Top 8 Christmas Events In & Around Cape May, NJ
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It’s that time of year again, and Cape May’s beachside restaurants, shops, and Victorian homes are transformed to help you get into the Christmas spirit. We’ve researched and curated this list of the top 8 Christmas happenings in and around Cape May to keep you celebrating all month long! Check them out.
8 Cape May Christmas Events
The Annual Cookie Exchange
Christmas cookies are an essential part of the holiday. So on December 3, head over to Cape May’s Elementary Cafeteria on Lafayette Street for the Annual Cookie Exchange. The cafeteria is transformed into a Christmas cookie extravaganza from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Guests will enjoy decorating cookies, making cookie bags and baskets, designing crazy Christmas hats, refreshments, gift raffles, holiday songs, and more. Admission is free, but guests are encouraged to bring cookies to share. For more information, click here.
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2. Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall
Happening all day, every day during December in Cape May, the Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall is a must-see for any Christmas-lover. People of all ages will love the Christmas decorations, rides on the Congress Hall Carousel and Express, the arts and crafts, Santa’s Workshop, the Christmas treats, and the enhanced Vendor Village filled with Christmas gifts from local artisans. For more information, click here.
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3. An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit at the Emlen Physick Estate
Going on every day in December, the Carroll Gallery at the Physick Estate Carriage House is displaying an old-fashioned Christmas exhibit that is free to the public. The exhibit features many holiday traditions like model trains, a giant Christmas tree, toys, photos from Christmas past, Dickens Village, and more. To learn more click here.
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4. Elaine’s Dinner Theater presents “How Rudolph Got His Glow Back”
Playing throughout December, Without A Cue Productions presents, “How Rudolph Got His Glow Back” at Elaine’s Cape May. The play follows Rudolph, who has gone “Hollywood”, and has neglected his Christmas preparation duties at the North Pole. There is talk that he won’t be leading Santa’s team this year. Will Rudolph lead Santa’s team? How will Santa make it around the world without him? Will Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves be able to help Rudolph get his glow back? Find out! Tickets cost $30 for adults and $20 for children 14 and under. To purchase tickets or for more information, click here.
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5. 46th Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours
Get into the holiday spirit on Saturday, December 7th or 14th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm by exploring some of Cape May’s best-decorated homes, hotels, inns, churches, and stores. Guests will enjoy Christmas caroling, strolling musicians, warm beverages, home-baked Christmas treats, and admission to Emlen Physick Estate. Tickets for this event cost $40 for adults and $20 for children 3-12. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
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6. Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides
Treat the whole family to a holiday Victorian ghost tale, by taking a trolley ride through Cape May. You’ll enjoy the festively decorated Historic District and holiday ghost tales told from a member of the East Lynne Theater Company. Tickets cost $15 for adults, and $8 for children ages 3-12. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
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7. Cherry Cherry Christmas Tour
Visit the home of Frank and Beth Acker and explore their 167-year-old private home, which is covered with Christmas decor. While you’re viewing the Christmas tree, the Dickens Village, and the dining room set with Christmas trimmings, you’ll be visited by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tickets cost $10 for adults and are free for children under 10. For more information or to buy tickets click here.
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8. Holiday Dinner & Bingo with Blue and the Clauses
Cape May’s Holiday Dinner and Bingo is back on Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 5:45 to 8:00 pm. Located in Congress Hall, Blue the Pig will be joined by elves and Mr. and Mrs. Claus for a buffet-style dinner and Bingo. Tickets for this family-friendly event cost $25 for children and $40 for adults and include Blue Pig ears. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
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