If you are looking for some fun holiday events and have also been dreaming of getting to the beach again, here are some fun activities coming up for the holidays.
November 2025
6th Annual West Cape May Hospitality Night on Friday, November 22 from 5-8pm!
Plan to spend a festive, fun filled evening with the community. There will be specials, sales, giveaways, contests and much more.
Christmas in North Wildwood - November 29th
Olde New Jersey Ave., 200 block of West 10th Ave., 100 block of East 17th Ave., & more! Enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes while enjoying the holidays in North Wildwood!! Need a place to stay during this fun-filled weekend? Click here for lodging options. For more information visit the NWBOA Facebook page.
Family Holiday Beach Bonfire - November 29th
2nd & Surf Ave., North Wildwood. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Enjoy family fun including music and free photo ops with Santa and other winter wonderland characters from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Donation: $10 adults, $2 children 12 & under. Hosted by North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company #1. Rain date November 30. For more information visit WildwoodHoliday.com
Wildwoods December Restaurant Week – November 29th - December 8th
Dining in the Wildwoods has never been better! Enjoy a three-course meal from some of the island’s most delicious restaurants! The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents Wildwoods Restaurant Week from November 29 through December 8! Participating restaurants will offer a $40 three-course pre-fixe menu (plus tax & gratuity). For a list of establishments, days open during the week and menus visit WildwoodsRestaurantWeek.com or call the GWCOC at 609.729.4000. Your favorite restaurant not open in December? Check their website for Holiday Gift Cards.
Cape May Craft Show - November 29th and 30th
Cape May Convention Hall - Friday & Saturday, November 29th & 30th 2024, 10:00 - 4:00 PM.
Willow Creek Sip and Shop - November 30th
Kick off the holiday season at our annual Holiday Sip & Shop
Visit the Winery in all of its festive glow while shopping through stalls of local artisans. Enjoy food and drink specials, including seasonal Willow Whips and mulled wine.
To see participating vendors and read about the weekend specials, read more on the Sleigh the Holidays page.
Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village – November 30
Byrne Plaza & Downtown Wildwood from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on November 30, 2024. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents The 5th Annual Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village… a completely outdoor shopping experience. Shop Small Business Saturday like never before. Local small business vendors will be on hand for you to purchase the perfect holiday gift! Local artisans, jewelry, specialty shops, handcrafted items, holiday decorations, baked goods, boutique shops, gifts, holiday music, & more. This event will also serve as a gift drop location for The Lynch Who Stole Christmas From The GrYnch Program. For more information 609.729.4000 or follow us on Facebook @Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village
Cape May Zoo Tree Lighting - November 30th
The Cape May County Park and Zoo and the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners are welcoming families and residents to Santa’s Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday November 30 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
The Ceremony and Lighting of the Tree will be at 5:00 P.M.
Vendors with collectibles and crafts for sale including unique items from the Cape May County Associations of Zoo Keepers will be available from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
The Zoo will be open from 10 am to 3:30 pm.
Breakfast with Santa- November 30, December 7th and 8th
Share a delicious breakfast with family and friends and welcome special guest Santa Claus, himself, as he visits Cape May’s Aleathea’s Restaurant, the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. in the weeks leading up to Christmas! He will meet and greet his fans and there will be time for children to visit with Santa, take photos, and share their wish lists with him. Event is limited. Advance purchase required. https://innofcapemay.com/special-events-promotions/
December 2025
Holidays at HenVille - December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd
Shopping Village – FREE
127 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wrap up your holiday shopping with a bow at the Annual Shopping Village at MudHen Brewing Company. Enjoy entertainment for the entire family including hot cocoa, s’mores stations, caricatures, face painting, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and live music in the Biergarten! Make sure to visit all the wonderful vendors in the parking lot and finish that shopping list! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting on December 8, 15, and 22! For more information 609.522.0159 x125 or visit mudhenbrew.com
Cape May Festival - December 2nd
Looking to do some Holiday Shopping? We have just the place! Visit Cape May Convention Hall on December 2 and 3 for the annual Crafts at Christmas Show! Shop local vendors all offering handmade, unique items!
Wildwood Crest Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – December 3rd
FREE - Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest. 5:30 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season in the Borough. Music, light refreshments, visit from Santa Claus, and more! For more information 609.523.0202 or wildwoodcrest.org
Grinch Night - December 4th
Enjoy dinner, hot cocoa and Christmas classics on the 10-foot movie screen at Exit Zero Filling Station this December. Dress in your comfiest PJs and join us for some festive fun!
Wednesday, December 4 - How The Grinch Stole Christmas
December 6th (Friday) - WEST CAPE MAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Start Time: 6:00pm
The Borough's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place the Friday before the Community Wide Christmas Parade. The ceremony will commence at 6:00pm in Wilbraham Park.
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade - December 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.!
Parade registration/check-in begins at 5 p.m. at the North Wildwood Recreation Center, 10th and Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Parade lines up along Central Avenue and steps off 16th Avenue at 6:30 p.m. proceeding along Central Avenue, then Pacific Avenue to Spicer Avenue where the parade will turn and proceed to Byrne Plaza. Awards will be announced for floats and decorated business lighting contest at approximately 7:30 p.m. in Byrne Plaza. (Rain date December 8 line-up at 4 p.m. step off at 5 p.m.) For more information call 609.729.5501 or visit WildwoodHoliday.com
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Downtown Wildwood Christmas in the Plaza – FREE - December 6th
Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood. Enjoy free carnival rides and vendors from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday. Live music by the John Walter Band and don’t miss story time with Mrs. Claus! For more information call 609.729.5501 or visit WildwoodHoliday.com
White Christmas Party - December 6th
MudHen presents a White Christmas Party at The Station House on Friday, December 6th! Enjoy live music by Don’t Call Me Francis, captivating circus performances, and special adult face painting. Sip on exclusive White Christmas cocktails crafted just for the occasion. For more information call 609.522.0159 x125 or visit mudhenbrew.com
Wildwood Business Improvement District Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - December 6th
Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood. Approximately 8:00 p.m. For more information call 609.729.5501 or visit WildwoodHoliday.com
December 7th (Saturday) - COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE
The parade marches through town beginning at the West Cape May Volunteer Firehouse heading South on Broadway, turning East on Perry, and finishing its route through to the end of Carpenter Lane in the City of Cape
May. In the unfortunate event of inclement weather, the Parade will reschedule to (Sunday) December 8th. N
Holiday Tree Jubilee - December 8th
Crest Arts Pavilion, 6301 Ocean Avenue, 12 noon-2 p.m. … view and vote on mini holiday tree-decorating contest … decorate ornaments for Crest beach tree … visit from Santa … hot chocolate and cookies … bring unwrapped gift for Lunch With Lynch Toy Drive … meet with featured artist TBA …For more information click here, 609.522.0221 or cac@wildwoodcrest.org
Elf Night - December 11th
Enjoy dinner, hot cocoa and Christmas classics on the 10-foot movie screen at Exit Zero Filling Station this December. Dress in your comfiest PJs and join us for some festive fun!
Wednesday, December 11 - Elf
Wildwood’s Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park – FREE - December 13th and 14th
123 E. Andrews Avenue, Wildwood. Enjoy Wildwood’s very own Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park. The light show will run every half hour from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. on December 13th-14th and 20th-21st. Bring the family and enjoy the light show with complimentary hot chocolate, popcorn, letters to Santa station, and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Light show and decorations will be on display nightly from 6:30 p.m.–7 p.m. through mid-January. For more information call 609.522.5837 or visit wildwoodnj.org
Paint and Sip - December 11th
Join us for our December Holiday Paint & Sip! Celebrate the season with a FREE welcome beer, all the supplies you need, and expert guidance from a talented local artist. Get cozy and create your own festive hot chocolate masterpiece—perfect for the holidays! Reserve your spot today!
Cookie Decorating - December 15th - Keenan's Pub is teaming up with Cookies by Lyss for a Christmas Cookie Decorating class on Sunday December 15th from 1-3pm! Your ticket gets you a complimentary cocktail and 6 cookies to decorate and take home with you There is limited tickets available so get them before they sell out!
12 Pubs of Christmas - December 15th
Celebrate the holidays and enjoy happy hour pricing & holiday sights from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at participating establishments. A free jitney will transport you around the island from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. with various stops along the way. For more information visit nw-boa.com
Whoville Party - December 15th
Whether you’re a Grinch or a holiday-loving Who, you’re in for a festive night of fun at our Annual Whoville Party here at Elaine’s!
Stop by on Saturday, December 21st starting at 6pm for a family-friendly evening of fun outside by the heaters with warm refreshments & spirited cocktail offerings to keep all you Whos and Cindy Lous toasty throughout our Holiday Whobilation!
Lunch with Santa - December 15th and 22nd
Join us Sunday December 15th, starting at 12pm for lunch with the Jolliest Guy In Cape May! Plenty of room to spread out, great food and some AMAZING photo ops throughout the property with our holiday decorations and Victorian architecture. https://www.facebook.com/events/4002851483262535
Exit Zero Brunch with the Grinch - December 15th
Bring the family, dress in your holiday best (or your Who-ville worst), and join us for Brinch with the Grinch on Sunday, December 15 at Exit Zero Filling Station!
The Grinch himself will be joining us for this festive event to bring laughs, photo ops, and maybe a little mischief. This event is first-come, first-served from 12-4pm.
Family Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony – FREE - December 14th
Enjoy a family-friendly event at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. featuring FREE admission to holiday-themed crafters and movies, photos with Santa, choir performances, children’s craft making table, a magician, face painting, dance performances, Story Time with Mrs. Claus and much more! At 4:30 pm there will be a tree lighting ceremony. Want to stay for the weekend? Click here for available lodging options. For more information call 609.729.9000 or visit WildwoodHoliday.com for a detailed schedule of events.
Polar Express Night - December 18th
Enjoy dinner, hot cocoa and Christmas classics on the 10-foot movie screen at Exit Zero Filling Station this December. Dress in your comfiest PJs and join us for some festive fun!
Wednesday, December 18 - Polar Express
Cruise with Santa - December 21st
Get ready for some holiday magic! Santa is taking a ferry ride, and you're invited! Join us on Saturday, December 21, as Santa boards the ferry from Cape May at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 1:30 p.m.
Lewes passengers, can board the 12:15 p.m. sailing for one trip with the jolly man himself!
Bring your holiday spirit, capture some festive photos, and make this a day to remember!
Book Now: https://bit.ly/CruisewithSanta
Ongoing Events in December
Mrs. Claus comes direct from the North Pole to lead this tour! She tells stories and leads holiday songs on this jolly holiday trolley ride through town. Santa joins the fun at the Gazebo on the grounds of the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. Begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. (with free parking available).
Christmas Candlelight House Tour
Join a beloved tradition and travel to more than a dozen homes, inns, B&Bs, churches and hotels seeing interiors beautifully decorated for the holidays on Cape May’s largest, longest running and most popular Christmas tour.
Lamplighter Christmas Walking Tour
See inside a selection of Cape May bed & breakfast inns and private homes, specially decorated for the holidays.
Holiday Lights Trolley Ride
Who can resist the twinkle of Cape May’s beautiful Victorian homes decorated for Christmas? This trolley ride through the historic streets of Cape May is a delight.
Holiday Inns Tour
See several of Cape May’s bed & breakfast inns & private homes festively decorated for the holidays during this self-guided afternoon tour with continuous trolley shuttle service.
Evening Yuletide House Tour
Take this guided, first-person living history holiday tour of first-floor rooms of the magnificent 1879 Physick Estate where your guide portrays a member of the Physick family in the early 1900s and shares holiday stories and traditions. Tour includes a visit to the Carroll Gallery.
Spirited Cape May Christmas Trolley Ride
Hear tales of Cape May Christmasses long, long ago and not so long ago, including odd and surprising arrivals by Santa and ghostly shadows walking the streets at night.
Starting December 20th, the Cape May Convention Hall will open the doors for indoor roller skating again!
Breakfast with Santa
Spend Christmas walking in Congress Hall's Winter Wonderland! Reservations for our Christmas Day Buffet in the Grand Ballroom are now available at TheBluePigTavern.com.
For more ideas of things to do with the kids during the off season, check out this long list of year round activities!
If you are interested in coming to the shore and enjoying some family time this holiday season, please reach out to us for availability. There are still a few weekends left in our top floor condo at Seapointe Village. Come and enjoy luxury and total relaxation in our beautifully appointed 2 bed condo overlooking the ocean!
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