(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Atlantic City, voted one of the "25 Best Christmas Towns in the USA" by Travel + Leisure, is the ultimate destination this holiday season with the return of the spectacular Atlantic City Tinseltown Holiday Experience. The citywide celebration, now in its second year, offers visitors an array of festive events throughout the resort during the month of December.

“We are thrilled to once again present this experiential holiday celebration to our visitors," said Karen Martin, Director of Communications & Marketing for the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). "From the exciting entertainment at our casinos to festive events throughout the resort for all ages, we welcome everyone to come and embrace the spirit of the holiday season.”

Following an assortment of holiday shows scheduled over Thanksgiving weekend, the grand kick off of the Atlantic City Tinseltown Holiday Experience takes place on Friday, December 1, 2023, with a tree-lighting ceremony just off the world-famous Boardwalk at The Yard at Bally's Atlantic City Casino Resort, which will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland all month long.

Amidst the resort’s world-class dining, vibrant nightlife, and exciting attractions, throughout the month of December visitors can enjoy an array of joyful events and celebrations, including a spectacular lineup of holiday entertainment at the casinos, holiday-themed pop-up lounges, and a Tinseltown Holiday Cocktail and Mocktail Trail.

Listed below are some of the happenings taking place across Atlantic City. More events will be announced soon – including Atlantic City’s various New Year’s Eve celebrations – and will be included in the comprehensive holiday event listings at ACTinseltown.com.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Deck the Hall - Festival of Trees (Boardwalk Hall, Dec. 1-31)

Tinseltown Holiday Cocktail & Mocktail Trail (Throughout December)

Noyes Holiday Market & Gingerbread Village (Noyes Arts Garage, Dec. 2 & 3; ongoing gingerbread display during December)

Winter Wonderland Holiday Parade (with grand marshal Kelsey Grammer, Dec. 2, rain date Dec. 9)

Luminary Light Festival (Dec. 9, Absecon Lighthouse)

Steel Pier Holiday Wheel (Dec. 9, Steel Pier) 

Pastry Series with Chef Thaddeus: Holiday Edition (Dec. 9, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)

Mistletoe Market (Dec. 16, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall)

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Christmas in the Air (Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa, Nov. 24-Dec. 24)

Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony (Ocean Casino Resort, Nov. 25)

Atlantic City Ballet: It’s a Shore Holiday (Caesars Atlantic City, Nov. 25)

The Sharpe Family Singers (Resorts Casino Hotel, Nov. 25)

Doo Wop Christmas (Tropicana Resort & Casino, Nov. 30) 

Santa’s Christmas Wonderland (Harrah’s Atlantic City, Dec. 7-10) 

Il Divo: A New Holiday Tour (Ocean Casino Resort, Dec. 9)

Holiday Dreams: A Spectacular Holiday Cirque (Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Dec. 9)

A Dickens of a Murder: A Holiday Murder Mystery (Resorts Casino Hotel, Dec. 9)

Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland (Tropicana Resort & Casino, Dec. 9 & 10) 

Swing into Christmas - Benefiting Toys for Toys (Resorts Casino Hotel, Dec. 10)

Lindsey Stirling: Snow Waltz Tour (Caesars Atlantic City, Dec. 15)

Engelbert Humperdinck (Hard Rock, Dec. 15) 

Atlantic City Ballet: The Nutcracker (Caesars Atlantic City, Dec. 16)

Matteo Bocelli (Hard Rock, Dec. 16)

The Modern Gentlemen: You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Resorts Casino Hotel, Dec. 16)

My Big Gay Italian Christmas (Ocean Casino Resort, Dec. 16)

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Storybook Land: Just 10 miles outside of Atlantic City, this beloved family attraction transforms into a “Christmas Fantasy with Lights” through Friday, December 30. 

Historic Smithville transforms into a winter wonderland, including the return of its floating Holiday Light Show, Magical Talking Tree, and Christmas Train (Nov. 23-Jan. 5) and Dickens Festival (Nov. 26-27). 

Additionally, now through Dec. 24, visitors have a chance to win an Atlantic City holiday getaway package, including overnight stays, food & beverage credits, spa treatments, and concert tickets. To enter the giveaway, visit AtlanticCityNJ.com.

The only agency of its kind nationwide, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority's mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state's key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA's expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested nearly $2 billion in more than 400 projects statewide, of which $1.8 billion has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process

FEATURED EVENTS

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Stories of a Lifetime Workshop for Union County Seniors – UCPAC Legacy Arts Club

Monday, February 10, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
category: community

 

Theresa Caputo

Friday, February 14, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: community

 

MAC’S Art of Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser

Sunday, February 16, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748
category: community

 

Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience

Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: community

 

Artrageous 2025 - Sensory-Friendly Theater

Sunday, February 23, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
category: community

 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Events This Week in New Jersey from February 4-10, 2025

Here is a look at upcoming events taking place from February 4-10, 2025 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

Mac and Cheese Festival to Take Place Saturday in Morristown

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- NJ's biggest & best Mac & Cheese Fest returns! Mac and Cheese lovers rejoice! Are you ready to get really cheeeeesy? Your dreams have come true. Can you think of a better way to spend the day than trying different variations of mac and cheese - everyone's favorite comfort food! Experience gourmet, chef-inspired twists on your childhood favorite on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 11:00am - 6:30pm at the Morristown Armory.

Interactive Family Magic Show to be Presented at RVCC Theatre

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present a performance of Bill Blagg Family Magic, Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm. The performance is part of the Theatre's Family Matinee series, designed for children and young teens and their families.

Dan Aubrey to give a talk on Joseph Bonaparte at Trenton City Museum

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The life and loves of noted area 19th century beauty Annette Savage will be the topic of a talk Saturday, February 9, 2025 at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. Titled "Le Jeu de l'Amour," the program, led by journalist and writer Dan Aubrey, will explore how Napoleon’s brother and former King of Spain, Joseph Bonaparte, and his American mistress, Annette Savage, found passion and pain in the Trenton and Bordentown region of New Jersey. The event runs from from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Monmouth County Park System to Hold Annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on March 9th

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2025. This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck.