The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to get in the spirit of the holidays at the fifth annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Ocean City Civic Center.
The event includes festive local craft and food vendors and an opportunity to find unique gifts for everyone on your list. Special “Frozen” guests will spread some holiday magic, and a strolling Santa will greet families.
Free parking is available in the Boardwalk lot adjacent to the Civic Center and accessible from Fifth Street.
More November events
NOV. 22 — “Earlier than the Bird” Downtown Shopping Extravaganza: Everyone is invited to shop in their pajamas for early bird shopping specials along downtown Asbury Avenue on the weekend before Thanksgiving from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 22.
NOV. 22, 28, 29, 30 — Free Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides: These will start for the season from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, with boarding at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue. They will continue during the same hours on Nov. 28, 29 and 30, then on weekends in December.
NOV. 27 — Fast & Furriest 5K Turkey Trot: The Ocean City Humane Society’s annual event is set for Thanksgiving morning on the Ocean City Boardwalk. For more information and registration details, call 609-398-9500 ext. 4 or visit hsocnj.org.
NOV. 28 — Christmas in the Downtown – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue”: One of the highlights of the season, this annual event will give everyone a chance to celebrate “Black Friday” Ocean City-style from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 28. Join the local merchants and the Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned downtown Christmas, culminating at 5 p.m. with the arrival of Santa Claus and the tree-lighting. This year’s celebration will conclude with a holiday-themed drone light show in the sky over Asbury Avenue, starting at approximately 5:15 p.m.
NOV. 29 — Ocean City Pops Holiday Show: This concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, will feature classic Christmas song favorites and modern hits, led by conductor Vince Lee, and showcasing the Ocean City Pops Festival Chorus. The show is at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by visiting any Welcome Center or by calling 609-399-6111.
NOV. 29-30 — Santa Claus: St. Nick will visit with children and be available for photos on weekends starting Nov. 29 and 30. He will be downtown at Mark Soifer Park (Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., then outside the Music Pier from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the annual Christmas Parade on Asbury Avenue at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. Registration information for participants is available at ocnj.us/christmas-parade.
