
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.

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.

Illumination
Tuesday, December 5
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 5 we will be lighting the tree and gathering around this year’s giant gingerbread house.

December 3, 10, 17, and 24: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Winter Wonderland Brunches & Cookie Decorating
Gather with the family for Sunday brunches with Santa at Wentworth by the Sea this holiday season. After brunch, head over to our cookie decorating class at 3:00 with one of our in-house pastry chefs. Call (603) 373-6566 to reserve your seat at our Winter Wonderland Brunch and don’t forget to lock in your spot in our cookie decorating class. (Please note, that the class and brunch are sold separately).

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.

Christmas 2023 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 – 4:00pm
- 1:00pm – 10:00pm
January 19 – February 11, 2024
Winter Wine Festival
The 20th annual Winter Wine Festival starts on January 19 with our first Big Tasting in the ballroom with live jazz, food stations, and, of course, wine. Learn more about our flight nights (every Monday through Thursday night) and weekly Bubbles & Jazz Brunches on our Winter Wine Festival page.

Mother’s Day Celebrations 2023

Celebrate mom in style at Wentworth by the Sea this year. Whether you’re looking to start the day with a festive brunch or finish off a lovely day with a special dinner, we have you covered. Please call ahead to make reservations to celebrate the mothers in our lives!
Details coming soon for 2024.
Mother’s Day Dining Hours
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
May 2023 at Opal Spa
CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY ALL MONTH
Celebrate Mother’s Day all May long with our Opal Spa exclusives. Treat Mom to a complimentary lip or eye enhancement with any Deluxe or Platinum Hydrafacial or enjoy a travel-sized Neroli Water hydrating mist from Kerstin Florian with a Botanical Crush body treatment. Call 603.373.6580 today to book your treatments.
Details coming soon for 2024.

Easter 2023 at Wentworth

Ring in Spring with Easter Brunch and Dinner at Wentworth by the Sea. We’ll be serving up the classics like honey glazed ham and unlimited mimosas as well as some fresh takes on classic dishes.
Details coming soon for 2024.
Easter Dining Hours
- 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thanksgiving 2023 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 and prime beef tenderloin 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.
Details coming soon for 2024.
Thanksgiving Dining Hours
- 10:00am – 4:00pm
- 1:00pm – 10:00pm