OCEAN CASINO RESORT DECKS THE HALLS FOR 2026 HOLIDAY SEASON WITH FESTIVE EXPERIENCES, ENTERTAINMENT, AND GIVING

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (October 4, 2026) – The holiday season officially arrives at Ocean Casino Resort this winter, bringing festive accommodations, seasonal dining, holiday shopping, and live entertainment to the boardwalk. From immersive experiences like Santa’s Hideaway Adventure to creative themed suites, the resort offers the ultimate coastal getaway to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

“Every holiday season gives us an opportunity to create memorable experiences for our guests while continuing to find meaningful ways to give back to the community,” said Bill Callahan, General Manager of Ocean Casino Resort. “From returning favorites to new ways to celebrate, Ocean is once again bringing the spirit of the season to every corner of the resort. We are especially proud to continue our Ocean Cares Season of Giving and support the organizations doing important work throughout the greater Atlantic City community.”

This year’s holiday lineup includes:

Trisha Paytas Takes the Stage at Ovation Hall

On December 11, 2026 at 9 p.m., entrepreneur, author and internet personality Trisha Paytas will bring her larger-than-life personality to Ovation Hall, as part of her Trishmas Live Tour. With an audience of more than 20 million followers across platforms, Paytas has been a fixture of the creator landscape since the mid-2000s and has amassed more than two billion views over the past 12 months. Her festive performance promises a mix of musical performances, big laughs and the unpredictable moments fans have come to expect, making for an over-the-top night of entertainment at Ocean. Tickets are available here.

Check In to Ocean’s Holiday-Themed Rooms and Signature Holiday Suites

Guests can make their holiday getaway even more festive by booking one of 30 holiday-inspired rooms and suites, each outfitted with a festive tree, hot chocolate kit and additional seasonal surprises. For the fourth consecutive year, Ocean will also dedicate an entire floor to holiday décor, including the return of the exclusive Mean Green Suite, featuring forest green accents, a distinctive Christmas tree and plenty of holiday cheer, all inspired by everyone’s favorite green villain. A new Gingerbread Dream Suite will also debut this year, complete with a gingerbread themed living room and peppermint inspired primary bedroom. Guests can enjoy hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies upon arrival, family games and other sweet surprises throughout their stay. 

[PLACEHOLDER] New this holiday season, guests will also have the opportunity to add a special Santa visit to their stay, with Santa making a festive in room appearance bearing personalized gifts and special treats.. The rooms and suites will be available beginning November 26, through the end of the year. Reserve online at theoceanac.com/holiday-hotel-rooms.  

Shop Ocean’s Holiday Village at The Shops at The Row

No holiday is complete without a Christmas market, and Ocean’s Holiday Village at The Shops at The Row will return for a third year beginning on Small Business Saturday, November 28. The seasonal marketplace will feature gifts, treats and other finds from a selection of local businesses, offering guests an opportunity to shop small while getting into the holiday spirit. Ocean’s Holiday Village will be open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19, as well as Sunday, December 20. To kick off each day, the first 200 shoppers will receive a curated holiday swag bag filled with goodies and other surprises.

On Sunday, December 13, the Ocean’s Holiday Village will also host a special edition presented by local influencer Motivated Mommies, featuring a curated lineup of local vendors with family friendly offerings. 

Take a Trip to the North Pole at Santa’s Hideaway Adventure

A holiday favorite returns to The Shops at The Row with Santa’s Hideaway Adventure, an immersive experience that transports guests from Atlantic City straight to the North Pole. Visitors will board an elevator for the journey north, where they will meet Santa Claus, take photos and explore a festive world filled with holiday magic. The only attraction of its kind in New Jersey and the tri-state area, Santa’s Hideaway Adventure will welcome the public from November 5 through December 24. Guests can also stop by The Shop at Santa’s Hideaway Adventure to pick up holiday gifts and keepsakes. Reservations are highly recommended. Tickets are available here.

Raise a Glass at Jingle Bell Bar

Ocean’s beloved Jingle Bell Bar is getting a new home this holiday season. Opening Saturday, November 14, the festive pop-up bar will take over Nola’s Bar & Lounge, located just steps from the casino floor, bringing holiday cocktails, nostalgic décor, twinkling lights and themed entertainment to the resort. Guests can gather with friends and family for seasonal drinks, holiday tunes, festive photo opportunities and plenty of opportunities to embrace the holiday spirit one cocktail at a time. On Saturday, December 5, The Boy Band Project will take the stage with holiday favorites from some of the biggest boy bands of all time, adding a festive soundtrack to the evening. 

Escape to Linguini By The Sea’s Winter Wonderland

The seaside setting of Linguini By The Sea will take on a wintery new look this holiday season, creating a snowy “après-sea” escape complete with seasonal menu offerings and specialty cocktails. From Friday, November 27, guests can book a dinner or holiday event at the restaurant’s Winter Wonderland and enjoy festive fare alongside Ocean’s signature seaside views.

Experience Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Ovation Hall

The holiday season will also take center stage at Ocean with Cirque Dreams Holidaze, an all-new production coming to Ovation Hall on December 20 at 4 pm. Combining world-class circus artistry with beloved holiday music, the spectacular production features breathtaking acrobatics, soaring aerial performances and heart-pounding feats designed to transport audiences into a winter wonderland. With a new production for this year, Cirque Dreams Holidaze offers a festive night out for the entire family.

Give The Gift of Ocean While Giving Back

Ocean is also making it easy to put a little resort spirit under the tree with its collection of holiday merchandise, available at ShopOceanAC.com. Seasonal offerings include Ocean’s exclusive bedding set and Holiday Scent Sticks, as well as snow globes, ornaments, holiday apparel and other Ocean-themed gifts. Select items will also be available at Ocean’s Holiday Village and Bottled. Guests looking to make a statement can also pick up Ocean’s special Ugly Sweater collaboration with Tipsy Elves, while Ocean gift cards offer a way to give the gift of a future getaway.

As part of Ocean’s commitment to giving back, guests can purchase the Ocean Cares Teal Globe Holiday Ornament, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City through Ocean’s charitable giving organization, Ocean Cares.

Ocean Cares Season of Giving Returns

The spirit of giving will extend beyond the resort through Ocean’s annual Season of Giving, an Ocean Cares initiative supporting more than 15 nonprofit organizations across the greater Atlantic City region. The initiative will kick off with a special visit from families of South Jersey Field of Dreams to Santa's Hideaway Adventure on Friday, November 6. South Jersey Field of Dreams provides opportunities for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities to play and participate in America’s pastime, baseball. Through the end of the year, Ocean team members will dedicate time, resources and financial support to organizations addressing some of the community’s most pressing needs, including food insecurity, homelessness, youth support, education, family services, and health and wellness.

For more information about Ocean Casino Resort and its holiday offerings, visit theoceanac.com/holidays.

ABOUT OCEAN CASINO RESORT

Spanning over 20 beachfront acres on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, Ocean Casino Resort, named “Best Casino” by Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly” awards, features 1,860 guest rooms and suites; 135,000 square feet of gaming entertainment; over 1,750 slot machines; 125 gaming tables; 160,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; 90,000 square feet of unique outdoor space; 7 upscale dining restaurants; 12 casual dining options; a 40,000 square foot spa; 6 signature day and nightlife experiences; and a 4,500-seat concert venue. Ocean is home to the world’s largest Topgolf Swing Suite and offers both land-based sports wagering and online gaming within the state of New Jersey through its real-money gaming sites. Ocean Casino Resort is owned and operated by AC Beachfront, L.L.C. For more information about Ocean, please visit theoceanac.com or follow Ocean on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok.

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