Weekend Holiday Activities

This weekend is packed with holiday activities for the whole family. Check them out and make your plans now.




13th Annual Drake House Christmas Tree Lighting
Tonight - December 7. 7 PM.

Stories, carols, refreshments -- and many decorated trees throughout the house. Drake House, 602 West Front Street (at Plainfield Avenue). Info: (908) 755-5831. FREE.

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Holiday Horse and Wagon Rides
Saturday - December 8. Noon - 3 PM.

The SID's 3rd Annual Horse and Wagon Ride gets even bigger. Two staging areas: West Front Street, near McDonald's and Plainwood Square Park on South Avenue. Treats for the kids, coupons and drawings for prizes -- including two TVs and an 8-foot stuffed stocking -- as well as hot cocoa for all and a visit by Santa (at Plainwood Square Park).

Info: Visit the SID website or call (908) 756-1088. FREE.

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Heritage for the Holidays Concert
Saturday - December 8. 7 PM.

H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Youth Chorus -- winners of Mcdonald's GospelFest contest -- present a concert of holiday favorites, with the theme 'Help for the Homeless'. At Shiloh Baptist Church, West 4th and New Streets. Canned good donations welcome and will benefit area food pantries. Tickets: $25/adult, $15/Seniors, $10/Children. Info: (908) 222-1722.

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Holiday Choral Concert: Our Family Celebration
Saturday - December 8. 8 PM.

A concert by the NJ Gay Men's Chorus. Attendees are invited to bring a donation of canned goods, which will be donated to a local food bank. $25 at the door. Discounts in advance -- see their website here or call (609) 396-7774 At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue.

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Van Wyck Brooks District 2007 House Tour:
An Old-Fashioned Christmas
Sunday - December 9. 2-7 PM. See the Courier video preview here.


Check out the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District's Tour page here. Tickets: $20 in advance at Swain Galleries, East 7th and Watchung or $25 day of tour at 935 Central Avenue, tour starting point.

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Organ Recital: Mark Miller at Wilson Memorial Church
Sunday - December 9. 7 PM.

Mark Miller, minister of music at Covenant UM Church in Plainfield, will preside on the Wilson Memorial Church's organ for a recital you won't want to miss. Wilson Church is just off the Watchung Circle on Hillcrest Road and has generous parking. Refreshments follow the recital. A free-will offering will be taken. More info on the church website here.

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-- Dan Damon

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