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SeaFestival of Trees in Salisbury

Experience the joy and excitement of Salisbury’s most popular holiday tradition with glittering trees, indoor ice skating, Santa visits and more by the beach in Massachusetts

As one of New England’s must-see holiday traditions, the 12th Annual SeaFestival of Trees fundraiser opens Saturday, November 23, at the Blue Ocean Event Center in Salisbury, MA. With over 135 extravagantly themed trees, a full-size indoor skating rink, a spectacular giant sand sculpture, and Santa’s Workshop, this immersive winter wonderland has grown into a cherished event for all ages. The Festival runs on weekends through December 8, plus Tuesday, November 26 and Thursday, December 5, with special events and themed evenings bringing magic to every visit.

When:

Saturdays, November 23-December 7, 2024 11am-8pm

Sundays, November 24-December 7, 2024 11am-5pm

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5-8pm

Fridays, November 29 & December 7, 2024 11am-8pm

Thursday, December 5, 2024 5-8pm

Location:

Blue Ocean Music Hall

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SeaFestival of Trees | Elf Day

Experience the joy and excitement of Salisbury’s most popular holiday tradition with glittering trees, Elves, Santa, Candy Canes and more!

Don't be a cotton headed ninny muggins! Join us this Sunday for ELF Day at SeaFestival of Trees and spread some Christmas cheer with Buddy the Elf, have a snowball fight, paper snowflake making, visit Mr. Narwhal and more! FREE with Festival admission.

When:

Sunday, December 1, 2024 12-2pm

Location:

Blue Ocean Music Hall

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Sea Festival of Trees | Sundays

Experience the joy and excitement of Salisbury’s most popular holiday tradition with glittering trees, indoor ice skating, Santa visits and more - Massachusetts

As one of New England’s must-see holiday traditions, the 12th Annual SeaFestival of Trees fundraiser opens Saturday, November 23, at the Blue Ocean Event Center in Salisbury, MA. With over 135 extravagantly themed trees, a full-size indoor skating rink, a spectacular giant sand sculpture, and Santa’s Workshop, this immersive winter wonderland has grown into a cherished event for all ages. The Festival runs on weekends through December 8, plus Tuesday, November 26 and Thursday, December 5, with special events and themed evenings bringing magic to every visit.

When:

Saturdays, November 23-December 7, 2024 11am-8pm

Sundays, November 24-December 7, 2024 11am-5pm

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5-8pm

Fridays, November 29 & December 7, 2024 11am-8pm

Thursday, December 5, 2024 5-8pm

Location:

Blue Ocean Music Hall

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SeaFestival of Trees in Salisbury | Saturdays

Experience the joy and excitement of Salisbury’s most popular holiday tradition with glittering trees, indoor ice skating, Santa visits and more,

As one of New England’s must-see holiday traditions, the 12th Annual SeaFestival of Trees fundraiser opens Saturday, November 23, at the Blue Ocean Event Center in Salisbury, MA. With over 135 extravagantly themed trees, a full-size indoor skating rink, a spectacular giant sand sculpture, and Santa’s Workshop, this immersive winter wonderland has grown into a cherished event for all ages. The Festival runs on weekends through December 8, plus Tuesday, November 26 and Thursday, December 5, with special events and themed evenings bringing magic to every visit.

When:

Saturdays, November 23-December 7, 2024 11am-8pm

Sundays, November 24-December 7, 2024 11am-5pm

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5-8pm

Fridays, November 29 & December 7, 2024 11am-8pm

Thursday, December 5, 2024 5-8pm

Location:

Blue Ocean Music Hall

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Sippin' Santa at Sea Festival of Trees in Salisbury

Experience the joy and excitement of Salisbury’s most popular holiday tradition with glittering trees, indoor ice skating, Santa visits and more,

Get ready for an enchanting coastal evening at our Sippin' Santa Girls Night Out, nestled amidst the spectacular holiday excitement of the SeaFestival of Trees with glittering trees, panoramic ocean views, the man in red himself, holiday photo ops, and more!

Sip and savor complimentary holiday cocktail samplers like the spirited Tito's Handmade Vodka Holiday Sparkler or the alluring Atomic Espresso Martini Liqueur.

When:

Thursday, November 30, from 5-8 pm

Location:

Blue Ocean Music Hall

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