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.

Shop an array of curated selection of coastal-themed artisan tables featuring local treasures from Seaglass by Sharon (www.seaglassbysharon.com), Ray of Sun Studio by Kathleen Gilday at (www.rayofsunstudio.com), By The Sea at (www.charlottebythesea.com), Plum Island Drift at (www.plumislanddrift.com), Plum Island Soap at (www.plumislandsoap.com) and East Coast Adrift at (https://www.facebook.com/eastcoastadrift).

Spin the 92.5 The River Prize Wheel alongside the vibrant On-Air Morning Host, Carolyn Morrell, for a chance to snag concert tickets and incredible prizes.

Explore our holiday wonderland with a GNO scavenger hunt amid the gleaming, glittering trees. Don't forget to secure your lucky raffle tickets to claim all your favorite trees as your own!
All are free with festival admission! We can't wait to see you there. Click the button below to share this invite with your friends and family.

Now entering its 11th year, SeaFestival of Trees is a popular seasonal event that attracts 25,000+ people annually. This annual holiday fundraiser presents a magnificent display of Christmas trees donated and decorated by regional businesses, individuals, student groups, families, and organizations, all set amongst a backdrop of panoramic ocean views on the ocean at Salisbury Beach. 

SeaFestival of Trees

Held at the spacious and modern Blue Ocean Event Center, the multi-faceted event also includes Santa and character appearances, theme nights and special events. Now an established fun, holiday tradition for families and the general public, the Festival donates proceeds of more than $100,000 annually.

When: 
Thursday, November 30, from 5-8 pm
Phone: 
978.462.2512
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