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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Atlantic City

originally published: 11/16/2023

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Atlantic City, voted one of the "25 Best Christmas Towns in the USA" by Travel + Leisure, is the ultimate destination this holiday season with the return of the spectacular Atlantic City Tinseltown Holiday Experience. The citywide celebration, now in its second year, offers visitors an array of festive events throughout the resort during the month of December.

“We are thrilled to once again present this experiential holiday celebration to our visitors," said Karen Martin, Director of Communications & Marketing for the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). "From the exciting entertainment at our casinos to festive events throughout the resort for all ages, we welcome everyone to come and embrace the spirit of the holiday season.”

Following an assortment of holiday shows scheduled over Thanksgiving weekend, the grand kick off of the Atlantic City Tinseltown Holiday Experience takes place on Friday, December 1, 2023, with a tree-lighting ceremony just off the world-famous Boardwalk at The Yard at Bally's Atlantic City Casino Resort, which will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland all month long.

Amidst the resort’s world-class dining, vibrant nightlife, and exciting attractions, throughout the month of December visitors can enjoy an array of joyful events and celebrations, including a spectacular lineup of holiday entertainment at the casinos, holiday-themed pop-up lounges, and a Tinseltown Holiday Cocktail and Mocktail Trail.

Listed below are some of the happenings taking place across Atlantic City. More events will be announced soon – including Atlantic City’s various New Year’s Eve celebrations – and will be included in the comprehensive holiday event listings at ACTinseltown.com.




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HOLIDAY EVENTS

Deck the Hall - Festival of Trees (Boardwalk Hall, Dec. 1-31)

Tinseltown Holiday Cocktail & Mocktail Trail (Throughout December)

Noyes Holiday Market & Gingerbread Village (Noyes Arts Garage, Dec. 2 & 3; ongoing gingerbread display during December)

Winter Wonderland Holiday Parade (with grand marshal Kelsey Grammer, Dec. 2, rain date Dec. 9)

Luminary Light Festival (Dec. 9, Absecon Lighthouse)

Steel Pier Holiday Wheel (Dec. 9, Steel Pier) 




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Pastry Series with Chef Thaddeus: Holiday Edition (Dec. 9, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)

Mistletoe Market (Dec. 16, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall)



LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Christmas in the Air (Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa, Nov. 24-Dec. 24)

Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony (Ocean Casino Resort, Nov. 25)

Atlantic City Ballet: It’s a Shore Holiday (Caesars Atlantic City, Nov. 25)

The Sharpe Family Singers (Resorts Casino Hotel, Nov. 25)

Doo Wop Christmas (Tropicana Resort & Casino, Nov. 30) 

Santa’s Christmas Wonderland (Harrah’s Atlantic City, Dec. 7-10) 

Il Divo: A New Holiday Tour (Ocean Casino Resort, Dec. 9)




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Holiday Dreams: A Spectacular Holiday Cirque (Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Dec. 9)

A Dickens of a Murder: A Holiday Murder Mystery (Resorts Casino Hotel, Dec. 9)

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland (Tropicana Resort & Casino, Dec. 9 & 10) 

Swing into Christmas - Benefiting Toys for Toys (Resorts Casino Hotel, Dec. 10)

Lindsey Stirling: Snow Waltz Tour (Caesars Atlantic City, Dec. 15)

Engelbert Humperdinck (Hard Rock, Dec. 15) 

Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker (Caesars Atlantic City, Dec. 16)

Matteo Bocelli (Hard Rock, Dec. 16)

The Modern Gentlemen: You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Resorts Casino Hotel, Dec. 16)

My Big Gay Italian Christmas (Ocean Casino Resort, Dec. 16)



AREA ATTRACTIONS

Storybook Land: Just 10 miles outside of Atlantic City, this beloved family attraction transforms into a “Christmas Fantasy with Lights” through Friday, December 30. 

Historic Smithville transforms into a winter wonderland, including the return of its floating Holiday Light Show, Magical Talking Tree, and Christmas Train (Nov. 23-Jan. 5) and Dickens Festival (Nov. 26-27). 



Additionally, now through Dec. 24, visitors have a chance to win an Atlantic City holiday getaway package, including overnight stays, food & beverage credits, spa treatments, and concert tickets. To enter the giveaway, visit AtlanticCityNJ.com.

The only agency of its kind nationwide, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority's mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state's key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA's expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested nearly $2 billion in more than 400 projects statewide, of which $1.8 billion has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process


 

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Rancocas Project: Outdoor Multimedia Crankie Performance Explores the Local Impact of Climate Change at Perkins Center for the Arts

(MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- The Rancocas Project Crankie Performance is a powerful, family-friendly outdoor event that blends one of the oldest storytelling art forms with shadow puppetry, live music, visual art, and local residents' voices to explore the local impacts of climate change. The performance will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Perkins Center in Moorestown and recorded for showing in Perkin's lobby and Youtube channel. The event begins at 8:00pm.



Bike

Bike MS: Coast to Coast - Pedaling to Find a Cure for Multiple Sclerosis

(DEAL, NJ) -- As many as 500 cyclists are expected to gear up for an exhilarating adventure on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at Bike MS: Coast the Coast. This transformative event, organized by The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, aims to raise awareness and crucial funds to support finding a cure for the disease.



Gardens

Gardens of Cape May Tour to take place on May 10

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Immerse yourself in colorful lush landscapes that will spark your creativity during The Gardens of Cape May Tour on Saturday, May 10, 2025. This is a self-guided tour that shows private and public gardens in the charming coastal town of Cape May. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a budding enthusiast, this tour offers endless inspiration and fresh ideas to bring back to your own garden.



Middletown

Middletown Arts Center to Hold Spring Arts & Crafts Festival

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center hosts the outdoor Spring Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is free. Dozens of vendors will be on hand with unique items including hand-crafted jewelry, paintings, candles, wood carvings, baked goods, charcuterie cups, home decor, original artwork, pet products and more.



Thompson

Thompson Park to Host Creative Arts Festival on May 10th

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Celebrate local artists by heading over to the Monmouth County Park System's annual Creative Arts Festival. Held from 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturday, May 10 at Thompson Park (805 Newman Springs Road) in Lincroft, this juried arts festival includes live music, engaging art demonstration, children's art-based activities, and, best of all, beautiful and unique pieces created by select artists and fine crafters.



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