Winter Wonderland at Thompson Island Brewing – Rehoboth Beach, DE
Celebrate the holidays at Thompson Island Brewing with Winter Wonderland, a month of festive food and drinks, family-friendly activities, holiday events, and a Beer Garden decked out for the season.
Looking for things to do in Rehoboth Beach this holiday season? Make Winter Wonderland at Thompson Island Brewing part of your Christmas getaway. From November 27 through December 31, our Beer Garden transforms for the holidays with festive décor, seasonal food and drinks, family activities, live events, and plenty of reasons to stop in throughout December.
Located just off Coastal Highway near Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach and Schellville, Thompson Island is an easy stop for lunch, dinner, drinks, or a holiday activity before or after shopping, seeing the lights, or exploring downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Plan Your Visit
📍 Location: Thompson Island Brewing Company – Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
📅 Dates: November 27-December 31, 2026
Holiday Events at a Glance
December 6 – Cookie Decorating
December 13 – Deck the Canvas Holiday Painting
December 14 – Holiday Movie Trivia
December 20 – Breakfast with Santa
Winter Wonderland All Season Long
Family Holiday Activities
Stop by throughout Winter Wonderland for easy, family-friendly holiday fun, including:
Ornament Scavenger Hunt
Holiday Coloring Pages
Festive photo opportunities throughout the Beer Garden
No ticket is required for these activities.
Holiday Beer Garden
Step into a Beer Garden dressed for the season with decorated Christmas trees, hanging ornaments, wrapped gifts, lights, and festive photo spots throughout the space.
Grab a table for lunch or dinner, meet up with friends before heading to Schellville, or stop in for a holiday drink after a day of shopping at the Tanger Outlets.
Seasonal Food & Drinks
Winter Wonderland comes with seasonal Thompson Island beers, festive cocktails, and holiday-inspired food and drink specials throughout December.
Holiday Beers
Aww Snap! – Ginger Snap Pastry Stout
A rich holiday stout brewed with ginger snaps, molasses, lactose, and roasted and chocolate malts, with flavors inspired by classic ginger snap cookies.Spruce Tip IPA
A pine-forward IPA made for the holiday season, bringing fresh evergreen character to a crisp, hoppy pint.Holiday Cocktails
Poinsettia
Prosecco, Triple Sec, cranberry juiceCoquito
Puerto Rican-style eggnogFull Winter Wonderland menu coming soon.
Plan Your Holiday Day in Rehoboth Beach
Make a day of the holidays at the beach. Start with a Winter Wonderland activity or meal at Thompson Island, spend some time checking off your Christmas list at Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach, then head to nearby Schellville for lights, holiday activities, and more seasonal fun.
Heading downtown instead? Pair your visit with holiday shopping, the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, seasonal events, and the Christmas displays throughout the resort area.
Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or spending the holidays at the Delaware beaches, Thompson Island makes an easy home base for food, drinks, and family fun between stops.
Special Events
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Cookie Decorating
Sunday, December 6 | 11:30 AM
Bring the family to the Beer Garden for a relaxed morning of holiday cookie decorating at Thompson Island.
Tickets: $15 per person
Each ticket includes:
Three cookies
Decorating supplies
Come get creative, decorate your cookies, and enjoy a little holiday fun together.
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Deck the Canvas
Sunday, December 13 | 11:30AM
Spend a relaxed holiday morning creating your own festive painting during Deck the Canvas, a family-friendly painting class led by artist and educator Joanna Bigelow.
Each participant will create a holiday scene on canvas with step-by-step instruction. No painting experience is needed.
Adult Ticket – $55
Includes canvas, painting supplies, instruction, and one Thompson Island beer or draft Prosecco.Child Ticket – $35
Includes canvas, non-toxic painting supplies, instruction, and one non-alcoholic beverage. -
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Holiday Movie Triva
Monday, December 14 | 6:30PM
Think you know your holiday movies and music?Join us for a free night of Holiday Movie Trivia featuring questions inspired by Christmas classics, holiday favorites, and seasonal music.
Free to attend.
Grab your team, order dinner and a beer, and see who knows the holidays best.
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Breakfast with Santa in Rehoboth Beach
Sunday, December 20 | 9-11AM
Looking for a Breakfast with Santa near Schellville or Tanger Outlets? Join us for a festive morning before heading out for a full day of holiday fun in Rehoboth Beach.Breakfast with Santa at Thompson Island Brewing is a festive family morning filled with holiday food, Christmas décor, and plenty of opportunities for photos with Santa.
Santa will visit tables throughout breakfast, giving kids the chance to share their Christmas wishes and take photos while families enjoy a special holiday breakfast menu.
Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.
Spending the Holidays in Rehoboth Beach?
Make Thompson Island part of your holiday day at the beach.
We’re conveniently located near Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach and Schellville, making Winter Wonderland an easy stop for lunch, dinner, drinks, or a family activity before or after holiday shopping and Christmas festivities.
Whether you’re visiting Rehoboth Beach for the weekend or live nearby, stop in throughout December for festive food, holiday drinks, family events, and a Beer Garden ready for the season.