Do the Shore Events Guide: Aug. 5 – 12, 2022

Photo: National Lighthouse day takes place this Sunday, August 8th at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (pictured) in North Wildwood.

Ocean City Boardwalk Arts Show  

August 5 – 7, Friday Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. / Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

Between 7th and 11th streets 

There will be more than 50 artists from New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New York with works in oils, acrylics, watercolor, mixed media as well as photography and jewelry.   

Santa’s Fish Fry and Beer Garden  

Saturday, August 6th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

732 Broadway, West Cape May 

Come join fellow parade supporters in enjoying a delicious Fish Fry and refreshing Beer Garden, while listening to live music from some of our favorite local musicians. This event is family friendly! 

National Lighthouse Day  

Saturday, August 7th from 2 to 4 p.m.  

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 111 North Central Avenue, North Wildwood 

This day will mark the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the 1789 Lighthouse Act. The ceremony is from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The New Jersey Lighthouse Society will provide games and surprises for all children. The lighthouse will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., as always, admission is free, and donations are accepted.   

Stone Harbor Family Fun Night 

Monday, August 8th from 6 to 6:45 p.m.  

Shuffleboard Courts, 120 97th St, Stone Harbor 

Join the borough for story time, singalongs, meet and greets, and more. This week’s event brings out the “enchanted ice queen and snowman  

CM Movies on the Beach

Free Wildwood Beach Movie: Rio 2 

Tuesday, August 9 at sunset, 7:45-8:00 p.m. 

Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue  

Come see a free movie at the plaza! Bring beach chairs or blankets to sit on! 

Jaws on the Cape May Beach 

Thursday, August 11 at 8-10:30 p.m. 

Gurney Street Beach, Cape May next to Convention Hall 

Get into the shore spirit by watching Jaws next to the ocean on Gurney Street Beach! Bring a blanket or beach chair to have somewhere comfy to sit! The showing will begin at dusk. 

Anglesea Night Market and Food Truck Fest  

Thursday, August 11th from 5 to 10 p.m.  

North Wildwood Entertainment District  

Enjoy some of the best food from the region and everything North Wildwood has to offer! The event runs from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m., will feature award-winning food trucks, gourmet food vendors, high end crafters, live music, art and all of the excitement of the North Wildwood Entertainment District! 

119th Ocean City Baby Parade 

Thursday, August 11 at 10:30 a.m.  

6th Street to 12th Street on the Boardwalk 

Registration is now open! As part of a tradition that dates back to 1929, the city crowns a teen “Queen Infanta” to preside over the Baby Parade. Registration is now open to anybody who would like to compete for this crown.  

Complete information and registration for the Baby Parade and Queen Infanta are available at www.ocnj.us/BabyParade. 

Peach Festival 

Saturday, August 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. / August 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Our Lady of the Angels, 35 E. Mechanic St., Cape May Court House 

There will be peaches, baked goods, ice cream, and funnel cake for sale. Come join us for plenty of food and fun! For more information, please call 609-465-5432. 

Miss Ocean City Pageant  

Saturday, August 13th from 7 to 10 p.m.  

Music Pier  

Miss Ocean City Pageant 7 p.m. at the Music Pier. Miss Ocean City 2022 Maddyn Randazzo will be on hand as contestants compete in interview, talent, swimsuit, evening gown and onstage question. Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 22. 

Free Bay Atlantic Symphony Concert: The Birds and the Bees 

Saturday, August 13 at 7 p.m.  

Avalon Public Library, 235 32nd St.  

From wasps to birds, this annual concert literally soars! Led by Music Director Jed Gaylin, the Bay Atlantic Symphony is excited to return for a performance featuring Stravinsky, Respighi, George Avila and more. Tickets are not required.