CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS IN GRAND STYLE
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It’s a mystery, no doubt about it. How does Santa magically appear, waving from a parade float in the West Cape May Parade, while miles away in Woodland Village he’s listening to youngsters rattle off their Christmas list, and in between he lends a hand to light giant Christmas trees. Well, it’s probably the same delightful talent that gets the jolly old elf and his sleigh from the North Pole around the world every year on Christmas Eve.
There is no better place to get into the holiday spirit than Cape May, America’s only Historic Landmark City when the resort is transformed into a Dickens village.
Garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling lights welcome visitors to this festive season beginning Nov. 18 with a preview weekend of trolley tours, productions at Cape May Stage and East Lynne Theater, shopping along the Washington Street Mall and the best restaurants this side of just about anywhere. It gets even better with the Christmas Candlelight Tours on Saturdays Dec. 3, 10 and 17, a tradition that dates to 1974. About a dozen buildings – homes, inns, churches and public buildings – are open, giving visitors a glimpse into both Victorian and modern interiors and exteriors, lavishly decorated in holiday style. It’s Cape May’s longest running and most popular tour - reserve early!
From Thanksgiving on, take tea with Mrs. Claus, board the trolley for a Lamplighter or Ghosts of Christmas Past guided tour through Cape May with a stop at the Emlen Physick Estate, adorned in true Victorian style. Join the tree lighting fun Nov. 19 and enjoy An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit at the Carroll Gallery.
Stone Harbor’s Island Holiday Weekend, Nov. 25-28, includes a holiday market place, a pet parade, hospitality night and of course a tree lighting ceremony. The parade kicks off at 6:30 Nov. 26 from 107th Street onto 96th Street to Second Avenue.
The Wildwoods celebrate the holiday season with five weekends of family fun with entertainment, a Shopping Village, bonfires, a parade, craft fairs and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The shopping district in Ocean City becomes the Miracle on Asbury Avenue with free horse and carriage rides weekends around the downtown area, photos with Santa and First Night Dec. 31.
Avalon hosts the Festival of the Trees from Nov. 18 to 26 with beautifully decorated trees and wreaths in various themes displayed in stores for shoppers to bid on. Not in town? Bidders can preview and place bids online though a mobile app. Convenient!
After the parade Nov. 25 beginning at 31st Street and Central Avenue in Sea Isle City, don’t miss the tree lighting ceremony and other festivities at Excursion Park. Holiday events include Santa’s Calling, a lighting contest, Brunch with Santa and a live nativity event plus fireworks New Year’s Eve.
The magic returns to Congress Hall Nov. 25 with the Winter Wonderland Holiday Spectacular that includes the Vendor Village, Breakfast with Santa, Congress Hall Express Rides, a carousel and Santa’s Workshop activities. Enjoy the Christmas Cabaret or perhaps a Holiday Farm Dinner at Beach Plum Farm. For a night to remember, head to the Grand Lawn Dec. 2 to enjoy the Festival Choir and a sing along before the countdown that lights the 30-foot tree.
Check with local chambers of commerce for exact times and dates or any last-minute schedule changes.
It’s a mystery, no doubt about it. How does Santa magically appear, waving from a parade float in the West Cape May Parade, while miles away in Woodland Village he’s listening to youngsters rattle off their Christmas list, and in between he lends a hand to light giant Christmas trees. Well, it’s probably the same delightful talent that gets the jolly old elf and his sleigh from the North Pole around the world every year on Christmas Eve.
There is no better place to get into the holiday spirit than Cape May, America’s only Historic Landmark City when the resort is transformed into a Dickens village.
Garlands of fragrant greens and twinkling lights welcome visitors to this festive season beginning Nov. 18 with a preview weekend of trolley tours, productions at Cape May Stage and East Lynne Theater, shopping along the Washington Street Mall and the best restaurants this side of just about anywhere. It gets even better with the Christmas Candlelight Tours on Saturdays Dec. 3, 10 and 17, a tradition that dates to 1974. About a dozen buildings – homes, inns, churches and public buildings – are open, giving visitors a glimpse into both Victorian and modern interiors and exteriors, lavishly decorated in holiday style. It’s Cape May’s longest running and most popular tour - reserve early!
From Thanksgiving on, take tea with Mrs. Claus, board the trolley for a Lamplighter or Ghosts of Christmas Past guided tour through Cape May with a stop at the Emlen Physick Estate, adorned in true Victorian style. Join the tree lighting fun Nov. 19 and enjoy An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit at the Carroll Gallery.
Stone Harbor’s Island Holiday Weekend, Nov. 25-28, includes a holiday market place, a pet parade, hospitality night and of course a tree lighting ceremony. The parade kicks off at 6:30 Nov. 26 from 107th Street onto 96th Street to Second Avenue.
The Wildwoods celebrate the holiday season with five weekends of family fun with entertainment, a Shopping Village, bonfires, a parade, craft fairs and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The shopping district in Ocean City becomes the Miracle on Asbury Avenue with free horse and carriage rides weekends around the downtown area, photos with Santa and First Night Dec. 31.
Avalon hosts the Festival of the Trees from Nov. 18 to 26 with beautifully decorated trees and wreaths in various themes displayed in stores for shoppers to bid on. Not in town? Bidders can preview and place bids online though a mobile app. Convenient!
After the parade Nov. 25 beginning at 31st Street and Central Avenue in Sea Isle City, don’t miss the tree lighting ceremony and other festivities at Excursion Park. Holiday events include Santa’s Calling, a lighting contest, Brunch with Santa and a live nativity event plus fireworks New Year’s Eve.
The magic returns to Congress Hall Nov. 25 with the Winter Wonderland Holiday Spectacular that includes the Vendor Village, Breakfast with Santa, Congress Hall Express Rides, a carousel and Santa’s Workshop activities. Enjoy the Christmas Cabaret or perhaps a Holiday Farm Dinner at Beach Plum Farm. For a night to remember, head to the Grand Lawn Dec. 2 to enjoy the Festival Choir and a sing along before the countdown that lights the 30-foot tree.
Check with local chambers of commerce for exact times and dates or any last-minute schedule changes.