The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year to visit Cape May, NJ. Christmas in Cape May is filled with events, tree lighting, breakfasts with Santa, house tours and more. It’s a great time to plan a weekend getaway or play hooky during the week and escape to Cape May to soak in the holiday fun. Book a stay with us now and enjoy all that the season brings!
There are many Christmas in Cape May events that are family friendly. Several also cater to a romantic couple’s getaway or a big trip down the shore with friends. We are honored to be featured again on this year’s house tour for Saturday, December 15th. Guests staying with us that weekend are offered complimentary tickets to attend the tour. In addition to the great house tour, here are other events worth checking out in Cape May this season:
Through the month of December: Lamplighter Tours of Inns and Emlen Physick House Holiday Tours and Dickens Christmas Extravaganza and Kids’ Activities, Winter Wonderland, Dinner with the Clauses and Carousel and Train Rides at Congress Hall.
Through December 17: Breakfast with Santa at Congress Hall
November 14 through December 30: An Actor’s Carol
November 23 - December 31: Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall
December 1: Tree Lighting and concert at Congress Hall
December 1: West Cape May Christmas Parade
December 1-2: Annual Craft Show at Convention Hall
December 1, 8 and 15: Christmas House Tour
December 2-4: Dickens Christmas Extravaganza Lectures by Cape May MAC
December 4: Community Band Holiday Concert
December 7 : Home for the Holidays Dinner at The Mad Batter
November 23, 24 and December 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9: O Henry’s Christmas Tales at the East Lynne Theater
Many area restaurants are open for reservations and breweries, wineries and distilleries have winter hours to stock up for holiday celebrations. Additionally, shopping on Washington Street Mall is spectacular for shopping small and local this holiday season. Finally, keep an eye peeled for snowy owls and other winter weather birds on the many different Cape May Birding trails and observatories. Book your stay with us and come enjoy Christmas in Cape May!