Do The Shore: July 14 – July 20

Ocean City Farmers Market

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Every Wednesday the Ocean City Farmers Market on the OC Tabernacle Grounds at 6th & Asbury. Call (609) 399-1412 for more information.

Free Lawn Concerts on the Cape May Green

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

The Summer Concert Series is back! The line-up for this summer has been secured and we’re excited for concerts to return to the Green! Call (800) 643-3779 for more information.

Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series

Saturday, July 14, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Fern Road and Ocean Avenue. Live music for the entire family at the Centennial Park entertainment pavilion. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: (609) 523-0202.

Free Movies Under the Stars: Onward

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Every Wednesday night in Sea Isle through September 1st, enjoy a free family movie under the stars! Don’t forget to bring your beach chairs and blankets. Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue in Sea Isle City.

Ocean City Bicycle Auction

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Ocean City Police Department lets anybody bid on used bicycles that have been deemed by police to be abandoned or unclaimed. Approximately 115 bicycles and other surplus items will be for sale. Registration for the event begins at 9 a.m., and a driver’s license, passport or valid ID is required to register. For further auction information, call 609-525-9356 Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. for 4:30 p.m. Located at Shelter Road Recycling Center.

Messy Masterpieces Outside

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Children 2-8 and their loved ones are invited to explore their creativity and make a mess! This art program features stories and a sensory art project. Registration is required. Chelsea Place Park 105th Street & 2nd Ave.

Wacky Wednesday: French Fry Sculpting

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Use your creativity to shape and sculpt french fries into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free but capacity will be limited based on outdoor gathering restrictions Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

Market Days in OCNJ

Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Market Days happen Thursdays over the summer from 10am to 1pm on Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors & more!  Located in Ocean City on Asbury Ave. Call (609) 399-6111 for more information.

Storytime on the Lawn in Sea Isle

Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Stories, Songs, Rhymes, & Fun! All caregivers are invited to register for storytime on the lawn. Bring a blanket or beach chairs and get comfortable at your group’s designated lawn space. Registration is required. Call (609) 263-7301 for more information.

Storytime on the Lawn in Wildwood Crest

Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Stories, Songs, Rhymes, & Fun! All caregivers are invited to register for storytime on the lawn. Bring a blanket or beach chairs and get comfortable at your group’s designated lawn space. Registration is required. Call (609) 522-0564for more information.

Storytime at the Zoo

Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

All caregivers are invited to register for storytime at the Cape May County Zoo! We’ll meet in the shade by the band stand (near the playground). Please be aware that all storytimes require registration. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs or towels to get comfortable. All participants are also invited to bring with them their favorite stuffed animal friend for our closing songs. All storytimes are weather permitting.

Anglesea Night Market

Thursday, July 15, 2021 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Anglesea Night Market returns for its 6th year. Food trucks, crafters, games, and more. More announcements to come. We are excited to return to Olde New Jersey Ave. in North Wildwood for another exciting year! July 15, July 29 & Aug 12. Call (609) 318-4504 for more information.

North Wildwood Concerts Under the Stars

Thursday, July 15, 2021 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

These free summer concerts feature popular groups like the Fabulous Grease Band, Soul Cruisers and more! Lou Booth Amphitheatre, Second and Ocean Aves in North Wildwood. Call (609) 522-7722 for more information.

Family Nights

Thursday, July 15, 2021, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Entertainment on the boardwalk 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. between 6th Street – 14th Street in Ocean City, NJ.

Free Concerts in the Plaza

Thursday, July 15, 2021 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave. Bring your dancing shoes, as well as a blanket or beach chair. Come early and visit the Downtown Wildwood shops and restaurants. Call (609) 523-1602 for more information.

Wildwood Crest Live Music at Sunset

Thursday, July 15, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Live acoustic music overlooking some of the best sunsets on the East Coast. Sunset Lake Gazebo (Miami and New Jersey). Entertainment TBA. 7:30 pm in July, 7 pm in August. More info: 609-523-0202.

Free Movies on the Beach in Cape May

Thursday, July 15, 2021 8:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Free movies on the beach are BACK! The featured Movie begins at sundown, at approximately 8:15 PM on Gurney Street Beach (next to Cape May Convention Hall). Bring your beach chairs & blankets to watch.

Acoustic Open Mic Night & XBox Truck

Thursday, July 15, 2021 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Thursday nights are for teens! Join us at Excursion Park in Sea Isle City from 9pm-11pm for music, games and fun. The event features an xbox truck, volleyball and cornhole games, plus you can sign up to sign karaoke up on stage! Call (609) 263-9090 for more information.

Aloha Friday: FREE Ukulele Lessons

Friday, July 16, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hosted by Ocean Outfitters at Sunrise Park in Wildwood Crest New Jersey. All ages are welcome for FREE ukulele lessons every Friday night this summer! The lessons are geared toward beginners and those who have never picked up a uke before. For more information call (609) 729-7400.

Surfside Live: Princess Showcase

Friday, July 16, 2021 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Families will enjoy an interactive LIVE performance every Friday night, featuring your favorite characters and a DJ Dance Party! Enjoy family fun with a safe activity, DJ, dancing, games, trivia and more. LIVE by the beach!

Surfside Park at 30th & The Beach in Avalon.

Check Out Friday Night Fireworks

Friday, July 16, 2021 10:00 pm – 10:15 pm

Every Friday night throughout the summer beginning at 10 p.m. enjoy a spectacular nighttime display of fireworks exploding to a musical score that is played all along the Boardwalk and is simulcast on 98.7 The Coast. Launched from Pine Avenue & the Beach the fireworks are visible from anywhere on the Boardwalk. So pull up a beach chair or just stop in your tracks on the Boardwalk for a few minutes of breathtaking color and lights! Call (609) 523-1602 for more information.

Wildwood Farmers Market

Saturday, July 17, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The Farmers Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 29th at 8 am and will be held every Saturday, through Labor Day weekend, from 8 am until 12:30 pm. Extending from Byrne Plaza, at 3400 Pacific Avenue, to 3501 Pacific Avenue, the market will encompass the 3 Pacific Avenue blocks between Oak and Schellenger Avenues, allowing the vendors to be spaced out for plenty of social distancing room.

Free Concert Under the Stars

Saturday, July 17, 2021 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to bring your beach chairs and blankets! Excursion Park at JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue in Sea Isle City.

North Wildwood Concerts Under the Stars

Saturday, July 17, 2021 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

These free summer concerts feature popular groups like the Fabulous Grease Band, Soul Cruisers and more! Lou Booth Amphitheatre, Second and Ocean Aves in North Wildwood. Call (609) 522-7722 for more information.

Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series

Saturday, July 17, 2021 7:30 p.m.

Fern Road and Ocean Avenue. Live music for the entire family at the Centennial Park entertainment pavilion. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: (609) 523-0202.

Free Family Nature Walk

Saturday, July 17, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Friends of Cape May NWR are continuing their fun, free, family-friendly bird walks all summer long at 2-Mile Beach in Wildwood Crest. Look for the Free Bird walk sign where Pacific Avenue turns into Ocean Drive, on the east side of the street. Meet at the 2-Mile Visitor Center Parking Lot (just north of the gate for the former Coast Guard base). Explore this hidden gem of undeveloped barrier island ocean beach, and learn about the amazing birds with loaner binoculars and a spotting scope. Families with children are welcome! Pre-registration is a requirement to be a walk participant. Sign up on Facebook at Friends of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge. Call (609) 513-9349 for more information.

Summer Daze at Woodland Village

Saturday, July 17, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Summer Daze event on Saturday, July 17th from 10 am to 5 pm. Barbecue, Music, and Activities along with shopping at all of the wonderful shops in Woodland Village and Garden Greenhouse! Featuring Food Trucks. Call (609) 624-1350 for more information.

Boogie Board Race Competition (Ages 5-17)

Saturday, July 17, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Save the date for this annual wave riding competition for boys and girls ages 5-17 at 15th Avenue and the beach in North Wildwood. *Registration begins at 9 a.m.; the contest begins at 10 a.m* Prizes will be awarded for Most Creative, Longest, and Best Overall Ride in different age categories. Must bring your own boogie board. For more information call 609.522.2955 or visit NorthWildwood.com.

Automobile, Trains & Planes Weekend

Saturday, July 17 – Sunday, July 18, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cruise into Historic Cold Spring Village for the Annual Automobiles, Trains, and Planes weekend, July 17th and 18th. Classic Cars will be on display from 11 am-3 pm on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to automobiles, there will also be model train displays provided by The Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Model RR Club in our Welcome Center all weekend. The NASW museum will also be on hand with a restored MASH Helicopter! Call (609) 898-2300 ext.10 for more information.

Stone Harbor Farmers Market

Sunday, July 18, 2021 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sunday summer tradition that features a variety of vendors offering fresh produce, meats, desserts, coffee and more, all locally grown and created in South Jersey. Located at 95th Street Water Tower Plaza in Stone Harbor.

Sundays at Surfside Outdoor Concert Series

Sunday, July 18, 2021 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Bring your beach chairs and enjoy a Sunday night summer concert series! Located at Surfside Park 30th & The Beach Avalon New Jersey.

Free Family Fun Night

Monday, July 19, 2021 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Fun for the whole family! Enjoy various family fun weekly through August 30. Call (609) 263-8687 for more information. Located at Excursion Park in Sea Isle City, NJ.

Wildwood Crest Sunset Celebrations

Monday, July 19, 2021 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Head out to this FREE family event with live music, children’s activities/entertainment, FREE family photos and some of the best sunsets on the East Coast. Held each Monday, July 5 through August 23. The event begins at 7:30 pm in July and at 7 pm in August. Call (609) 523-0202 for more information.

Stone Harbor Storytime at Chelsea Park

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Stories, Songs, Rhymes, & Fun! All caregivers are invited to register for storytime on the lawn. Bring a blanket or beach chairs and get comfortable at your group’s designated lawn space. Registration is required. Visit events.cmclibrary.org/events for more information.

Join Outside Library Storytime at Upper Cape Library

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Stories, Songs, Rhymes, & Fun! All caregivers are invited to register for storytime on the lawn. Bring a blanket or beach chairs and get comfortable at your group’s designated lawn space. Registration is required. Call (609) 628-2607 for more information. 2050 Route 631, On the Lawn in Petersburg New Jersey.

Sea Isle City Farmer’s Market

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Shop local! Every Tuesday morning from June 22 through September 7 at Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., visitors and residents are encouraged to browse and shop a variety of local produce and vendors. Guests can grab a cup of coffee and check out more than 30 vendors before hitting the beach, making it the perfect Tuesday morning ritual.

Middle Township Summer Concert Series & Food Trucks

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

The events will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from July 6 to Aug. 31, except for Aug. 3, when National Night Out festivities will be held at the Goshen Complex. Middle Township expects to expand on the number of food trucks and vendors that took part last summer. July 6 will feature the Sensational Soul Cruisers. Located at Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex, 7 Fulling Mill Road in Rio Grande.

Tuesdays at the Tower: Stone Harbor Concert Series

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Bring your beach chairs and be entertained by a different 90 min performance each week! This is a free event and is open to the public. Hosted by Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce, located at 95th Street Water Tower Plaza in Stone Harbor. Call (609) 368-1210 for more information.

West Cape May Farmers Market

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 29 through August 31, 2021, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Call 609-884-1005 x9 for more information.

FREE Family Movie Night

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Free Family Movie Nights are at Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood. The movies start as soon as the sun sets, between 8:00 and 8:30 pm. Come early and visit the Downtown Wildwood shops and restaurants. Have dinner, or order takeout and picnic in the Plaza! Don’t forget ice cream for dessert! Grab your beach chairs and blankets and meet us at Byrne Plaza on Tuesday Night this summer to watch Free Family Movies under the stars! Call (609) 523-1602 for more information.

Beach Movies

Tuesday, July 20, 2021 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Bring the whole family out for a free movie on the beach! The movie happens at dusk, 30th Street & the beach.

In the event of inclement weather, the beach movie will be moved to Wednesday night. Avalon, New Jersey.