Steel Pier and The Wheel Celebrate Christmas in Atlantic City, NJ

Santa Arrives December 9th, Discount 2024 Ride Tickets

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the World Famous Steel Pier! To kick off the holiday season, Santa is arriving on December 9th and will be available from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to meet, greet and take photos with all who want to visit. Pets are welcome. Enjoy free donuts and receive a goodie bag* and then take a ride on the Observation Wheel – children 12 and under ride for free! 

The Wheel at Steel Pier remains open on Saturdays and Sundays. The Wheel will be closed December 24th - 25th and will open Christmas Week, December 26th -31st , from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Click here for more information.

The Steel Pier is part of Atlantic City’s Tinseltown Holiday Experience, that brings holiday cheer throughout the month, featuring holiday events, pop-up experiences and specials on food and drink. The Steel Pier is also celebrating the holidays by ensuring everyone can greet 2024 with some planned fun during the summer season. Buy one Steel Pier ticket book and get one FREE. Purchase ticket books at the Steel Pier Guest Services Booth on December 9th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. or online.

The Steel Pier is also having its first holiday drive. Bring two new unwrapped toys or two non-perishable food items and receive an extra 25 Steel Pier ride tickets with the purchase of the ticket book BOGO. Toys will be donated to the Atlantic County Toys for Tots program and food will be donated to community food pantries.

About Steel Pier

The iconic Steel Pier is an amusement park that extends 1,000 feet over the commanding Atlantic Ocean, and features more than 25 kiddie and extreme rides, games and multiple food options, including: individual food outlets, a family pub and an ocean-view bar. The Pier also features the only touring helicopter and Observation Wheel on the Jersey shore! The Pier will be open weekends after Spring Break; it will open daily in June. For hours and info, visit steelpier.com.