The holiday season is well underway and here are the many ways to do the shore this week. There is something for everyone from shopping extravaganzas to animal adoptions.
The Fast and the Furriest 5k Turkey Trot and One Mile Fun Run
Thursday, November 27 from 7-10 a.m.
Where: Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk, Ocean City
A 5k run/walk Thanksgiving morning and 1 mile kids fun run benefits the Ocean City Humane Society. Pre-register on line at www.active.com. Pre-registered packet pick up: Wednesday, Nov. 26th 4:00 – 7:00PM Ocean City Senior Center Race Day Registration 7:00am – 8:25am in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Race starts at 8:30am. Applications available at the Aquatic & Fitness Center, The Sneaker Shop and the Humane Society. For more information call 609-398-5068.
Sea Isle City Holiday Extravaganza
Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th from 12-4.
Where: Excursion Park JFK Blvd and Pleasure Avenue, Sea Isle City
This annual Holiday Extravaganza will kick-off the Holiday Season in grand style with a parade, tree lighting, ice skating, caroling, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus.
Festive Friday
Friday, November 28 from 11-6.
Where: Avalon Shopping District, Avalon
Embrace the holiday season with Festive Friday in Avalon! Featuring over 40 holiday activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Stone Harbor’s Island Holiday
Friday, November 28 to Saturday, November 29 from 6-9 PM
Where: Stone Harbor Shopping District 96th St, Stone Harbor
Holiday Festivities all Weekend Music, Entertainment, Characters for the entire family Black Friday Specials — Merchant Hospitality begins at 6pm Friday night.
609-368-6101
Wetland Wonderland
Saturday, November 29 9:30-3 PM.
Where: Wetlands Institute 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor
Discover the wonders of the wetlands at Wetland Wonderland! As the season changes, hibernation, adaptation and migration are just a few ways the animals on the marsh prepare for winter. Throughout the day, we will have family fun activities including indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, special creature features on winter survival strategies, aquarium feedings and extended teaching tank interactions, special appearances by Scute, winter activities, crafts, games and more!
Turkey Trot Surf Contest
Saturday, November 29 from 8:30-1:30 p.m.
Where: The beach 7th Street, Ocean City
9am at 7th Street Beach. No Wave Date November 30th. Divisions for 13 & Under, Jr. Men 14-18; Men 19-30; Masters 30 & Over; Longboard Open and Women’s Open. Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each category plus Wave of the day trophy. Fee $10 per person. Sign up online thru 11/25 at 4pm at www.ocnj.us/recreation under recreation activities. Day of registration begins at 8:30am. For more info call 609-525-9304.
Home for the Holidays Open House
Sunday, November 30 from 12-4 p.m.
Where: Animal Outreach of Cape May County Adoption Center 600 Park Blvd, West Cape May
Please join us on Sunday, November 30 from 12 to 4 at the Animal Outreach Adoption Center located at 600 Park Boulevard, Unit 3,West Cape May. Our adoptees can’t wait to meet you! In fact, they are so eager to find their perfect human, they have agreed to a lower adoption fee until the end of the year. If you are thinking about pet ownership or adding a companion or two, now is the time. There will be light refreshments, gift items for sale, and plenty of love and affection from your hosts. Please join us! For more information, please call Animal Outreach at 609-898-1738.
Children’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday, December 2 from 6-7 p.m.
Where: Sea Isle City Hall 4501 Park Road, Sea Isle City
Sea Isle City residents and their children and grandchildren are invited to attend a special Children’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 2, at 6:00 p.m. in front of City Hall, 4501 Park Road. Hosted by Mayor Leonard Desiderio.