November 2023
Sherlock Holmes Weekend
Friday November 3 – Sunday November 5, 2023
La Mer Beachfront Resort, 1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May
Join other super sleuths for this year’s theme, “The Other Consulting Detective”. Performances will be taking place at La Mer Beachfront Resort, 1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May. Check-in begins on Friday with light fare. On Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00, a self-guided clues tour will be available, followed by lunch on Sunday with performances throughout the two days.
Ocean City’s Winterfest by the Sea
Saturday November 4, 2023 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Civic Center, Ocean City
The Chamber of Commerce presents their Fourth Annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. The event takes place inside the Civic Center. Craft vendors, food vendors and strolling Santa will be present.
Fall Craft & Collectibles Show
Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Avenue
Come enjoy this fall-themed crafts and collectibles show.
Sherlock Holmes Weekend
Friday November 10 – Sunday November 12, 2023
La Mer Beachfront Resort, 1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May
Join other super sleuths for this year’s theme, “The Other Consulting Detective”. Performances will be taking place at La Mer Beachfront Resort, 1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May. Check-in begins on Friday with light fare. On Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00, a self-guided clues tour will be available, followed by lunch on Sunday with performances throughout the two days.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Saturday, November 11, 2023 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Veterans Park, Sea Isle City
Our veterans will be honored during this service.
North Wildwood Veteran’s Day Services
Saturday November 11, 2023 10:00 am
Veteran’s Monument, Spruce and New York Avenues, North Wildwood
Ceremony to honor Veterans.
Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb
Monday November 13, 2023 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Avenue
Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the New Moon, when the moon is so dark it blends in with the night sky and is invisible to the naked eye. Stars and constellations are more visible on clear nights during the New Moon.
Fall Girls Weekend
Friday, November 17 – Sunday, November 19, 2023
Various times and locations, Sea Isle City
Bring your friends and have a ball shopping and catching up!
“Earlier than the Bird” Downtown Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday November 18, 2023 8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Get out earlier than the bird and jump start your holiday shopping the weekend before Thanksgiving. Shop in your pajamas for early bird shopping specials.
Horse & Carriage Rides
Saturday November 18 and Sunday November 19, 2023 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
6th & Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Celebrate the holiday season with a good old fashioned horse and carriage ride on beautifully decorated Asbury Avenue.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday November 18, 2023 Time TBD
Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May
Santa and his elves have decked out the Physick Estate with thousands of lights and holiday trimmings. Enjoy a free performance of holiday classics by the Atlantic Brass Band as we join Santa in lighting the tree! Dawn’s Delights will be serving hot chocolate and baked goods for purchase.
Gratitude Fest
Saturday November 18, 2023 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
6111 New Jersey Avenue in Wildwood
Enjoy an outdoor festival featuring artists, creatives, and vendors of all kinds as gratitude is celebrated.
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa’s Arrival
Friday, November 24, 2023 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Excursion Park, Sea Isle City
Ring in the holiday season with this festive event.
SIC Shop Small Weekend
Friday, November 24 – Sunday, November 26, 2023
Various shops in Sea Isle City
Come and support your favorite local shore shops in this national event recognizing small business.
Christmas in the Downtown – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue
Friday November 24, 2023 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Downtown Ocean City
Join the merchants & the Ocean City Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas.
Horse & Carriage Rides
Friday November 24 – Sunday November 26, 2023 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm
6th & Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Celebrate the holiday season with a good old fashioned horse and carriage ride on beautifully decorated Asbury Avenue.
Photos with Santa
Saturday November 25 and Sunday November 26, 2023 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
Music Pier, Ocean City
Join Santa for great holiday photo opps.
Christmas in North Wildwood
Friday November 24 – Sunday November 26, 2023 (begins at 2:00 pm Friday and Saturday and at noon on Sunday)
Olde New Jersey Avenue & 100 block of East 17th Avenue, North Wildwood
Celebrate the Christmas season in North Wildwood.
Family Holiday Beach Bonfire
Friday November 24, 2023 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2nd & Surf Avenues, North Wildwood
Enjoy family fun including music and free photo ops with Santa and other winter wonderland characters! Food available for purchase. Donation fee TBA. Hosted by North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company #1. Rain date 11/25.
Holiday Craft & Collectibles Show
Friday November 24 – Saturday, November 25, 2023 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Avenue
Enjoy this two-day holiday themed crafts and collectibles show
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa’s Arrival
Friday, November 24, 2023 6:30 pm – 7:30 p
Excursion Park, Sea Isle
Come watch as the Mayor lights Sea Isle’s annual Christmas tree!
Breakfast with Santa at the Inn of Cape May
Saturday November 25, 2023
Various times throughout the morning
Share a delicious breakfast with family and friends and welcome special guest Santa Claus, himself, as he visits Cape May’s Ocean 7 Restaurant, the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. in the weeks leading up to Christmas! He will meet and greet his fans and there will be time for children to visit with Santa, take photos, and share their wish lists with him. Event is limited. Advance purchase required.
Stone Harbor Island Holiday Weekend
Friday, November 24, 2023 11:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday, November 25, 2023 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Water Tower Lot and 95th Street shopping district, Stone Harbor
Spend Thanksgiving in Stone Harbor! There will be a Carousel & Holiday Market at the Water Tower Lot, from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (4:00 pm on Saturday). On Friday, the Paw Prints Pet Parade will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by a Tree Lighting ceremony at 96th Street from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. On Saturday, a Downtown Dash will be held at 9:30 am and the Annual Christmas Parade will be held at 6:30 pm.
Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village – Small Business Saturday
Saturday November 25, 2023 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood
The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents The 4th Annual Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village, a completely outdoor shopping experience. Experience Small Business Saturday like never before. Local small business vendors will be on hand for you to purchase the perfect holiday gift! Local artisans, jewelry, specialty shops, handcrafted items, holiday decorations, baked goods, boutique shops, gifts, holiday music, & more. This event will also serve as a gift drop location for The Lynch Who Stole Christmas From The GrYnch Program.
