Hammonton Happenings

ART EXHIBIT “Lilt”: Now to January 20 at the Noyes Museum Gallery at Stockton Kramer Hall. This new, vibrant exhibition is produced in collaboration with Philadelphia Sculptors. Free and open to the public during gallery operating hours. www.noyesmuseum.org

LETTERS TO SANTA: Now to December 15 at Hammonton Independent Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2. Drop off letters to Santa in the big red mailbox in front of the fire house on the White Horse Pike and get a reply by Christmas. Please make sure to put a return address. www.hammontonfire2.com

ALL ABOARD DIDONATO’S

MAGICAL HOLIDAY EXPRESS: Now to December 30 at DiDonato Family Fun Center. Train ride through millions of Christmas lights, meet and greet and photo ops with Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves, present from Santa, holiday movie tent, cookie treat, walk-through village and so much more. (Days and times vary.) 609-561-3040. www. didonatofuncenter.com

HOLIDAY WREATH WALK: November 26 to December 10 in Downtown Hammonton. Stroll through Downtown and see twelve decorated wreaths, enter to win one for yourself. 609-567-9014. www.downtownhammonton.com

HAMMONTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

OPERATION SANTA: December 2, 4, 16 & 17 in four zones throughout Hammonton. Santa has asked both fire companies in town to help escort him as he visits our Town on special dates in December. For details, dates, a map with zones and to track Santa as he travels through Hammonton, visit www. hammontonfire2.com.

INTO THE WOODS: December 2 to 11 at Eagle Theatre. Musical performed by Conservatory students in grades 9 through 12. Your favorite Brother’s Grimm fairytale characters come together for a timeless yet relevant piece. (Dates and times vary.) 609704-5012. www.eagletheatre.org

MEXICAN HAMMONTON FOOD

DISCOVERY TOUR: December 3 - 1 PM in Downtown Hammonton. Enjoy a sampling of some of the Downtown’s eateries finest selections. Must book in advance. www.onthetownfoodtours.com

HOLIDAY STOCKING SEWING FOR

TEENS & ADULTS: December 3 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Hammonton Public Library. Learn how to sew by hand and machines. Also learn how to take measurements, choose a pattern and choose fabric. Registration required. 609-561-2264. www.atlanticlibrary.org

and machines. Also learn how to take measurements, choose a pattern and choose fabric. Registration required. 609-561-2264.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING EVENT: HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING EVENT:

December 3 from 6 PM to 9 PM in December 3 from 6 PM to 9 PM in Downtown Hammonton. Horse and carriage Downtown Hammonton. Horse and carriage rides, live music and entertainment, an outrides, live music and entertainment, an outdoor market, shop and restaurant specials, door market, shop and restaurant specials, along with a visit from Santa to magically along with a visit from Santa to magically light up the Town’s Christmas tree. 609-567light up the Town’s Christmas tree. 609-5679014. www.downtownhammonton.com Dinner and drink specials throughout town. 609-567-9014. www.downtownhammonton. com

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: December 4 – at 9 AM and 11 AM at the Hammonton Woman’s Civic Club. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and pictures with Santa Claus. For tickets and information call 609-517-8868 or email hammontonwcc@gmail.com.

FIRE DEPARTMENT CHRISTMAS

PARADE: December 10 – 7 PM in Downtown Hammonton. The parade features decorated firetrucks along with floats, dance groups and music as it travels through a beautifully decorated historic residential neighborhood and into charming Downtown Hammonton. 609-567-9014. www.downtownhammonton.com

SIP & SHOP WITH PSYCHIC READINGS: December 11 from 1 PM to 4 PM at DiMatteo Vineyards. Enjoy a glass of wine while shopping unique vendors and arrive early for a reading with one of the psychics. www.dimatteofamilyvineyards.com

THE HOLIDAY OPERA GALA:

December 11 - 2 PM - Tomasello Winery in Hammonton. Experience an elegant afternoon of music, wine and fine dining. Thoughtfully selected arias by world class artists in an intimate setting. 800-MMMWINE. www.tomasellowinery.com

THIRD THURSDAY – “JINGLE AND

MINGLE”: December 15 from 5 PM to 8 PM in the Downtown Hammonton Art District. Star light, start bright, Downtown Hammonton lights the night! Experience the ambience of the holiday season created by your favorite downtown as you eat, shop and enjoy. 609-567-9014. www.downtownhammonton.com

HAMMONTON NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH & GIANT BLUEBERRY DROP:

December 31 from 10 PM to 12:30 AM in Downtown Hammonton. A free event featuring live music, a countdown to midnight on the Town Clock and the world’s largest blueberry drop, culminating with fireworks. Dinner and drink specials throughout town. 609-567-9014. www.downtownhammonton. com

HAMMONTON’S SECOND ANNUAL HAMMONTON’S SECOND ANNUAL “NOON” YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: “NOON” YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION:

December 31 from 11 AM to 1 PM in front December 31 from 11 AM to 1 PM in front of Town Hall. Enjoy a family fun event celof Town Hall. Enjoy a family fun event celebrating the New Year with a countdown at ebrating the New Year with a countdown at noon for the kids, confetti streamers, food, interactive crafts, games, character appearances. goodies, music and more. Sponsored by the Town of Hammonton in collaboration with the Hammonton Drug Alliance. 609-703-3131.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

OF SERVICE: January 16 at Stockton University – Kramer Hall in Downtown Hammonton. Volunteers join forces to give back and take on worthy projects throughout the region. 609-626-3840. www.stockton.edu/hammonton

THIRD THURSDAY – “GIRLS NIGHT

OUT”: January 19 from 5 PM to 8 PM in the Downtown Hammonton Art District. Bring your crew to your favorite Downtown to eat, shop and enjoy. 609-567-9014. www. downtownhammonton.com

WILD PARTY - THE MUSICAL:

February 9 to 26 at Eagle Theatre. This hit musical from Andrew Lippa, produced and performed by professional actors and musicians. Two explosive lovers are throwing a party-to-end-all-parties and you’re invited. It’s Manhattan in the 1920s and anything can happen! (Dates and times vary.) 609-7045012. www.eagletheatre.org

THIRD THURSDAY – “THAT’S

AMORE”: February 16 from 5 PM to 8 PM in the Downtown Hammonton Art District. Make it a special night with the one you love as you eat, shop and enjoy. 609-567-9014. www.downtownhammonton.com

This is a partial listing of events and activities in the Hammonton area compiled by Destination Hammonton, as of this magazine’s print publication deadline. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Check with event organizers to confirm details. For the most updated list, please visit www. hammonton.com. Want to be listed in the next issue? Email your listing to brought@newspapermediagroup.com.