The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and creating lasting memories with family and friends. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in the warmth and charm of a cozy countryside retreat, Woolverton Inn is ready to welcome you!
Here’s a guide to the top holiday events to experience during your stay at Woolverton Inn.
Annual Holiday Light Show
Shady Brook Farm
November 23, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Remember the season with a photo of Santa. Don’t leave without a car or open-air wagon ride through the Holiday Light Show. With more than 3 million lights illuminating the vast farm, this 2-mile ride around is something to behold on a chilly wintry night. Finally, bundle up and toast some S’mores at a private or public fire pit!
Darius De Haas – Let Me Carry You This Christmas
Bucks County Playhouse
December 11, 2024
Darius De Haas (of Broadway’s Rent and TV’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) brings his acclaimed holiday show, “Let Me Carry You This Christmas” to the Bucks County Playhouse Barn. Darius shares his love of the holiday season, along with messages of celebration, love and remembrance. He looks forward to sharing his musical spin on classics like “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and “Silent Night” to more contemporary holiday songs like “This Christmas” “Cold,” and so many more celebrating the holiday season.
Holidays at Fonthill Castle
Fonthill Castle
Starting on November 16, 2024
Starting on Saturday, November 16th on all weekdays throughout this holiday season, the daily one-hour guided tours of historic Fonthill Castle showcase Henry Mercer’s home decked for the holidays while sharing the history of Mercer and the construction of this unique property. Tours are 60 minutes and guided. Fonthill Castle’s interior features Mercer’s renowned, handcrafted ceramic tiles designed at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the castle serves as an early example of reinforced concrete architecture with forty-four rooms, two hundred windows, and eighteen fireplaces.
The Crossing Reenactment
Washington Crossing Historic Park
December 8 & 25, 2024
Held every year on Christmas Day at the location of Washington’s Delaware River crossing is a reenactment of the treacherous crossing itself! There are two chances to see the crossing with narrator Peter Hegseth, enjoy special colonial-era activities and demonstrations in the Historic Village. The park will be decked out in period wreaths, candles and holiday trees.
Holiday Artisan Market
November 23 & 24, 2024
Your one-stop shop for holiday gift buying! Artisans will be lining the rooms of the tasting room barn with handcrafted goodies for the holiday season. Live music on property both days.
Turkey Trot
November 28, 2024
Join the fun this Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024 for the 31st Annual CEA/JFI Turkey Trot! The 5K Run & 2M walk will take participants through the historic streets of Flemington, NJ. Since 1993, the event has become a holiday tradition that offers the opportunity to spend time with family, friends, and neighbors and raise awareness and funding for services that help coach individuals into community integrated employment.
Winter Village
November 29, 30 & December 1, 6, 7, 8, 2024
Marketspace Vendor events join the Red Mill Museum Village’s 15th annual Festival of Trees to bring you the Winter Village at the Red Mill. This six day, outdoor, partially tented and heated, winter craft market is located in the heart of Clinton, New Jersey. It features fifty local craft artisans, activities and food trucks each day.
Dickens Days
November 29, 30 & December 1
Clinton transforms into a Victorian Village with horse and carriage rides, caroling, storytelling, and Father Christmas strolling the streets. With daily holiday performances, Santa’s Workshop on the terrace of the Hunterdon Art Museum, and much more!
Santa on the River
December 1, 2024
Santa Claus is coming to Frenchtown! He’s leaving his sleigh and reindeer friends at the North Pole for this visit and will instead be arriving by boat with Mrs. Claus! You can watch as they arrive from the bridge and enjoy festive fun after!
Christmas with the Goats
December 28, 2024
Join the goats for a magical holiday evening in Stockton, NJ! This unique event allows you to meet and interact with the friendly goats without the separation of fences. Treats will also be provided to feed them, all under the dazzle of festive lights! Be sure to capture the perfect holiday photo. Sip hot chocolate, savor candy canes, and warm up by the bonfire.
Grand Illumination Celebration
November 15, 2024
The Village lights up at 6:15 p.m. sharp on Friday, November 15! Join when Santa and his helper flip the switch to illuminate the entire Village starting the Season of Lights complete with many musical and dance performances by local groups.
The Nutcracker
November 30, & December 1, 6, 7, 8, 14, 2024
Roxey Ballet is proud to present its annual holiday classic: Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” This acclaimed event has become a favorite tradition of area residents and holiday visitors alike.
Around the World at Christmas
December 7, 2024
The repertoire to feature Christmas themed music, including Christmas Concerto by Arcangelo Corelli, excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, popular holiday tunes – all in an intimate chamber orchestra arrangement.
The repertoire for the violin soloist will include virtuosic selection(s) by Pablo Sarasate and/or Henryk Wieniawski in special chamber orchestra arrangements provided by our very own Maestro Mariusz Smolij.
Whether you’re looking for festive light displays, holiday performances, or charming small-town experiences, the Delaware River Valley of Bucks County and Hunterdon County offers a wealth of events that make Woolverton Inn the ideal base for your holiday getaway. So, pack your bags, embrace the holiday spirit, and let your stay at Woolverton Inn be a part of the wonderful memories you create this holiday season.
To book your getaway, visit us online at www.woolvertoninn.com or call us at 609.397.0802.