Going Places with Dina Guzzardo
The Wildwoods have gone all out this Holiday, with 5 weekends of festive activities for everyone to enjoy. There is a wide range of fun events going on all the way thru December 31st. The fun began in the middle of November, with several events occurring weekly. Holly Beach Park (123 E. Andrews Ave. between E. Andrews and E. Burk Aves) have their annual Winter Wonderland kicking off with a light show on December 9th at 5 pm. Santa himself will be present along with Mrs Claus, and there will be a letters to Santa station where kids can write and drop off their Christmas lists. There will also be complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn for everyone who attends. The Winter Wonderland will be on Friday December 9th Saturday December 10th, Friday December 16th and Saturday December 17th. The light show is scheduled to run every 30 minutes on those days from 5-9, and from December 11-15 and 18-24, the light show show will run daily at 6:30 pm.
On December 10th, there will be a Holiday Bazaar with family fun, entertainment, pictures with Santa, movie, and crafters. Things will begin at 9 am and culminate in with a tree lighting ceremony at 4:30 pm at the Wildwoods Convention Center. From 9 am until 4:30 pm, attendees can enjoy the shopping bazaar, a children’s craft making table, stocking making table, and holiday movies. There will also be face painting from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm and balloon twisting from 10 am until 4 pm. Music will be playing all day, beginning with the Margaret Mace Choir at 9 am. Santa is set to arrive at 11:30 am, followed by a magician at 12 pm. Before the tree lighting ceremony, Mrs. Claus will be hosting a story time at 3:45 pm. Some of the movies being played include Frosty the Snowman, Grinch, and Polar Express. There will be several different vendors there, allowing you to get some holiday shopping done while the kids are getting crafty. There will be vendors selling items such as clothing, candles, holiday crafts, beauty products, and much more! For full details of the entertainment line-up, check out the schedule at: http://wildwoodholiday.com/wp-bazaar/wp-activities/.
For those who want to stay active over the holidays and make some room for the copious amounts of food they’ll be consuming, look no further than the Pinch the “Grynch” Boardwalk 5k Run. Beginning at 10 am on December 11th, 150 participants will run a 5 km route south on the Wildwoods Boardwalk to Cresse Avenue, before turning back and heading north to 21st street, finally turning to make their way back to the Convention Center. If you do not want to run, there is also the option to participate in the 1-mile walk! There are limited spaces, so if you want to participate, ensure you register online (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pinch-the-grynch-2022-5k-wildwood-boardwalk-toy-run-tickets-446186855897). Registration is $30 per person or $15 if you donate a new, unwrapped toy for local children in need. Runners are encouraged to dress up in festive attire – anything from a Santa hat to a full Grinch costume is welcome!
On December 16 and 17, everyone is welcome to enjoy the Family Christmas Celebration on Olde New Jersey Avenue in the North Wildwood Entertainment District. More information will be announced closer to the time; however, you can expect lots of family fun activities, firepits, and more. Keep up to date with announcements by following their page: http://wildwoodholiday.com/event/north-wildwood-family-christmas-celebration/.
The Holiday Lights walk will be taking place on December 19, where attendees can enjoy the extravagant holiday lights set up by various residents of the local area. Walkers will meet up on the corner of Rambler Road and New Jersey Avenue at 5:30 pm, then go on an approximately 30 minute walk along Sunset Lake and the surrounding neighbourhood. The event is free to attend but registration is advised. You can send an e-mail to lfarrall@wildwoodcrest.org if you are interested in participating. Remember to wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight as some parts will not be as lit as others. Attendees will also receive a small holiday gift as a thank you for coming!
This is just a sample of some of the great Holiday events going on in the area, with several other neighborhoods hosting other amazing events. Mix and match events or attend them all! Each one has its own unique flair which will ensure there is something new and exciting to get you in the holiday spirit as we run up to Christmas Day!
Dina Guzzardo is the Owner and Creative Director of Dina Productions Group. Dina Productions Group is an innovative event design and execution company that designs and executes all types of corporate and private parties and events. Obsessing over every detail is the reason why DPG is one of the most sought out event production companies in our area. For more information visit www.dinaproductionsgroup.com
