The Most Magical House in Cape May County
If you thought the Halloween display at 105 East 5th Avenue in North Wildwood was impressive, the family behind it has done it again.
The Manna family, whose home drew thousands of visitors this fall with what many called the spookiest Halloween house in Cape May County, has now transformed their property into a full scale Christmas wonderland.
The holiday display is once again turning a quiet North Wildwood street into a seasonal destination, proving that this family’s passion for decorating goes far beyond just one holiday.
Back in October, the Manna family’s East 5th Avenue home became a must see stop for Halloween fans. Elaborate props, lighting, sound effects, and immersive scenes made it one of the most talked about seasonal displays in the county.
Rather than packing everything away after Halloween, the family immediately shifted gears for Christmas.
In just a few short weeks, the entire property was reimagined with festive lights, oversized decorations, animated figures, music, and holiday themed scenes that wrap the home from curb to backyard.
The result is a Christmas display that feels more like a walk through attraction than a traditional decorated house.
The Most Magical House in Cape May County
A Neighborhood Tradition That Keeps Growing
What started years ago as a small decorating effort has steadily evolved into a full blown neighborhood tradition.
Each year, the display grows larger and more detailed, drawing families not only from North Wildwood but from across Cape May County and beyond.
While we were there last weekend, we met a family who drove down from New York to check out the decor.
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Visitors are encouraged to walk up, take photos, and enjoy the experience at their own pace.
For many local families, it has already become a new holiday tradition to stop by the house after dinner or while driving through town to look at lights.
As a hint to anyone stopping by this is one of two places that the Wildwood Video Archive recommends to check out while you’re down here. The other is Holly Beach Park, where they covered the entire park with lights and Christmas decorations.
Supporting a Good Cause Again This Season
Just like during Halloween, the Manna family is once again using their display to support Bob Kelly and his nonprofit foundation, Kelly’s Kidz, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families in need.
Donation boxes are set up on site, and visitors are encouraged to bring toy donations or make monetary contributions, with all proceeds going directly to local children’s hospitals through Kelly’s Kidz.
The Halloween fundraiser was a major success, and the family hopes the Christmas season will continue that momentum.
Where and When to Visit
The Christmas display is located at:
105 East 5th Avenue
North Wildwood, New Jersey
The lights are best viewed after dark and are expected to remain up throughout the Christmas season.
Visitors are reminded to be respectful of neighbors, avoid blocking driveways, and keep noise levels reasonable during later hours.
A Must See Stop This Holiday Season
Between the scale of the decorations, the creativity behind the scenes, and the charitable mission tied to it all, this North Wildwood Christmas display stands out as one of the most impressive holiday setups in Cape May County.
If you missed their Halloween display, Christmas is the perfect chance to see what made this house such a viral local hit.
And if you loved Halloween, the Christmas version somehow manages to raise the bar even higher.
If you can’t make it down, not to worry, the WVA filmed an entire walk-through. Before you watch it below, please do subscribe to our Youtube Channel.