Upcoming Activities at Wentworth by the Sea
Holidays & Resort Activities
HOLIDAYS & ACTIVITIES AT WENTWORTH BY THE SEA
Come Celebrate With Us
There’s always something happening at Wentworth by the Sea. From New Year’s Day through New Year’s Eve, you’ll find an array of holiday happenings and resort activities perfect to plan a special getaway around.

Summer Activities 2025

Poolside Offerings
- Slushies at 10:00 a.m.
- Popsicles at 2:00 p.m.

Poolside Offerings
Accessible to Marina Suite guests only.
- Pool Table: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Ping Pong Table: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Main Area Games
- Oversized Connect 4
- Oversized Yahtzee
- Jenga
- Croquet
- Cornhole

Trivia Nights
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Movie Nights
Movie starts at 9:00 p.m. Light up games including ring toss and tic tac toe available from dusk through movie’s end.
Holidays & Resort Activities Archive
December 2, 9, 16, and 23: 2:00pm
Ice Sculpture Experience
Join us Saturdays in December at 2:00pm for an ice carving demonstration. While you watch our in-house ice sculptor perform, you’ll enjoy a beer, wine, or signature cocktail along with snacks. Simply add the experience to your reservation after selecting your room type.

December 7, 14, and 21 at 5:00pm
Holiday Storytime
Gather around the fireplace for holiday story time with our concierge, Mary Carey Foley, and then enjoy dinner at SALT.

Friday, March 22, 2024
A Big Beer Tasting
Join us for the Beer Big Tasting on March 22. In addition to our featured brews we’ll be serving up house made pretzels, carnitas tacos, and more.
Featured New England Brewers:
- Liar’s Bench Beer Co.
- Great Rhythm Brewing Co.
- Smuttynose Brewing Co.
- Maine Beer Company
- Lithermans Limited
- Deciduous Brewing
- And more!

June 2024
150th Anniversary
This June, we’re celebrating all the eras of Wentworth by the Sea. For the property’s 150th anniversary, we have month-long programming like high tea on Fridays, food and drink specials, a special $150 for 150 offer, and an anniversary reception on June 14. Learn more about all the celebrations in store below.

Thanksgiving 2024 at Wentworth

Gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving at Wentworth by the Sea. We’ll be serving up the classics like maple brined turkey as well as some fresh takes on classic dishes.
Call 603.373.6566 to reserve a time at our buffet in Wentworth Ballroom or enjoy a three course dinner at Salt this November.
Thanksgiving Dining Hours
- 10:00am – 4:00pm
- 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Illumination 2024
Tuesday, December 3
We look forward to Illumination every year. Come kick off the Christmas season with carolers, horse drawn carriage rides with Santa, the Portsmouth High School Marching Band, and holiday crafts and games. On December 3 we will be lighting the tree and gathering around this year’s giant gingerbread house.

December 1, 8, 15, and 22: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Winter Wonderland Brunches 2024
Gather with the family for Sunday brunches with Santa at Wentworth by the Sea this holiday season. Reserve online or call (603) 373-6566 to reserve your seat at our Winter Wonderland Brunch.
$69.95 per adult, $26.95 per child ages 2-12, plus tax and service charge

Christmas 2024 at Wentworth

Celebrate a quintessential New England Christmas at Wentworth by the Sea complete with coq au vin and prime beef tenderloin. At our Christmas buffet we feature a farm fresh omelet station as well as a raw bar and festive carving station.
Call 603.373.6566 to reserve a time at our buffet in Wentworth Ballroom or enjoy a three course dinner at Salt this December.
Christmas Dining Hours
- 10:00am – 5:00pm
- 1:00pm – 10:00pm
New Year’s Eve Masquerade 2024
Tuesday, December 31
Ring in the New Year at Wentworth by the Sea’s Masquerade ball. Tickets include access to a live DJ dance party, passed hors d’oeurves, and food stations from 8pm-10pm as well as a cash bar from 8pm to midnight, when there will be a balloon drop and complimentary champagne toast.

January 17 – February 9, 2025
Winter Wine Festival
The 21st annual Winter Wine Festival starts on January 17. We’ll have Big Tastings in the ballroom with live jazz, food stations, and, of course, wine. Watch this space for more information about our flight nights (every Monday through Thursday night) and weekly Bubbles & Jazz Brunches.

Easter 2025 at Wentworth

Ring in Spring with Easter Brunch at Wentworth by the Sea. We’ll be serving up holiday classics like honey glazed ham as well as desserts and a New England raw bar.
Easter Dining Hours
- 10:00am – 4:00pm
- 1:00pm – 9:00pm
February & April School Vacations 2025: 2/14-3/1 & 4/18-5/3

Over the February and April school vacations, we have loads of family fun scheduled at Wentworth by the Sea. The Garden Ballroom will become a Rec Room from 9:00am – 9:00pm, complete with giant Jenga, corn hole, board games, and giant Connect 4. We’ll also have movie nights on Friday at Saturday starting at 7:00pm with complimentary popcorn, soft drinks and hot cocoa on offer.
If you need further incentive, we have special holiday offers over 2/14-3/1 and 4/18-5/3.
*Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult.