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Our city by the sea is transformed into a holiday-winter wonderland bringing together decorations and a variety of activities throughout the holiday season. Discover what’s happening during your visit.
Highlights Include our 24ft Illuminated Christmas Tree, 15ft Menorah, Hot Chocolate Society, Letter to Santa, Elf Scavenger Hunt and our beautiful winter lights throughout Pier village.
Letters to Santa | Located across from the Carousel in front of Doggie Sweets
Popping Up this holiday season is The Hot Chocolate Society at The Bar at Wave Resort. Featuring the most over the top holiday decor, boujee and boozy hot chocolates all month long!
November 29 – December 31, 2024
November 29
Black Friday Sales | Doggie Sweets, Molly and Zoey, Molly and Zoey Undercover, Salt Nation Surf Shop, Studio Pilates, Turning Point
Breakfast with Santa | Doggie Sweets | 10AM
Pup Photos with Santa | Doggie Sweets | 12:00PM
Holiday Bracelet Making | Little Words Project | 12PM
Pottery Painting | Blue Skies Pottery | 12PM
Moana Luau Dinner Buffett | McLoone’s Pier House | 4PM
Lobby Libations Craft Cocktail Session | The Bar | 4PM
Live Music with Billy Mac | McLoone’s Pier House | 8PM
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
Monmouth Moms Elf Scavenger Hunt
Bowling, V/R Simulators, Pool tables and more…| Pier Pins
Arcade Games | Boardwalk Fun and Games
November 30
Small Business Saturday
Breakfast with the Grinch | Doggie Sweets | 10:30AM
Meet and Greet Santa | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 1PM |
Juggling Elf / Toy Soldier on Stilts Performances | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 1PM
Christmas Caroling | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Musical Entertainment
Pup Photos with the Grinch | Doggie Sweets | 12PM
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 3PM
Holiday Bracelet Making | Little Words Project | 12PM
Pottery Painting | Blue Skies Pottery | 12PM
Live Music with Jersey Dirt | McLoone’s Pier House | 8PM
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
Monmouth Moms Elf Scavenger Hunt
Bowling, V/R Simulators, Pool tables and more…| Pier Pins
Arcade Games | Boardwalk Fun and Games
December 1
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
To kick off-the holiday season, The Long Branch Tree Lighting will be held on Sunday, December 1 from 4PM to 6PM. Attendees will enjoy a host of holiday activities such as…
Meet and Greet Santa
Performances by Tim McLoone and the Shirley’s, The Long Branch Marching Band and Dance Team and the School of Rock
Holiday Makers and Artisan Market
Firetruck Parade
Christmas Caroling
Train Rides
Hot Chocolate and Sweet Treats
Stilt Walkers
Gillter Tattoos
Circus Elves and Jugglers
Snow Faires and More
Beading Cart | Little Words Project
Miniature Golf | Pier Putt
Bowling, V/R Games, Air Hockey | Pier Pins
Following the Tree Lighting we invite you to enjoy smore’s and hot chocolate by the firepits at Carousel Bar at Wave Resort.
December 5th
Author Event | Will Rittweger | Henry Every” Tales of Pyracy & Memoirs of the Soul | The Book House | 6PM
December 6th
Live Music with Jillian McCoy Duo | McLoone’s Pier House | 8PM
December 7th
Meet and Greet Santa | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 1PM |
Juggling Elf / Toy Soldier on Stilts Performances | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 1PM
Christmas Caroling | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Musical Entertainment
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 3PM
Holiday Bracelet Making | Little Words Project | 12PM
Pottery Painting | Blue Skies Pottery | 12PM
Pup Photos with Santa | Doggie Sweets | 1PM
Live Music with DC Duo | McLoone’s Pier House | 8PM
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
Monmouth Moms Elf Scavenger Hunt
Bowling, V/R Simulators, Pool tables and more…| Pier Pins
Arcade Games | Boardwalk Fun and Games
December 8th
A Capella Sounds of the Sea | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Entertainment
Pup Hanukkah Pictures | 10AM | Doggie Sweets
Lunch with Santa | 10AM | McLoone’s Pier House
December 12th
Author Event | Natalie Friscia Pancetti | This Too: Life-isms to Savor the Sweetness of Life and Calm You Through the Storms | The Book House | 6PM
December 13th
Winter Sea Glass Art Workshop | Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls | 6PM
Live Music with Carl Gentry Duo | McLoone’s Pier House | 8PM
December 14th
Meet and Greet Santa | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 1PM |
Juggling Elf / Toy Soldier on Stilts Performances | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 1PM
Christmas Caroling | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Musical Entertainment
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 3PM
Holiday Bracelet Making | Little Words Project | 12PM
Pottery Painting | Blue Skies Pottery | 12PM
Pup Photos with The Grinch | Doggie Sweets | 1PM
Meet & Greet with Little Words Project CEO Adriana Carrig, Book Signing and Trunk Show | Little Words Project | 1PM
Gingerbread House Making Workshop | Wave Resort | 2PM
Live Music with Pam McCoy Duo | McLoone’s Pier House | 8PM
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
Monmouth Moms Elf Scavenger Hunt
Bowling, V/R Simulators, Pool tables and more…| Pier Pins
Arcade Games | Boardwalk Fun and Games
December 15th
Brunch with Santa | McLoone’s Pier House | 10AM
Breakfast with Santa | Doggie Sweets | 10:30AM
Pup Photos with Santa | Doggie Sweets | 12:00PM
A Capella Sounds of the Sea | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Entertainment
December 20th
Live Music with Shore Thing | McLoone’s Pier House | 8PM
December 21st
Shore Regional High School Chorus Performance | 11AM
Meet and Greet Santa | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 1PM |
Juggling Elf / Toy Soldier on Stilts Performances | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 1PM
Christmas Caroling | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Musical Entertainment
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | Carousel Stage | 12PM – 3PM
Holiday Bracelet Making | Little Words Project | 12PM
Pottery Painting | Blue Skies Pottery | 12PM
Pup Photos with Santa | Doggie Sweets | 1PM
Live Music with Tony Caggiano | McLoone’s Pier House | 8PM
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
Monmouth Moms Elf Scavenger Hunt
Bowling, V/R Simulators, Pool tables and more…| Pier Pins
Arcade Games | Boardwalk Fun and Games
December 22nd
Brunch with Santa | McLoone’s Pier House | 10AM
Breakfast with The Grinch| Doggie Sweets | 10:30AM
Pup Photos with The Grinch| Doggie Sweets | 12:00PM
A Capella Sounds of the Sea | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Entertainment
December 27th
Live Music with Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell| McLoone’s Pier House | 8PM
December 28th
Live Music with Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell| McLoone’s Pier House | 8PM
December 29th
Pup Hannukah Pictures | Doggie Sweets | 10AM
Menorah Lighting | 5:30PM
Join us at our Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony during the celebration of Hanukah a lighting of the Giant Menorah, Festive Music, Donuts, Latkes, Entertainment, Gelt Drop and Miniature Golf.
Rabbi Laibel Schapiro, Rabbi Yaakov Greenberg from the Chabad of the Shore and Mayor, John Pallone of the City of Long Branch will officiate the lighting.
The Menorah Lighting will take place rain or shine.
December 31st
NYE Firework Spectacular | 9PM |Boardwalk
NYE Celebration at The Bar | Wave Resort
Festivities and Gifts for All!
The Book House | 10% Off for the month of December on items not already discounted.
Boardwalk Fun and Games | Make Memories at our Family Fun Center and Arcade.
Pier Pins | Book your Holiday Party with Us. Bowling, VR Golf, Air Hocky, Pool Tables & Full Bar | Food and Entertainment Lounge
12 DAYS OF GIFTS with Purchase at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Turning Point | Bonus Buck Promo 11/30-12/24 | Buy a $50 gift certificate receive an additional $5 in Bonus Bucks | Buy a $100 gift certificate receive an additional $15 in Bonus Bucks
12 Days of Giveaways at Turning Point | Every day, Turning Point will be giving away something exciting on their Instagram page—from free menu items to exclusive Turning Point gear. Stay tuned on their social media channels for daily giveaway details. @turningpointrestaurants
Ugly Sweater Pet Contest | 12/15 – 12/ 23 – Stop by Doggie Sweets to enter to win for a chance to win at paw-some
The Monmouth Moms Elf Scavenger Hunt
Join in on a magical family activity this holiday season beginning on Friday November 29th through Tuesday December 24th with the Monmouth Moms Elf Scavenger Hunt! Find ten designated ‘Monmouth Mom Elf Stations’ at participating locations throughout Monmouth County, and enter to win amazing giveaways all season long! Don’t forget to mention The Monmouth Moms at participating locations for special offers and discounts!
Participants:
Wave Resort | mom’s who mention the “hunt,” we will offer a complimentary well cocktail at The Bar.
Studio Pilates | offering a raffle basket valued at approximately $320
Turning Point | $5 off your purchase if $15 or more
Play Bowls | 10%off when mentioned.
Doggie Sweets
The Baked Bear
Purpose Hot Yoga | 20% Off any package
McLoone’s Pier House
Wish | 10% discount for moms that mention the hunt, and a 15% discount to Mom’s on the list. The discount can include all apparel, including hats, gloves, scarves, and home decor. Candles and sale merchandise are excluded.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | Buy 3 Apples and get a 4th Apple for free.
Blue Skies Pottery | 10% off all classes and paint a pot for the Monmouth moms who mention the hunt.
Avenue
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls | 20% Off entire check
Coney Waffle
Pier Pins | free 30 min session on VR gaming for moms who mention the event to us.
The Book House
Grand Prize away to a Pier Village visitor who has visited and tagged Pier Village on Instagram @piervillagelongbranch
prize!
