Woodstown by Candlelight
A Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society Tradition for 50 YearsWoodstown by Candlelight
A Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society Tradition for 49 Years** CASH ACCEPTED AT ALL LOCATIONS TONIGHT! **
*(except Woodstown Central Railroad)
The 50th Annual Woodstown by Candlelight
Friday, December 4th, 2026Woodstown by Candlelight is a unique holiday celebration showcasing some of the area's loveliest pre-revolutionary and pre-Civil War homes and surroundings, in both Pilesgrove Township and Woodstown.
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5:00 - 9:00 PMTicket Info
Buy TicketsTickets may be purchased online*, or the night of the event at (3) locations:
- Creekside Inn (Rt 40 & Kresswold Ln)
- Woodstown Central Railroad (South Wilson St & East Ave)
- Sunoco booth at the corner of North Main and East Ave (Rt 45 & Rt 40)
Cash accepted for all tickets at all locations except Woodstown Central Railroad.
Proceeds benefit the Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society.
Adults (18+) (Presale)
Kids (4-17)
Kids (3 and under)
Adults (18+) (Non-presale)
$10.00
$10.00
Free
$20.00
Things to Do
You can start your Woodstown by Candlelight adventure at the Creekside Inn Pavilion, where you can enjoy heartwarming seasonal food and drink, shop local crafters at the Holiday Market, and be entertained by live music. The parking at Creekside Inn is free. Jitneys pick up at Creekside and drop off on ten-minute rotations at (7) different locations throughout Woodstown during the night. Events include historic home tours, live musical performances, live nativity, horse drawn carriage, holiday market and even a Town Crier!
Experience the history of Woodstown through pre-Revolutionary and pre-Civil War homes, decorated for the holidays.
Surround yourself in musical performances on every corner, every hour throughout Woodstown.
The Candlelight Limited blends vintage railroad charm with one of Woodstown’s signature holiday traditions.
Celebrate the holiday season with our live nativity, including sheep, donkeys, and even a live camel!
Start your holiday shopping at the Holiday Market! Local vendors and artisans provide a variety of goodies for purchase.
The Candlelight Limited Railroad
The Candlelight Limited blends vintage railroad charm with one of Woodstown’s signature holiday traditions. Ride through winter landscapes in a decorated 1930s passenger train, enjoy time with Santa, then step off at South Woodstown Station for fire pits, photos, the Gift Shop, and Santa’s Mailbox before returning to downtown Woodstown.
- Ride aboard beautifully restored and heated 1930s passenger cars
- Enjoy a 75-minute, approximately 14-mile Christmas train journey
- Receive a personal visit from Santa during the ride
- Every child receives a special gift.
- Enjoy festive holiday decorations throughout the train
- Enjoy festive decorations aboard the train and around South Woodstown Station
- Take a 15-minute layover at South Woodstown Station
- Visit the station Gift Shop, fire pits, photo areas, and Santa’s Mailbox
- Pair the train ride with the Woodstown By Candlelight celebration downtown
Trains depart from downtown Woodstown at 67 East Ave. Woodstown, NJ 08098 - the corner of East Ave & Wilson Ave
Toyland
Join us at Toyland, part of the Woodstown by Candlelight celebration, for a magical evening of holiday fun!
Located at 50 S. Main Street on the Snellbaker Lawn, Toyland features interactive toy exhibits, a trackless train ride, and festive character meet-and-greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Raggedy Ann, and Holiday Barbie.
Don’t miss your chance to win exciting giveaways including a Hess Truck and a Holiday Barbie!
Happening TONIGHT! Friday, December 5th from 5–8pm.
Holiday Market
The Holiday Market will be held in downtown Woodstown on S Main St from 4:00-9:00pm. Vendor setup begins at 3:30pm. This event is rain-or-shine.
Vendor slots are still available for $35. If you are interested in signing up, please click below to fill out the form and someone will be in touch with more details.
Note: this is an evening rain-or-shine event which will require you to outfit your booth with battery operated lights.
The Holiday Market will be held in downtown Woodstown in the municipal parking lot behind Farmers and Bankers from 5:00-9:00pm. This event is rain-or-shine.
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Woodstown by Candlelight wouldn't exist without the help of our generous sponsors and donors.
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Pilesgrove-Woodstown Historical Society
42 North Main St Woodstown, NJ 08098
