Christmas time is here and I’m so excited to share what our family does each year to get into the Holiday spirit here on the Jersey Shore! Here’s a list of our favorites:
- November 20th: The Cape May Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremony!
Straight out of a Hallmark movie, Santa and his elves have decorated the Physick Estate with thousands of lights and holiday trimmings. Enjoy a free performance of holiday classics by the Atlantic Brass Band. SO excited to go to this with the family, come join us!
- November 27th, Come Paint “Aurora Winter” at Pinot’s Palette in Brick
Need an evening to recharge from Christmas shopping? Grab your friends or a hot date and head out to this paint and sip party and bring home something beautiful! I think I might do this one with my girlfriend – so maybe I’ll see you there!! Also on a side note – this would look really good in my girls room *if* it came out ok!! 🙂
- Historic Smithville Christmas!
From “Dickens Fest” to a magic TALKING Christmas tree straight from Santa’s forest, Smithville is our all time favorite spot to sip hot chocolate, enjoy the quaint Christmas shops, and enjoy a holiday light show on the lake. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be hosting a breakfast on December 11th and 18th – be sure to make your reservations to meet the big guy in person!
Find out more here: Smithville Christmas Schedule of Events
- December 4th, 7:30am Christmas 5k, St. Catherine’s School, Spring Lake
Run off those delicious Christmas cookies and have some healthy fun during this family friendly 5kChristmas race. You can Register here.
- December 4th, 1-3pm: The 42nd Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade!
This year’s theme for the parade is Comfort & Joyful Christmas – we all could use that! We LOVE this Parade and are so happy it’s back on the schedule this year!
- The Nutcracker Ballet, Count Basie Center for the Arts: Red Bank
Sadly we will be in Florida all these dates, but we LOVE the Count Basie Theatre and would be there if we could! Performances run December 10-12th, and you can purchase tickets here.
- Jenkinson’s Aquarium Sea of Lights Holiday Festival
Who doesn’t love Scuba Santa?! Jenkinson’s winter wonderland is held in the aquarium and includes treats, crafts, pictures with Santa, games, Diving Santa and Holiday Entertainment. Admission is only $8. Sea of Lights takes place December 15, 16, and 22, 23, 26-30th (6-9pm)
Photos with Santa: December 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th (5-8pm)
Diving Santa: December 26th, 27th & 28th (6:15-7:15pm and 7:45-8:45pm)
- December 19th: Ebenezer, A Musical Christmas Carol at the Surflight Theatre
Charles Dickens’ classic holiday ghost story comes to life on the stage with music and dancing and a little bit of magic. Get into the spirit of the season with a classic. Very excited to bring the kids to see this show! Purchase tickets here.
- Tuckerton Seaport’s 12 Days of Christmas, December 1-12th (12-8pm)
From an Outdoor Reindeer Scavenger Hunt to a Holiday Boat Ride, this event is a must do on the Jersey Shore this Christmas season! The Seaport Captain will take guests on a 50 minute tour of Tuckerton Creek complete with stories about holiday celebrations specific to Tuckerton. Bundle up and bring a blanket!
The Seaport Lighthouse along with Pop-Up Holiday Gift Shop will also be open for exploring including the Soap Bus and Christmas Wreaths.
Decorate your own gingerbread cookies will be available on Saturdays and Sundays ($5 add on) from Sinfully Delicious Bakery.
Boat Tickets are $15/person and include admission to the Lighthouse and Make-and-Take Craft area hosted by Jersey Family Fun! Lighthouse Admission is $5/person.
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