Take a short break from all the holiday shopping to check out five events happening in South Jersey this weekend.

Holiday Glass

December 7
Watch local artists create holiday-themed glass objects, large and small, at the Museum of American Glass at WheatonArts in Millville. The event runs from 11 am to 4 pm, and admission costs $12 for adults. Children 5 and under visit for free. For more information, visit the website.

Empty Bowls Fund Raiser

December 7
Receive a handcrafted ceramic bowl and a sampling of light cuisine with your donation to the Oaklyn Food Pantry and LCMM Food Pantry. The event at Perkins Center for the Arts in Collingswood will run from 12 to 3 pm. For more information, visit the website.

Luminary Light Fesitval

December 7
Enjoy caroling, cheese and wine tastings and a great view as you light a candle at Atlantic City’s Absecon Lighthouse. The event takes place from 5 to 7 PM, and a donation of $20 is requested. For more information, visit the website.

Winter Bird Walk

December 7
Grab your binoculars and be on the lookout for SJ’s winter birds at Batsto Village in Hammonton. Visitors will observe towhees, sparrows, juncos and more. The free event runs from 10 am to 1 pm. For more information, visit the website.

Mind and Body Retreat

December 8
Relax and restore at the Mind & Body Retreat at Katz JCC. The retreat will feature wellness classes like yoga, Pilates and mindfulness, a motivational keynote speaker and a kosher lunch. Tickets cost $65, and proceeds benefit the JCC Cancer Connection fitness program and cancer nonprofit Healthy Life. For more information, visit the website.