'Tis the season to sparkle! 🌟 ❄️ Atlantic City will be buzzing this holiday season with so much to do and see throughout the resort, making it the ultimate destination for everything merry and bright. Join with family and friends for pop-up holiday themed experiences, live music & entertainment, spectacular tree displays, fabulously festive decorations, and New Year's Eve events to bid farewell to 2022! 🍾 🎉
Keep reading for great entertainment and fun things to do as part of the Atlantic City Tinseltown Holiday Experience and find out why Atlantic City was named one of the 25 Best Christmas Towns in the USA by Travel + Leisure!
Get in the Holiday spirit at Bally's Atlantic City! Starting November 23, visit The Yard for its first-ever outdoor Winter Wonderland! This holiday spectacular will feature beautiful holiday decor, holiday cocktails, special food menus with beer pairings, fire pits to keep warm with friends and family, cornhole & so much more! Enjoy live entertainment every weekend with The Yards beer specials - starting at just $5! Why not also stop at Jerry Longo's Meatballs & Martinis for dinner and then get drinks at New Jersey's first rotating bar, The Carousel Bar. Live music starts at 8 PM every Friday & Saturday night.
Starting November 4th, pick up a FREE Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt booklet from Shopper Services and start searching for hidden elves throughout the outlets! The event will run until December 24th, when elves will officially be returning to the North Pole. Celebrate the holiday season the right way on November 19th with a tree lighting ceremony! Located in Plaza 200 near GAP, the 40 ft tree will be accompanied with music, free holiday face painting, games and more from 12 PM - 4 PM.
Sleigh bells will be ringing, snow will be glistening, and lights will be twinkling as the holiday spirit takes over Ocean Casino Resort once again from Friday, November 25, 2022, through Sunday, January 1, 2023! The Jingle Bell Bar, a holiday pop-up bar located at 1927 Lounge, returns to bring guests festive cocktails, nostalgic decor, and themed entertainment. On December 11th, Cirque Dreams Holidaze will transform Ovation Hall for a Broadway-style musical infused with contemporary circus artistry. The play celebrates Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Years all in one with breathtaking costumes, acts, music and singers for an unforgettable night!
Borgata unveiled its 2022 holiday display with 150,000 lights, extravagant holiday décor, and luminous trees that will shimmer through January 2. The holiday spirit does not end with the décor! The 12 Days of Holiday Cocktails including a Pumpkin Spiced Espresso Martini at Izakaya by Michael Schulson, a S'mores Old Fashioned at American Bar & Grille, and a Caramel Brûlée Cocktail at B-Prime are available starting on Thanksgiving throughout the holiday season.
The $1,200,000 Winning Wonderland Promotion holds drawings each Saturday from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm featuring 135 winners each week. Two lucky Grand Prize winners will each win a 2023 AUDI Q8 PRESTIGE 55 TFSI QUATTRO. Plus, four Grand Prize winners will each win a luxurious escape to Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas with airfare & a $4,000 gift card!
Under the Sun a live concert celebration of the legendary Sun Records label, makes its global premiere at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, December 17 with two shows at 4 and 8 p.m. at Sound Waves. Tickets start at $29. Ring the New Year in the right way with Earth, Wind & Fire on December 30 and 31! Tickets start at $80. For all foodie lovers, Executive Pastry Chef of Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, will be hosting a Holiday Pastry Series on December 10 where participants will be able to create their own chocolate snowman. Tickets cost $45.
The Nutcracker, one of ballet's treasured classics, will be coming to Caesars on December 17th. It's A Shore Holiday will be coming to Showboat December 21st, 22nd, 27th & 28th. There's no better way to spend the holidays with family and friends than by sharing and experiencing Atlantic City Ballet's production of these amazing shows.
Resorts Casino Hotel is getting into the holiday spirit, diving into new happy hour specials, rocking out and winning big!
The candy cane elves have moved their village to Bar One! Visit the Candy Cane Lounge Pop-Up for candy cane inspired drinks, live music and more, beginning November 18th and lasting through the Holiday season. Also, check out Bar Bingo with a Musical Twist, Sundays from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Test your music knowledge and win slot cash and dining dollars!
Spend Thanksgiving at Resorts where guests can enjoy an amazing Thanksgiving Dinner at one of our award-winning restaurants Breadsticks, Capriccio or Dougherty's Steakhouse & Raw Bar. Margaritaville and Landshark Bar & Grill will both be home to exciting new happy hours as well.
Resorts annual Swing Into Christmas musical comedy show will take place on Friday, December 9th at 8pm. Starring Section TV Host and Singer Michele Dawn Mooney. Benefiting the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, guests can enjoy the show and give back to the community.
The 2022 Deck The Hall - Festival of Trees is a season-long charitable event intended to generate funds for Court Appointed Special Advocates - CASA For Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties. In conjunction and with the support of the CRDA and Lite 96.9 WFPG, local businesses, organizations, arena partners, and individuals are invited to Deck The Hall by sponsoring a custom-decorated holiday tree to be on display from Thursday, December 1 through the Holiday Season in the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall lobby facing the Atlantic City Boardwalk. A portion of the proceeds will be donated directly to CASA.
The Deck The Hall - Festival of Trees will be free and open for the public to walk through during all hours which the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall lobby is open. With the purchase of a tree, sponsors will also receive a select number of tickets to the Deck The Hall Reception in the Boardwalk Hall lobby on Thursday, December 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. where they will be able to celebrate the holiday season with a private viewing of the trees, open bar, and light hors d'oeuvres. This amazing event will surely help all involved get in the holiday spirit!
Experience the magic of Christmas! The Irish Pub and Inn is once again transformed with thousands of twinkling lights, Christmas trees and one of the largest and most magnificent Christmas displays in our area. Families can enjoy a hearty meal, festive treats, holiday shopping in our gift shop and memorable photo opportunities to last a lifetime. Santa's helpers will be handing out surprises to the children under the watchful eye of our toy soldiers! Complete the holiday tradition by visiting their bar which features a wide selection of imported and domestic draft beers including Guinness and Kelsey Grammer's Faith American Ale. They also feature a full bar, daily Christmas drink specials and their world famous Irish Coffee. All is merry and bright at The Irish Pub!
Now through January 1, Eden Lounge at Harrah's Resort pop-up the Tipsy Elf is the ultimate Winter Wonderland for guests ages 21+! Featuring Christmas-inspired drinks, like the Christmas Tyme with muddled thyme, cranberry juice, Gin & OJ or the Hot, Hot, Hot, Hot Chocolate with yummy hot chocolate, Peppermint Schnapps, and topped with whipped cream and crushed candy cane! Enjoy the "12 Bites of Christmas" with your cocktail and more! All proceeds from the pop-up experience will fully benefit The Foodbank of NJ.
Renault Winery is celebrating a successful harvest with Vintner Wonderland! The winter festival provides the opportunity to gather loved ones, savor the season, and create enduring memories. From ice skating, to culinary and wine, to local artisans and live entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy this season at Renault.
Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company is bringing the spirit of Christmas to Historic Smithville for Dickens Fest, an original, musical adaptation of "A Christmas Carol", Charles Dickens' heartwarming, classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's journey from greed to redemption. The family friendly shows will be on Saturday, November 27th, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 28th, at 1 p.m. A variety of unique vendors with holiday themed art, artistry and collectables will add to the weekend's festivities. Admission and parking is free. Everyone is also encouraged to stay after for the Holiday Light Show on the Lake with a display of over 120 Christmas trees made from over 50,000 Christmas lights, magically floating on Lake Meone. Witness an orchestrated show of lights and music as the lights seem to dance and chase each other to the music while reflecting off the water's surface. Running Thanksgiving through January 6th, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December, sit around the fire pit and roast s'mores as well! This Holiday season in Historic Smithville is a winter wonderland!
The historic pipe organs at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall will be doing daily concerts at noon from December 5 to December 23rd. The Noon organ recitals are free and open to the public, with donations greatly appreciated. You can also take a 2-hour walking Curator's tour inside the world's largest pipe organ for only $10 Wednesdays through December!
Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City is lighting up the city's iconic boardwalk's first ever live Christmas tree to kick off the Showboat's Holiday Extravaganza on the Boardwalk during a special tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday, November 29 at 6 p.m. To celebrate the lighting of the tree, the resort will offer guests free events such as live music and entertainment from local singing groups, games and rides for kids, and giveaways from Santa in a lifeguard boat. There will also be shopping from local vendors, pop-up bars for the adults and free hot cider for the kids along with food and beverage specials, plus much more! The holiday fun will continue every Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. through December 24 during Showboat's Holiday Extravaganza on the Boardwalk. On Saturday, December 17, Showboat will hold a special breakfast with Santa from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and on select dates throughout the month, kids and families can enjoy a story time with Santa from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.!
Wear your ugliest sweater and be crowned "Best of the Worst" at Ryfe Bar and Restaurant. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the party officially starts at 6 p.m. with food and drink specials, games, giveaways and more! Registration includes complimentary holiday drink, exclusive access to drink specials, exclusive access to food specials, VIP access to bar seating, participation in giveaways and raffles. Live entertainment by YOU! with Holiday Carol karaoke!
Santa is coming to The Wheel at Steel Pier and he is arriving by helicopter December 17th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. FREE Raffle Drawing for a Child's Unisex Bike! Bring the cameras for lots of photo opportunities and pet photos with Santa are permitted too! Receive a FREE round of Mini Golf at Lucky Snake Arcade! (located at the Showboat Hotel) & FREE Donuts! (while supplies last). Children 12 and under ride for free!
BAR 32 Chocolate is debuting its first ever Chocolate Brunch! The Brunch theme is sweet and savory with an Italian American edge, featuring waffles, carbonara, pizza and sandwiches. Featuring inspired items like The Waffle Santa Came to Town For, Italian Style French Toast or go for the Bar 32 Fondue! Bar 32 Chocolate is bringing inspired food to the table paired with world class hospitality, bean to bar chocolate, and brunch cocktails in a family friendly environment. Brunch starts at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday until 3 p.m. !
Nothing jumpstarts the last week before Christmas like breakfast with Santa at the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall! Also, get some holiday shopping done at the Mistletoe Market starting at 10 a.m. featuring local vendors in the beer yard until 2 p.m.! Santa will be bringing some extra cheer...win tickets to ride The Wheel at Steel Pier! Winners will be chosen at random throughout the event!
