Believe it or not, Santa Claus is coming to town in Cape May County this weekend as Christmas in July takes center stage. The Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum is gearing up to host its annual Christmas in July celebration on Saturday, July 25, offering families a unique opportunity to experience the holiday spirit in the middle of summer.

From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., visitors can explore Historic Hangar #1 at Cape May Airport and enjoy a variety of activities suitable for both kids and adults. Of course, the highlight of the event is Santa himself, who will be available for meet-and-greets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can even snap a photo with Santa and his sleigh parked among the museum’s collection of historic aircraft.

Beyond meeting Santa, the museum has lined up a full schedule of entertainment for all ages. Live music, face painting, a model train display, and live chalk art will keep guests entertained throughout the day. Plus, visitors are encouraged to dress in Hawaiian shirts or other festive summer attire to fully embrace the Christmas in July theme.

Hungry guests can grab coffee and specialty drinks from Hippie Kitty Coffee or indulge in aviation-themed ice cream treats from Victory Scoops. Additionally, this event serves as the perfect opportunity to explore the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, located in the historic Hangar #1 that once served as a World War II dive-bomber training base.

The Christmas in July celebration is included with regular museum admission, allowing visitors to enjoy a day full of festive activities while also discovering the museum’s collection of historic aircraft and military artifacts. If you’re looking for a unique and unexpected family outing this weekend, don’t miss the chance to witness Santa Claus spreading holiday cheer next to fighter jets and wartime memorabilia in the heart of summer.