Thursday, December 1st
Deck the Halls Tree Event
Now – December 31st
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Local businesses, organizations, arena partners, and individuals are invited to Deck the Hall by sponsoring a custom-decorated holiday tree to be on display through the holiday season in the Boardwalk Hall lobby. A portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to CASA for children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties.
Atlantic City Tree Lighting Celebration
6-8pm
O’Donnell Park
The Atlantic City Tinseltown Holiday Experience commences with a Community Holiday Festival at O’Donnell Park. This multicultural community event will include holiday singing and performances, hot chocolate and apple cider, a live DJ, pictures with Santa, free goodies, and tree lighting ceremony.
Light Show on the Lake
Now – January 6th from 5:30-8:30pm
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
It’s the most magical time of year… the Light Show on the Lake is back at Historic Smithville. Watch as over 100 Christmas trees dance throughout Lake Meone to cheerful holiday tunes. For more information, visit historicsmithville.com.
The Irish Pub Christmas Spectacular
Thanksgiving – January 4th
146 St. James Place, Atlantic City
The Irish Pub and Inn is transformed with thousands of twinkling lights, Christmas trees and one of the largest and most magnificent Christmas displays in our area. Families can enjoy a hearty meal, festive treats, holiday shopping and memorable photo opportunities to last a lifetime. Experience the magic of Christmas with The Irish Pub.
Friday, December 2nd
Ocean City Library Holiday Book Sale
Friday, December 2nd from 10am-6pm and Saturday, December 3rd from 9am-2pm
Ocean City Library 1735
Simpson Ave.
Sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library and held in the Library Atrium. For more information, visit friendsvolunteersocfpl.com.
Brigantine Christmas Tree Lighting and Meet & Greet with Santa
5:30pm
147 W. Brigantine Ave. Brigantine
The Brigantine Chamber of Commerce, Brigantine PTA and Brigantine Fire Department present their Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Come and enjoy a night of lights, refreshments, music, and Santa.
Galloway Tree Lighting
6pm
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
Join Galloway Community Services for their annual tree lighting. Santa will arrive by firetruck to light the tree and kick off the holiday season. For more information, visit www.gtnj.com or call 609-241-0692.
Northfield Holiday Tree Lighting
6pm
City Hall 1600 Shore Rd.
Join the Northfield Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary at their Annual Tree Lighting. Additional details can be found online at cityofnorthfield.org.
Ocean City Christmas Parade
6pm
Asbury Avenue from 6th-12th Streets
Ocean City’s Christmas Parade rolls down Asbury Avenue. Registration information is available at ocnj.us/christmas-parade.
Somers Point Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
6pm
Shore Road to City Hall
The City of Somers Point will host its annual Christmas Parade and tree lighting. The parade begins at Dawes Avenue and continues along Shore Road to City Hall at 1 W. New Jersey Avenue. Volunteer Fire Companies 1 & 2 will escort Santa Claus to City Hall where the tree lighting will take place after the parade. Parade participants include floats, vehicles, bands, and vehicles.
Santa in the Park in Absecon
6:30pm. Heritage Park
For more details, visit www.abseconnj.gov.
Atlantic City Ballet: Nutcracker
Friday, December 2nd at 7pm & Saturday, December 3rd at 5pm
Holy Spirit High School 500 S. New Rd. Absecon. Tickets on sale at holyspirithighschool.com. For more information, visit acballet.org.
The Christmas Extravaganza
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm
Margate Community Church 8900 Ventnor Ave. Margate
Full Moon Theatre Company presents The Christmas Extravaganza. Enjoy your favorite Christmas carols, featuring The Cygnus Arts Center Ballet, hosted by Scrooge. $25 regular admission, $20 for seniors, and $10 for children 12 and younger. Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite. Cash and check will be accepted for tickets at the door. For group sales, text 609-457-0903.
Saturday, December 3rd
Atlantic County 4H Holiday Craft Bazaar
Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th from 9am-4pm
3210 Route 50, Mays Landing
Join the Atlantic County 4H Fair Association for their 2022 Holiday Craft Bazaar to get your holiday shopping done from local vendors. There will also be visits and photo opportunities with Santa, holiday movies for the kids, model train displays, and refreshments available for purchase. View the list of attending craft vendors at acfairevents.com/2022-holiday-craft-bazaar.
Dickens of a Holiday Craft Show
10am-4pm
Get an early start on your holiday shopping. Vendors will be located in three different areas of Historic Mays Landing: Presbyterian Church at 6001 Main Street, Atlantic County Library at Main Street and Farragut Avenue, and Memorial Park. For more information, visit hamiltonhistorical.org.
Ocean City Train Show
Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm
Ocean City Music Pier Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk
The Ocean City Annual Holiday Train Expo is scheduled to take place this weekend. The show will feature running displays, model trains of all gauges and vendors selling various scale model trains. Admission is free. For more information, call (609) 399-6111 ext. 9283, email mrossbachjr@ocnj.us, or visit oceancityvacation.com.
Atlantic City Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday, December 4th from 12-5pm
Noyes Arts Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City. Celebrate your holidays at the 2nd Annual Atlantic City Holiday Bazaar. Enjoy shopping in a beautiful arts and craft-focused event space in the heart of Atlantic City. The event will feature shopping, local and regional vendors, music, food & libations. The event is free and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit asburyparkbazaar.com.
Horse & Carriage Rides in Ocean City
Saturdays and Sundays from 12-3pm
6th & Asbury Avenue
Enjoy Horse and Carriage Rides along Downtown Asbury Avenue. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Photos with Santa in Ocean City
Saturdays and Sundays from 12-3pm
Ocean City Music Pier Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk
Take your photo with Santa at the Music Pier. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.
Magic Flowers
Saturdays at 4pm and Sundays at 12:30pm
Studio;Space 112 Woodland Ave. Somers Point
SPQR Stage Company proudly presents Magic Flowers, an award-winning one-act comedy written and directed by Bill Sterritt. Magic Flowers takes place on Christmas Eve in Manhattan. Ethel Pahoni is prepared to spend another Christmas Eve alone, until her bliss is interrupted by a man selling “magic flowers,” that he claims will help Ethel find love. $10 admission. Cash Only at the door. Advance tickets through Eventbrite. Information and reservations by calling 323-793-2153 or spqrstageco@aol.com.
Egg Harbor Township Holiday Tree Lighting
5pm
EHT Community Center 5045 English Creek Ave.
Join Mayor Hodson and Township Committee along with EHT Recreation for EHT’s 4th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Dress for the weather as this event is outdoor and indoor. A special guest will arrive to help Mayor Hodson light the tree.
Ventnor City Twilight Holiday Parade
5pm
Ventnor Avenue from Troy to Portland Ave.
Ventnor’s Twilight Holiday Parade is this Saturday, featuring marching bands, firetrucks, floats, classic cars, Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. After-parade activities will take place at Ventnor Pocket Park, on the corner of Ventnor and Oakland Avenue, with Santa and friends, pony rides, face painting, and balloon man.
The Porch Performances of “A Christmas Carol”
6pm
Starting at 37 Somers Ave. Somers Point
Gather at 37 Somers Ave. at 6pm for Act One of a quirky and humorous rendition of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday tale, “A Christmas Carol,” performed by The Riddlesbrood Players. Then the performance will move to other porches in the Bayfront Historic District, culminating at Gregory’s Restaurant, where light holiday refreshments will be served. This is a free event; all are welcome to attend.
Egg Harbor City Tree Lighting
6pm
Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City Branch 134 Philadelphia Ave.
Join Egg Harbor City for their Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa will arrive on the fire truck for pictures. Plus, Simply Sweet Cupcakes, Hot Chocolate, goodie bags for the kids, and holiday music. This year’s event will honor the late Lloyd Wimberg.
A Very Valli Holiday
7pm
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Lights Out Presents: A Very Valli Holiday. Bringing you all the Frankie Valli hits you know and love, woven through a winter wonderland of Holiday favorites. Learn more and purchase tickets at gatewaybythebay.org.
Sunday, December 4th
SPFD Aux2 Breakfast with Santa
8am-12pm
Somers Point Fire Department Company 2 20 W. New Jersey Ave.
The Ladies Auxiliary will host Breakfast with Santa. All you can eat pancakes, waffles, out world famous “everything scrambled eggs,” bacon, sausage, juice and coffee. $12 for adults and $5 for kids.
Jessie’s Merry & Bright Market
9am-3pm
Jessie’s of Linwood 136 W. Poplar Ave. Linwood
Bundle up to shop at Jessie’s outdoor market filled with local makers and creators. Cozy up in the café to enjoy Jessie’s holiday food, bakers & coffee specials. Enjoy live music and snap a photo with Santa Claus. Rain date: December 11.
GEHTHS Holiday Open House
1-3pm
6647 West Jersey Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Greate Egg Harbour Township Historical Society’s Holiday Open House takes place this weekend. Bring the kiddos. Mrs. Claus will be on hand to read to them. Make a craft and decorate the “Tree of Lights.” There will be gifts for the children and refreshments.
Ocean City Library’s Holiday Festival
1-3:30pm
1735 Simpson Ave.
Join Ocean City Free Public Library & Community Center for a free holiday celebration featuring an event kickoff in the atrium, holiday crafts, live caroling, a visit from Santa, stories and songs with Miss Taimi in the Library, a visit with Mrs. Claus at the Ocean City Historical Museum, hand-made pottery, jewelry, and paintings in the Ocean City Arts Center’s gallery, and more.
Santa Paws in Somers Point
2-6pm
Somers Point Fire Department Company 2 20 W. New Jersey Ave.
$20 donation for each digital photo. All proceeds go to giving children residing at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission a Merry Christmas. To book your dogs reservation with Santa, text or call Heidi at 609-377-6208, email heidi@fouronthefloor.org or via Facebook at Four on the Floor Dog Training.
Cape Shore Chorale presents “For Us A Child is Born”
3pm
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 30th St. & Bay Ave. Ocean City
The popular Cape Shore Chorale will present a Free concert, “For Us a Child is Born” by S.J. Bach, along with other holiday favorites. Free will offering accepted. Lite refreshments will be available.
Pizza with Santa
5-8pm
EHT Police Activities League 2542 Ridge Ave. Egg Harbor Township
Enjoy pizza, crafts, and a photo opportunity while in your pajamas with Santa. Don’t forget your camera. Santa arrives at 6pm. Admission is $15 per child and includes 1 slice of pizza and a drink, in advance, $10 per adult. $20 at the door if space is available. Space is limited. For more information, contact Crystal.Bryant@ehtpal.org.
Messiah: An Oratorio
7pm
Borgata Event Center 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City
Stockton University’s School of Arts & Humanities’ Performing Arts Program presents Messiah: An Oratorio by George Frederic Handell, presented by the Stockton Choral Program, with special guests and Orchesral Ensemble. General admission is $14, $12 for seniors and those under 18, and $8 for Stockton Students. To purchase tickets, visit Borgata’s Box Office or call (609) 317-1000.
Monday, December 5th
Mindful Ways Workshops with Kate Lutz
1-3pm
Ocean City Library 1735 Simpson Ave.
Kate Lutz’s Mindful Ways Workshops offer easy ways to practice meditation and experience mindfulness. Now is the perfect time to learn how to grow your emotional resilience, feel more centered, engage your inner awareness and peace of mind, and shift out of limiting beliefs. Held in the Lecture Hall.
Tuesday, December 6th
Absecon Tree Lighting
6pm at the corner of New Jersey Ave. & Mechanic St.
For more details, visit www.abseconnj.gov.
Charlie’s Annual Tree Trimming Party
7:30-9:30pm
Charlie’s Bar 800 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Dress like an Elf and help Charlie’s decorate the three for the holiday season. Bring an ornament and a gift for the Atlantic-Cape and Southern Ocean Toys for Tots and receive a gift from Charlie’s. There will be a special holiday martini and coffee menu with complimentary appetizers.
Dance Society
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Somers Point Fire Co. 1 455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point
Enjoy an evening of social dancing and line dancing at the Fire Company Hall. Admission is $10 per person. For more information, contact Rita Voli at (609) 408-3619.
Friday, December 9th
Noyes Arts Garage Holiday Party
5-8pm
2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University presents its annual Holiday Party, hosted by Shore Local’s own Raymond Tyler. It will be a festive evening of food, fun, live music, the opening reception for the Atlantic City Art Commission Open Winter Art Show, and more. Visit artsgarageac.com for more information.
Jim Craine’s Swing into Christmas
8pm
Superstar Theater at Resorts 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Don’t miss a night of merriment and songs of the season all performed by a lineup of Atlantic City’s greatest stars, featuring TV host and singer Michelle Dawn Mooney, Jim “The Singing Lifeguard” Craine & the Atlantic City Allstar Band, Betsy Daily and the Tony Grant Stars of Tomorrow Alumni Dancers, Atlantic City’s Songstress Suzie Neustadter & other surprise guests. Admission is free for everyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. For more information, visit www.JimCraine.com.
Health and Wellness
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, December 7th at 2pm
Earth Angels for Dementia 115 Route 50, Mays Landing
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, December 12th at 7pm
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore Rd. Somers Point
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults (18+) with a mental health condition. Family Support Group is a support group for adult friends and family members of people with a mental health condition. For more information and to register for all support groups please visit ww.namiacm.org or call 609-741-5125.
Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups
Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, LGBTQIA+, individuals aged 18-30. Boomers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others. Groups are also provided to individuals with a family member who lives with a mental health challenge. To receive a full list and to register, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Recovery Groups
More than a dozen groups for individuals living with substance use disorder are offered online. Topics range from mental health/wellness to employment, faith, and more. Groups are provided 7 days a week. Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at 609-652-3800.
Wellness Groups
A wide variety of online groups are offered to enhance wellness and introduce interested participants to ways they can improve their day-to-day mental health. These daily groups include meditation, art, music, journaling, eating healthy, exercise, spirituality, adult coloring, gratitude, and more. Provided by United By Wellness/Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. To register and receive links by email, call 609-652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
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