Oct. 10-Nov. 2
Halloween Happenings in Victorian Cape May: Three weeks of specially-themed tours and events including Walks with the Ghostwriter, Madame Parmentier’s Psychic Teas, Scarecrow Alley, Midnight at the Physick Estate, Historic Haunts Combination Tours, Phantoms of the Physick Estate and much more to help you get into the “spirit” of the season. Oct. 10 through Nov. 2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Scarecrow Alley at the Physick Estate: The grounds of Cape May’s original haunted house, the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., have been transformed for the spooky season. Scarecrow Alley is a highlight of the Estate’s Halloween decorations. Walk the grounds and vote for your favorite ghoulishly gruesome or foolishly funny scarecrow. Oct. 10 through Nov. 2. Free admission to the grounds. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Oct. 10-12
Historic Haunts Combo Tours: Combine the Ghosts of Cape May trolley tour with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, where you will visit a home séance room of the 1890s and learn of the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism. Oct. 10-12 at 7:15 p.m. $22 for adults, $14 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information or to make reservations call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Historic Haunts House Tours: Get into the spirit of things on a guided tour of the historic (some say haunted) Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., with a discussion of Victorian spiritualism. Oct. 10-12 at 7:45 p.m. Limited tour. $12 for adults, $7 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour: A trolley tour through parts of West Cape May to the Lighthouse, with tales of ghostly activity throughout. Participants will be met at the Lighthouse by a costumed Keeper who will relate a ghostly tale inside the Lighthouse with time available to climb. Begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley stop. Offered Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at 8:15 p.m. and Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. $22 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Oct. 11
Murder Mystery Dinner: Join the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for the new original mystery in 2014, “Where There’s No Will” at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom, 1048 Washington St. Enjoy a four-course dinner as you contemplate the clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery. $50 per person. Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Clueless at the Physick Estate “Death of the Party”: New mystery in 2014! When the guest of the honor at a birthday party is found dead, everyone is suspect. A “whodunit” mystery where tourgoers try to determine the solution as they question suspects they encounter throughout the Physick House. Accessible with advance registration. Begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. $15 per person. Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Oct. 12
Murder Mystery Dinner: Join the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for the new original mystery in 2014, “Where There’s No Will” at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Enjoy a four-course dinner as you contemplate the clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery. $50 per person. Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Oct. 13
Murder Mystery Dinner: Join the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for the new original mystery in 2014, “Where There’s No Will” at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Enjoy a four-course dinner as you contemplate the clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery. $50 per person. Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Oct. 17
Phantoms of the Physick Estate: Scary Tales: Those stories you heard as a child originated as much darker morality tales, as you will hear when you enter the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate museum, 1048 Washington St. Characters from these “scary tales” will tell their stories as they guide you through the first floor of the museum then onto the grounds of the Estate, where the tales come to life and the Big Bad Wolf usually wins. Oct. 17, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $15 adults, $12 for children (ages 3-12). Combine the tour with Tales of Terror Trolley Ride or Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride and save $2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Oct. 18
Harvest Crafts & Antiques Show: Crafters and antiques dealers from throughout the region display and sell their wares. Cape May Convention Hall, Beach Avenue at Stockton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18. Admission $2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Madame Parmentier’s Psychic Tea: Enjoy a Halloween-themed tea at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom and learn what the future holds for you (all in good fun, of course). During the tea, you’ll encounter fortune-tellers, palm readers or the odd phrenologist. Reservations necessary. Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m. $25 per person. Combine tea with the Phantoms of the Physick Estate Tour and save $2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Murder Mystery Dinner: Join the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for the new original mystery in 2014, “Where There’s No Will” at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Enjoy a four-course dinner as you contemplate the clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery. $50 per person. Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour: A trolley tour through parts of West Cape May to the Lighthouse, with tales of ghostly activity throughout. Participants will be met at the Lighthouse by a costumed Keeper who will relate a ghostly tale inside the Lighthouse with time available to climb. Begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley stop. Offered Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. (Tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.). $22 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Phantoms of the Physick Estate: Ghosts & Guides: Hear stories of unexplained occurrences inside the 1879 Physick Estate, experienced by the very guides who know the house intimately. Hear EVP recordings gathered by paranormal investigators and see photos of possible paranormal activity in the house. 30 minute guided tours take place every 15 minutes. Appropriate for most children. Oct. 18, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $12 adults, $7 children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Phantoms of the Physick Estate: Scary Tales: Those stories you heard as a child originated as much darker morality tales, as you will hear when you enter the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate museum, 1048 Washington St. Characters from these “scary tales” will tell their stories as they guide you through the first floor of the museum then onto the grounds of the Estate, where the tales come to life and the Big Bad Wolf usually wins. Oct. 18, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $15 adults, $12 for children (ages 3-12). Combine the tour with Tales of Terror Trolley Ride or Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride and save $2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Oct. 19
Murder Mystery Luncheon: Join the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for the new original mystery in 2014, “Where There’s No Will” at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Enjoy a three-course lunch as you contemplate the clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery. $35 per person. Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Oct. 24
Phantoms of the Physick Estate: Scary Tales: Those stories you heard as a child originated as much darker morality tales, as you will hear when you enter the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate museum, 1048 Washington St. Characters from these “scary tales” will tell their stories as they guide you through the first floor of the museum then onto the grounds of the Estate, where the tales come to life and the Big Bad Wolf usually wins. Oct. 24, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $15 adults, $12 for children (ages 3-12). Combine the tour with Tales of Terror Trolley Ride or Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride and save $2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Midnight at the Physick Estate: Twenty-five lucky people get to spend midnight in the haunted Physick Estate with ghost writer and psychic medium Craig McManus. Craig will share his experiences and perhaps channel a spirit or two. Oct. 24 at 11 p.m. $35 per person. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Oct. 24-25
A Walk with the Ghost Writer: Walk the haunted streets of historic Cape May with your guide, psychic medium and ghost writer Craig McManus who will talk about the houses where he has sensed paranormal activity. Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. $25 per person. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Oct. 25
Madame Parmentier’s Psychic Tea: Enjoy a Halloween-themed tea at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom and learn what the future holds for you (all in good fun, of course). During the tea, you’ll encounter fortune-tellers, palm readers or the odd phrenologist. Reservations necessary. Oct. 25, 2:30 p.m. $25 per person. Combine tea with the Phantoms of the Physick Estate Tour and save $2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Murder Mystery Dinner: Join the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for the new original mystery in 2014, “Where There’s No Will” at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Enjoy a four-course dinner as you contemplate the clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery. $50 per person. Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour: A trolley tour through parts of West Cape May to the Lighthouse, with tales of ghostly activity throughout. Participants will be met at the Lighthouse by a costumed Keeper who will relate a ghostly tale inside the Lighthouse with time available to climb. Begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley stop. Offered Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. (Tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.). $22 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Phantoms of the Physick Estate: Ghosts & Guides: Hear stories of unexplained occurrences inside the 1879 Physick Estate, experienced by the very guides who know the house intimately. Hear EVP recordings gathered by paranormal investigators and see photos of possible paranormal activity in the house. 30 minute guided tours take place every 15 minutes. Appropriate for most children. Oct. 25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $12 adults, $7 children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Phantoms of the Physick Estate: Scary Tales: Those stories you heard as a child originated as much darker morality tales, as you will hear when you enter the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate museum, 1048 Washington St. Characters from these “scary tales” will tell their stories as they guide you through the first floor of the museum then onto the grounds of the Estate, where the tales come to life and the Big Bad Wolf usually wins. Oct. 25, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $15 adults, $12 for children (ages 3-12). Combine the tour with Tales of Terror Trolley Ride or Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride and save $2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Oct. 26
Murder Mystery Luncheon: Join the Impromptu Players who will set the scene for the new original mystery in 2014, “Where There’s No Will” at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St. Enjoy a three-course lunch as you contemplate the clues, interact with the cast and help solve the mystery. $35 per person. Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Oct. 31
Trick or Treat at the Physick Estate: Some spooky characters are waiting at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., with treats for good little ghosts and goblins and pirates and princesses. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 . Free. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Historic Haunts Combo Tours: Combine the Ghosts of Cape May trolley tour with a visit to the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate, where you will visit a home séance room of the 1890s and learn of the Victorians’ fascination with spiritualism. Oct. 31 at 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate on Oct. 31). $22 for adults, $14 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information or to make reservations call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Historic Haunts House Tours: Get into the spirit of things on a guided tour of the historic (some say haunted) Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., with a discussion of Victorian spiritualism. Oct. 31 at 6:15 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. (Tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate). Limited tour. $12 for adults, $7 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Nov. 1
Fall Arts & Crafts Festival: More than 40 vendors come to Cape May to sell hand-made novelties including seasonal decorations, gift items and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1. Cape May Convention Hall. $2 admission. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). Proceeds benefit MAC’s museum programs. For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Madame Parmentier’s Psychic Tea: Enjoy a Halloween-themed tea at the Carriage House Café & Tearoom and learn what the future holds for you (all in good fun, of course). During the tea, you’ll encounter fortune-tellers, palm readers or the odd phrenologist. Reservations necessary. Nov. 1, 2:30 p.m. $25 per person. Combine tea with the Phantoms of the Physick Estate Tour and save $2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour: A trolley tour through parts of West Cape May to the Lighthouse, with tales of ghostly activity throughout. Participants will be met at the Lighthouse by a costumed Keeper who will relate a ghostly tale inside the Lighthouse with time available to climb. Begins and ends at the Ocean Street trolley stop. Offered Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. (Tour begins and ends at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.). $22 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Phantoms of the Physick Estate: Ghosts & Guides: Hear stories of unexplained occurrences inside the 1879 Physick Estate, experienced by the very guides who know the house intimately. Hear EVP recordings gathered by paranormal investigators and see photos of possible paranormal activity in the house. 30 minute guided tours take place every 15 minutes. Appropriate for most children. Nov. 1, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $12 adults, $7 children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Phantoms of the Physick Estate: Scary Tales: Those stories you heard as a child originated as much darker morality tales, as you will hear when you enter the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate museum, 1048 Washington St. Characters from these “scary tales” will tell their stories as they guide you through the first floor of the museum then onto the grounds of the Estate, where the tales come to life and the Big Bad Wolf usually wins. Nov. 1, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $15 adults, $12 for children (ages 3-12). Combine the tour with Tales of Terror Trolley Ride or Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Ride and save $2. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org
Ongoing Tours & Events
Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour: Board a MAC trolley tour for a 45-minute evening ride through the haunted streets of Cape May. The paranormal findings of ghostwriter Craig McManus come alive as your guide translates McManus’ spooky stories. Ride past the flickering gas street lamps, the haunted properties of Cape May and experience the spine-tingling tales exposed by McManus. Offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings in October (except Oct. 31); hours vary. Offered Oct. 30 at 7:15 p.m. $12 for adults and $7 for children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Tales of Terror Trolley Ride: Everybody loves a scary story! The perfect time and place for them is traveling Cape May after dark on streets lit by flickering gaslight as you listen to your guide tell some spine-tingling tales. Offered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings; times vary; also, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. $12 adults, $7 children (ages 3-12). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org