1. Slither & Snore Sleepover at the Zoo
Friday, November 6 at 6 p.m.
Cape May County Park & Zoo, 707 N. Route 9, Cape May Court House
Kids ages 6 years and older – bring your sleeping bag and an adult! This is a great chance for the kids, big and small, to get up close and personal with their favorite animals and experience the Zoo after hours. Guests will enjoy a special nocturnal tour of the Zoo, games, special photo ops, movies and an ice cream sundae bar. Plus, sleep near the snakes, turtles, skinks, alligators, lizards and frogs. Enjoy a continental breakfast the next morning and a meet and greet with our education animals. Limited spaces available, so don’t delay! Cost is $60 per person. For more information and to register, call (609) 465-5271.
2. Christmas Bazaar
Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at 8 a.m.
First Baptist Church, 101 S. Main St., Middle Township
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy pickies like jellies, relishes, pickles, cookies, cakes, pies and bread, and a soup and sandwich lunch. Browse through handmade doll clothes, collectables, crafts and vintage items. FREE admission. For more information, call (609) 465-5511.
3. East Lynne Theater Company Presents “Detectives Holmes and Carter”
Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at 8 p.m.
The First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St., Cape May
“Detectives Holmes and Carter,” ELTC’s radio-style production, features two new mysteries back-to-back on the same night: “Sherlock Holmes’ Adventure of the Red-Headed League” and “Nick Carter and the Voice of Crime,” the second ever Carter radio mystery from 1943, used with permission by Conde Nast. Tickets are $25, $15 for students and FREE for veterans and those ages 12 and under. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (609) 884-5898.
4. 4th Annual Sole-Man 5K Run for Character & Memorial Walk
Saturday, November 7 at 9 a.m.
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May
The Soleman Run for Character is dedicated to raising funds to support the Gene Sole Scholarship Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the memory of USMC Lieutenant Colonel Gene Sole, who was also Principal of Richard M. Teitelman Middle School. The 2015 Memorial Walk supports the Love of Linda Foundation in honor of those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. Register at tnteventmanagement.com/events.
5. Historic Cold Spring Village’s Candlelight Walk
Saturday, November 7 at 6 p.m.
Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9, Cape May
Step back in time for a lovely autumn evening when the Friends of Historic Cold Spring Village host the annual Candlelight Walk from 6 to 8 p.m. Luminaries will line the paths and guide you to several of the Village’s restored historic buildings where wine, beer and a variety of light fare will be served. Featured local favorites include the Flight Deck Diner, Cold Spring Grange Restaurant, Formica Brothers Bakery, Gaiss’ Market, Erma Deli, West Side Market, Little Italy II and Gwen Raring Catering. Support is also being provided by ACME, Shoprite and Seashore Food. Guests will also enjoy desserts, live musical entertainment and hot beverages at the Village Pavilion. A special holiday sale at the Country Store will feature heritage wares, books and a wide variety of historical toys. The event will begin at the Route 9 entrance to the Village. To purchase tickets, call (609) 898-2300 ext. 10 or visit www.hcsv.org/candlelight.
To see all the ways you can Do The Shore this weekend, visit our events calendar at dotheshore.com/events.