Boardwalk Holiday Tradition Lights Up Rehoboth

Families line up to visit Santa’s House on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, where children share their holiday wishes and snap festive photos. (Photo courtesy of Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce.)

Santa’s House on the Boardwalk returns to Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk for the holiday season, giving families the chance to visit Santa Claus, snap seasonal photos, and soak up a bit of seaside holiday cheer. The house is located at the end of Rehoboth Avenue and welcomes visitors through December.

According to the event schedule for 2025, Santa will be on the boardwalk on the following dates:

• Saturday, December 6 – 1–3 PM
• Sunday, December 7 – 1–3 PM
• Saturday, December 13 – 1–3 PM
• Sunday, December 14 – 1–3 PM
• Saturday, December 20 – 1–3 PM
• Sunday, December 21 – 1–3 PM
• Monday, December 22 – 1–3 PM
• Tuesday, December 23 – 1–3 PM

Visitors are encouraged to bring a camera to capture the moment. While there’s no fixed admission fee, donations are appreciated to help support the tradition. Every child receives a gift from Santa during their visit.

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Organizers are also inviting families to share snapshots from their Santa visit or the Visitor Center’s holiday light display by tagging the Chamber on Facebook or Instagram.

The Chamber notes that weather may affect operating hours, and guests are advised to check the Chamber’s official website for possible changes to the schedule.

As in past years, the return of the Santa House is expected to draw families from across the region, continuing a beloved boardwalk tradition that blends holiday cheer with the charm of coastal Rehoboth.

Sara Uzer

Sara Uzer is a journalist from Sussex County with more than 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, and community advocate.  She started her career in Washington, DC and has lived in Sussex County for the past five years.