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Holly Days

Holly Days

November 29, 2025 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

A celebration of the holiday season with children’s activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, old-fashioned tree lighting, and more!

All activities are free. Donations are welcome to keep the tradition alive!

*Tentative Schedule, Subject to Change

Friday, November 28

10am-2pm (unless otherwise noted) | Children’s Activities

10am-8pm | Letters to Santa & Selfie with an Elf | Salute Wine & Beer Lounge | 7778 Hwy 42 | Write and mail your Letters to Santa, plus enjoy a Buddy the Elf-themed holiday space with a kid-friendly food and drink menu.

10am | Children’s Elf Hunt |  At participating businesses  |  Drop your completed sheet off at Salute Wine & Beer Lounge on Friday or Saturday (10am-2pm) to get your 2025 Holly Days ornament & goodie bag! (Limited to first 200)   

12pm-3pm |  Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides | Tours depart from Salute | 7778 Hwy 42
Enjoy a carriage ride through Egg Harbor.

12pm-8pm | Selfie with an Elf | Salute Wine & Beer Bar | Enjoy a fully decorated space with selfie with an Elf stations, kid’s menu and crafts.

4:30pm  |  Santa Arrives on the Fire Truck  |  Harbor View Park, 7809 Hwy 42

4:30-5:30pm  |  Tree Lighting and Caroling | Harbor View Park | 7809 Hwy 42
Santa will light the tree at 5pm. Enjoy Complimentary Hot Cocoa and Cookies from Pink Bakery and sing old fashioned Christmas carols.

Saturday, November 29

8am-10:30am | Breakfast with Santa Featuring Buddy the Elf’s Holiday Workshop | Villaggios | 4655 County Rd E | Join us for a festive holiday breakfast with Santa, plus Buddy the Elf–themed activities for children to enjoy and take home!

Breakfast Menu:
-Beverage Choice: Juice, Chocolate Milk, or Coffee
-Quiches: Cheese & Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Spinach, Tomato, Red Onion & Feta
-Fresh Fruit Santa Picks
-Pink Bakery Pastry & Christmas Donut Board
-Cheese Smiley Potato Sliders
-Village Cafe Breakfast Potatoes
-Candy Cane Caprese Board

Holiday Workshop:
-Photos with Santa
-Buddy the Elf Cup Decorating
-Candy Spaghetti To-Go Cups — Children create their own candy-topped pasta cup inspired by Buddy!
-Reindeer Food Station — A make-and-take blend for Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve.

$25/person. Reservations accepted. More information to follow.

10am (Doors open at 9am) | Breakfast Bingo with Egg Harbor Historical Society | Kress Pavilion | Join us in the Great Hall for Bingo, hosted by the Egg Harbor Historical Society. 
Play 13 games, including two bonus games for a final blackout jackpot. Cash prizes. Cost to participate $10-$25. Breakfast snacks and beverages available.

11am-1pm | Photos with Santa! | Villaggios  |  4655 Cty Rd E | Visit with Santa and let him know your Christmas wishes! Don’t forget your camera!

10am |  One Barrel’s 2.62 Fun Run  |  More Info & Register

10am-2pm | Children’s Activities

10am | Children’s Elf Hunt |  At participating businesses  |  Drop your completed sheet off at Salute Wine & Beer Lounge on Friday or Saturday (10am-2pm) to get your 2025 Holly Days ornament & goodie bag! (Limited to first 200)  

10am-8pm | Letters to Santa & Selfie with an Elf | Salute Wine & Beer Lounge | 7778 Hwy 42 | Write and mail your Letters to Santa, plus enjoy a Buddy the Elf-themed holiday space with a kid-friendly food and drink menu.

11pm-2pm |  Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides | Tours depart from Salute Wine Bar | 7778 Hwy 42
Enjoy a carriage ride through Egg Harbor.

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