The 28th Annual
Christmas in Bay Head
 

Friday, December 5th - Sunday, December 7th

A Seafaring Christmas
 

"Christmas in Bay Head" by Dick LaBonté

"Christmas in Bay Head" by Dick LaBonté
 
Friday, December 5th:
Open House at the Shops 5:30 to 9:00pm
 
5:30 to 9:00pm: Open House at the shops of Bay Head

6:00pm: Bay Head Fire House, Bridge Avenue. Musical program, tree lighting, caroling and Santa. Refreshments available.

Special Attractions on Main Avenue

The Talking Christmas Tree from 7:00 to 8:00pm at Curtis’ Central Market, 536 Main Avenue.

The Brass Band with Christmas sounds at Diane Turton Realtors, 516 Main Ave.

Make a reservation for a holiday dinner at the Bay Head Bistro, 530 Main Ave.

Stop by for refreshments at Mary Holder Agency, 520 Main Ave, from 6:00 to 8:30pm. Pictures with Santa and your pets.

St. Gregory's Pantry drop off for canned food and new toys at Bay Head Travel, 521 Main Ave.

Food donations are also being received at The Beach House, 517 Main, for the Food Bank of Ocean/Monmouth Counties. Stop by for refreshments too!

Special Attractions on Mount Street and Lake Avenue

Drawing for Dick LaBonté print 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Anchor & Palette Gallery, 45 Mount Street.

Stars for Charity, Anchor & Palette Gallery: A silent auction of stars painted by your favorite local artists. Proceeds go to charity of each artist's choice. Auction closes 12 Noon, Saturday, December 8th.

Christmas Music Mystery raffle at the Artisan's Galleria, 45 Mount Street. Refreshments!

Drawing for a gift certificate at the Bay Head Nail Spa, 45 Mount St. Refreshments served.

"The Nutcracker in the Sky" from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at the Bay Head School of Ballet and Violin. Look up and see the ballerinas dancing in the windows. Corner of Mount and Lake Avenue.

Stop by Quality Hair Designers, 532 Lake Ave. for some Holiday cheer. Sign up for drawing for Christmas gift.

Drawing for a beach chair at Applegate's Hardware, 524 Lake Ave.

Stop by Childers Sotheby's International Realty, 516 Lake Ave for cappuccino & biscotti. Enter to win Sotheby's Café Book!

Special Attractions on Bridge Avenue

Stop by Dorcas' Restaurant, corner of Bridge and Lake Avenues, Soda Fountain open with hot dogs and hot chowder to go, complimentary ice cream and hot chocolate.

Drawing for a boxwood tree at Andi's Flowers and Gifts, 92 Bridge Ave.

Drawing for a cheese/gift basket at the Bay Head Cheese Shop, 91 Bridge Ave.

Manasquan Savings Bank, 89 Bridge Ave. Refreshments from 5 to 7pm.

Refreshments and enter your name to win a gift certificate at Tangerine Boutique, 84 Bridge Ave.

Holiday Gift Party at La Luz, 82 Bridge Ave. Stop by our new location for a complimentary chair massage (upon availability), gift selections, product demos and refreshments.

Complimentary Hot Cocoa , Tea, Coffee & Treats at Mueller's Bakery, 80 Bridge Ave.

Drawing for special prize at the WASP I & II, 76 Bridge Ave.

Drawing for a Jersey Shore print and refreshments at Gull Studios, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave.

Live music, food, give-aways and drawing at The Good Life, 88 Bridge Ave. Every customer gets a snowflake with additional % off.

Free hot samples of gingerbread, chai at Bay Head Blends, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave.

Refreshments at Memory Shoppe, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave.

Sample our Bloody Mary Mix and lump crab dip at the Garden Party, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave.

Sample delicious homemade fudge at Chocolate Shoppe, Shoppers Wharf, 70 Bridge Ave.

Hot Cider and sweet memories of Christmas Past at Cobwebs Gifts & Antiques, 64 Bridge Ave.

Meet Mrs. Santa and Elves and Christmas Wish Tree at Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Ave. Refreshments served.

 

Saturday, December 6th:
Pancake Breakfast and Weekend Continues

Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Fire House from 9am to 11:30am, sponsored by the Bay Head Home and School. $6 adults, $3 children.

Ride the Bay Head Trolley with Santa and Mrs. Santa from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Free rides around town. Trolley stops at marked locations. Courtesy of Manasquan Savings Bank.

Drawing for a massage and rejuvenation gift basket at Therapeutic Touch, 58 Bridge Ave, above Dorcas' Restaurant.

Victorian Christmas at the Historical Society Museum. The Historical Society will host an Open House from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Museum, corner of Bridge and Bay Avenues. Trolley service will be available from the Bay Head Municipal lot on Bridge Avenue. Refreshments will be served at the Museum. Come and see our wonderful museum free of charge!

Stars for Charity Silent Auction continues at the Anchor & Palette Gallery, 45 Mount St. Bidding through Saturday, December 15th, 12 noon. Win an original star by one of your favorite local artists! Proceeds to charities.

Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Ave. The Christmas Wish Tree continues until Dec.15th. Pick a wish, be a Star, with small gifts to benefit the area needy. Have some holiday refreshments!

All shops will be open with drawings, gift certificates, special prizes for parade participants and Christmas greetings.

Saturday Night

Pre-Concert Dinner: 5:30 to 7:30pm for Patron ticket holders only. Symphony tickets are $35 general admission, $100 patron.

Christmas Symphony Concert with Father Alphonse Stephenson conducting the Orchestra of St. Peter By The Sea. Sacred Heart Hall. 8:00pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Avenue. 732-892-0223

 
Sunday, December 7th:
Christmas Tour of the Inns
 
Christmas Tea at the Bay Head Sands Inn, 2 Twilight Road, 2pm to 5pm. All are welcome.

Grenville Hotel, 345 Main Avenue will showcase their public rooms, decorated for the holiday
season. Refreshments served.
 

Upcoming Events

TBA - St. Gregory's Fundraiser
9am to 5pm Bay Head Nail Spa, corner of Mount St & Lake Ave, Bay Head, 732-899-0186
All service sales will be donated to St Gregory’s pantry! Make your reservation today!
~ A raffle for a gift basket worth over $300.00
~ A free gift for anyone who brings a toy for the Giving Tree!
~ Refreshments and a great time for all!

TBA - Holiday Christmas Tea, 2-4pm.
Bay Head Reading Center, 136 Meadow Ave. “Sparks” the Library Mascot will join us!

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For more information on Christmas in Bay Head
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