WINTERFEST CELEBRATES 33 YEARS!

Wednesday-Sunday | Nov 20-Dec 21 | 5:30-9:30 PM

Daily | Dec 22-31 | 5:30-9:30 PM

Get ready to embark on a journey into the enchanting spirit of the holiday season at the 2025 Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City, MD. Enjoy a walk-through winter wonderland experience and explore the 58-acre Northside Park. And that's not all – 2025 promises to be bigger and more magical than ever.

Northside Park 200 125th St, Ocean City, MD 21842

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As you stroll through the Winterfest of Lights, you'll be greeted by a multitude of new displays and an enhanced configuration. The Winterfest Entrance Pavilion welcomes you with open arms, setting the stage for the festive spectacle that awaits. Follow the illuminated path through thousands of sparkling holiday lights and immerse yourself in the charm of animated light displays that line the paved park paths.

Take a moment to savor the season with a cup of hot chocolate, warm up by a bonfire, have fun with interactive games, capture cherished memories with Santa Claus in a festive photo, try your hand at delightful family crafts, and explore unique gifts at our charming gift shop. Keep an eye out for captivating photo opportunities scattered throughout the park, including several interactive displays that will engage your senses and ignite your holiday spirit.

And, of course, the centerpiece of our winter wonderland is the awe-inspiring 50-foot Christmas tree, which promises to put on a show you won't soon forget. Join us as we celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the Winterfest of Lights – it's a heartwarming experience you and your loved ones won't want to miss!

Admission is only $6 (plus fees) for guests 12 years and older and FREE for children 11 years and younger.
The Winterfest of Lights is subject to closure for inclement weather.
Call 410-289-2800 for more information
Pets are welcome on Wednesday evenings!

Mobility Devices available for rent on site - $10.00 per two hours (scooters, powered wheelchairs) - Standard wheel chairs also available. Scooters-4-Rent.com (302) 280-6203

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December 26-31

Meet Your Favorite Characters

Head to Winterfest December 26-31 for meet-and-greets with beloved characters inside the Winterfest tent!

December 26-28:
Christmas Chase (Paw Patrol), Elf on the Shelf, Christmas Mickey

December 29-30:
Mario, Sonic, Bluey

December 31:
Chase, Marshall, & Skye (Paw Patrol), Mickey Mouse, Elf on the Shelf

In the Winterfest Tent

Train Gardens

The Winterfest of Trains is now rolling into the main Winterfest of Lights Tent in sheds provided by Woodland Sheds of Bishopville! See Interactive HO, S, and BIG O Gauge displays from the Ocean City Beach Patrol & Delaware Seaside Railroad Club, FREE with Winterfest Admission (donations greatly appreciated!).

Enjoy the trains from 6-8:30pm on all Wed-Sun Winterfest nights except 11/27, 12/24, & 12/25.

December 29-31

COCA-COLA New Year’s Giveaways

Celebrate New Year's Weekend at Winterfest of Lights and enter our thrilling giveaways! Hunt for the hidden COCA-COLA bottle throughout Northside Park's Winterfest of Lights to win a share of $2,000 worth of Coca-Cola merchandise, including a Coca-Cola Cruiser Bike, 15K Grab N Go Cooler, Personal Lunch Cooler, 20 oz. Polar Bear Tumbler, Beach Towel, Igloo® Tag Along Too 14 Can Cooler, and Pickleball Set! Return to the main Winterfest entrance to claim your prize by exchanging Coca-Cola bottles with a winning messages inside, but hurry – all prizes must be claimed by 10:30 pm on December 31, 2025, and all transactions are final for this festive start to the New Year!