Do The Shore: July 28 – August 3

Ocean City Farmers Market

Wednesday, July 28, 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 28, 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

Wednesday, July 28, 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: Sonic

Wednesday, July 28, 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.

Wildwoods Baby Parade

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

A Wildwoods tradition since 1909! Registration at Wildwoods Convention Center from 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. No entries accepted after 5:30 p.m. Judging occurs while participants are lined up, call (609) 729-9000 for more information.

Market Days in OCNJ

Thursday, July 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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.

North Wildwood Concerts Under the Stars

Thursday, July 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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.

Anglesea Night Market

Thursday, July 29, 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. for another exciting year! July 29 & Aug 12. (609) 318-4504 for more information.

Acoustic Open Mic Night & XBox Truck

Thursday, July 29, 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 30, 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: Trolls Gone Wild

Friday, July 30, 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 30, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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 31, 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.

Enjoy the Community Band By The Sea Concert

Saturday, July 31, 2021 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Join us for the first Annual Community Band By The Sea Performance at Bryne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood with a rain date of Sunday, August 1, 2021! The concert will feature instrumentalists of all ages who will come together to support community band appreciation and engage in high quality music making opportunities by the sea. Instrumentalists register early! Call (609) 523-1602 for more information.

Dog Days of Summer Dog Adoption Event

Saturday, July 31, 2021 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Come to Morey’s dog-friendly PigDog Beach Bar located at the beach end of Morey’s Mariner’s Pier and help support the local, non-profit, Beacon Animal Rescue. Beacon Animal Rescue will have pets for adoption and conduct silent auctions and other fundraising activities to help support their mission. July 31, and August 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information call 609-522-3900 or visit BeaconAnimalRescue.org

Down on the Farm Weekend

Saturday, July 31, 2021 and Sunday, August 1, 2021 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Experience life on an Early American farm through hands-on activities and exhibits at Historic Cold Spring Village’s ‘Down on the Farm’ Weekend, Historic Cold Spring Village, an open-air living history museum, presents the trades, crafts, architecture, and lifestyles of an Early American, rural South Jersey farming community. The Village is also home to a working 8-acre heritage farm complex. Special exhibits throughout the Village will include collections of antique and modern farming equipment and tools. Visitors can tour the historic Corson-Gandy Barn, c. 1880, which is home to Levi the Village horse. Guests can visit the Village sheep, pigs, chickens, and calves.

Stone Harbor Farmers Market

Sunday, August 1, 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, August 1, 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, August 2, 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, August 2, 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, August 3, 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.

Storytime at Upper Cape Library

Tuesday, August 3, 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, August 3, 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.

National Night Out

Tuesdays at the Tower: Stone Harbor Concert Series

Tuesday, August 3, 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, August 3, 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, August 3, 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, August 3, 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.