There’s something special about Maryland during the Christmas season. The temperatures fall, there’s a festive vibe in the air, and there’s a smattering of holiday-themed events and activities to enjoy. Ocean City is no exception, treating residents and visitors to a traditional Christmas season. But with so many things to do in the city, how can you possibly narrow them down?
Don’t worry! We’ve created a list of the best places to visit during the Christmas season in Ocean City. Each of these spots is bound to put you in a merry Christmas mood as we slide into the new year!
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Fortunately, you can still get in on the festivities, and we suggest starting with the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park. This event has been happening on select days in December and is ideal for the whole family. It is also budget-friendly, with kids aged 11 years and younger getting in for free, and everyone 12 and over is just $6 per person. This is an evening event as it’s a spectacular light show that you stroll through. Christmas lights have a way of putting everyone in a good mood, so expect to have a fabulous time.
Some of the highlights include the Field of Lights, Santa Claus’s Reindeer, a 50-foot tree complete with a sparkling tree topper, a Selfie Spot, 12 Drummers Drumming, and much more.
Trains and Christmas tend to make a perfect match, and the Winter Train Garden display at the Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch is proof of that. This exhibit is open to the public daily and is a personal collection of trains on display. The train collector, Dennis Moore, is known as a train enthusiast.
Not only are there trains on display, but you can also interact with different buttons that create sounds and movement. The scavenger hunt for kids is the cherry on top of this family-friendly activity.
The Winter Train Garden display is open during library hours and is free to enjoy. While all ages can enjoy this activity, young kids will especially love it.
The Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt at the Worcester County Library – Ocean City Branch takes place on select days during the holiday season. It’s a super simple concept; kids simply need to find all the gingerbread people that are cleverly hiding throughout the children’s section of the library. If kids can find them all and solve the riddle, they will be rewarded with a prize from the treasure box. The activity is available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What happens if you’re looking for a fun New Year’s Eve-themed activity to cap off the holiday season, but it also needs to be family-friendly? We have the perfect suggestion: the Noon Years Countdown at the Worcester County Library - Ocean City Branch. This event gives kids a chance to take part in the fun and the countdown, with the celebration taking place at noon. There are plenty of activities, party hats and favors, games, and more. This is a free event and is meant for all ages, including tweens.
As you read through all these fun activities in Ocean City, both family and adult ones, the only question that comes to mind is why not try your best to fit them all in? They are sure to get you into the holiday mood and help to make the remaining days of Christmas 2024 ones you’ll remember for years to come. Ocean City knows how to celebrate the season in a big way, and with many of the activities being budget-friendly or even free, there’s nothing to hold you back. Just make sure to get in there quick, as time is running out!
