Holidays in Ocean City
The Ocean comes alive with magic during the holidays! Whether visiting or a year-round resident, Ocean City and surrounding areas hold a special holiday treat for everyone. I compiled a list of fun, festive activities for the young and young at heart.
Come out to Northside Park and get into the Holiday spirit from November 15th – December 31, 2018. See the dazzling lights on winter nights! Ride the tram through the park and see the wonderful light display. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa with sweet treats and take a picture on Santa’s lap to tell him what you want for Christmas! Santa is available every day until the 23rd of December!
Kick off this event on November 15th with the tree lighting and a special choir performance by OC Stars! End the Annual Winterfest of Lights event on New Year’s Eve with DJ Kutt and Coca-Cola giveaways and fireworks at midnight! Admission is $5.00 per person. It is FREE for people 11 years old and younger.
Winter Wonderfest’s Christmas Village is back, featuring the Schellville Christmas Lane, Hudson Fields Midway, Crooked Hammock Lodge, Santa’s Craft Workshop, and the Highway One Main Stage – there’s a merry good time waiting for the entire family!
For full pricing, visit wonderfestde.org! Don’t forget to purchase your Light Spectacular tickets and reserve your public skating session at the Visit Delaware Ice Rink at wonderfestde.org.
One of the locals’ favorite holiday events, the beautiful downtown Berlin tree lighting begins the Holiday Season for many! Tree Lighting will be at 6pm. Ice carving, Santa carriage rides, and shops are open late.
The Ocean Pines community comes together and decorates trees for the lighting. Enjoy trees decorated by community clubs, businesses, and families.
Get in the holiday spirit with tax-free holiday shopping, carriage rides, photos with Santa, caroling around the tree, and more. For the second year in a row, search for the Elf on the Shelf throughout businesses in Bethany for a chance to win great prizes donated by participating businesses!
Berlin’s annual Christmas Parade is celebrating its 150th Anniversary. This well-loved parade starts at the south end of Main Street and travels through the heart of Berlin.
Downtown Berlin celebrates the New Year twice. The Kids Party starts at 5:00PM with a ball drop at 6:00PM, sponsored by Heart of Gold Kids. Then at 10:00PM, dance the night away with DJs Big Al Reno & Schwab from Ocean98. Plus, outdoor bars & food!
Local Artists Patti Backer, Kathy Denk, Wendy Helmuth, Kristin Hooks, Molly Pratt, Dawn Tarr & Heather Layton bring you “Little Local Things Holiday Market”. Held in the Balcony Gallery of The Globe, the walls will be filled with original Art & Handcrafted Goods such as Painted Mermaids, Driftwood Santas, Wonderful Whimsy, found heart photography, Stained Glass, Knits & more.
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Create a unique gift for that special someone. $30: Blow your own glass Christmas tree ornament. Pick your favorite color or your favorite sports team colors. Call Krista to reserve your spot (443) 880-4944. Will do groups up to 8 people at one time. Behind the Atlantic Hotel.
Join Valiant Works for their 4th annual open house and enjoy drinks, art, and coffee from Local Coffee Roasting Co. right next door. Take some time to check out the unique things they make from local wood, including pens, cheeseboards, bowls, furniture, bottle-stoppers and more. Featuring artists: Skip Valliant, Josh Valliant, Tyler Valliant, Krista Valliant, and Danny Johnson.
The 2018 Flannel Formal is a fun, festive event benefiting the Lower Shore Land Trust, to be held at the legendary Merry Sherwood Plantation. This event will feature live music from the Resto Tribe, craft beers, a pig roast, shucked oysters, a silent auction, raffle, and much more! Tickets are $75 each, and event sponsorships are available now. For more information, please call (443) 234-5587 or email [email protected].
Featuring a Candlelight Concert in the historic Taylor House Museum & Gourmet Dinner at the Atlantic Hotel, enjoy period Classical Music presented by a string trio. $60.00 per person. For reservations and payment, contact the Museum at 410-641-1019 or email [email protected].
Join in the local golf tradition that has taken place for over 25 years. With more excitement than ever before, thrilling friendly competition supporting a good cause and celebration. This annual event has provided thousands of gifts for children in need during the holiday season.
Registration includes 1 Holiday Gift for a Child and either $75 in advance or $85 at the door, which includes breakfast, full round of golf with cart, golfer gift & post-tournament reception. Visit shorebiglittle.org/events to register or for more information.
Have a delicious pancake breakfast with Santa and get your list ready! He’ll be at the Ocean Pines Community Center to hear it. Kids under 3 are free, ages 4-10: $5, anyone over age 11: $7. Please bring an unwrapped toy for donation to a local family. After breakfast, kids can head on over to Reindeer Lane. Kids can shop for their loved ones-nothing is over $2. Donations for Reindeer Lane are needed. Volunteers for Reindeer Lane and Breakfast with Santa are needed. For info, call (410) 641-7052.
The ho- ho- ho-lidays are approaching, which means it’s almost time for the annual Swim with Santa! While the weather outside may be frightful, inside the Sports Core Pool it’s delightful, so bring the whole family. The Jolly Old Elf himself has swapped his red suit for a Hawaiian shirt, swim trunks, and flip-flops. Join Santa in the tropical setting while he floats in the pool. Waterproof your Christmas list and jump in! $6 for swimmers, $3 for non-swimmers. Call Ocean Pines Aquatics at 410-641-5255 for more information.
For the 7th year, Shore Community Church invites your family to celebrate the Holidays with them and build a gingerbread house together. All needed materials will be provided, including a simple meal along with drinks and snacks, and (best of all!) they will clean up afterward.
To learn more about waterfront living and concierge-level secrets of the Eastern Shore, contact Mechelle Nichols, Luxury Collection Specialist, at (410) 430-1575 (cell) or [email protected].
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