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Calvert Vaux Park - 8:15 PM Pick
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Camp - 11:00 AM
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Camp - 11:00 AM
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Camp - 11:00 AM
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers - 6:00 PM
The Paley Museum
AKC Museum of the Dog
Astor Place Theatre
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Holidays in the Wildwoods
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Also on December 26, 2023, December 27, 2023, December 28, 2023.
Friends, family, and holiday cheer make Christmas the most wonderful time of the year in the Wildwoods. Seaside celebrations this winter include plenty of entertainment and activities to create family memories. Enjoy bonfires, parades, light shows, tree lightings, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Special event highlights are as follows:
Friday, November 24: Family Holiday Beach Bonfire, 1st & Surf Avenue
Friday, November 24-Sunday, November 26: Christmas in North Wildwood,
Saturday, November 25: FREE Holiday Jitney Rides and Outdoor Shopping Village
Friday, December 1: Jaycees Christmas Parade Downtown Wildwood Tree-Lighting Ceremony, Wildwood Crest Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 1-Saturday, December 2: Jaycees Downtown Christmas in the Plaza
Saturday, December 2: North Wildwood Tree-Lighting Ceremony
Sundays December 3 and 10: Holidays at HenVille
Friday, December 8-Saturday, December 9: Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park
Saturday, December 9: Family Holiday Celebration and Tree-Lighting Ceremony at the Wildwoods Convention Center; Pinch the GrYnch Boardwalk 5K
Friday, December 15-Saturday, December 16: Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park
Saturday, December 16: Santa Paws Treats and Photos
Monday, December 18: Holiday Lights Walk
Saturday, December 23: Holiday Basketball Tournament
Tuesday, December 26-Sunday, December 31: Holiday Basketball Classic
See a full list of event details, locations, and times online here.