Atlantic City, NJ, Nov. 21, 2024 - Atlantic City, NJ is transforming into a Tinseltown Holiday experience, brimming with enchanting events, activities and activations available across the city’s casino resorts, restaurants and landmark attractions. From lively holiday concerts and pop-up bars, immersive-themed décor and heartwarming charitable initiatives, Atlantic City is diving head-first into the most festive time of the year.
“Atlantic City truly comes to life during the holiday season, as all of the businesses in the area are committed to creating a festive atmosphere across the destination," said Larry Sieg, President and CEO of Visit Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Sports Commission. “Holiday cheer will be in full swing across Atlantic City, with vibrant holiday markets, dazzling tree lightings, celebratory entertainment and joyful themed events filling the season with magic. We can’t wait to welcome visitors to experience the enchantment of our coastal city and create cherished memories for years to come.”
- Borgata’s famous Thanksgiving pies are back, and the resort’s pastry team is selling fresh flavors including Apple Crumb, Pumpkin, Pecan, Peanut Butter and New York Cheesecake, available for pre-order now through Saturday, Nov. 24. These pies are available for pick-up on Tuesday, Nov. 26 - Thursday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Prices range from $20 - $36 per pie.
- Christmas In Concert is coming to Borgata’s Music Box with select shows from Saturday, Dec. 7 - Tuesday, Dec. 24. Created by renowned producer Allen Valentine, this captivating show immerses audiences in the magic of the season with breathtaking performances of Christmas classics. Get ready to be swept away by enchanting renditions of “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Sleigh Ride,” Run Run Rudolph,” and many more festive classics that capture the heart of the season sung by eight extraordinary vocalists in tandem with a live orchestra. With spectacular visuals, stunning costumes, and vibrant choreography, Christmas In Concert offers something for everyone. Each performance is a joyful holiday journey, making it the perfect experience for festive fans of all ages. Tickets are available here starting at $26.
- Multi-platinum, 12-time GRAMMY® Award-winner John Legend will return to The Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Friday, Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. as part of his holiday tour, A John Legend Christmas. Performing alongside a four-piece-band, Legend will deliver holiday classics from his hit album “A Legendary Christmas,” including “This Christmas,” “Baby, It's Cold Outside,” “Silver Bells,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire).” The evening will feature Legend’s signature storytelling, creating an intimate experience for the audience as he reflects on his career, life, and the stories behind the music.
- Beginning in November, and exclusive to New Jersey, Ocean Casino Resort is offering a magical experience, Santa’s Hideaway Adventure at The Shops at The Row. Here, guests will be transported from the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk to the North Pole via an ‘elevator’ where they will have the opportunity to meet the man of the hour himself, Santa Claus.
- Linguini By The Sea is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season, featuring a snowy escape, specialty cocktails and curated seasonal menu specials. The winter wonderland is open starting late Nov. - Monday, Dec. 30.
- New this year, Ocean Casino Resort will transform an entire floor of rooms and suites for the holidays. The property will unveil a special holiday-themed suite inspired by the beloved children’s book, “Mean Green,” featuring pops of chartreuse and forest green decor, a Christmas Tree and holiday cheer. Returning for a second season this year, Ocean also boasts a variety of 19 suites and 11 rooms filled with hot chocolate kits, holiday trees and other yuletide surprises. The holiday-themed rooms are currently available to book and are open from Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 - Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
- Located at 1927 Lounge, the Jingle Bell Bar, a holiday pop-up experience, is returning to bring festive cocktails, nostalgic decor and themed entertainment. The Jingle Bell Bar pops up at Ocean beginning Friday, Nov. 29 - Tuesday, Dec. 31.
- The resort will debut Ocean’s Holiday Village, a pop-up holiday market at The Shops at The Row featuring a selection of local businesses. Open in time for Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 30, Ocean’s Holiday Village at The Row is Atlantic City’s one-stop gift shop and will remain open for shopping every Saturday through Dec. 21.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
- A festively decorated Christmas tree and Menorah will welcome guests to the entrance of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, extending warm holiday cheer. The property will be aglow with festive decor, including holiday-themed glitter sticks and Christmas ornaments scattered throughout the resort and lush poinsettias lining the walkways. Green holiday wreaths adorn the windows and the hotel lobby, while holiday garland frames the grand entrance.
- Expertly prepared by Hard Rock Atlantic City's Executive Pastry Chef, Thaddeus DuBois, the resort will be offering Thanksgiving pies for sale for $25 each. Chef DuBois will be serving pumpkin, Boston creme, chocolate peanut butter, blueberry vanilla nutmeg and apple pies, as well as a sour cream-glazed cheesecake. Pies are on sale Monday, Nov. 25 - Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- On Sunday, Dec. 14 at noon, guests can partake in a gingerbread cottage assembly class with accomplished Hard Rock chefs. Guests will dive into a world of creativity to decorate a petite masterpiece with seasonal delights like royal icing, chocolate and an array of candies. Each guest will be able to take home their gingerbread house to display proudly or devour with joy.
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is offering a wide variety of holiday performances throughout November and December. Guests can enjoy Wayne Newton on Friday, Nov. 22 in a holiday-themed show, Anthony Wilkinson’s “My Big Gay Italian Christmas” on Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14, Earth Wind and Fire on Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21 and ring in the New Year with Pitbull on Friday, Dec. 27, Saturday, Dec. 28 and Tuesday, Dec. 31.
- Catch the holiday spirit at Resorts Casino Hotel beginning Friday, Nov. 15, where there will be several displays of festive trees and life-size ornaments on the casino floor and dining level.
- Resorts is bringing back the Candy Cane Lounge holiday pop-up bar on the casino floor starting Friday, Nov. 15. The Candy Cane Lounge will offer live music and festive drink specials.
- Opening on Friday, Nov. 15, LandShark Bar & Grill is debuting a Christmas Island Holiday Pop-Up Bar featuring holiday-themed drinks, “Caribbean Santa” photo ops and over-the-top decorations.
- The 12th Annual Toys For Tots fundraiser, benefiting the United States Marine Corps, is coming back to Resorts on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Superstar Theater. This musical comedy revue show featuring Jim “The Singing Lifeguard” Craine, the Atlantic City Allstar Band, Betsy Daily and the Tony Grant Stars of Tomorrow, Atlantic City’s Songstress Suzie Neustadter, TV Host and Singer Michele Dawn Mooney and more surprise special guests. Admission is free for everyone bringing a new unwrapped toy.
- Enjoy the festive and fantastic holiday entertainment offerings at Resorts including Wiseguyz Holiday Spectacular on Saturday, Nov. 23, Brittany Lynn’s Big Gay Holiday Cabaret on Tuesday, Dec. 3, John Eddie on Friday, Dec. 13 and Listeso String Quartet on Friday, Dec. 21.
- On Friday, Nov. 22, Tropicana Atlantic City will be kicking off its holiday season with a festive tree lighting. After years without the beautiful big tree, it finally returns to The Quarter alongside ornate holiday decor and the daily light show which runs every hour, starting at 12 p.m. - Thursday, Dec. 26.
City of Atlantic City Winter Wonderland Parade
- On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Atlantic City Winter Wonderland Parade returns to the Atlantic City Boardwalk, which will delight visitors from New Hampshire Avenue to Albany Avenue. Expected participants include Atlantic City casinos and businesses, Atlantic City departments, Atlantic Cape Community College, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, area high school bands, special guests and more.
- On Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2 - 4 p.m., Santa Claus will be coming to Steel Pier’s The Wheel to spread the Christmas spirit and take complimentary photos.
- Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall will be hosting its 8th annual Deck The Hall: Festival of Trees, where it will transform into a winter wonderland filled with elaborately decorated trees by sponsors from local businesses, charities and individuals in the area. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to help recruit and train volunteers, provide support to neglected and abused children and advocate for children in foster care throughout Atlantic, Cape May and Camden counties. The decorated trees will be available for public viewing from Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, - Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
- Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall will host a festive Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thanksgiving Eve, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature live music and holiday-themed cocktails, with the official tree lighting at 7 p.m. to kick off the season. This event is free and open to the public, making it the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family for a fun-filled evening before Thanksgiving.
- On Saturday, Dec. 7 from 12 - 4 p.m., Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall is hosting a “Bad Santa Brunch” with award-winning comedian, Michele Tomko, offering holiday-themed cocktails and desserts from Bar 32.
Tennessee Avenue Tinseltown Market
- Tennessee Avenue in Atlantic City is hosting the Tinseltown Market, a holiday pop-up shopping event on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 15 from 12 - 4 p.m. Spanning the entire Tennessee Avenue block, the market will feature a wide selection of local artists, shops and vendors offering handmade crafts, unique gifts and holiday treasures. Visitors can enjoy seasonal food and drink specials, including festive cocktails and brews at Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall and a prix-fixe dinner menu from Cardinal and much more.
- On Thursday, Dec. 5 from 7 - 9 p.m., Bar 32 Chocolate & Cocktails is hosting a DIY Christmas decorating celebration. For $40, visitors can enjoy signature chocolate cocktails, a chocolate-inspired holiday grazing table and wine glass or ornament painting.
Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University
- Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University will be putting on a Holiday Market & Gingerbread Village, where guests will be able to compete in the second annual Noyes Gingerbread Village Competition on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15. At the Holiday Market & Gingerbread Village, students’ artwork will be displayed and visitors will be able to vote for their favorite pieces with the winners receiving a cash prize ranging from $250-$500. Guests will also be able to purchase art and other creations, making it the perfect one-stop shop for holiday shopping.
- Opening on Friday, Nov. 29, Renault Winery will be hosting its Vintner Wonderland, a winter festival that honors the successful harvest. At Vintner Wonderland, guests can enjoy ice skating, delicious culinary creations, fine wine, local artisans and live entertainment. While entry is free for guests to enjoy Vintner Wonderland, individuals can purchase day passes for $39 per person or $139 for a family of four, which includes priority parking, welcome center access, an ice skating session and rental skates, Vintner express tractor rides, a chance to enjoy Santa's beach bar experience and s'mores kits. For an additional cost, guests can enjoy private dining in heated igloos, private fire pits and s’more kits and exclusive cabin cabanas.
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