Holiday events are slowing down, but there is still plenty to do at the shore. the Inn of Cape May is host to a great holiday gathering on Wednesday, a 2022 nominee for Best Picture is screening for free in Avalon, and the Angelus Community Chorus brings their resounding voices to venues across the peninsula. Orange links are clickable.
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Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Inn of Cape May
Equality Cape May hosts this festive gathering – come sing Christmas songs, sip hot cacao, eat Christmas cookies, and meet new friends at this celebration of the holidays.
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Angelus Chorus Christmas Concert
Wednesday, December 6 at 7 p.m.
Cape May Convention Center, 714 Beach Drive
Come hear resounding voices sing with holiday cheer at this special performance from Cape May County’s community choir.
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Washington Street Mall Hospitality Night
Friday, Dec. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Mall-wide on Washington Street, Cape May
Enjoy the sounds of the season, our beautiful holiday décor, and a visit from Olde Saint Nick as participating merchants offer discounts and specials along with free lite bites and drinks in the cozy heart of Cape May!
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Middle Township Tree Lighting & Parade
Friday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.
Downtown Cape May Court House
The parade lineup begins at 5 p.m. at Memorial Field and steps off at 6 p.m. The parade will travel north along Route 9 to Mechanic Street – the tree lighting will take place after the parade, in front of the library.
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Cape May County Museum Art Sale
Friday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m.
504 US-9, Court House
Come out for an art exhibition and sale organized by regional artists to benefit the Museum. Original pieces will be on display and available for purchase at the Museum. Half of all art sale proceeds will go to the Museum – artists included Terri Amig, Greg Bennett, Stephen Gibson, David Macomber, Adam Wallacavage, Penny Beck, stan Sperlak, and Victor Grasso.
Here is a link to the event organized by Victor Grasso – the lead exhibiting artist: https://fb.me/e/5he2725DH
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Saturday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Pubs and Bars in North Wildwood
Celebrate the holidays and enjoy happy hour pricing & holiday sights from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at participating establishments. A free jitney will transport you around the island from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. with various stops along the way. Map of route will be available soon! For more information click here.
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Pinch the GrYnch’ Boardwalk 5K Run
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. rain or shine
This holiday boardwalk 5K run and 1 mile walk is fun for all ages! Event starts at 10 a.m. – rain or shine. Participants are asked to register on-line for $30 or $20 if you donate a new, unwrapped toy for local children in need. Participants are encouraged to dress in festive holiday outfits. 609.849.8887 or LynchToyDrive.Com/5K for more info
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Deeply Rooted Learning Center’s Christmas Bazaar Fundraiser
Saturday, Dec. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Cape Community Church, 1159 Rt. 9, Court House
Music, festive food, shopping, raffles. This event is open to both children and adult vendors. For more information or to reserve a table contact nicole@deeplyrootedlc.com
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Avalon: DIY Graham Cracker House
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m.
Avalon Free Public Library
Build your very own Graham Cracker “Gingerbread” House with candy trimmings to take home! Suggested for ages 3 to 103.
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Lower Township Rotary Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.
Parade is in Villas
The parade begins at Breakwater and Bayshore. and will continue south on Bayshore ending at Rosehill Pkwy.
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Ocean City Tree Lighting for the Whales
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.
9th Street Beach, Ocean City
This ceremony will honor all of the whales who died this year. Please bring a tree ornament if possible! Free hot chocolate and cookies will be served.
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Avalon Players Present: “A Christmas Chaos”
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Avalon Elementary School, 235 32nd Street
Avalon’s youth theater company presents a hilarious holiday production. When a professional theatre company gets stranded across the country, it’s up to a rag-tag group of local theatre people to throw together their own version of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Tickets are $20, or $15 at the door with canned food donations.
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Woodbine Holiday Parade
Sunday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m.
Starts at Woodbine Elementary School
The parade lineup begins at 5 p.m. behind the Woodbine Elementary School. To be part of the parade, call 609-231-7963
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Sunday, Dec. 10 from 12 to 2 p.m.
Wildwood Crest Arts Pavilion, 6301 Ocean Ave
View and vote on a mini holiday tree-decorating contest! Decorate ornaments for the Crest beach tree! Don’t miss a visit from Santa! Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies! Bring a unwrapped gift for Lunch With Lynch Toy Drive and meet with featured artist Dorothy Kulisek! $15 to enter mini holiday-tree decorating contest!
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Angelus Chorus Avalon Christmas Concert
Sunday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m.
Maria Stella Catholic Church, 252 50th St. Avalon
The county’s community choir brings Christmas cheer to Avalon with this free concert.
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Nick Fedoroff Community Christmas Celebration
Sunday, Dec. 10 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.
The City of Cape May and Cape May Police Department will be hosting the Nick Fedoroff Community Christmas Celebration – enjoy an afternoon of free family fun filled with pictures with Santa, bouncy houses, photo booth, face painting, snacks, games and more!
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Free Movie: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Monday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m.
Avalon Free Public Library
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