# Winter Wonder Lights

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Planetarium, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Planetarium
- Official page: https://www.raritanval.edu/event/winter-wonder-lights/2026-12-05/2/
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

<p>Listen to holiday hits such as “Wizards in Winter,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” and “Dominic the Donkey” while lasers “dance” on the dome overhead.</p>\n

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