The Wildwoods, NJ – November 4, 2025 – Celebrate the official start of the holiday season in the Wildwoods this December by attending four unique and festive tree lighting ceremonies across the 5-mile island. The spirit of the season illuminates in Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, North Wildwood, and at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Visit each event for festive treats, holiday music, photos with Santa, and create lasting family memories!
Monday, December 1
Wildwood Crest Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Visit Sunset Lake at Atlanta and New Jersey Avenues in Wildwood Crest at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025. The tree lighting ceremony will kick off the Christmas season in the borough. Enjoy music, light refreshments, a visit from Santa Claus and more! The rain date is Tuesday, December 2, 2025. For more information call 609-523-0202 or visit www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Friday, December 5
Wildwood Business Improvement District Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the Wildwood Business Improvement District in lighting up the holiday season with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025. This joyous event takes place amidst the Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas in the Plaza Festival, just after the Christmas Parade & awards ceremony taking place in Byrne Plaza. Be sure to stop by for a jolly good time with the whole family! For more information, call 609-729-5501.
Saturday, December 6
North Wildwood Tree Lighting
This festive ceremony will take place at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard, 1st and Central Avenues in North Wildwood, at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The Christmas tree lighting event includes holiday music by Margaret Mace School Choir, refreshments, a self-guided tour of the lighthouse, and Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus! The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gardens and Courtyard will be decorated with Christmas lights for visitors to enjoy for free throughout the holiday season. For more information, call 609-522-2955 or visit www.NorthWildwood.com.
Saturday, December 13
Wildwoods Convention Center Tree Lighting
The Wildwoods Tourism Authority will illuminate the Wildwoods Convention Center Christmas tree culminating the Family Holiday Celebration taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to assist in the tree lighting ceremony, which begins at 4:00 p.m. in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center. For more information call 609-729-9000.
For more information about the Holidays in the Wildwoods, call 609-729-9000 or visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
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