Children & family
Winterfest of Lights
Walk-through holiday lights across 58-acre Northside Park—family photo nights, bay wind, and peak weekend crowds.
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Plan your trip
Tickets, parking, lodging pacing, tips, and official links for this event window.
FAQs
Practical visitor questions—kids, weather, parking, tickets, and local logistics.
About this event
Winterfest of Lights returns November 19, 2026–January 2, 2027 at Northside Park (200 125th St). Town materials describe a walk-through winter wonderland across about 58 acres, with evening hours commonly 5:30–9:30 PM—confirm the season’s ticket page before you drive.
Admission pricing and age cutoffs change; recent Town/OC Ocean pages have listed modest adult fees with younger children free—verify the live rate. The experience is walk-through (not a drive-through loop). Paths can crowd on Fridays, Saturdays, and holiday weeks.
Dress for bay wind and cold—strollers are common but surfaces can be damp. Weeknights usually mean shorter photo lines. Pair with rainy-day backups if raw weather hits, and expect Northside parking compression after 6 PM on peak nights.
Holiday add-ons in town may include the Christmas Parade, Jingle Bell 5K, and New Year’s Eve fireworks—cross-check the Town Special Events calendar so lodging nights match the displays you care about.
Quick planning tips
- Weeknights beat Saturday photo lines.
- Battery packs for phones—cold drains power faster.
- Bring gloves and a wind layer even if the inland forecast looks mild.
Full plan guide Official tickets
Map (approximate)
Top FAQs
- Is Winterfest a drive-through?
- Current Town format is a walk-through light experience at Northside Park—not a car loop. Confirm accessibility notes on the official page.
- What are the hours?
- Recent seasons list about 5:30–9:30 PM during the published date window. Always verify the current year’s ticket page.
- How much are tickets?
- Pricing and age cutoffs change annually—check OC Ocean / Town Winterfest pages before promising kids a free night.
Sources we used
OCEANCITY.MD does not operate these events. Organizer websites, OceanCity.com, the Town of Ocean City (OC Ocean), OC Visitor, and regional tourism calendars are starting points—verify every time-sensitive detail directly.
Related guide on this site: older editorial page (may overlap topics).
