Originally published in 2013, our listing of Living Nativity Scenes in New Jersey is updated annually and throughout the holiday season.
Remember the reason for the season with a visit to one of the living nativity scenes in New Jersey.
Jersey Family Fun has compiled a list of local living nativities in New Jersey for you to enjoy this Christmas season. Many also offer free refreshments, petting zoos, or request food donations. Times are subject to change, so please call or visit the location’s website for more details before attending.
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Living Nativity Scenes in New Jersey
Living Nativity Scenes in North Jersey and Northern New Jersey
For more information about or the schedule for any of these Living Nativity Scenes in New Jersey, click the link to be taken to our Calendar of Events listing. Our North Jersey Living Nativity Scenes listing includes Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Union, and Warren Counties.
Bergen County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Lyndhurst
- United Presbyterian Church, 511 Ridge Road Lyndhurst. To see this New Jersey’s 2023 living nativity schedule please visit Living Nativity in Lyndhurst at United Presbyterian Church 2023.
Essex County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Montclair
- First United Methodist Church, 24 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, (973) 744-4086. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Montclair at First United Methodist Church 2023.
Live nativity scenes in Nutley
- Vincent United Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Place, Nutley, 973-667-5440. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Nutley at Vincent United Methodist Church 2023.
Live nativity scenes in Verona
- Calvary Lutheran Church, 23 S. Prospect Street, Verona. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity’s 2023 schedule please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events.
Hudson County Living Nativity Scenes
- None that we are aware of at this time.
Morris County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Mt. Arlington
Times Square Church North Jersey campus, 450 Howard Blvd, Mt. Arlington, NJ. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2022 please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events.
Live nativity scenes in Mountain Lakes
- King of Kings Lutheran Church, 145 Rt. 46 West, Mountain Lakes, NJ, 973-334-8333. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Mountain Lakes at King of Kings Lutheran Church 2023.
Passaic County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in West Milford
Solid Rock Day Camp, 37 Stephens Road, West Milford, (973) 728-4460. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2022 please visit Living Nativity in West Milford at Solid Rock Day Camp.
Sussex County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Augusta
- Frankford Plains United Methodist Church, 99 Plains Road, Augusta, 973-702-0334. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Augusta at Frankford Plains United Methodist Church 2023.
Union County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Summit
- Central Presbyterian Church 70 Maple Street, Summit 908.273.0441. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity
Live nativity scenes in Westfield
Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Ave. Westfield. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events. As of December 13, 2022 there are no details about this event for 2022.
Warren County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Blairstown
Evangelical Free Church of Blairstown, 11 Lambert Road, Blairstown. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events. As of December 13, 2022 there are no details about this event for 2022.
Live nativity scenes in Great Meadows
- Breakpoint Church in conjunction with Agape Farms present a living nativity scene at 506 Townsbury Road, Great Meadows. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Drive Thru Scene in Great Meadows at Agape Farm 2023.
Live nativity scenes in Phillipsburg
- St. James Lutheran Church, 1213 US Highway 22, Phillipsburg. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events.
Living Nativity Scenes in Central Jersey and Central New Jersey
For more information about or the schedule for these Living Nativity Scenes in New Jersey, click the title to be taken to our Calendar of Events listing. Our Central Jersey Living Nativity Scenes in New Jersey includes Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Somerset County.
Hunterdon County Living Nativity Scenes
- None that we are aware of.
Mercer County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Hamilton
- GraceWay Bible Church, 1934 Klockner Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619. 609-586-0223. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity 2023 schedule please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events.
Middlesex County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Old Bridge
- Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Old Bridge at Sayre Woods Bible Church 2023.
Monmouth County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Atlantic Highlands
- Navesink United Methodist, 96 3rd Avenue, Atlantic Highlands. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events.
Live nativity scenes in Brielle
The Church in Brielle, 658 Union Lane, Brielle, (732) 528-7070. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2022 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Brielle at Green Acres Park.
Live nativity scenes in Colts Neck
- Colts Neck Community Church, 25 Merchants Way, Colts Neck, (732) 462-2779. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Colts Neck at Colts Neck Community Church.
Live nativity scenes in Ocean Grove
- Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Ocean Grove Christmas Tree Lighting and Live Nativity 2023.
Somerset County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Bernards Township
- Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, 45 Church Street, Liberty Corner, (908) 647-0340. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Liberty Corner at Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church 2023.
Live nativity scenes in Bridgewater
Evangel Chapel, 505 State Route 28, Bridgewater, (908) 725-7777. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2022 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Bridgewater at Evangel Chapel.
Live nativity scenes in Hillsborough
The South Branch Reformed Church, 870 River Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-4956. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events. As of December 13, 2022 no information has been found on their website or Facebook in regards to a 2022 event.
Live nativity scenes in Somerset
- Middlebush Reformed Church, 1 South Middlebush Road Somerset, NJ, 732-873-2776. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Somerset at Middlebush Reformed Church 2023.
Live nativity scenes in Somerville
- Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 300 Union Avenue, Somerville 908 685 1660. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events
Living Nativity Scenes in South Jersey and Southern New Jersey
For more information about or the schedule for these Living Nativity Scenes in New Jersey, click the title to be taken to our Calendar of Events listing. Our South Jersey Living Nativity Scenes listing includes Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem County.
Atlantic County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Egg Harbor Township
- Zion United Methodist Church, 652 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Township, (609) 927-5544. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Egg Harbor Township at Zion United Methodist Church.
Live nativity scenes in Hammonton
- Victory Bible Church, 816 South Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, (609) 567-4466. To see this Hammonton living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Hammonton at Victory Bible Church.
Live nativity scenes in Mays Landing
First United Methodist Church, 6011 Main Street, Mays Landing 609-625-9446. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2022 please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events.- Lakewood Chapel, 6155 Harding Highway, Mays Landing, (609) 625-2692. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2022 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Mays Landing at Lakewood Chapel.
Live nativity scenes in Ventnor
- Saint James Church in Ventnor City, 6415 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor, (609) 822-7105. To see this Ventnor living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Ventnor City at St. James Church 2023.
Burlington County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Delran
- Resurrection Parish, 260 Conrow Road, Delran, (856) 461-6555. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Delran at Resurrection Parish.
Live nativity scenes in Mount Laurel
- Mount Laurel Living Nativity, 1520 Hainesport Road Mt. Laurel 856.235.1697. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Mount Laurel at Fellowship Community Church 2023.
Live nativity scenes in Tabernacle
- Church of the Holy Eucharist in Tabernacle, 520 Medford Lakes Road, Tabernacle, (609) 268-8383. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Tabernacle at Church of the Holy Eucharist.
Camden County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Audubon
- Audubon United Methodist Church, Wyoming and Graisbury Ave Audubon (856) 547-6114. To see this New Jersey’s 2023 living nativity schedule please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events.
Live nativity scenes in Haddonfield
- First Baptist Church of Haddonfield, 124 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, (856) 429-2326. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in at First Baptist Church of Haddonfield.
Cape May County Living Nativity Scenes
- None that we are aware of at this time.
Cumberland County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Bridgeton
West Park Church, 625 Shiloh Pike, Bridgeton, (856) 451-6363. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2022 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Bridgeton at West Park Church.
Gloucester County Living Nativity Scenes
- None that we are aware of at this time.
Ocean County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Brick
Church of the Epiphany, 615 Thiele Road, Brick. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events. As of December 13, 2022 no information has been found on their website in regards to a 2022 date.
Live nativity scenes in Jackson
- Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mill Rd, Jackson, 732-833-8808. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events.
Live nativity scenes in Toms River
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 2200 Church Road, Toms River. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2022 please visit this link on our Calendar of New Jersey events.
Live nativity scenes in Tuckerton
- First United Methodist Church, 126 North Green Street, Tuckerton. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Tuckerton at First United Methodist Church 2023.
Salem County Living Nativity Scenes
Live nativity scenes in Alloway
- Ranch Hope, Inc., 45 Sawmill Rd, Alloway, (856) 935-1555. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2023 please visit Living Nativity Scene in Alloway at Ranch Hope.
Live nativity scenes in Pennsville
Trinity United Methodist Church in Pennsville, 67 S Broadway, Pennsville, (856) 678-5147. To see this New Jersey’s living nativity schedule for 2022 please visit Pennsville Live Nativity at Trinity United Methodist Church. As of December 13, 2022 there is no information about a 2022 event.
If you know of more living nativity scenes in New Jersey that we should add to this list please comment below and enter it on our Calendar of New Jersey events.
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Emily
Tuesday 5th of December 2017
Away in a Manger on Main Street: Flemington United Methodist to Stage Living Nativity on December 14
Experience the sights, sounds, and excitement of the first Christmas on the front lawn of the Flemington United Methodist Church on December 14th from 6-8 p.m. Animals, magi, shepherds, and angels will look on as the baby Jesus rests in his manger bed.
“We want to do our part to bring the Christmas spirit to Flemington,” said Pastor Ben Lee. “We hope people will come out and enjoy everything that is going on downtown, and take a moment to reflect on the true reason we all celebrate this season.”
Extra shepherd and angel costumes will be available for anyone who wants to participate in the event or snap a selfie.
The church is hosting this event in conjunction with the Flemington Community Partnership’s Thursday Night Holiday Lights series, which will bring special events to Main Street on Thursdays in December.
Kathleen DePow
Sunday 27th of November 2016
is there a living nativity this year?
Jennifer A.
Sunday 27th of November 2016
Yes, please see the listings by county in this post. - Jenn
Meredith Joyce
Tuesday 1st of December 2015
Cost: FREE Live Outdoor Interactive Nativity, breakfast, Live Concert by Glorious Ensemble, crafts for kids. Saturday, 12/5 9 am- noon Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 28 S 4th St, Fords, NJ 08863 All are welcome
Steven Braun
Sunday 29th of November 2015
Colts Neck Community Church will have its 3rd annual Living Nativity on December 19, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Free event. Live performances, music, petting zoo. Refreshments served.
Janet Fiamingo
Wednesday 24th of December 2014
Saint Theresa's Church, Washington Avenue Kenilworth, New Jersey has had a very nice Living Nativity for years. Worth the trip.