Do The Shore: August 4 – August 10

Ocean City Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Every Wednesday the Ocean City Farmers Market on the OC Tabernacle Grounds at 6th & Asbury. Call (609) 399-1412 for more information.

Free Lawn Concerts on the Cape May Green

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

The Summer Concert Series is back! The line-up for this summer has been secured and we’re excited for concerts to return to the Green! Call (800) 643-3779 for more information.

Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Fern Road and Ocean Avenue. Live music for the entire family at the Centennial Park entertainment pavilion. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: (609) 523-0202.

Free Movies Under the Stars: Sonic

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Every Wednesday night in Sea Isle through September 1st, enjoy a free family movie under the stars! Don’t forget to bring your beach chairs and blankets. Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue in Sea Isle City.

Market Days in OCNJ

Thursday, August 5, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Market Days happen Thursdays over the summer from 10am to 1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors & more!  Located in Ocean City on Asbury Ave. Call (609) 399-6111 for more information.

Storytime on the Lawn in Sea Isle

Thursday, August 5, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Stories, Songs, Rhymes, & Fun! All caregivers are invited to register for storytime on the lawn. Bring a blanket or beach chairs and get comfortable at your group’s designated lawn space. Registration is required. Call (609) 263-7301 for more information.

Storytime on the Lawn in Wildwood Crest

Thursday, August 5, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Stories, Songs, Rhymes, & Fun! All caregivers are invited to register for storytime on the lawn. Bring a blanket or beach chairs and get comfortable at your group’s designated lawn space. Registration is required. Call (609) 522-0564for more information.

Storytime at the Zoo

Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

All caregivers are invited to register for storytime at the Cape May County Zoo! We’ll meet in the shade by the band stand (near the playground). Please be aware that all storytimes require registration. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs or towels to get comfortable. All participants are also invited to bring with them their favorite stuffed animal friend for our closing songs. All storytimes are weather permitting.

North Wildwood Concerts Under the Stars

Thursday, August 5, 2021 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

These free summer concerts feature popular groups like the Fabulous Grease Band, Soul Cruisers and more! Lou Booth Amphitheatre, Second and Ocean Aves in North Wildwood. Call (609) 522-7722 for more information.

Family Nights

Thursday, August 5, 2021, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Entertainment on the boardwalk 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. between 6th Street – 14th Street in Ocean City, NJ.

Free Concerts in the Plaza

Thursday, August 5, 2021 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave. Bring your dancing shoes, as well as a blanket or beach chair. Come early and visit the Downtown Wildwood shops and restaurants. Call (609) 523-1602 for more information.

Wildwood Crest Live Music at Sunset

Thursday, August 5, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Live acoustic music overlooking some of the best sunsets on the East Coast. Sunset Lake Gazebo (Miami and New Jersey). Entertainment TBA. 7:30 pm in July, 7 pm in August. More info: 609-523-0202.

Free Movies on the Beach in Cape May

Thursday, August 5, 2021 8:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Free movies on the beach are BACK! The featured Movie begins at sundown, at approximately 8:15 PM on Gurney Street Beach (next to Cape May Convention Hall). Bring your beach chairs & blankets to watch.

Anglesea Night Market

Thursday, August 5, 2021 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Anglesea Night Market returns for its 6th year. Food trucks, crafters, games, and more. More announcements to come. We are excited to return to Olde New Jersey Ave. for another exciting year! July 29 & Aug 12. (609) 318-4504 for more information.

Acoustic Open Mic Night & XBox Truck

Thursday, August 5, 2021 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Thursday nights are for teens! Join us at Excursion Park in Sea Isle City from 9pm-11pm for music, games and fun. The event features an xbox truck, volleyball and cornhole games, plus you can sign up to sign karaoke up on stage! Call (609) 263-9090 for more information.

Aloha Friday: FREE Ukulele Lessons

Friday, August 6, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hosted by Ocean Outfitters at Sunrise Park in Wildwood Crest New Jersey. All ages are welcome for FREE ukulele lessons every Friday night this summer! The lessons are geared toward beginners and those who have never picked up a uke before. For more information call (609) 729-7400.

Surfside Live: Trolls Gone Wild

Friday, August 6, 2021 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Families will enjoy an interactive LIVE performance every Friday night, featuring your favorite characters and a DJ Dance Party! Enjoy family fun with a safe activity, DJ, dancing, games, trivia and more. LIVE by the beach!

Surfside Park at 30th & The Beach in Avalon.

Check Out Friday Night Fireworks

Friday, August 6, 2021 10:00 pm – 10:15 pm

Every Friday night throughout the summer beginning at 10 p.m. enjoy a spectacular nighttime display of fireworks exploding to a musical score that is played all along the Boardwalk and is simulcast on 98.7 The Coast. Launched from Pine Avenue & the Beach the fireworks are visible from anywhere on the Boardwalk. So pull up a beach chair or just stop in your tracks on the Boardwalk for a few minutes of breathtaking color and lights! Call (609) 523-1602 for more information.

Wildwood Farmers Market

Saturday, August 7, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 29th at 8 am and will be held every Saturday, through Labor Day weekend, from 8 am until 12:30 pm. Extending from Byrne Plaza, at 3400 Pacific Avenue, to 3501 Pacific Avenue, the market will encompass the 3 Pacific Avenue blocks between Oak and Schellenger Avenues, allowing the vendors to be spaced out for plenty of social distancing room.

Free Concert Under the Stars

Saturday, August 72021 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to bring your beach chairs and blankets! Excursion Park at JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue in Sea Isle City.

North Wildwood Concerts Under the Stars

Saturday, August 7, 2021 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

These free summer concerts feature popular groups like the Fabulous Grease Band, Soul Cruisers and more! Lou Booth Amphitheatre, Second and Ocean Aves in North Wildwood. Call (609) 522-7722 for more information.

Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series

Saturday, August 7, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Fern Road and Ocean Avenue. Live music for the entire family at the Centennial Park entertainment pavilion. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: (609) 523-0202.

Free Family Nature Walk

Saturday, August 7, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Friends of Cape May NWR are continuing their fun, free, family-friendly bird walks all summer long at 2-Mile Beach in Wildwood Crest. Look for the Free Bird walk sign where Pacific Avenue turns into Ocean Drive, on the east side of the street. Meet at the 2-Mile Visitor Center Parking Lot (just north of the gate for the former Coast Guard base). Explore this hidden gem of undeveloped barrier island ocean beach, and learn about the amazing birds with loaner binoculars and a spotting scope. Families with children are welcome! Pre-registration is a requirement to be a walk participant. Sign up on Facebook at Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. Call (609) 513-9349 for more information.

Stone Harbor Farmers Market

Sunday, August 8, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sunday summer tradition that features a variety of vendors offering fresh produce, meats, desserts, coffee and more, all locally grown and created in South Jersey. Located at 95th Street Water Tower Plaza in Stone Harbor.

Sundays at Surfside Outdoor Concert Series

Sunday, August 8, 2021 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Bring your beach chairs and enjoy a Sunday night summer concert series! Located at Surfside Park 30th & The Beach Avalon New Jersey.

Free Family Fun Night

Monday, August 9, 2021 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Fun for the whole family! Enjoy various family fun weekly through August 30. Call (609) 263-8687 for more information. Located at Excursion Park in Sea Isle City, NJ.

Wildwood Crest Sunset Celebrations

Monday, August 9, 2021 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Head out to this FREE family event with live music, children’s activities/entertainment, FREE family photos and some of the best sunsets on the East Coast. Held each Monday, July 5 through August 23. The event begins at 7:30 pm in July and at 7 pm in August. Call (609) 523-0202 for more information.

Stone Harbor Storytime at Chelsea Park

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Stories, Songs, Rhymes, & Fun! All caregivers are invited to register for storytime on the lawn. Bring a blanket or beach chairs and get comfortable at your group’s designated lawn space. Registration is required. Visit events.cmclibrary.org/events for more information.

Storytime at Upper Cape Library

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Stories, Songs, Rhymes, & Fun! All caregivers are invited to register for storytime on the lawn. Bring a blanket or beach chairs and get comfortable at your group’s designated lawn space. Registration is required. Call (609) 628-2607 for more information. 2050 Route 631, On the Lawn in Petersburg New Jersey.

Sea Isle City Farmer’s Market

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Shop local! Every Tuesday morning from June 22 through September 7 at Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., visitors and residents are encouraged to browse and shop a variety of local produce and vendors. Guests can grab a cup of coffee and check out more than 30 vendors before hitting the beach, making it the perfect Tuesday morning ritual.

Tuesdays at the Tower: Stone Harbor Concert Series

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Bring your beach chairs and be entertained by a different 90 min performance each week! This is a free event and is open to the public. Hosted by Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce, located at 95th Street Water Tower Plaza in Stone Harbor. Call (609) 368-1210 for more information.

Middle Township Summer Concert Series & Food Trucks

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

The events will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from July 6 to Aug. 31, except for Aug. 3, when National Night Out festivities will be held at the Goshen Complex. Middle Township expects to expand on the number of food trucks and vendors that took part last summer. Located at Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex, 7 Fulling Mill Road in Rio Grande.

West Cape May Farmers Market

Tuesday, August 1o, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 29 through August 31, 2021, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Call 609-884-1005 x9 for more information.

FREE Family Movie Night

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Free Family Movie Nights are at Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood. The movies start as soon as the sun sets, between 8:00 and 8:30 pm. Come early and visit the Downtown Wildwood shops and restaurants. Have dinner, or order takeout and picnic in the Plaza! Don’t forget ice cream for dessert! Grab your beach chairs and blankets and meet us at Byrne Plaza on Tuesday Night this summer to watch Free Family Movies under the stars! Call (609) 523-1602 for more information.

Beach Movies

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Bring the whole family out for a free movie on the beach! The movie happens at dusk, 30th Street & the beach.

In the event of inclement weather, the beach movie will be moved to Wednesday night. Avalon, New Jersey.