Last updated: November 11, 2024
You've found the ultimate holiday guide for Millville! Let us show you the best festive events and attractions. For Millville devotees and casual tourists, our guide is your passport to festive fun.
Popular events this holiday season include the Boardwalk Basketball Classic, a spirited tournament that brings together local teams for exciting matchups. If you're in the mood for some festive cheer, the Free Horse and Carriage Rides Through Downtown & Photos with Santa offer a picturesque way to enjoy the season with loved ones. And the Wildwood Business Improvement District Christmas Tree Lighting is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it lights up the community with holiday spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn with a Santa station.
Wildwood's Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park features a light show every half hour from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with complimentary hot chocolate, popcorn, and a Santa station. Visitors can also meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus amidst nightly light and decoration displays through mid-January.
Where: Wildwood | More Info: Winter Wonderland At Holly Beach Park
Community tree lighting with Santa Claus and festive activities.
The Wildwood Business Improvement District Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood. Enjoy music, light refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus as the community comes together to kick off the holiday season.
Where: Wildwood | More Info: Wildwood Business Improvement District Christmas Tree Lighting
Family-friendly holiday shopping with Santa and live music.
The Holidays at HenVille Shopping Village is an annual event held at MudHen Brewing Company in Wildwood, NJ. It features hot cocoa, s'mores stations, caricatures, face painting, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event also includes live music in the Biergarten and a variety of wonderful vendors to help you finish your holiday shopping list.
Where: Wildwood | More Info: Holidays at Henville: Shopping Village
Community-driven art exhibitions and receptions.
The Third Friday Art Reception at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts features new exhibits, artist spotlights, and community engagement in Millville's downtown area.
Where: Millville | More Info: Third Friday
Holiday horse-drawn carriage rides with Santa photo opportunities.
Take a leisurely ride through downtown Ocean City in a horse-drawn carriage, enjoying the holiday decorations and festive atmosphere. Afterward, capture a special moment with Santa Claus at the Ocean City Music Pier.
Where: Ocean City | More Info: Free Horse and Carriage Rides Through Downtown & Photos with Santa
Largest coed high school basketball tournament in the country.
The Boardwalk Basketball Classic is a multi-day high school basketball tournament held at the Wildwoods Convention Center in New Jersey. It is the largest coed high school basketball tournament in the country, raising over $400,000 in college scholarship money since its inception in 1998. The event is strictly non-profit, organized by volunteers who donate their time to support graduating seniors.
Where: Wildwood | More Info: Boardwalk Basketball Classic
