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Beachy Little Christmas

****Update ! iIf it rains Dan in the sand will postpone and do the sandcastle part on the 16th . See link below! for more information. Everything else will move into the lobby ! Misty the Mermaid, Crafts, , face painting, and live music. https://fb.watch/oG3cCOOGBP/ *****
The Island Resort is kicking off the most wonderful time of the year on December 2, 2023, with their 3rd Annual “A Beachy Little Christmas” event. From 12 to 4 p.m., hotel guests and local families will  enjoy live music and festive crafts on the beach patio.
Attendees will have the opportunity to snap some photos with Misty the Mermaid and head over to the beach for the much-anticipated sandcastle building portion of the event. Families will be able to build Christmas-themed sandcastles along the beach while learning the best tips and tricks from local sandcastle professionals.
A Beachy Little Christmas is free to attend and is open to the public
Event Details
Location: Beach, Beach Patio, Tripp Tide Bar
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
From: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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