The tree lightings and Santa visits South Jersey towns have posted so far for 2026, from Wildwood Crest on December 1 to Gloucester Township on December 12.
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When are the Christmas tree lightings in South Jersey this year? (2026)November 2, 2026 Where are the Veterans Day ceremonies in South Jersey this year? (Nov. 7 to 11)October 29, 2026 Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11. Here are the South Jersey ceremonies posted so far, plus two events the Saturday before.
When do the clocks go back in 2026? Plus Halloween and Election Day in South JerseyOctober 26, 2026 Clocks go back at 2 AM on Sunday, Nov. 1, the morning after Halloween and two days before Election Day. Here's the whole week in one place.
Which South Jersey towns have the lowest property taxes? (2025 state figures)October 24, 2026 Woodbine has the lowest average property tax bill in South Jersey, and all seven counties come in under the New Jersey average of $10,340.
When does early voting start in South Jersey? (Oct. 24 to Nov. 1)October 22, 2026 Early in-person voting runs Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1, at any site in your county. Here are the hours and where the sites are.
What time is trick-or-treat in South Jersey? Towns that have posted 2026 hoursOctober 19, 2026 Every South Jersey town that has announced its 2026 trick-or-treat hours so far, from Haddon Heights and Vineland to Avalon.
When are the Christmas parades in South Jersey this year? (2026 dates)October 15, 2026 The holiday parades and Thanksgiving turkey trots South Jersey towns have already set for 2026, with times where they've been posted.
When does leaf pickup start in South Jersey? (fall 2026)October 13, 2026 Gloucester Township and Evesham start curbside leaf collection November 2. Here's what other towns have posted so far.
Halloween is on a Saturday. So when's trick-or-treat?October 12, 2026 Every South Jersey town picks its own hours, and most announce in mid-October. Here's how it works and where to check.
The scariest nights out in South Jersey this OctoberOctober 8, 2026 Haunted hayrides, an old prison after dark and a junkyard you ride through at night. Plus two picks that won't traumatize the little ones.
Where to get your pumpkin in South Jersey this yearOctober 6, 2026 Corn mazes, hayrides and pick-your-own patches from Cherry Hill to Cape May, sorted by county.
Voting in South Jersey this fall? Here's the whole thing in two minutesOctober 5, 2026 Register by October 13, vote early starting October 24, or show up November 3. The dates, the hours and where to go.