Don’t let lack of boulevard traffic fool you, there is no shortage of holiday fun around here! Take a look at some of the goings-on this season!
Holiday Events
(Listed in Chronological Order)
Holiday Market – Support LBI’s Small Businesses! — November 16 – December 15 @ Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences
Still working on your holiday shopping list? Shop local at the LBIF Holiday Market!
Reynolds Garden Shop Holiday Events– November 15 – December 16 @ Reynolds Garden Shop
Enjoy lots of holiday events and workshops while giving back to the community!
Ship Bottom Christmas Tree Lighting — November 30 5PM – 7PM @ Ship Bottom Boat Ramp
Come kick off the holiday season at the annual Ship Bottom Christmas Tree Lighting! Enjoy some hot cocoa and s’mores by the fire, courtesy of the Ship Bottom Fire Company and Long Beach Island PBA!
Santa’s Viking Christmas Village — Saturday, November 30 10 AM – 3 PM @ Viking Village, Barnegat Light, NJ
Experience an enchanting holiday market with over 40 artists and crafters. Enjoy live music, holiday activities, and a fire pit with a s’mores bar. Santa arrives by firetruck at 1 PM—perfect for photos! This free event is a must for families looking for a memorable start to the holiday season.
Miracle on 34th Street — Saturday, November 30 – Sunday, December 15th @ Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven, NJ
Filled with humor, spectacle and such beloved songs as Pinecones and Hollyberries, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas and My State, My Kansas, this joyous, heartwarming musical is pure family entertainment. Based on the beloved movie with a score added by Meredith Willson
Sip & Shop + Tree Lighting — December 4th 5PM-9PM @ Hotel LBI
A great way to soak in the holiday spirit and support our local LBI businesses! Featuring shopping with local vendors, holiday spirits and a tree lighting!
Annual Christmas Parade — December 7th 1PM @ Long Beach Boulevard between 5th & 25th Street
The Ship Bottom tradition continues! Watch in person or on TV!
Looking for something to do after? Check out the Holiday Wreath Workshop hosted by Dune Market! See details below!
A Festive Home Affair — December 7th 10:00 am @ Fourchette
Tastings, live art, pro advice on home renovations and holiday entertaining and much more!
Holiday Wreath Workshop — December 7th 4:30PM @ The Dune Market
Continue the holiday spirit by making your own wreath and sipping on some holiday spirits! Seats are limited!
Miracle on 34th Street — Saturday, November 30 – Sunday, December 15th @ Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven, NJ
Filled with humor, spectacle and such beloved songs as Pinecones and Hollyberries, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas and My State, My Kansas, this joyous, heartwarming musical is pure family entertainment. Based on the beloved movie with a score added by Meredith Willson
A Visit from the Grinch – December 8th and 15th Saturday Barnegat and Stafford Township Police Departments
Breakfast with Santa – First 3 Saturdays of December | 8am – 11am @ Hotel LBI, Ship Bottom
Come have breakfast with Santa in Salt Kitchen on Saturday, December 7th, 14th & 21st from 8 am – 11 am! Reservations suggested on Opentable.com
Stafford Township Holiday Wonderland & Christmas Market — Saturday, December 14, 1 PM – 5 PM @ Heritage Park, 49 W Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ
Join us for an enchanting day at the Holiday Wonderland, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment, and holiday treats. A free shuttle bus service will be available from the Stafford Township Municipal Complex for convenient parking.
Holidays with the Jersey Tenors — Saturday, December 21st 4:30 and 7:30 @ Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven, NJ
A festive December concert with the very popular Jersey Tenors. Get in the mood with holiday hits as well as some Jersey Tenor favorites. You will be filled with smiles and joy in this newly added concert for 2024.
Local Business Seasonal Hours
GARDEN STATE SURF & ART – Open Sat-Sun through December
MISTLETOE – Open most weekends year round
SINK R SWM – Open weekends through December
LBI TABLE – Open Thurs-Mon through December
MYSTIC MARKET – Open daily through December
SURF UNLIMITED SURF SHOP – Open daily through December
BISTRO AT SURF CITY HOTEL – Open weekends through 12/15
JUST BEAD IT – Open daily through December
LITTLE BUNGALOW – Open weekends through December
WINK – Open weekends through December
SANDCASTLE BED & BREAKFAST – Open Christmas week
THE SEAWIFE – Open weekends through December
VIKING OUTFITTERS – Open weekends through December
YAATREE BAZAAR – Open weekends through December
COFFEE BOUTEAQUE – Open through December
FOURCHETTE – Open through December
GUAPOS – Open weekends through December
ISLAND SUN JEWELERS – Open through December
SMALLCAKES LBI – Open through December
SONG OF THE SEA – Open weekends through December
YULETIDE CHRISTMAS SHOP – Open daily through the holidays
