This weekend is one of the busiest of the year. Local bars will be full, and every municipality in the county will host so many holiday events that it can be hard to keep track. Let us help you through the chaos – find something to do this weekend.
Orange text means there is a clickable link to the event’s website.
Avalon / Stone Harbor
Stone Harbor Fall Fun Fest
Wednesday, November 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Stone Harbor Library events room
Drop in for an afternoon of family fun, featuring fall-themed crafts, games & activities, and cookie decorating. No registration is required – just show up!
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Avalon: Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Friday, November 24 at 10 a.m.
Avalon Free Public Library
Children of all ages, experience the wonder of the season with a very special story time featuring Mrs. Claus!
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Hospitality Night in Stone Harbor
Friday, November 24 from 6 to 9 p.m.
96th Street in Stone Harbor
Enjoy a festive evening sipping & shopping your way through our wonderful small businesses. Bring your holiday shopping lists and shop small while enjoying complimentary sips & snacks.
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Stone Harbor Holiday Pet Parade
Friday, November 24 at 1 p.m.
281 96th St, Stone Harbor
Sponsored by the Borough of Stone Harbor and Paw Prints.
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Stone Harbor Tree Lighting
Friday, November 24 at 6 p.m.
Meet at the 200 block on 96th Street
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Stone Harbor Carousel & Holiday Market
Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Water Tower Lot, 95th Street & Second Ave
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Avalon Turkey Trot 5k & Walk
Friday, November 24 at 10 a.m.
30th & Avalon Ave.
Burn off those Thanksgiving calories and kick-off Festive Friday in Avalon. Register at the event or online in advance.
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Festive Friday in Avalon
Friday, November 24
Avalon’s Shopping District
From live music to children’s performances, character appearances, face painting, an art bar, crafts, giveaways, hot chocolate, and more! Santa and Mayor McCorristin will arrive to Veterans Plaza on Saturday at 5pm for a special tree-lighting celebration.
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Avalon Fire Dept. 110th Anniversary
Saturday, November 25 at 10 a.m.
3100 Dune Dr, Avalon
Come celebrate over a century of the volunteer fire department with this special dedication. There will be an open house and speakers, including Jeff Van Drew and Mayor John McCorristin. Special merch will be on sale, including t-shirts and a challenge coin celebrating the anniversary. Food includes snacks and hot dogs.
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ICONA Avalon Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 25 at 5 p.m.
ICONA Avalon, 7849 Dune Dr., at the sand bar
To kick off ICONA’s Winter Wonderland, they will host a tree lighting. The Christmas tree in front of the Sandbar and our “Keg Christmas tree” in front of Avalon Brew Pub will both be lit. Local vendors will be there at the shopping village, and ice skating goes until 8 p.m.
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Stone Harbor Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
96th Street in Stone Harbor
Bring the family, wear your best holiday accessories and enjoy Stone Harbor’s Famous Christmas Parade!
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Saturday Snowfest in Avalon
Saturday, November 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get a good night’s sleep…Snowfest Saturday has it all! Santa Claus himself will be on hand for photos with the youngsters, and families can enjoy bounce houses, carnival rides, obstacles courses, and more!
Cape May Island
Black Friday on the Washington St. Mall
Friday, November 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All along the Washington Street Mall in Cape May
Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves and Musicians will be strolling the mall from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (tentative times). They will be taking pictures with our visitors on the mall and collecting money for our Cape May Food Bank – also come out for great deals! Shop local!
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Holiday Craft & Collectibles Show
Cape May Convention Center
Friday, November 24 from 10 to 3 p.m.
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Congress Hall Winter Wonderland
Begins Nov. 24, runs through New Year
200 Congress Pl, Cape May
Complete with candy cane-striped tents, Congress Hall’s iconic Vendor Village returns just in time for the holiday shopping season! This year’s beautifully decorated vendor village features seventeen specialty stores, each featuring Cape May gifts, souvenirs and curiosities perfect for everyone on your list. The Congress Hall Express, a small train, will circle the grounds and take kids on rides. A Christmas carousel brings holiday cheer.
Ocean City
Thursday, November 23 at 8:30 a.m.
Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
This run will benefit the Ocean City Humane Society.
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Ocean City Christmas in Downtown
Friday, November 24 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Asbury Ave, Ocean City
Join Ocean City’s downtown merchants and the Chamber of Commerce in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas. The celebration culminates with the illumination of City Hall and the arrival of Santa at 5 p.m.
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Meet Santa in Ocean City
Friday, November 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Santa will be in Ocean City every Friday through Christmas from 9 to 11 a.m. at Soifer Park, and from noon to 3 p.m. at Music Pier.
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Friday, Nov. 25 from 12 to 3 p.m.
6th & Asbury Ave
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Holidays with the Ocean City POPs
Saturday, November 25 at 6 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier
Holidays with the Ocean City POPs Enjoy your favorite holiday songs with the Ocean City Pops. Led by conductor Vince Lee, the Pops will perform classic favorites and modern hits featuring soloist Sara Maimone of Ocean City. For tickets visit www.OceanCityVacation.com/BoxOffice
Offshore
Belleplain Turkey Trot Dog Hike
Thursday, Nov. 23 at 9 a.m.
Belleplain Park Office
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Zoo Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 25 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Cape May County Zoo
The start of the holiday season begins with Santa’s Tree Lighting Celebration, which is planned from 2 to 6 p.m. Join the Holiday festivities with Santa’s village shopping, live music and carolers, ice sculpture carving, and lots of family-friendly free entertainment including a performance by the John Walter Community Band.
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Upper Township Tree Lighting
Monday, November 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 2100 Tuckahoe
Santa will be present, along with the mayor and Committee members, to kick off the holiday season. Light refreshments will be served.
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Belleplain Full Moon Hike
Monday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Belleplain Park Office
Sea Isle City
Sea Isle Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Friday, November 24 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Along Landis Avenue
Presented by the Sea Isle City Department of Tourism – the mayor’s tree lighting ceremony will follow the parade at Excursion Park. The parade runs south on Central from 49th to 84th Street, then continues on 84th to Landis, then turns north on Landis and ends at JFK Boulevard. Call 609-263-8687 for more info.
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Friday and Saturday, November 24 and 25
The popular village is BACK! Come out for Ice Skating, visits from Santa, giveaways, dueling pianos, live DJs, beautiful holiday decorations, and more. Check out the full schedule via the link in the event title.
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Shop Small Weekend
Friday and Saturday, November 24 and 25
Businesses in Sea Isle City will have special discounts to encourage locals to support small businesses.
Wildwoods
Thursday, November 23 at 9 a.m.
Crest Pier, 5800 Atlantic Avenue
There will be a 5K run and a 1-mile fun walk for all ages. Please join us for a fun-filled Thanksgiving morning. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m.
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Friday, November 24 to Sunday, November 26
Along Olde New Jersey Ave
Enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes, free jitney on Saturday, outdoor firepits, strolling Santa, hot chocolate, festive lights, decorations, and music. Friday & Saturday from 2 p.m. and Sunday from noon.
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Friday, November 24 from 5 to 9 p.m.
2nd & Surf Ave., North Wildwood
Enjoy family fun including music and free photo ops with Santa and other winter wonderland characters! Food available for purchase. Donation fee TBA.
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Wildwoods Shopping Village
Saturday, November 25
Byrne Plaza, Wildwood
Local artisans, jewelry, specialty shops, handcrafted items, holiday decorations, baked goods, boutique shops, gifts, holiday music, & more. This event will also serve as a gift drop location for The Lynch Who Stole Christmas From The GrYnch Program