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.

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 2025 Schedule

Saturday, November 22 | 11AM–8PM

Sunday, November 23 | 11AM–4PM

Tuesday, November 25 | 5PM–8PM

Friday, November 28 | 11AM–4PM + 4:30PM-7:30PM

Saturday, November 29 | 11AM–4PM + 4:30PM–7:30PM

Sunday, November 30 | 11AM–4PM

Wednesday, December 3 | 5PM–8PM

Thursday, December 4 | 5PM–8PM

Friday, December 5 | 5PM–8PM

Saturday, December 6 | 11AM–3:30PM + 4PM–8PM

Sunday, December 7 | 11AM–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.

Snow Queen’s 2025 Schedule

Saturday, November 22 | 12PM – 4PM

Sunday, November 23 | 12PM – 4PM

Friday, November 28 | 12PM – 4PM

Saturday, November 29 | 12PM – 4PM

Sunday, November 30 | 12PM – 4PM

Thursday, December 4 | 12PM – 4PM

Friday, December 5 | 5PM – 8PM

Saturday, December 6 | 12PM – 4PM

Sunday, December 7 | 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 2025 Schedule

Saturday, November 22 | 2PM – 6PM

Sunday, November 23 | 12PM – 4PM

Tuesday, November 25 | 5PM – 8PM

Friday, November 28 | 2PM – 6PM

Saturday, November 29 | 2PM – 6PM

Sunday, November 30 | 12PM – 4PM

Wednesday, December 3 | 5PM – 8PM

Thursday, December 4 | 5PM – 8PM

Friday, December 5 | 5PM – 8PM

Saturday, December 6 | 2PM – 6PM

Sunday, December 7 | 12:30PM – 4PM

Special Events

Festival of Wreaths | Salisbury Beach Carousel | Open SeaFestival of Trees Hours See beautifully handcrafted holiday wreaths by local artisans and friends at the Salisbury Beach Historic Carousel! Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win your favorites. Open during SeaFestival of Trees hours. Located at 7 Broadway.

Spirits of Christmas Gala |Friday, November 21 | 6PM–9PM Blue Ocean Event Center | Ticketed Event | 21+ Buy Tickets Be among the first to see a sparkling holiday wonderland of trees come to life! Join us for the 13th Annual SeaFestival of Trees Grand Tree Lighting, Award Ceremony, and Spirits of Christmas Gala at Blue Ocean Event Center.

Dance Day | Sunday, November 23 | 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 25 | 5PM-8PM

Salisbury, Newbury, and Rowley students, families and residents recieve $5 admission on Tuesday, November 25, 5PM-8PM. Show proof of residency.

Elf Day | Sunday, November 30 | 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.

Sippin’ Santa Girls Night Out | Wednesday, December 3 | 5PM-8PM

Gather your gal pals for a night of holiday fun by the sea! Sip festive cocktails, shop unique coastal artisans, win prizes, and enjoy the sparkle of 150+ beautifully decorated holiday trees. FREE with admission.

SantaCon vs. Ugly Sweater | Thursday, December 4 | 5PM-8PM

One Night Only: A Sea of Santas & Ugly Holiday Sweaters Suit up in your most festive Santa-inspired look or your favorite ugly sweater, gather your family & friends, and be part of the holiday magic!