Merry Christmas! The holiday is right around the corner, but last-minute holiday events are still happening across the peninsula. Orange links are clickable.
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Ice Skating at ICONA Avalon’s Winter Wonderland
Friday to Sunday, Dec. 22 – 24
7849 Dune Drive, Avalon
ICONA Resort in Avalon is all decked out for the holidays, including an outside heated sand bar with festive decorations, a cash bar, hot chocolate, skate rentals, and live music on Saturdays – all right by the ocean. 12 – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12 – 6 p.m. on Sunday. Skating is $10 for a 90 minute pass, including rentals.
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Congress Hall Winter Wonderland
Daily through Jan. 1
200 Congress Place, Cape May
The festive tradition returns for its 13th year – come see the massive Christmas tree, explore the fully decorated hotel, shop a festive village of local vendors, ride the holiday carousel, take a ride on the “Congress Hall Express,” or read a book by one of the heated seating spots. Weekdays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Winter Solstice Belleplain Hike
Thursday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m.
Belleplain State Park’s Nature Center
Meet at the park’s Nature Center at 10 a.m. sharp for this winter hike!
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Thursday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m.
History Center, 215 39th St, Avalon
Please join us for a special holiday Tea Time, featuring local tea connoisseur, Dawn O’Connor of Enchanted Tea & Treasures. Dawn will share a brief history and unique details about a variety of teas, herbals, infusions and tisanes. Registration not required, but appreciated.
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Avalon Tech Topic: AI and Chat GPT
Thursday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m.
Library, 235 32nd St, Avalon,
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a branch of computer science where smart machines can mimic human intelligence. This tech topic class will talk about what AI can do, and why ChatGPT and other AI tools are so popular.
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Friday, Dec. 22 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Asbury Ave
Asbury Avenue will host a final Festive Friday with shopping, carolers, and free horse-and-carriage rides from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with boarding at Sixth Street and Asbury Avenue.
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Photos with Santa in Ocean City
Saturday, Dec. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Santa makes his final rounds at Mark Soifer Park, 9th Street and Asbury Avenue. From Noon to 3 p.m., Santa will make one last stop for the season at the Ocean City Music Pier.
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Battle at the Boards Basketball Tournament
Saturday, Dec. 23
Wildwoods Convention Center
The event will feature boys and girls games involving area schools such as Lower Cape May, Wildwood and Wildwood Catholic; and many more from South Jersey and the surrounding areas. For more information, team schedules, and ticket information, visit bbclassic.com
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Full Moon Hike at Belleplain
Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m.
Meet at the Belleplain Park office, 1 Henkinsifkin Road, Woodbine
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Thursday Belleplain Group Hike
Thursday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m.
Meet at the Belleplain Park office, 1 Henkinsifkin Road, Woodbine