Week of December 1 – 7, 2021
A Dr. Physick Christmas
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Emlen Physick Estate,1048 Washington Street, Cape May
A Dr. Physick Christmas House Tour occurs at the Emlen Physick Estate which is located at 1048 Washington Street. This event repeats each Wednesday between December 1 through December 15, 2021.
Cape May Holiday Inns Tour
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 through Thursday, December 9, 2021 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Various locations throughout Cape May
Get into the Christmas spirit as you tour three of Cape May’s festively decorated Bed & Breakfast Inns and private homes. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in so you can get a copy of the map. This tour repeats each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between November 29 and December 9, 2021.
Wildwood Crest Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 6:00 pm
Sunset Lake at Atlanta and New Jersey Avenues in Wildwood Crest
Tree lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season in the borough. Live music, light refreshments, visit from Santa Claus and more. Rain/inclement weather date 12/2.
North Wildwood Tree Lighting
Friday, December 3, 2021 4:30 pm
1st and Central Avenues, North Wildwood
Festive ceremony will take place at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard. Christmas tree lighting event includes music, refreshments, free tour of lighthouse and Santa Claus. Free admission.
Cape May Lamplighter Christmas Tour
Friday, December 3, 2021 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Various Inns throughout Cape May
An evening tour of five of Cape May’s finest Bed & Breakfast inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays. Also includes the Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where you will see “An Old Fashioned Christmas” exhibit and enjoy holiday refreshments. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in Cape May to pick up a copy of the map. This tour repeats each Friday from December 3 through December 17, 2021 as well as Monday, December 27 and Wednesday, December 29, 2021.
Santa’s Trolley Ride Through Cape May
Saturday, December 4, 2021 and Sunday, December 5, 2021
Various times (see below); Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May
This half-hour tour takes you through Cape May at Christmas with Santa. Times on Saturday are 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 noon, and on Sunday the trolley tour is at 10:00 am and 11:00 am. This event repeats each Saturday and Sunday from November 27 through December 19, 2021.
Wassail Day & Winter Encampment at Historic Cold Spring Village
Saturday, December 4, 2021 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
720 Route 9 South, Cape May (entrance through Seashore Road gatehouse, 735 Seashore Road)
The Village paths come alive with the sights and sounds of the holiday season at this event. Select buildings will be open where guests can enjoy live music, hot beverages, and holiday treats served by historical interpreters in period clothing. Visitors can meet Father Christmas in the Country Store.
Sea Isle City Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 4, 2021 – 11:00am to 2:00pm
Historical Museum, 4800 Central Avenue, Sea Isle
The Historical Society welcomes guests of all ages to come check out the museum and enjoy light refreshments.
The West Cape May Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 4, 2021 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
West Cape May Firehouse, 732 Broadway
Always the first Saturday in December, The WCM Community Christmas Parade sets the stage for the areas holiday season. Now in its 56th year, the parade steps off at 5:00pm sharp from the WCM Volunteer Firehouse and marches South on Broadway, winds East on Perry, and onto Carpenter Lane in the City of Cape May.
Cape May Evening Yuletide House Tour
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 and Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May
Enjoy this half-hour Yuletide House Tour at the Estate as part of your Cape May holiday experience. This tour repeats each Tuesday and Thursday at the times noted above, from November 30 through December 30, 2021.
Week of December 8 – 14, 2021
A Dr. Physick Christmas
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Emlen Physick Estate,1048 Washington Street, Cape May
A Dr. Physick Christmas House Tour occurs at the Emlen Physick Estate which is located at 1048 Washington Street. This event repeats each Wednesday between December 1 through December 15, 2021.
Cape May Lamplighter Christmas Tour
Friday, December 10, 2021 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Various Inns throughout Cape May
An evening tour of five of Cape May’s finest Bed & Breakfast inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays. Also includes the Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where you will see “An Old Fashioned Christmas” exhibit and enjoy holiday refreshments. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in Cape May to pick up a copy of the map. This tour repeats each Friday from December 3 through December 17, 2021 as well as Monday, December 27 and Wednesday, December 29, 2021.
Family Holiday Celebration
Saturday, December 11, 2021, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wildwoods Convention Center
Enjoy a family-friendly event at the Wildwoods Convention Center featuring free admission to holiday-themed crafters and movies, photos with Santa, choir performances, children’s craft making table, face painting, a magician, dance performances and much more.
Santa’s Trolley Ride Through Cape May
Saturday, December 11, 2021 and Sunday, December 12, 2021
Various times (see below); Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May
This half-hour tour takes you through Cape May at Christmas with Santa. Times on Saturday are 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 noon, and on Sunday the trolley tour is at 10:00 am and 11:00 am. This event repeats each Saturday and Sunday from November 27 through December 19, 2021.
Cape May Evening Yuletide House Tour
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 and Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May
Enjoy this half-hour Yuletide House Tour at the Estate as part of your Cape May holiday experience. This tour repeats each Tuesday and Thursday at the times noted above, from November 30 through December 30, 2021.
Week of December 15 – 21, 2021
A Dr. Physick Christmas
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:00 am – 11:45 am
Emlen Physick Estate,1048 Washington Street, Cape May
A Dr. Physick Christmas House Tour occurs at the Emlen Physick Estate which is located at 1048 Washington Street. This event repeats each Wednesday between December 1 through December 15, 2021.
Cape May Lamplighter Christmas Tour
Friday, December 17, 2021 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Various Inns throughout Cape May
An evening tour of five of Cape May’s finest Bed & Breakfast inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays. Also includes the Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where you will see “An Old Fashioned Christmas” exhibit and enjoy holiday refreshments. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in Cape May to pick up a copy of the map. This tour repeats each Friday from December 3 through December 17, 2021 as well as Monday, December 27 and Wednesday, December 29, 2021.
Champagne And Sparkling Wine Pairing Dinner at The Pier House
Friday, December 17, 2021 6:00 – 9:00 pm
The Pier House, 1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May
This December Pairing Dinner Series features champagne and sparkling wine. Pairing Dinner includes 4-Course Dinner paired with specially selected sparkling wines and champagne. Expert teachings between each course where the nuances between champagne, cava, prosecco, and sparkling wine are discussed.
Santa’s Trolley Ride Through Cape May
Saturday, December 18, 2021 and Sunday, December 19, 2021
Various times (see below); Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May
This half-hour tour takes you through Cape May at Christmas with Santa. Times on Saturday are 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00 noon, and on Sunday the trolley tour is at 10:00 am and 11:00 am. This event repeats each Saturday and Sunday from November 27 through December 19, 2021.
Cape May Evening Yuletide House Tour
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 and Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May
Enjoy this half-hour Yuletide House Tour at the Estate as part of your Cape May holiday experience. This tour repeats each Tuesday and Thursday at the times noted above, from November 30 through December 30, 2021.
Week of December 22 – 28, 2021
Cape May Lamplighter Christmas Tour
Monday, December 27 and Wednesday December 29, 2021 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Various Inns throughout Cape May
An evening tour of five of Cape May’s finest Bed & Breakfast inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays. Also includes the Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where you will see “An Old Fashioned Christmas” exhibit and enjoy holiday refreshments. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in Cape May to pick up a copy of the map. This tour repeats each Friday from December 3 through December 17, 2021 as well as Monday, December 27 and Wednesday, December 29, 2021.
Cape May Evening Yuletide House Tour
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 and Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May
Enjoy this half-hour Yuletide House Tour at the Estate as part of your Cape May holiday experience.
Week of December 29 – January 4, 2021
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Friday, December 31, 2021 8:00 pm
JFK Boulevard Beach
Close out the year with a spectacular Fireworks display on the beach.
