Experience the joy and excitement of the Seacoast's most popular holiday tradition with glittering trees, indoor ice skating, Santa visits and more at Blue Ocean Event Center!

Schedule of Events

November 18, 2022

6:30-9PM: Spirits of Christmas Gala

A holiday Fundraiser featuring the grand lighting of this year's festival trees and announcement of the 2022 tree award winners. Ticket includes food and dessert stations, and complimentary tastings by liquor, wine and beer vendors.
 
November 20, 2022

Dance Performances at Blue Ocean Music Hall

See live performances by select community dance schools as they present fun holiday-themed dance numbers in dazzling costumes on the Blue Ocean Music Hall stage for all to enjoy!

11:30AM and 12:15PM: Seacoast Civic Dance Company
2PM: Kadee's Tumbleweed School of Dance & Special Stars
3:45PM: Karla Pattavina Dance Academy

Cost: Free with Festival admission

November 27, 2022

12-2PM: Elf Day

Don't be a cotton headed ninny muggins! Spread some Christmas cheer with Buddy the Elf, have a snowball fight, make paper snowflakes, play the elf name game, and see the heartwarming Christmas movie, ELF on the big screen. FREE with admission.

December 3, 2022

5-7PM: Polar Express Pajama Party at Blue Ocean Music Hall

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!
Cos: $44.95 per person

December 4, 2022

10AM-Noon: Santa + The Grinch Brunch at Blue Ocean Music Hall

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!

Cost: $44.95 per person

Santa

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 Schedule
Saturday, November 19 | 11AM-4PM + 5PM-8PM
Sunday, November 20 | 11AM-5PM
Friday, November 25 | 11AM-4PM
Saturday, November 26 | 11AM-4PM
Saturday, November 26 | 5PM-8PM
Sunday, November 27 | 11AM-4PM
Friday, December 2 | 5PM-8PM
Saturday, December 3 | 5PM-8PM
Sunday, December 4 | 11AM-5PM

Elsa

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 Schedule
Saturday, November 19 | 12PM-4PM
Sunday, November 20 | 12PM-4PM
Friday, November 25 | 12PM-4PM
Saturday, November 26 | 12PM-4PM
Sunday, November 27 | 12PM-4PM
Saturday, December 3 | 12PM-4PM
Sunday, December 4 | 12PM-4PM

The Grinch

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 Schedule
Saturday, November 19 | 12PM-7PM
Sunday, November 20 | 12PM-4PM
Friday, November 25 | 1PM-5:30PM
Saturday November 26 | 12PM-7PM
Sunday, November 27 | 12PM-4PM
Saturday, December 3 | 12PM-7PM
Sunday, December 4 | 12PM-4PM

Date: November 19-December 4, 2022

Cost:
Adults: $10
Children 5 & Under: $5

Location:
Blue Ocean Event Center,
4 Ocean Front North,
Salisbury, MA 01952.

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