Winterfest Packages and the Holidays in Ocean City

Take a break from your every day routine, and head down to Ocean City for the sparkling, magical Winterfest of Lights.  A little escapism does us all good, and walking through the Winterfest of Lights will surely take you to your happy place. Even better, some Ocean City hotels have put together Winterfest Packages which include your room, tickets to Winterfest of Lights, and some other goodies, so you can make a whole weekend, or weekday break of it! Brighten up your dreary November and December with a visit to Ocean City's Winterfest of Lights. There's lots of other events happening throughtout November and December too, culminating in New Year, and penguin swims. Here are hotels with Winterfest Packages for you to choose from.  We will update as information becomes available.

Grand Hotel Ocean City

WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS package at the Grand Hotel

Available Wednesday-Sunday between November 20th-December 22nd and
Every Day between December 23rd-January 2nd

Two Nights Accommodations
Two Tickets for Admission into Winterfest of Lights
Two Hot Chocolate Vouchers for Java Beach Cafe
Weekdays Starting at $118+tax*
Weekends Starting at $158+tax*

Event Place: Northside Park-125th street Ocean City, MD
Event Hours and Days: November 21st-December 22nd 5:30pm-9:30pm Wednesdays through Sundays

Park Place Hotel on the Boardwalk

Make your Ocean City holiday getaway extra special with Park Place Hotel on the Boardwalk! Stay November 19–December 31 and enjoy a welcome gift, two tickets to Winterfest of Lights, plus early check-in and late check-out (based on availability).

Enjoy the holiday lights, festive fun, and a relaxing stay by the ocean! More details can be found here.      

Residence Inn Ocean City

The annual Toasty Holidays Package is BACK at the Residence Inn Ocean City! Enjoy a cozy holiday getaway with a complimentary welcome gift and tickets to Ocean City's magical Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park!

Available for stays November 19, 2026 – January 2, 2027.

Just use promo code HO9 (that's H-O, as in Ho, Ho, Ho!) here when booking your suite, then pack your bags and get ready for some holiday fun!

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort

Celebrate the holidays in Ocean City, MD! Enjoy a festive winter getaway at Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort with 20% OFF the Best Available Rate plus 2 complimentary tickets to Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park. Make the season memorable with a little holiday magic by the beach!

Howard Johnson® By Wyndham Oceanfront Plaza Hotel

The Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza Hotel Package includes:

• Two nights’ room and tax at Howard Johnson Oceanfront Plaza Hotel
  4 tickets to Winterfest of Lights
  $100 in meal vouchers
  All taxes

• Weekday (Sun-Thur): $299 Total
  Weekend (Fri & Sat): $349 Total

Fenwick Inn

Book your winter getaway package with Fenwick Inn to bundle up $5 Winterfest of Lights tickets and 20% off your check at VISTA rooftop for dinner!

The beach shuttle will run Fridays and Saturdays November 19th to January 2nd to take guests to Northside Park to see the lights.

Events for the Holidays!

Winterfest of Lights

Of course, the Winterfest of Lights. Need we say more? Open Wednesday though Sunday, November 17th - December 31st, 5.30pm - 9.30pm at Northside Park in Ocean City. $6 per person / 11 under are free.

Berlin Christmas Tree Lighting

Watch The Mayor light the town Christmas tree on November 27th at 6pm, and enjoy 30+ ice sculptures all around town.

Ocean City Christmas Parade

The 43rd annual Ocean City Christmas Parade takes place on Saturday, December 5th, 2026! The Christmas Parade travels north along the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway starting at Old Landing Road and ending at the judge's stand at 120th Street.  

Ice Skating at the Carousel

Did you know, Ocean City has an indoor ice rink? It's located inside the Carousel Hotel, and is open Sunday: 9 am-9pm, Monday - Thursday: 4pm-9pm, Friday: 4pm-10pm and Saturday: 10am-10pm. It's open to the general public, but if you stay at the hotel you get a discount! They have skates for everyone, from toddlers, to grown men, and they have free kids and adult walkers, for those who are a little shaky on their skates! You can skate as long as you want, so long as you are inside the rink area. It's the perfect activity for the Holidays!   

Christmas Dinner at Harpoon Hanna's

Leave all the stress behind and bring family and friends to Harpoon Hannas for Christmas Dinner! Dinning room is open from 1pm - 8pm, and the bar opens at 11am! Also, have brunch with Santa on December 6th between 10am - 1pm. Call Today for Reservations - 302-539-3095. It's always a fun morning when Santa visits Harpoon Hannas!

Carriage Rides in Berlin Md

Celebrate the Holidays in Berlin with FREE carriage rides Saturdays and Sundays in December til Christmas 11am-3pm. Also, meet Santa at Kringle Kottage Saturdays and Sundays 10am-1pm.

For full details of the Winterfest of Lights, including opening times, pet friendly evenings, and horse-drawn carriage evenings, check out our full guide to the Winterfest of Lights here.