back family atmosphere! www.plattekill.com

Belleayre Mountain
Highmount, NY
845-254-5600
Projected Opening Day, Nov. 28th
Belleayre Mountain features: 47 trails, parks and glades and 8 lifts, including our new High Speed Quad. www.belleayre.com

Holiday Mountain
Monticello, NY
845-796-3161
Projected Opening Day, Dec. 18th
Holiday Mountain Ski Area has 9 slopes and trails of varying skill levels to satisfy everyone. All 9 trails offer night skiing.
We have 4 lifts and two Chalets.
www.holidaymtn.com

Windham Mountain
Hunter, NY
800-486-8376
Projected Opening Day, Nov. 22nd
Windham Mountain features: 1600 vertical feet. 98% snow making coverage. Expert, intermediate and beginner trails. Groomed corduroy and moguls. A 600 foot halfpipe. Five terrain parks, complete with rails, bumps, boxes, jibs and tabletops. And so much more.
www.windhammountain.com

 

DECEMBER

Beckers Children's Wing Monmouth Museum
Lincroft
Now till Aug. 2009
732-747-2266
BLAST OFF! A Space Journey
is now on exhibit in the Becker Children’s Wing through August 2009.
Visitors will begin their tour with a walk through the Hall of Ancient Astronomy. See Galileo’s laboratory and hear him speak about his many revolutionary discoveries. Explore our fascinating Solar System through interactive presentations on the Sun, the Planets and the Milky Way.

Experience the wonders of the night sky in a StarLab Planetarium show. Learn about NASA and how astronauts prepare for space travel, experience a rocket launch, and travel to the Moon’s surface! BLAST OFF! is the perfect space journey for star gazing elementary school students and anyone interested in Outer Space.

Marconi Hotel
Wall
732-280-3000
Dec. 5 - 21
Holiday Train Display - The third annual Holiday Train and Miniature Circus Display. Bring the whole family, enjoy all the
operating model trains, miniature circuses, and holiday displays. www.infoage.org

Abe Vorhees Plaza
Manasquan
732-223-8303
Dec. 5, 6pm
Manasquan Tee Lighting

Spring Lake INNs & Hotels
Spring Lake
732-449-0577
Dec. 6, 3:30-7pm
Candlelight Christmas Tour- Tour Spring Lake's festive Inns and Hotels, decked in their elegant holiday finery!
www.historicinnsofspringlake.com

Downtown Red Bank
Red Bank
732-842-4244
Dec. 6, 13 & 20
Holiday Harmonies - Traditional carolers, choirs, brass bands, rock, folk, jazz & blues musicians bring holiday tunes to the
sidewalks of Red Bank. FREE.
Dec. 6 - 21, 1-5pm

Classic Horse & Carriage Rides - Every Saturday afternoon, Bridge Avenue across from The Galleria & Murphy Style Grill,
26 Broad Street. Ride through the downtown in an old-fashioned carriage and enjoy the sounds and sights of the season. FREE.

Dec. 6
7th Annual Window Walk - Kick off the holiday shopping season with a walk through Red Bank's business district to view shop windows decorated to the nines!
www.redbankrivercenter.org

Historic Allaire Village

Wall
732-919-3500
Dec. 6 & 7, 12 - 3pm
Christmas At Allaire - Volunteers recreate traditional holiday activities in the historic buildings of the village.

Dec. 13 & 20, 5 - 8pm
Christmas At Allaire - Period villagers lead groups on 90 minute tours through the
holiday-decorated village along lantern-lit streets. www.allairevillage.org

The Strand Theater

Lakewood
Dec. 5 & 12, 8pm
Dec. 6 & 13 8pm
Dec. 7 & 14, 2pm
Scrooge "The Musical" - An annual family tradition, this light-hearted look at Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” is an ideal festive warm-up treat. The 'Ghost of Christmas Past' will make you sad, the 'Ghost of Christmas Present' will make you laugh and the 'Ghost of Christmas Yet-To-Come' will alarm!
$22 (Seniors/Student/Children) $27 (Adult)

Dec. 20, 3pm & Dec. 21, 3pm
The Nutcracker - Every holiday season for over 20 years, the Company of Dance Arts brings the magic of The Nutcracker to life! Set to Tchaikovsky’s stirring score; soloists from NYC ballet companies join accomplished local dancers in the most popular ballet of all time. Youngsters as well as the young-at-heart will delight with Clara as she journeys with her Nutcracker through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets to meet the Sugarplum Fairy.
$30(Orch/Loge) $22 (Mezz/Tier)
(Plus Service Charge) (Senior, Children and Group discounts availible)

Count Basie Theater

Red Bank
732-842-9000
Dec. 6, 3pm & 8pm
A Christmas Carol - Troupe America's national tour of A Christmas Carol. The Musical returns to the Basie for what is sure to be another set of sold out performances!

Dec. 13 & 14, 3pm
The Nutcracker - Every holiday season for over 20 years, the Company of Dance Arts brings the magic of The Nutcracker to life!

Dec. 16 & 18, 7:30pm
Holiday Express - Holiday Express is a traveling Christmas party, a from-the-heart troupe of musicians bringing music,
friendship, help and hope to those too often left out in the cold at the most special time of the year.
www.countbasietheatre.org

Downtown Freehold
Freehold
732-462-3584
Dec. 5
Comcast Holiday Concert

Dec. 6, 9 - 12pm
Breakfast With Santa - Enjoy breakfast with Santa at Sweet Lou’s Cafe. Please call for reservations, 732-308-1887.

Dec. 13, 5 - 9pm &
Dec. 14, 4 - 8pm
Trolley Rides - Leaves from the
Hall of Records. www.freeholdcenter.com

 

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JANUARY

Asbury Park
Jan. 3
732-775-7676
Spend the first Saturday of each month enjoying sidewalk sales, shopping, and dining under a variety of different themes.

State Theatre
New Brunswick
732-246-SHOW
Jan. 7, 8:00pm
Jan. 8, 8:00pm
CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY is an exotic encounter inspired by nature's unpredictable creations that are brought to life by an international cast of 25 soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers, and musicians. The astounding feats performed in this action packed Cirque Dream are enhanced with over 150 spectacular costumes, a stunning jungle set, and striking visual effects. From the breathtaking aerial ballet of butterflies to the balancing giraffes, gigantic flowers and trees, this world-class explosion of athleticism, theatre, and imagination will exhilarate and entertain audiences of all ages.
Tickets: P $55.00; A $45.00; B $25.00; C $25.00
Real-Time Price: P $55; A $45; B $35; C $25
FEEL GOOD AGAIN Price: P $55; A $45; B $25; C $25

Jan. 19, 1pm & 4pm
Jan. 20, 6pm
Bob the Builder™ Live!
Come see Bob the Builder and his team embark in a brand new adventure! “Spud’s Big Mess” features all of your favorite characters in a fun-packed show set in the heart of Sunflower Valley. Join Bob, Wendy, Scoop, Lofty, Dizzy, Scrambler, and the rest of the gang. Tickets: Gold Circle $45.00; P $40.00; A $35.00; B $25.00; C $20.00
Real-Time Price: GC $45; P $40; A $35; B $30; C $20
FEEL GOOD AGAIN Price: GC $45; P $40; A $35; B $25; C $20

Historic Longstreet Farm
Holmdel
732-946-3758
Jan. 10, 12pm - 2pm
Wood Days - Cold winter months are here. Come to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel and help the farm staff cut wood for the winter.

Jan. 11, 1 - 3pm
Blacksmith Demonstration

Long Branch Polar Bear Plunge
Long Branch
Jan. 31, 2:00pm
(866) 384-PIER (7437)
To benefit Camp Sunshine
Pier Village Beachfront, Long Branch

Count Basie Theatre
Red Bank
732-224-8778 x123
Jan. 14, 10:00am
MathMagic! - Internationally celebrated magician, Bradley Fields, captivates the audience with his famous magic illusions and then teaches the secrets behind some startling math tricks. ... MatheMagic! is an exciting show specifically designed for school-aged audiences. Math specialists, teachers, principals (and kids!) have given it the highest praise for combining world-class entertainment with strong educational content. Comedy, magic and storytelling, engage children in math-skills and problem-solving.
Grades 4-8. Tickets: $7.50

February

Beckers Children’s Wing Monmouth Museum
Lincroft
Now till Aug. 2009
732-747-2266
"Fiction to Fact" Space Toys & Memorabilia Collection - The collection features toys, games, posters, and books, as well as memorabilia from Russia's and America's space missions. It is on loan from Kaller's America Gallery.

Historic Allaire Village
Wall
732-919-3500
Feb. 15, 12pm-3pm
1830's George Washington's Birthday Celebration

Jan. 31, 7:30pm
Cirque Le Masque - A European-style, fully staged circus production, Cirque Le Masque is a theatrical adrenaline rush. There are no elephants or white tigers, but the acrobats, aerial artists and gymnasts will take your breath away, with additional entertainment by mimes, contortionists, an umbrella troupe, a hola hoop performer, jugglers, balancing acts and "human sculptures." Richly lit, beautifully costumed and set to original music, Cirque Le Masque has dazzled audiences throughout North and South America and Europe for 15 years. Tickets: $39.50, $29.50, $19.50 - Group Rates Apply. Buy Tickets Now!

Count Basie Theater

Red Bank
732-842-9000
Feb. 20, 10:00am
Let's Go Science Show! - A wacky look at 'how things work' with Professor Smart and Ms. Know-it-all. This fun-filled production teaches physics concepts through theatrically based experiments and demonstrations. Lots of audience interaction with great scenery, awesome lighting and illusions, making this one science lesson that students won't want to miss. Professor Smart shrinks his head, has toilet paper flying, juggles and has people's hair standing on end while demonstrating the principles of physics. Researcher and comedic sidekick Ms. Know-it-all keeps the facts straight.
Grades K-6. Tickets: $7.50 - Call 732-224-8778 x123 to order!

State Theatre
New Brunswick
732-246-SHOW
Feb. 16, 10:30am & 1pm
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia in Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny - The Mermaid Theatre brings to life these two beloved “rabbit tales” through playful glow-in-the-dark segments, whimsical puppetry, and evocative music.
Margaret Wise Brown’s Good Night Moon, the simple story of a bunny saying good night to a few of his favorite objects, has won the hearts of children for generations, since its publication in 1947.
Tickets: P $20.00; A $20.00; B $15.00; C $15.00