WINTERFEST CELEBRATES 32 YEARS!
NOV 21 - DEC 31, 2024 | 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
OPEN WED - SUN | NOV 21 - DEC 22
OPEN DAILY DEC 23 - 31
Sunday, Dec 8th: Winterfest will open at 6:30pm due to the Winterfest 5K.
Get ready to embark on a journey into the enchanting spirit of the holiday season at the 2024 Winterfest of Lights in Ocean City, MD. This year, enjoy a walk-through winter wonderland experience and explore the 58-acre Northside Park. And that's not all – 2024 promises to be bigger and more magical than ever.
December 29-31
COCA-COLA New Year’s Weekend 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 hot air popcorn machines, outdoor speakers, headphones, tumblers, sunglasses, games, blankets, caps, chairs, and more. 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, 2024, and all transactions are final for this festive start to the New Year!
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!
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Admission is only $6 for guests 12 years and older and FREE for children 11 years and younger.
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The Winterfest of Lights is subject to closure for inclement weather.
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Call 410-289-2800 for more information
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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
Winterfest Train Garden
The annual Train Garden returns to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center as part of Winterfest!
This year, the trains have been relocated to Dockside Hall. Enjoy the grand-scale train displays during the same hours as Winterfest, brought to you by Ocean City Beach Patrol. Free of charge!
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