Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Enjoy a winter wonderland of family fun in the Wildwoods


Winter events include the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics, WILD-CON and youth sporting competitions...

THE WILDWOODS - The Wildwoods are prepared to keep visitors feeling warm throughout the winter by welcoming one and all to enjoy fun-filled special events taking place January through early March.

Take advantage of lower room rates in the Wildwoods for a relaxing winter escape with plenty of "chill" activities to enjoy, including fun events every weekend. Be awed by mother nature with a mesmerizing sunrise and morning stroll along the beach; grab your walking shoes and binoculars and spend a day wandering through a local nature preserve; or enjoy a relaxing bike ride on the famous Wildwoods Boardwalk. End the day with an awe-inspiring, spectacular sunset viewed from the banks of the beautifulu Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest.

Visit local wineries, craft microbreweries and distilleries located just minutes away offering local wines, beers and spirits not found anywhere else. Also, there are a number of great restaurants open all winter to serve even the most discriminating guests.

Here are the events happening in the Wildwoods this winter:

January 13  -  Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge

The Wildwoods will welcome hundreds of plungers to get "freezin' for a reason" during the annual Wildwoods Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics, taking place at the Wildwoods Convention Center on the Wildwood beach on Saturday, January 13. The Polar Bear Plunge is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics New Jersey athletes by jumping into the frigid Atlantic waters.

Plunge participants help raise money for more than 21,000 Special Olympics athletes that train and compete year round, throughout New Jersey. Registration begins at 10 am and the plunge takes place at 1 pm, followed by a hot catered lunch for all plungers inside the warm Convention Center. For more information, visit www.plungewildwood.org.

January 13  -  Wild Con Jersey Shore Comic Book Show

The fun continues inside the Wildwoods Convention Center with the annual WILD-CON Convention on Saturday, January 13 from 10 am to 5 pm. The event will feature new guests, numerous cosplay/costume groups, artists, writers, creators, vendors, crafts and video games. Artists, writers, creators and vendors will have art, books, comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, non-sport trading cards, Pokemon, gaming items, toys, Funko's, Lego, sci-fi, pop culture, comic-themed crafts, collectibles and more!

Adult admission is $10 and children 12 and under are FREE with a paying adult. For more information, visit www.jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com.

February 2-4  -  National Youth Wrestling Duals

In February, the Wildwoods welcomes thousands of youth athletes for various month-long youth sporting events at the Wildwoods Convention Center. The first event is the National Youth Wrestling Duals, taking place Friday, February 2 through Sunday, February 4. The Atlantic Coast Wrestling Association hosts an elementary and middle school wrestling tournament for grades K through 8, with over 1,500 wrestlers!

For more information, www.atlanticcoastwrestling.com.

February 17-18  -  Spirit Brands National Cheerleading Championship

Also in February, the Wildwoods host amazingly athletic and talented cheerleaders from throughout the country for the Spirit Brands National Cheerleading Championship on Saturday, February 17 and Sunday, February 18. Performances will be choreographed to music and sound effects, and winning teams will be awarded prizes. An admission fee will be charged at the door the day of the event.

For more information, cal 866-52-CHEER or visit www.spiritbrands.org.

March 1-3  -  Mid-Atlantic Cheer Championships

Cheer championships return to the Wildwoods Convention Center in March with the Mid-Atlantic Cheer Championships - Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3. For more information, call 866-397-3034 or visit www.varsity.com/mac.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.

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