The holidays start early in Camden County, and the first big weekend is right after Thanksgiving. Here are the tree lightings, parades and festivals I have confirmed so far, listed in the order they happen. Plan ahead, bring a warm coat and enjoy the season with your neighbors.

Collingswood: Thanksgiving weekend kickoff

Collingswood does the holidays about as well as any town in South Jersey. On Friday, November 27 at 7:00 PM, Santa comes down from Borough Hall on the fire department ladder truck just in time for the town tree lighting, with choral groups singing and a live ice carving demonstration at 7:30 PM near the Millennium Clock on Irvin Avenue.

The next morning, Saturday, November 28 at 10:00 AM, the 38th annual Collingswood Holiday Parade steps off on Haddon Avenue and runs from Zane Avenue to West Linden Avenue. Expect marching bands, mummers, floats, mascots and stilt walkers. Caroling follows that evening from 6 to 8 PM.

A few more reasons to come back all month: downtown has more than a quarter-million lights, extended shopping hours every Friday and Saturday in December, and free parking throughout December. Many shops hand out HOLOSPEX glasses that turn the lights into holiday patterns. The community menorah lighting is Wednesday, December 9 at 6:00 PM at the Lumberyard on Collings Avenue and North Atlantic Avenue. Curious what it is like to live here? Read my guide to living in Collingswood.

Haddon Township: Holiday on Haddon

On Friday, December 4 at 7:00 PM, decorated fire trucks, bands, floats, holiday characters and Santa parade down Haddon Avenue to the township tree. The tree lighting follows right after the parade, and families are invited to the Westmont Fire Company for refreshments.

The next day, Saturday, December 5 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the 10th annual Winterfest Market is at Haddon Square, 51 Haddon Avenue. It is a good stop for local gifts. See my guide to living in Haddon Township for more on Westmont.

Voorhees: Winter Village and Tree Lighting

Voorhees Township will hold its Winter Village and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Voorhees Town Center, 2400 Voorhees Town Center. The township has said more details are coming, so check voorheesnj.com before you go. Here is my guide to living in Voorhees.

Skating at Cooper River Park

Camden County's WinterFest ice skating at Cooper River Park in Cherry Hill has come back around the Thanksgiving holiday in past seasons. Check camdencounty.com/winterfest for this year's opening date and hours.

Thinking about a move this winter?

Events like these are part of what makes Camden County such a great place to live. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, in Camden County or anywhere in New Jersey, I would be glad to help. Call or text Jerry Mac at 856-220-1874 or visit www.southjerseyrealty.com.

Also see my holiday guides for Burlington County and Gloucester County.

Event dates and times come from the town and county pages linked below and can change. Please check with the host before you head out.

Sources: Collingswood holiday calendar, Collingswood Holiday Parade, Haddon Township events, Voorhees Township 2026 events