# Cape May Christmas Market 2026

> Cape May Christmas Market in Cape May, New Jersey: Nov 27 to Dec 31, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/cape-may-congress-hall-winter-wonderland/

Cape May, [New Jersey](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/new-jersey/)

Official name: Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall

Friday, November 27 to Thursday, December 31, 2026

| Dates | Friday, November 27 to Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only |
| Hours | Thursday: **3 pm to 8 pm** Friday: **2 pm to 9 pm** Saturday: **11 am to 10 pm** Sunday: **11 am to 7 pm** Special hours on some dates. Tree lighting on the Grand Lawn on Friday Dec 4. The Enchanted Vendor Village's hours may differ from the Winter Wonderland's. |
| Where | Congress Hall, the historic seaside hotel by the Washington Street Mall, and its Grand Lawn [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.9313,-74.9247) |
| Admission | Not published by the organizer when we checked. |
| Organizer | Congress Hall (Cape Resorts). [Official website](https://www.caperesorts.com/capemay/winter-wonderland) |
| Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for November 28](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=38.9313&lng=-74.9247&address=Cape%20May%2C%20NJ%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=USD&campaign=bcmus_cape_may_congress_hall_winter_wonderland_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) |

## Checked Against the Source

These dates and hours come from the venue's own website, not from another guide.

- [Cape Resorts (Congress Hall)](https://www.caperesorts.com/capemay/winter-wonderland), checked November 4, 2026

Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.caperesorts.com/capemay/winter-wonderland). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## Cape May Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When does Cape May Christmas Market open in 2026?

It opens on Friday, November 27, 2026.

### When does Cape May Christmas Market close for the season?

The last day is Thursday, December 31, 2026.

### What are Cape May Christmas Market's hours?

Thursday 3 pm to 8 pm; Friday 2 pm to 9 pm; Saturday 11 am to 10 pm; Sunday 11 am to 7 pm. Special hours on some dates. Tree lighting on the Grand Lawn on Friday Dec 4. The Enchanted Vendor Village's hours may differ from the Winter Wonderland's.

### Is Cape May Christmas Market open every day?

Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

### Is Cape May Christmas Market open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day.

### Where is Cape May Christmas Market?

Congress Hall, the historic seaside hotel by the Washington Street Mall, and its Grand Lawn, in Cape May, New Jersey.

## About Cape May Christmas Market

Cape May's grandest hotel turns into a holiday attraction from Thanksgiving weekend to New Year's Eve, with an Enchanted Vendor Village of handmade gifts and treats, decorations and a tree lighting on its lawn.

## Where Is Cape May Christmas Market?

Congress Hall, the historic seaside hotel by the Washington Street Mall, and its Grand Lawn, Cape May, New Jersey. The other dots are nearby markets.

## Hotels Near Cape May Christmas Market

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