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
Start your Festival visit with a little coastal holiday magic—our beautiful sand sculpture, crafted by Greg Grady.
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 2026 Schedule
Coming Soon - 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 2026 Schedule
Coming Soon - 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 2026 Schedule
Coming Soon
Special Events
Dance Day | Sunday, November 22 | 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 24 | 5PM-8PM
Salisbury, Newbury, and Rowley students, families and residents recieve $5 admission on Tuesday,
November 24, 5PM-8PM. Show proof of residency.
SantaCon vs. Ugly Sweater | Friday, November 27 | 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!
Elf Day | Sunday, November 29 | 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 | Thursday, 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.
Bruins Night | Friday, December 4 | 5PM-8PM
Wear your Boston hockey gear! Enter to win Bruins game tickets and skate on our indoor ice rink.
FREE with admission.
Santa & The Grinch Brunch | More info coming soon!
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!
More Things to Do at Salisbury Beach
EAT
Dine In or Take-Out Food from Local Restaurants
PLAY
SHOP
Shop for Christmas Gifts, Salisbury Beach Merch, Homemade Sweets and More!
