Multiple Dates
Yard Family Christmas Display
Now – Jan. 1, 5 – 11 p.m.
4 E. Curran Dr. Absecon
Visit www.facebook.com/yardfamilychristmas for the latest updates.
Historic Smithville Holiday Light Show
Now – Jan. 6, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
617 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Enjoy popular songs of the holiday season synchronized with a dazzling Christmas tree light show sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Over 120 Christmas trees constructed from over 50,000 Christmas lights magically float on Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville. The show can be seen from either side of the village as well as the bridge.
Storybook Land’s Christmas Fantasy with Lights
Fri. Dec. 22, 4 – 9 p.m., Sat. Dec. 23, 2 – 9 p.m., Tue. Dec. 26 & Wed. Dec. 27, 4 – 8 p.m.
6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
The Christmas season is underway at Storybook Land. Every night at 5 p.m., Santa makes his grand appearance to light the park in over one million lights. Plus, enjoy a meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s last day at the park is Sat. Dec. 23. Closed Dec. 24 & 25. Ticket sales and reservations are open online at www.storybookland.com/christmas.
The Santa Express
Fri. Dec. 22, 5:30 & 7:45 p.m. & Sat. Dec. 23, 11 a.m., 1:25 p.m. & 3:50 p.m.
Join Cape May Seashore Lines and enjoy a train ride with Santa Claus. The man in the red suit returns to visit with children young and old. Excursions will operate every weekend and select weekday evenings until Dec. 23. Trains depart Saturdays from Tuckahoe Village, Reading Ave. & Railroad Ave. Tuckahoe, and Fridays and Sundays from Richland Train Station, 1275 Harding Hwy. Richland. Reserve your seat online at www.seashorelines.org.
Friday, December 22
Festive Fridays along Asbury Avenue
4 – 7 p.m.
Downtown Ocean City
Enjoy horse and carriage rides from 4 – 7 p.m. departing from 6th & Asbury through the downtown adorned with thousands of Christmas lights, and shop for some of the best gifts this holiday season. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Movie at the Library: What Happens Next
2 – 4 p.m.
Longport Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Enjoy some popcorn while watching this romantic comedy. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Saturday, December 23
Santa in the Downtown
9 – 11 a.m.
Soifer Park 9th St. & Asbury Ave. Ocean City
For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Horse & Carriage Rides in Ocean City
12 – 3 p.m.
6th St. & Asbury Ave.
For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Photos with Santa in Ocean City
12 – 3 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier
For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Christmas Karaoke Night
6 – 9 p.m.
Yard Family Christmas Display 4 E. Curran Dr. Absecon
Get ready to “sleigh” the mic and enjoy a holly jolly evening of Christmas tunes, laughter, and festive fun. Sing your heart out to your favorite holiday hits with DJ Troy David. Gather around the cozy campfire, sip on delightful hot chocolate, and soak in the merry atmosphere. Visit www.facebook.com/yardfamilychristmas for the latest updates.
Sunday, December 24
Adult Torah Study
4:30 p.m.
Temple Beth Shalom 4419 W. Brigantine Ave. Brigantine
The Temple Beth Shalom’s Adult Torah Study Group, moderated by the lay leader, Lorna Rosenberg of the TBS Congregation, will meet both in-person and online. Following Lorna’s discussion, those who wish will continue the communal spirit by proceeding to the Yuki Hana Restaurant in Brigantine for dinner. Click https://bit.ly/3QAeqWL for the discussion and dinner.
Tuesday, December 26
Bingo at the Library
6:30 p.m.
Longport Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Try your luck at a game of bingo. Available for all ages. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Somers Point Dance Society
7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. #1 447 Bethel Rd.
Come out to Somers Point Fire Co. #1 every Tuesday for social dancing, line dances, dance mixers, and more. Light snacks included in admission. $10 live musical duo each week. Call Rita Voli at (609) 408-3619 for information. The final dance of the season is Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Wednesday, December 27
Somers Point Pinochle Club
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center 22 N. Ambler Rd.
All are welcome to attend. For more information, go to visitsomerspoint.com and click on Events.
Friday, December 29
Tony Mart Rockin’ New Year’s Finale featuring Tre Twitty
7 – 10 p.m.
Somers Point VFW
Join Tony Mart Presents as they present a Rockin’ New Year’s party featuring Tre Twitty, the living legacy of Conway Twitty. The Tony Mart Allstars will delight everyone with favorite country, country rock, and Holiday songs, with Danny Eyer, Rich “Megahurtz” Kurtz, “The Voice” Brian Conover and “Old School” Jimmy Glenn. Plus, Tony Mart and Circle Liquor Store will present a New Year winetasting. More information is available at www.tonymart.com or www.facebook.com/TonyMartPresents.
Broadway by the Bay
7 p.m.
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Celebrate an Early New Year’s Eve at Gateway with Kelly Briggs from Broadway’s Les Miserables & Cats, with special guests Molly Marie Pugliese, Miss Gloucester County 2024, Danielle Cordivari, Ella Osbeck, and Olivia D’Alessandro. Purchase online at www.gatewaybythebay.org.
Saturday, December 30
Bingo at the Library
3 p.m.
Longport Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Try your luck at a game of bingo. Available for all ages. Please call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Sunday, December 31
First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration
4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Ocean City, NJ
Join Ocean City for a complete night of entertainment, with over 70 events in over 20 venues. This year’s musical lineup includes Gypsy: The Music of Stevie Nicks, the Motor City Motown Revue, plus the OC Pops performing with Brass Transit. Plus, performances from the Ocean City Theatre Company, Atlantic City Ballet, Harlem Wizards, rides at Gillian’s, ice-skating, magicians, and more, leading up to a dazzling fireworks display at midnight. Buttons can be purchased online, at City Hall, the Welcome Center on 9th Street causeway, and 46th Street Welcome Center. Visit www.FirstNightOCNJ.com for more details.
Monday, January 1
First Day Shopping Extravaganza
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Asbury Ave. from 6th – 14th St.
Welcome the New Year by shopping for tremendous bargains in Downtown Ocean City. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Atlantic City Polar Bear Plunge
12 p.m.
The Beach in front of Landshark Bar & Grill 1133 Boardwalk
Join in on a fun New Year’s Day tradition. This 32nd annual event will raise funds for Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club (CSCNJ). The cost is $25 per person and includes a commemorative T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for the first person in the water, last person out, and best costume. Registration is open now at www.cscnj.org or call (609) 926-2699.
Brigantine Polar Bear Plunge
12 p.m.
16th and 17th Street Beaches
Brigantine Polar Bears celebrate their 2024 Million Dollar Milestone, raising money for wounded military members and their families. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a military salute, followed by a Costume Contest at 11 a.m., and the annual Polar Bear Plunge at 12 Noon. More details are available at www.facebook.com/BrigantinePolarBearPlunge.
Margate Robert’s Place Polar Plunge
12 p.m.
Margate Fishing Pier Essex Ave. and the Beach
Gather your friends and family and join Robert’s Place for their annual Polar Plunge in the Atlantic Ocean.
Ventnor City Polar Plunge
1 p.m.
Newport Ave. and the Beach
Join the Ventnor Business Association and start the new year, with friends, family, and neighbors, for a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean.
First Day 5K Boardwalk Run
1 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier
Pre-register at http://ocnj.us/race-events or on race day from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Music Pier.
First Day at the Beach in Ocean City
2 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier
Join us for Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Health and Wellness
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thu. Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m.
Call (609) 517-8614 for more information on how to participate.
Dementia Support Group
Wed. Jan. 3, 1:30 p.m.
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at (609) 402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Mon. Jan. 8, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore Rd. Somers Point
For more information and to register, please visit www.namiacm.org, or call (609) 741-5125.
Do you have an upcoming event? Let us know about it! Submit your next event to shorelocalevents@gmail.com.
