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Advertised Kids & FamilyOutdoors

Christmas Fantasy with Lights

Sunday, December 13, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Storybook Land
6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey·Map·609-646-0103
Select nights, November 14 to December 30 — check the operating schedule for availability at storybookland.com. Santa waves his magic wand at dusk each operating night and lights up the park with millions of lights. Tickets available online only; none are sold at the gate, and previously purchased tickets are not valid for this event. 2026 passholders do not need reservations, but the passholder ticket discount does not apply.

See the ad in this week’s paper › page 13 · Storybook Land

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