Written by Christine Holt
There’s nothing quite like Christmas time at the Jersey Shore! We love the all the fun holiday traditions and wanted to share of the best places to make memories with your loved ones this Christmas.
December 1, 2023
1. Bay Head Christmas Walk | 5pm-9pm | 202 Lake Ave, Bay Head
2. Surf City Volunteer Fire Co Christmas Market | 5pm-8pm | Surf City Volunteer Fire Co713 N Long Beach Blvd, Surf City
December 2, 2023
1. Christmas in Island Heights House Tour & Holiday Boutique | 10am-4pmIsland Heights United Methodist Church111 Ocean Ave, Island Heights
2. Victorian Holiday House Tour | 11amOcean Grove Chamber of Commerce 39 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove
3.Holiday Festival | 12pm-6pm Lacey Recreation Charles A Smith Community Center 15 E Lacey Rd, Forked River
4.Christmas Market | 6pm-9pm Forgotten Room 901 Lacey Rd, Forked River
5.Christmas on the Farm | 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 12pm-6pm12/3, 12/10, 12/17 12pm-5pm Acres at Magnolia 160 W Farms Rd, Farmingdale
December 8, 2023
1. Vintner Wonderland Family Fun Night | 6pm-8pm Renault Winery and Resort 72 N Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City
2. Laurita’s North Pole Experience | 2pm-6pm Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt
December 9, 2023
1.Cookie Wars! | 11ma-3pm Bay Village & Schooners Wharf Beach Haven, LBI
2.Holiday Wonderland & Christmas Market | 11am-5pm 49 W Bay Ave, Manahawkin Pictures with Santa are here also!
3.Christmas in the Pines | 2pm-7pm Manchester Township Harry Wright Lake, Whiting
4.Sea of Lights | 12/9, 12/16, 12/22, 12/23, 12/27, 12/28 4pm-8pm Jenkinson’s Boardwalk 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant
December 17, 2023
1.Christmas Party: Village Edition | 4:30pm-8pm Presbyterian Church of Toms River 1070 Hooper Ave, Toms River
December 31, 2023
1.First Night Ocean County | 1pm-5pm Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach 800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights
No matter where you go or what you do this holiday season the important thing is to spend it with those you love. We can’t wait to hear about some of your favorite holiday activities this season. Warm Wishes!