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Ocean Casino Resort on the north end of the Atlantic City Boardwalk is going all in on the holidays again this year. The season starts Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, when the Jingle Bell Bar pop up opens, and it keeps building with themed hotel suites, a snowy makeover at one of the resort’s restaurants and a 90s style holiday party in early December. Here is what is new and what to plan around.
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Jingle Bell Bar
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Nola’s Bar and Lounge, Ocean Casino Resort, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
- When: Opens Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
The holiday pop up takes over Nola’s Bar and Lounge with seasonal drinks, holiday tunes and festive photo spots. It is an easy first stop for a night out with friends, and the photo spots make it a fun place to snap a holiday picture with your group.
The Boy Band Project Holiday Show
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Nola’s Bar and Lounge, Ocean Casino Resort
- When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
The Boy Band Project, a group of two time Broadway World Award winners, brings a 90s style holiday party of pop hits to the Jingle Bell Bar space. If your playlists still lean heavily on that decade, this is your night.
Linguini By The Sea Winter Wonderland
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Linguini By The Sea, Ocean Casino Resort
- When: Opens Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
The day after Thanksgiving, the resort’s Italian restaurant gets a snowy makeover with a seasonal menu and cocktails. Book it for a holiday dinner with family or a festive work celebration.
Gingerbread Dream Suite and Holiday Rooms
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Ocean Casino Resort hotel
- When: Stays from Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027
New this year, the Gingerbread Dream Suite is a fully themed holiday suite, joining the Mean Green Holiday Suite as one of the resort’s signature holiday rooms. Ocean also offers holiday themed rooms with their own decorated tree for the same stay window. Each eligible Gingerbread Dream Suite booking earns an entry to win an exclusive gingerbread house, and Ocean says to book by Wednesday, Dec. 16 for a chance to win. Rate and promo codes are listed on the resort’s holiday page.
Merry Moments VIP Package
- Town: Atlantic City
- Where: Santa’s Hideaway Adventure, The Shops at The Row, Ocean Casino Resort
- Cost: $500 for up to six people, reservations required
For families who want the full Santa experience, the new Merry Moments VIP package adds skip the line access through Rudolph’s Fast Lane, extended time with Santa, an extra photo pose and a special gift. Availability is limited, so reserve early.
Plan Your Visit
Ocean’s holiday calendar also includes its Saturday Holiday Village for local shopping and holiday shows in Ovation Hall, so you can easily stack a few of these into one trip. The Boardwalk out front makes for a nice winter walk before dinner.
We are rounding up holiday happenings across Atlantic County all season, so check back with Shop Atlantic County for more ways to celebrate.
Photo: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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