Boardwalk

Seas & Greetings
2025-12-27 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-28 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
The holidays are brighter by day! This season, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk invites you to celebrate the magic of the season with our new daytime holiday event — Seas & Greetings! Now from 12–5 PM, enjoy all your favorite holiday activities with a seaside twist on December 13th, 20th, 27th & 28th!
Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
Step into a winter wonderland like no other! This year, Jenkinson’s Fun House has been transformed into a holiday lights spectacular, filled with twinkling lights, festive décor and cheerful surprises around every corner including Photos with Santa (December 13th & 20th) and our Holiday Princesses (December 27th & 28th).
The Aquarium is transformed with an ocean-themed glow that brings the magic of the holidays to life! The beauty of the ocean and the spirit of the season come together in a dazzling celebration of lights!
Santa’s making a splash this holiday season! Visit Jenkinson’s Aquarium to sea Diving Santa swim among the fish as he spreads holiday cheer beneath the sea.
Get ready for a blizzard of bubbles and holiday fun! The Bubble Snow Show brings winter magic to life with swirling snow, shimmering bubbles, and plenty of festive surprises for the whole family!
Experience the wonder of the season with our Holiday Magic Show, where laughter, surprises, and spellbinding tricks bring holiday cheer to life! Watch as our talented magician dazzles audiences of all ages with festive illusions, holiday-themed magic, and a sprinkle of seaside sparkle.
Dive into the spirit of the season with Fishmas Tales, a special holiday storytime at Jenkinson’s Aquarium! Perfect for kids and families, enjoy festive stories surrounded by the magical underwater world of fish, rays, and other sea creatures.
Meet your favorite Holiday Characters as they stroll the boardwalk spreading cheer and seaside smiles! From Santa’s jolly friends to playful winter pals, there’s festive fun (and photo ops!) waiting around every corner.
Add some festive flair to your holiday visit with holiday-themed Face Painting! Choose from designs like snowflakes, reindeer, Santa hats, and sparkling winter patterns — fun for kids and adults alike.
Plus! Ice Skating by the shore on December 27th & 28th during Seas & Greetings with some extra days of skating fun on the 29th, 30th & 31st from 12-5pm each day! Glide across the ice with the ocean as your backdrop and take in the sights and sounds of Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in all its holiday glory. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a little seaside sparkle, daytime skating combines winter fun with that classic boardwalk charm.
Indulge your sweet tooth this holiday season at Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop where you can enjoy festive candies, seasonal treats, and special holiday desserts that are perfect for sharing—or savoring all by yourself.
Pricing during Seas & Greetings:
A’ la carte Admissions
Aquarium – reduced admission rate of $12 per person
Ice Skating – $12 per person (includes skate rental)
Very Merry Fun House – $5
Holly Jolly Package – $25 per person
$15 Pavilion Arcade Playcard
Very Merry Fun House Admission
Hot Chocolate in the Pavilion
Treat from the Sweet Shop
Light Up Holiday Necklace

Noon Years Eve
2025-12-31 12:00 - 17:00
Ring in the New Year early with a day full of family fun, ocean magic, and festive surprises at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk! Join us on December 31 from 12-4pm for our Noon Year’s Eve celebration — a perfect way for families to welcome 2026 with laughter, wonder, and a dazzling balloon drop finale!
Entertainment Lineup:
12:00pm – Swimming Mermaid (Aquarium)
Dive into the magic as our enchanting mermaid glides through the Aquarium’s waters to greet guests with her underwater grace.
12:30pm – Animal Show (Pavilion)
Get ready for wild fun during an exciting, educational animal show featuring fascinating creatures and up-close encounters!
1:00pm – Penguin Meet & Greet (Aquarium, by Penguin Exhibit)
Waddle over to meet our adorable penguins and learn all about these charming, feathered friends.
1:30pm – Animal Show (Pavilion)
Couldn’t catch the first show? Here’s your second chance to meet some amazing animals and their talented handlers!
2:00pm – Swimming Mermaid (Aquarium)
The mermaid returns for another magical swim — don’t miss her mesmerizing underwater performance!
2:30pm – Mini Princess Palooza (Pavilion)
Step into a fairytale world as beloved princesses take the stage for songs, smiles, and royal fun perfect for little ones.
3:00pm – Penguin Meet & Greet (Aquarium, by Penguin Exhibit)
Another opportunity to meet our playful penguins — a fan favorite for kids and adults alike!
4:00pm – Balloon Drop with the Princesses (Pavilion)
Countdown to the “Noon Year” with a spectacular balloon drop surrounded by all your favorite princesses — the perfect grand finale to a magical day!
Event Details:
Enjoy activities throughout the day at both the Aquarium and Pavilion, plus family-friendly entertainment, photo ops, and plenty of Boardwalk fun!
All of the entertainment in the Aquarium is included with aquarium general admission.
