Enjoy all the events, festivals and family fun the Wildwoods offer during the 2024 Holiday Season! Event details are subject to change. Check individual event websites for the most up-to-date details.
Island Wide Holiday Fun!
Check out these 2024 events that the entire family will enjoy…
Wildwoods December Restaurant Week – NEW!
Nov. 29 – Dec. 8
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 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
Family Holiday Beach Bonfire
Nov. 29
1st & 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.
Christmas in North Wildwood – FREE
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1
Olde New Jersey Ave., 200 block of West 10th Ave., 100 block of East 17th Ave., & more! Friday & Saturday from 2:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon. Enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes, free jitney on Saturday, outdoor firepits, strolling Santa, hot chocolate, festive lights, decorations, and music while enjoying the holidays in North Wildwood! For more information visit NW-BOA.com
Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village/Small Business Saturday – FREE
Nov. 30
Byrne Plaza and Downtown Wildwood. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents the 5th 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 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
Elks Window Decorating Contest – FREE
Nov 27. – Jan. 1
4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Walk or bike by the Wildwoods Convention Center windows to view the creative and festive holiday designs painted by local students.
Holidays at HenVille: Shopping Village – FREE
Dec. 1, 8, 15, & 22
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 x110 or mudhenbrew.com
Wildwood Crest Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony – FREE
Dec. 3
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
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade – FREE
Dec. 6
Parade registration/check-in begins at 5 p.m. at the North Wildwood Recreation Center, 10th and Central Avenues. 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 609.729.5501.
Wildwood Business Improvement District Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – FREE
Dec. 6
Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood. Approximately 8:00 p.m. For more information 609.729.5501.
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Downtown Wildwood Christmas in the Plaza – FREE
Dec. 6 – 7
Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood. Enjoy free carnival rides and vendors from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Friday and from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Live music by the John Walter Band and don’t miss story time with Mrs. Claus! For more information 609.729.5501.
North Wildwood Tree Lighting Ceremony – FREE
Dec. 7
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard, North Wildwood. 5 p.m. Christmas tree lighting event includes music, refreshments, a self-guided tour of the lighthouse, and Santa Claus! For more information 609.522.2955 or NorthWildwood.com
Wildwood Holiday Spectacular – NEW
Dec. 7
Get ready to rekindle the magic of the holiday season with the Wildwood Holiday Spectacular, where music and joy come together for a night to remember! Enjoy an unforgettable evening with a star-studded lineup featuring The Skyliners, famous for their hits “Since I Don’t Have You” and “Pennies from Heaven”. The Tymes are set to transport you back to the golden age of music known for their classics “So Much In Love” and “Wonderful! Wonderful!”. Rising Star, Tommy Cono, and Wildwood’s Own Joey M will perform soulful renditions of classic hits and holiday favorites that will warm your heart and set the perfect festive mood. Wildwood High School, 4300 Pacific Avenue. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the spectacular starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and available exclusively at thebobbyrydellfoundation.org
Santa Paws – FREE
Dec. 7
North Wildwood Entertainment District, Olde New Jersey Avenue and the surrounding area. The North Wildwood Business Owners Association presents Santa Paws! Come out and enjoy doggie treats and photo ops at participating establishments along the route. The walk begins at 1 p.m. The route and participating establishments will be announced closer to the event. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes! For more information visit NWBOA.
Family Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony – FREE
Dec. 14
Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood. 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, children’s craft-making tables, a magician, face painting, entertainment, performances by the Avalon String Band and much more! At 4:30 pm there will be a tree lighting ceremony. 609.729.9000 or Wildwoodsnj.com
Pinch the ‘GrYnch’ Boardwalk 5K Run
Dec. 14
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 encouraged to dress in festive holiday outfits. The race route will be announced closer to the event date. Registration is $30 per person or $20 if you donate a new, unwrapped toy for local children in need. 609.849.8887 or LynchToyDrive.com
Holiday Lights Walk – FREE
Dec. 16
Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest 5:30 pm. Sponsored by the Wildwood Crest Mayor’s Wellness Campaign and the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department. 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 [email protected]. 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 Tuesday, December 17, at 5:30 p.m. For more information 609.523.0202.