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Christmas in North Wildwood
2025-11-28 - 2025-11-30 | Christmas in North Wildwood, Olde New Jersey Ave & 100 Block of East 17th Ave, North Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
Enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes, free transportation on Saturday, outdoor firepits, strolling Santa, hot chocolate, festive lights, decorations, and music while enjoying the holidays in North Wildwood!
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Wildwoods Restaurant Week
2025-11-28 08:00 - 2025-12-07 21:00 UTC | NJ
Enjoy a three-course meal from some of the island’s most delicious restaurants! The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents Wildwoods Restaurant Week! Participating restaurants will offer special prix fixe breakfast ($10), lunch ($15), and dinner ($40) menus at great prices (plus tax & gratuity).

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Family Holiday Beach Bonfire
2025-11-28 17:00 - 21:00 | North Wildwood Beach, 2nd & Beach, North Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
Enjoy family fun including music and free photo ops with Santa and other winter wonderland characters! Food available for purchase. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Donation: $10 adults, $2 children 12 & under. Hosted by North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company #1. Rain date 11/29
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Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village
2025-11-29 10:30 - 15:00 | Bryne Plaza, 3400 New Jersey Ave, Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents The 6th Annual Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village… a completely outdoor shopping experience. Experience 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 entertainment & music, raffle & more. This event will also serve as a gift drop location for The Lynch Who Stole Christmas From The GrYnch Program.
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Holidays at HenVille: Shopping Village
2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | NJ
127 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come wrap up your holiday shopping with a bow on November 30 and then on Sundays in December through December 21, at our annual Shopping Village at MudHen Brewing Company. Enjoy entertainment for the entire family! Make sure to visit all of our wonderful vendors in the parking lot and finish that list!

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Wildwood Crest Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
2025-12-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Sunset Lake, 8000 Bayview Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ, 08260, United States
Tree lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season in the borough. Live music, light refreshments, visit from Santa Claus and more! 5:30 p.m. Rain/inclement weather date 12/2.
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Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade - FREE
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | NJ
Parade registration/check-in begins at 4:30 pm at the North Wildwood Recreation Center, 10th and Central Avenues. Parade lines up along Central Avenue and steps off 16th Avenue at 6:00 pm 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 7:00 pm in Byrne Plaza. (Rain Date of December 7th with line up at 4 pm and step off at 5 pm)

Santa Paws
2025-12-06 13:00 - 15:00 | NJ
North Wildwood Entertainment District, Olde New Jersey Avenue. The North Wildwood Business Owners Association presents Santa Paws on December 6, 2025! Come out and enjoy doggie treats and photo ops at participating establishments along the route. The walk begins at 1 p.m. (location tba). Prizes will be awarded for best costumes!

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North Wildwood Tree Lighting Ceremony
2025-12-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 111 N Central Ave, North Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
Christmas tree lighting event includes music, refreshments, free self-guided tour of lighthouse and Santa Claus!
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Polar Express Brunch Cruise
2025-12-07 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-14 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-21 09:30 - 14:00, 2025-12-28 09:30 - 14:00 | The Surfing Pig, 231 W 10th Ave., North Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
Sundays in December! Step away from the ordinary and treat your family, friends, or colleagues to a premium, private floating food tour themed to the magical spirit of the Polar Express. Sandbar Joe’s has partnered with local favorites to deliver a three-course holiday brunch experience that is as unique as it is delicious.

Holidays at HenVille: Shopping Village
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-21 10:00 - 16:00 | MudHen Brewing Co., 127 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
127 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come wrap up your holiday shopping with a bow on Sundays in December through December 21, at our annual Shopping Village at MudHen Brewing Company. Enjoy entertainment for the entire family! Make sure to visit all of our wonderful vendors in the parking lot and finish that list!

Wildwood’s Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-13 | Holly Beach Park, 123 E Andrews Ave, Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
Enjoy Wildwood’s very own Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park. The light show will run every twenty minutes from 5p.m-9p.m. on December 12-13 and 19-20 Bring the family and enjoy the light show with complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn. Lights and decorations will be on display until January 1.
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Family Holiday Celebration
2025-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ, 082660, United States
Enjoy a family-friendly event at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. featuring FREE admission to holiday-themed crafters and movies, photos with Santa, children’s craft making table, a magician, face painting, entertainment, performances by the Avalon String Band and much more!
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Pinch the ‘GrYnch’ Boardwalk 5K Run
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ, 082660, United States
This holiday boardwalk 5K run and 1 mile walk is fun for all ages! Event starts at 10 a.m. – rain or shine. Participants are asked to register on-line for $30 or $20 if you donate a new, unwrapped toy for local children in need. Participants are encouraged to dress in festive holiday outfits! The race will start and finish at the Wildwoods Convention Center. 609.849.8887
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Phone: 609.849.8887

Holiday Light Walk
2025-12-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Sunset Lake, 8000 Bayview Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ, 08260, United States
Come enjoy the lights of the season. Walkers will meet at the corner of Rambler Road and New Jersey Avenue and will take an approximately 30-minute walk along Sunset Lake and the surrounding neighborhood to view the various holiday and Christmas light displays. The Holiday Lights Walk is free but registration is encouraged. Those interested are asked to send an email to lfarrall@wildwoodcrest.org. Walkers should wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight. All participants will receive a small holiday gift. Rain/inclement weather date for the event is 12/16, at 5:30 p.m. For more information 609.523.0202.
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Wildwood’s Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park
2025-12-19 - 2025-12-20 | Holly Beach Park, 123 E Andrews Ave, Wildwood, NJ, 08260, United States
Enjoy Wildwood’s very own Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park. The light show will run every twenty minutes from 5p.m-9p.m. on December 19-20. Bring the family and enjoy the light show with complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn. Lights and decorations will be on display until January 1.
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