Here is what is left on the 2026 Wildwoods calendar, from Thanksgiving weekend through the holidays, with exact dates. The island still has a beach bonfire, holiday markets, a Christmas parade and four tree lightings before the year ends; the October events and the November 7 races are listed below for the record. Dates come from the Wildwoods tourism calendar (wildwoodsnj.com and wildwoodholiday.com) and organizer sites, and were rechecked on November 11, 2026.
October 2026
| Date | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party | Free |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House | Free |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Boos & Brews at MudHen | See organizer |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Wildwoods Wedding Expo, Wildwoods Convention Center | See organizer |
| Oct 30 and 31 | Haunted Gym, Byrne Community Center | Free |
| Sat, Oct 31 | MudHen Kids Halloween | Free |
The Wildwoods Fall Festival, the Oldies Spectacular and Monsters on the Beach ran October 17 and 18. Our October in Wildwood post has more on each event and the hotel closest to it.
November 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 | 5 Mile Beach Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, starting at Rambler Road Park, Wildwood Crest |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Family Holiday Beach Bonfire, 2nd and Surf Aves, North Wildwood, evening (check the start time on wildwoodholiday.com) |
| Nov 27 to 29 | Christmas in North Wildwood |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village, Byrne Plaza and downtown Wildwood, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sun, Nov 29 | Holidays at HenVille shopping village opens at MudHen Brewing, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
December 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 1 | Wildwood Crest Holiday Tree Lighting, Sunset Lake, 5 p.m. |
| Fri, Dec 4 | Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., and the downtown tree lighting in Byrne Plaza at about 7 p.m. |
| Sat, Dec 5 | North Wildwood Tree Lighting, Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 5 p.m. |
| Dec 5 and 6, 13, 19 and 20 | Holidays at HenVille, MudHen Brewing, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Sat, Dec 12 | Family Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting, Wildwoods Convention Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Our Christmas in the Wildwoods 2026 guide covers the holiday events in detail, with the closest hotel for each. Ringing in 2027 here? See New Year’s weekend in Wildwood.
What about summer 2027?
The big summer events (the International Kite Festival in May, the July 4th fireworks, Fabulous ’50s Weekend and Irish Weekend in September) come back every year, but their 2027 dates are not posted yet. We will add them here as organizers announce them. Our concerts and live music page tracks music dates.
Where to stay for Wildwood events
Coastal Collection is five family-run hotels in Wildwood, each a few blocks from the beach and the Boardwalk.
Where to stay: Coastal Sands Inn, 4110 Atlantic Ave, is the Coastal Collection hotel open from mid-October through April, a short walk from the Convention Center and Fox Park. Book Coastal Sands
Planning summer 2027? Beachside Resort, Sunrise Inn, Paradise Inn and Sunset Beach Hotel reopen in April. This winter, Coastal Sands Inn is the Coastal Collection hotel that stays open.
Quick answers
What events were in Wildwood in October 2026?
Free Halloween events ran October 24, 30 and 31, and the Wedding Expo was October 25. The Fall Festival, the Oldies Spectacular and Monsters on the Beach ran October 17 and 18.
When is the Wildwood Christmas parade in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, at 6 p.m., run by the Greater Wildwood Jaycees through North Wildwood and Wildwood.
Are the 2027 Wildwood event dates out?
Not yet. This page will be updated as organizers announce them.
For dates, times and where to stay for each November event, see November in the Wildwoods 2026.
For November 26-29, here is the Thanksgiving weekend schedule day by day.
