Festival Happenings
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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 ScheduleSaturday, 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 ScheduleSaturday, 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
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Spirits of Christmas Gala
Friday, November 22 | 6PM
Blue Ocean Event Center | $45PP
21+ EventBe 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
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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.
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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.
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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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More Things to Do at Salisbury Beach
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EAT
Dine In or Take-Out Food from Local Restaurants
Capri Seaside Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria
Cristy’s Pizza
GroundSwell Surf Cafe
Seaglass Restaurant
Tripoli’s
Sin-A-Loa Tacos & Tequila -
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SHOP
Shop for Christmas Gifts, Salisbury Beach Merch, Homemade Sweets and More!By the Sea Gifts @ Blue Ocean Event Center
Salisbury Discount House
Willey’s Scoops & Sweets