December 12, 2026
The Family Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place at the Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ, on December 12, 2026. Free holiday activities run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and include holiday crafters, movies, photos with Santa, choir performances, children’s crafts, a magician, face painting, dance performances, Story Time with Mrs. Claus, and seasonal entertainment. The tree lighting ceremony begins at 4:00 PM, making the event a centerpiece of the Wildwoods holiday season.