Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment in East Rutherford, New Jersey has races, classic rock, and even a UFC watch party as part of its lineup for fun in December.
For racing fans or anyone curious, horses take off around the track every Friday and Saturday plus Thursday, Dec. 5, and Thursday, Dec. 12, with a 6:20 p.m. post time.
Bring a toy and support the 7th annual Meadowlands Racetrack annual Toys for Tots collection drive. Former Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa will be onsite to help collect new, unwrapped toys for donation. Toys will be collected through Friday, Dec. 13 at 8:30 pm.
On Saturday, Dec. 7, classic rock band The PastMasters play at Trackside, on the ground floor, from 7-11 p.m. A full bar will be available.
Also Dec. 7, the UFC 310 watch party takes place in the 2nd-floor Gallery. Bouts include Pantoja vs Asakura and the main event, Rakhmonov vs Garry.
Elvis and friends visit the racetrack on Saturday, Dec. 14 in the Tribute Spectacular. Ralph Carey performs as Elvis, Russ Davis is Elton John, Nancy Salters is Aretha Franklin & John Cozolino is Billy Joel.
Each performer takes the stage for solo (singing all their hits) and combined performances, creating a fantastic, must-see extravaganza. The show takes place on the ground level at Trackside. The show kicks off at 8 p.m. The final act ends at approximately 10 p.m.
Purchase $35 tickets at PlayMeadowlands.com.
Experience the offerings of the track’s Executive Chef Burnett, who is crafting an an Italian buffet to please any foodie on Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21.
The menu is $49.95 per person (plus tax & gratuity) and includes chicken Milanese, NY strip steak, fried calamari, tilapia puttanesca, and penne caprese. Featured desserts include cheesecake, Italian cookies, and tiramisu. For reservations, call 201-The-BigM.
On Saturday, Dec. 28, the Meadowlands has Fan Appreciation Night to close the year. Guests can enjoy $1 hot dogs, popcorn, pretzels, soda, and $2 Bud and Bud Light from 6-11 pm. The first 1,000 guests will receive 2025 calendars.
Reminder: the Meadowlands Racetrack’s FanDuel Sportsbook is the number one sportsbook in North America and the place to catch all December football action – both NFL and college football playoffs.