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An event every day that begins at 11:00 am, repeating until December 31, 2023
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 and our beautiful winter lights throughout Pier village
November 24 – December 31, 2023
November 24
Pup photos with the Grinch | 12PM | Doggie Sweets
Black Friday Sales | Wave Resort, Doggie Sweets, Little Words Project, Purpose Yoga and Turning Point, Molly and Zoey, Salt Nation, Molly and Zoey Undercover, Salt Lift, Sunglass City and Strand Salon
Music with Jillian McCoy & Mikey V | 8PM | McLoone’s Pier House
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
November 25
Meet and Greet Santa| 12PM – 1PM | Festival Plaza
Christmas Caroling | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Musical Entertainment
Pup Photos with Santa | 12PM | Doggie Sweets
Holiday Donut Decorating with Sundae Donuts | 2PM – 4PM | Wave Resort
Music with the Danjos | 8PM | McLoone’s Pier House
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
November 26
Long Branch Tree Lighting | 4PM to 6PM
Meet and Greet Santa
Performances by Tim McLoone and the Shirley’s, The Long Branch Marching Band and Dance Team
Holiday Makers and Artisan Market
Gingerbread House Competition
Firetruck Parade
Christmas Caroling
Train Rides
Hot Chocolate, Donuts and Sweet Treats
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
November 30
Sip & Paint Wine Bottles | 5PM – 7PM | Maya
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
December 1 – December 12
12 Days of Gifts with Purchase at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
December 1st
Live Music with Quincy Loops | 8PM | McLoone’s Pier House
December 2nd
Meet and Greet Santa| 12PM – 1PM | Festival Plaza
Shore Regional Music Department Holiday Showcase | 12PM | Festival Plaza
Pup Photos with Santa | 12PM | Doggie Sweets
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | 2PM – 3PM| Festival Plaza
Christmas Caroling | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Musical Entertainment
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Live Music with Billy Mac | 8PM | McLoone’s Pier House
December 3rd
Lunch with Santa | 11AM – 3PM | McLoone’s Pier House
Juggling Elf Act | 12PM -1PM | Festival Plaza
Jazz Brunch featuring A Real Human Jazz Band | 12PM | Avenue
Hannukah Pup Photos | 12PM | Doggie Sweets
Sounds of the Season | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Acapella Entertainment
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
December 7th
Pier Village Menorah Lighting | 5:30 PM | Festival Plaza
December 8th
Live Music with Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell | 8PM | McLoone’s Pier House
December 9th
Meet and Greet Santa| 12PM – 1PM | Festival Plaza
Pup Photos with Santa | 12PM | Doggie Sweets
Christmas Caroling | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Musical Entertainment
Meet & Greet Holiday Princess Belle| 2:45PM – 3:45PM | Festival Plaza
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | 3PM – 4PM| Festival Plaza
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
Live Music with DC Duo | 8PM | McLoone’s Pier House
December 10th
Brunch with Santa | 10AM – 3PM | McLoone’s Pier House
Sounds of the Season | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Acapella Entertainment
Toy Soldier Stilt Walker | 12PM – 1PM | Festival Plaza
Jazz Brunch featuring A Real Human Jazz Band | 12PM | Avenue
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Meet & Greet Holiday Princess Cinderella| 1:00PM – 2:00PM | Festival Plaza
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
December 14th
Mixology Class | 6PM – 9PM | Maya
December 15th
Live Music with Carl Gentry Duo | 8PM| McLoone’s Pier House
December 16th
Meet and Greet Santa| 12PM – 1PM | Festival Plaza
Pup photos with the Grinch | 12PM | Doggie Sweets
Christmas Caroling | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Musical Entertainment
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Meet & Greet Holiday Princesses Elsa and Anna| 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Festival Plaza
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | 3PM – 4PM| Festival Plaza
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
Live Music with Bob Burger | 8:30PM | McLoone’s Pier House
December 17th
Brunch with Santa | 10AM – 3PM | McLoone’s Pier House
Pup photos with the Grinch | 12PM | Doggie Sweets
Sounds of the Season | 12PM – 3PM | Strolling Acapella Entertainment
Juggling Elf Act | 12PM -1PM | Festival Plaza
Jazz Brunch featuring A Real Human Jazz Band | 12PM | Avenue
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
December 22nd
Live Music with Jillian McCoy & Mikey V. | 8PM | McLoone’s Pier House
December 23rd
Meet and Greet Santa| 12PM – 1PM | Festival Plaza
Pup photos with the Grinch | 12PM | Doggie Sweets
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Holiday DJ Bash and Reindeer Games | 3PM – 4PM| Festival Plaza
Carousel Sing -A- Long | Hop aboard the Pier Village Carousel and join in on the fun holiday sing-along!
Live Music with Daddy O’Pocketful | 8PM | McLoone’s Pier House
December 24th
Toy Soldier Stilt Walker | 12PM – 1PM | Festival Plaza
Jazz Brunch featuring A Real Human Jazz Band and Live Ornament Painting | 12PM | Avenue
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Christmas Eve Dinner | Avenue
December 29th
Live Music with Jersey Dirt | 8PM | McLoone’s Pier House
December 30th
Meet & Greet Holiday Princesses Elsa and Anna| 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Festival Plaza
December 31st
NYE Firework Spectacular | 9PM | Festival Plaza
Live Music with Carl Gentry & Friends | 8:30PM| McLoone’s Pier House
NYE Party | 8PM – 12PM | Maya
NYE Avenue Gala | Avenue
Bracelet Making | 12PM | Little Words Project
Pier Village Holiday Gift Card Giveaway | Visit @piervillagelongbranch on Instagram for details
Avenue Beach Club Special | Sign up before December 31st, 2023, and receive 15% off your membership plus 4 complimentary cabanas.
Bonus Gift Cards at Turning Point Through Christmas Eve | Give the gift of Brunch this holiday season ,and you will get a bonus card for yourself! When you purchase a $100 gift certificate, you will receive an additional $15 in Bonus Bucks for yourself!
December Special from Purpose Yoga: “12 o’clock days of Christmas “
Purpose Yoga Pier Village wants you to keep up with your self care of yoga during this holiday season. In the month of December, Purpose will be offering 12:oopm classes on Mondays and Saturdays for only 12$ Also, every time a 12 o”clock class is attended, the student will be will be entered into a raffle for free unlimited yoga fro the month of January, so they can start their year off strong on the outside and calm on the inside.
Celebrate your holidays with Purpose.
Pier Pins Locals Night | Every Wednesday | Celebrate the season with 20% off bowling & games. 50% off signature cocktails, draft beers and pizza
Firepits at the Carousel Bar
During the cooler months we invite you to cozy up to one of our outdoor fire pits. Enjoy seasonal drinks and bites from our Maya menu over the sound of crackling flames.
Happy Hour – Wednesday – Sunday from 3PM – 5PM.
Firepits are seasonal. Operating dates and time may vary. Please contact Maya directly for more information.
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
