It’s the 33rd year for Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights, and this year brings some new lights and surprises around the 50 acres of Northside Park, Winterfest’s home until December 31st. it’s a walking event this year, but mobility devices are available for rent on site – $10.00 per two hours (scooters, powered wheelchairs) – Standard wheel chairs also available from Scooters-4-Rent.com (302) 280-6203. There’s plenty off stopping of points around the park where you can rest and watch others marvel at this wonderland of sparkling surprises and twinkling delights! You can even warm up at one of two fire pit area, while sipping a hot chocolate available from the kiosks.
New This Year!
This year at Winterfest, experience the holiday magic in a whole new way — with a horse-drawn carriage ride through the lights on select evenings!
On these special nights, the park will be open exclusively to carriage riders. Stroll through the gift shop, snap a photo with Santa, and enjoy the twinkling displays with smaller, more intimate crowds.
Choose from a private 2- or 6-person carriage, or reserve individual seats on the 12-person carriage. Available dates are December 1st, 8th, 9th, and 15th.
Please note: this is a carriage-only experience (no walking), and reservations are required.
Fire & Ice Nights
Step through the sparkling snow arch and snap a photo on the ice throne before cozying up by a bonfire and grabbing a bite from the food trucks! Fire & Ice Nights will take place on Fridays and Saturdays during Winterfest, featuring live entertainment under the tent and plenty of winter fun.
Train Garden
Step inside the Winterfest tent and explore the delightful Winterfest of Trains displays, new at Winterfest this year. Admission is included with your Winterfest ticket. Come experience the magic of the trains from 6:00–8:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday on Winterfest nights (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas).
Warm the cockles of your heart at Winterfest!
Trimper’s Rides make their way to North Ocean City
There’s some new attractions at Winterfest this year, and for the first time, some rides from Trimper Rides of Ocean City have made their way uptown for the winter. Enjoy the teacups inside the big white tents, or go for a slide down the fun slide half way around the park.
Some great Photo Ops at Winterfest of Lights
Having fun and creating memories is what Winterfest of Lights is all about, and this year there are many photo ops around the park, where you can get the family together and pose for the camera, capturing a moment in time.
Ho Ho Ho
No trip to Winterfest of Lights is complete without at least a glimpse of the old fella himself. You can get photos with Santa, or just give him a wave as you walk by.
Don’t forget the Gift Shop
No trip anywhere is complete without a visit to the gift shop! Winterfest of Lights gift shop will give you the opportunity to buy a memento of your visit to Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights in 2025.
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
At the heart of this winter wonderland stands a magnificent 50-foot Christmas tree that will take your breath away. This towering spectacle of holiday magic is a sight you won’t want to miss!
And there’s so much more…..
There’s so much more to see at Winterfest of Lights. You can have just a short walk around the park, or take your time to make the most of it, and stay for as long as you wish, listening to the festive music and taking in the magic of the Holidays with the ones you love. Pets are welcome on Wednesday evenings! Here’s some more photos of this years Winterfest of Lights 2025 to whet your appetite for what should be an annual tradition, in the best resort town around!
Useful Information for Winterfest of Lights
- Opening Night is night is Thursday, November 20, 2025 and is free & ticketing begins November 21st
NOV 21 – DEC 31, 2025 -| 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
OPEN WED – SUN | NOV 21 – DEC 21, 2025
OPEN DAILY DEC 22 – 31 - Admission is $6 for guests 12 years and older and FREE for children 11 years and younger.
- The Winterfest of Lights is subject to closure for inclement weather. Call 410-289-2800 for more information
- Pets are welcome on Wednesday evenings!
- Mobility Devices available for rent on site – $10.00 per two hours (scooters, powered wheelchairs) – Standard wheel chairs also available. Scooters-4-Rent.com (302) 280-6203
- Horse and carriage rides are on some Mondays & Tuesdays. Choose from a private 2- or 6-person carriage, or reserve individual seats on the 12-person carriage. Available dates are December 1st, 8th, 9th, and 15th.
For other events going on in Ocean City during the Holidays, click here.
Do you have to pick a date for tickets or are general admission tickets good for any night?
The tickets are good for any night Wed-Sunday.
I can’t believe the tram is not available this year. Really?! I don’t need a mobility scooter, however, I certainly cannot walk over 50 acres of land either. The tram was running last year. Do you only want people of a certain age group to come and enjoy this awesome display of lights? Whoever made this ‘executive’ decision to not have the tram running this year needs to seriously rethink this decision. I am extremely disappointed the tram is not an option. I guarantee you there will be a large group of us 60+ that will not be able to enjoy this festival this year and your tickets sales should certainly reflect this very poor decision of not running the tram this year. I sincerely hope someone who cares and can make a sensible decision will change this for next year and have the tram available. Young people who want to walk over 50 acres in the park, help yourself. For the rest of us, you certainly know how to leave faithful patrons of many, many years out of the festival. You tried this in years past during Covid and someone realized they needed to bring the tram back for obvious reasons. Someone please change this decision and changing it this year would be great!
We understand your frustration. Mobility devices are available for rent on site – $10.00 per two hours (scooters, powered wheelchairs) – Standard wheel chairs also available from Scooters-4-Rent.com (302) 280-6203, or of course you can use your own device. On Mondays and Tuesday this year you can also take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the lights. You can choose from a private 2- or 6-person carriage, or reserve individual seats on the 12-person carriage. Available dates are December 1st, 8th, 9th, and 15th. There is no time limit when walking through the park, and there are lots of seats scattered throughout the park when a rest is needed. We hope these options help you to enjoy the event.