Holiday Season in The Wildwoods

The 2025 lineup of holiday events taking place in the Wildwoods includes:

November 28-30
Christmas in North Wildwood
Olde New Jersey Ave., 200 block of West 10th Ave., 100 block of East 17th Ave.
Enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes, plus other weekend activities.

Friday, November 28
Family Holiday Beach Bonfire
2nd & Surf Ave., North Wildwood
4:30-8:30 pm
Enjoy music and photo ops with Santa and other winter wonderland characters from 5-7 pm. Hosted by North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1.

November 28 – December 7
Wildwoods Restaurant Week
Participating restaurants will offer special prix fixe breakfast ($10), lunch ($15), and dinner ($40) menus at great prices.

Saturday, November 29
Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village – Small Business Saturday
Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood
The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents the 6th Annual Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village from 10:30 am to 3 pm, featuring a completely outdoor holiday shopping experience. This event will also serve as a gift drop location for The Lynch Who Stole Christmas From The GrYnch Toy Drive Program. Park & Ride and jump on the free Jitney and loop between North Wildwood businesses and the Holiday Shopping Village.

Monday, December 1
Wildwood Crest Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest
Tree lighting ceremony at 5 pm kicks off the holiday season with music, light refreshments, a visit from Santa Claus, and more.

Friday, December 5
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Annual Christmas Parade
6 pm
Central Avenue – 16th Avenue to Pacific Avenue to Spicer Avenue to Byrne Plaza
Awards will be announced for floats and decorated business lighting contest at approximately 7 pm in Byrne Plaza.

Friday, December 5
Wildwood Business Improvement District Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood
8 pm

December 5-6
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Downtown Wildwood Christmas in the Plaza
Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood
Enjoy free carnival rides and vendors from 5-8:30 pm Friday and from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday. Live music and storytime with Mrs. Claus.

Saturday, December 6
North Wildwood Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard, North Wildwood
The Christmas tree lighting event at 5 pm includes music, refreshments, a free tour of the lighthouse and a visit from Santa Claus.

Saturday, December 6
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gardens and Courtyard
North Wildwood
The gardens are open to the public and free to visit throughout the holiday season.

Saturday, December 6
Santa Paws
North Wildwood Entertainment District, Olde New Jersey Avenue
Come out and enjoy doggie treats and photo ops at participating establishments along the route. The walk begins at 1 pm Prizes will be awarded for best doggie costumes.

Saturday, December 6
Wildwood Holiday Spectacular
Wildwoods Convention Center
The star-studded lineup features Brooklyn Bridge, Richie Santa tribute to Elvis, Tommy Cono, and Wildwood’s Own Joey M, who will perform soulful renditions of classic hits and holiday favorites.

Sunday, December 7
Holiday Tree Jubilee
The Crest Arts Pavilion, 6301 Ocean Ave.
Vote on the mini holiday tree-decorating contest, decorate ornaments for the Crest beach tree, visit with Santa, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies.

Sundays, November 30, December 7, 14 and 21
Holidays at HenVille: Shopping Village 
127 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood
10 am to 4 pm
Browse vendors in the parking lot while enjoying hot cocoa, s’mores stations, caricatures, face painting, and live music in the Biergarten. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on-site for photos on December 7, 14, and 21.

December 12-13, 19-20
Wildwood’s Winter Wonderland 
Holly Beach Park, 123 E. Andrews Avenue, Wildwood
The light show will run every half hour from 5-9 pm. There is free hot chocolate, popcorn, letters to Santa station, and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Light show and decorations will be on display nightly from 6:30–7 pm through mid-January.

Saturday, December 13
‘Pinch the GrYnch’ Boardwalk Run
10 am, rain or shine
Wildwoods Convention Center
This holiday boardwalk run and mile walk is for all ages. Participants are encouraged to dress in festive holiday outfits. Registration is $30 per person or $20 if you donate a new, unwrapped toy for local children in need.

Saturday, December 13
12 Pubs of Christmas
Celebrate the holiday season with happy hour pricing and festive sights at each participating spot. Free transportation will be running, making stops all around the island so you can enjoy each “pub” without the hassle of driving. Participating locations TBA.

Saturday, December 13
Family Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony 
Wildwoods Convention Center
9 am to 4 pm
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 more. At 4 pm there will be a tree lighting ceremony.

Monday, December 15
Holiday Light Walk
Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest
5:30 pm
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.