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 Festival Happenings

  • Enjoy the Holiday Tree Stroll

    Browse our maze of festively decorated trees and enjoy a little holiday sparkle. Purchase raffle tickets to enter to win your favorite trees and associated prizes
  • Gaze at the Giant Holiday Sand Castle

    Details coming soon
  • Seaside Ice Skating

    Enjoy indoor skating on our faux ice rink – free with festival admission! Bring your own skates or rent a pair for $5/person. Children’s and adults’ sizes available
  • Complete the Tree Scavenger Hunt

    Pick up the Festival’s Tree Scavenger Hunt and spend a fun family afternoon finding hidden items on each tree! Turn in your completed form at the gift shop & kids can pick a prize.

 


Visit with Holiday Characters!

  • Donning his big red suit in a big red velvet chair, Santa poses for holiday photos. Visit with Santa and receive a candy cane. Children are invited to write their wish list on the Festival’s special Santa stationery and mail the letter in our authentic North Pole Express mailbox.

    Santa’s 2024 Schedule

    Friday, November 22 | 6PM – 8PM
    Saturday, November 23 | 11AM – 4PM + 5PM – 8PM
    Sunday, November 24 | 11AM – 4PM
    Friday, November 29 | 11AM – 4PM + 5PM – 8PM
    Saturday, November 30 | 11AM – 4PM + 5PM – 8PM
    Sunday, December 1 | 11AM – 4PM
    Thursday, December 5 | 5PM – 8PM
    Friday, December 6 | 5PM – 8PM
    Saturday, December 7 | 11AM – 3PM + 4PM – 7PM
    Sunday, December 8 | 12PM-4PM

     

  • Meet the Snow Queen! Take a photo with the Snow Queen in her sparkling blue flowing gown at the ice castle wonderland gate by Seaside Ice.
    Elsa’s 2024 Schedule 

    Saturday, November 23 | 12PM – 4PM
    Sunday, November 24 | 12PM – 4PM
    Friday, November 29 | 12PM – 4PM
    Saturday, November 30 | 12PM – 4PM
    Friday, December 6 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM
    Saturday, December 7 | 12PM – 4PM
    Sunday, December 8 | 12PM – 4PM

  • Look for the mean green one prancing among the trees. Capture a photo with this playful character who has a small heart and mischievous manner.
    The Mean One’s 2024 Schedule

    Saturday, November 23 | 2pm – 7pm
    Sunday, November 24 | 12pm – 4pm
    Friday, November 29 | 12pm – 5:30pm
    Saturday, November 30 | 12pm – 7pm
    Sunday, December 1 | 12pm – 4pm
    Saturday, December 7 | 12pm – 7pm
    Sunday, December 8 | 12pm – 4pm

     

     

 

Special Events 

  • Spirits of Christmas Gala

    Friday, November 22 | 6PM
    Blue Ocean Event Center | $45PP

    21+ Event

    Be among the first to see a sparkling holiday wonderland of trees come to life! Join us for the 12th Annual SeaFestival of Trees Grand Tree Lighting, Award Ceremony, and Spirits of Christmas Gala at Blue Ocean Event Center.

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  • Dance Performances

    Sunday, November 24 | 11:30AM-4:30PM
    Blue Ocean Music Hall | Free with Festival admission

    Regional dance schools present jazzy shows on stage in Blue Ocean Music Hall.

     

     

     

  • Triton Night

    Tuesday, November 26 | 5PM-8PM
    Salisbury, Newbury and Rowley Students, families and residents receive $5 admission on Tuesday, November 26, 5-8PM. Show proof of residency.

     

     

  • Elf Day

    Sunday, December 1 | 12PM-2PM
    Don’t be a cotton headed ninny muggins! Spread some
    Christmas cheer with Buddy the Elf, have a snowball
    fight, make paper snowflakes, test toys at Santa’s Workshop
    and more! FREE with admission.

     

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  • Sippin’ Santa Girls Night Out

    Thursday, December 5 | 5PM-8PM
    Sip a complimentary holiday cocktail sampler, shop at local coastal-themed artisan
    tables, spin the prize wheel with 92.5 The River, and try the fun GNO scavenger hunt.
    FREE with festival admission

     

  • Bruins Night

    Friday, December 6 | 5PM-8PM
    Wear your Boston hockey gear! Enter to win Bruins game tickets and skate on our indoor ice rink.
    FREE with admission.

     

     

     

  • Polar Express Pajama Party

    Saturday, December 7 | 10:30AM-11:45AM
    Blue Ocean Music Hall | $35PP
    All aboard for a magical journey to the North Pole! Take a land-based adventure through the endearing children’s book The Polar Express written by Chris Van Allsburg. Come in your pajamas or as you are for a fun-filled holiday experience!

    BUY TICKETS (Box Office Sales Only): 978-462-5888
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  • Santa + The Grinch Brunch

    Sunday, December 8 | 10AM-Noon
    Blue Ocean Music Hall | $59.95PP

    A Red Suit. Green Suit. Jolly one. Mean one. Who’s your fave?
    Santa or The Grinch. Come join the holiday fun in Beach-Ville!

    BUY TICKETS (Box Office Sales Only): 978-462-5888
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