Middle Township Restaurant Week
Wednesday, September 21 to Saturday, September 24
Participating Restaurants Throughout Middle Township
Middle Township’s Restaurant Week is a 6-day promotion that features about a dozen unique dining options in Middle Township and the surrounding area. Participating restaurants will offer diners discounts on full course menus while smaller eating establishments will offer discounted specials now through September 24. Chefs will prepare delicious menus at mouth-watering prices! All costs are exclusive of tax, beverages and gratuity. During Middle Township’s Restaurant Week, no tickets or special passes are needed. However, reservations are strongly recommended. Contact individual restaurants to make your reservations. For more information, visit www.MiddleTownshipRestaurantWeek.com.
Cape May Stage Presents “Disgraced”
Wednesday, September 21 through Sunday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m., & Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 at 3 p.m.
The Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank & Lafayette Sts., Cape May
“Disgraced” by Ayad Akhtar won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2013 and jolts an audience into cries of pained shock as this work is a bold exploration of grace, culture and what it means to be Muslim in post 9/11 America. Associated Press says, “Add a liberal flow of alcohol and a couple of major secrets suddenly revealed, and you’ve got yourself one dangerous dinner party.” It’s a quite funny dialogue that covers a lot of ground in 80 minutes. Admission: $38 adults, $33 seniors (62+) and $18 students and active duty military. For more information, visit www.capemaystage.org.
East Lynne Theater Company Presents “Biography”
Wednesday, September 21 to Saturday, September 24 at 8 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May
Richard Kurt asks internationally known portrait painter Marion Froude to write her autobiography for his magazine. At first she laughs off the idea, but it’s Manhattan in 1932, during the Depression, and she can use the money. The prospect dismays a former lover, Leander Nolan from Tennessee who is running for United States Senate and is engaged to the daughter of one of Knoxville’s wealthiest families. Nolan and his future father-in-law exercise their influence to try to kill the story. Conversation in S. N. Behrman’s entertaining comedy is sharp and witty, but beneath the polished surface is a satirical study of American morals and all the dogma that lies in the clash of differing points of views. Admission: $32 general, $27 seniors (age 62+) or disabled, $17 full-time students and military; children 12 and under free. For more information and tickets, visit www.eastlynnetheater.org.
Boardwalk Fall Classic Car Show
Thursday, September 22 to Sunday, September 25
Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwoods Boardwalk and Fox Park, Wildwood
Take a step back in time to experience the craftsmanship and beauty of hundreds of restored classic cars! Thursday registration is from noon to 10 p.m. and there will be a meet & greet in Fox Park at 6 p.m. Cars will be displayed on the Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday and Saturday only from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday features an award ceremony inside the Wildwoods Convention Center from 9 to 11:30 a.m. where prizes will be awarded to the Top 40 cars as well as Best in Show. FREE admission for spectators! For more information, call (609) 522-4546 or visit www.WildwoodMotorEvents.com.
Irish Fall Festival
Thursday, September 22 to Sunday, September 25
Old New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood
The largest Irish festival on the East Coast will take place on Olde New Jersey Avenue and surrounding pubs in North Wildwood, celebrating Irish heritage with dancing, music, food and craft vendors. Bus service will be available throughout the event dates. The event concludes with a parade on Surf Avenue from 20th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues with USA 2016 Triathlon Olympian Joe Maloy as the 2016 Grand Marshal. The activities begin on Thursday at 1 p.m. with a round of golf at the Cape May National Golf Course, and continue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For additional information, visit www.cmcaoh.com.
Boardwalk Bunk Down
Saturday, September 24 to Sunday, September 25
Morey’s Piers, Wildwoods Boardwalk
Join Morey’s Piers for this family camping adventure! Set up camp, then enjoy the rides on Mariner’s Pier all day Saturday. When you’ve had your fill of amusements, head back to the camping pier and stop at the “Smores and Cocoa Station” (be sure to pre-register for this activity). Next, settle in for a big screen movie with complimentary popcorn. Still looking for adventure? Step up for the 3 Point Challenge Basketball Game, along with a variety of other fun games (games are pay as you go and not included in your event wristband package). Then it’s time to head back to your tent and fall asleep to the gentle sounds of the ocean. Start the next day bright and early at our complimentary continental breakfast and coffee station right outside of your tent. Cost is $55 per person plus applicable sales tax, or $35 per person plus applicable sales tax for season pass holders. This is a rain or shine event. Questions? Email Boardwalk.Bunkdown@moreyspiers.com, or call (609) 522-3900 ext. 1129.
22nd Annual September Splash in Sunset Lake
Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 a.m.
Sunset Lake, New Jersey Ave. between Rambler Rd. & Miami Ave., Wildwood Crest
The Splash consists of three swimming races: a 2-mile, 1-mile, or a ¼ mile swim. Swimmers of all ages and from all over the area sign-up to compete. Additionally, there’s a Stand Up Paddle Board race (bring your own equipment). This year, don’t miss out on one of the Jersey Shore’s most exciting swimming events! Registration will be available the morning of the race at $40 per event. Race registration starts at 7:30 a.m. at Bayview & Miami Ave. (near the gazebo), Wildwood Crest. Online Registration closes 10 p.m. on Thursday, September 22. Register at runsignup.com/race/nj/wildwoodcrest/septembersplashbayswim.
Walk for the Wounded
Saturday, September 24 at 8:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrance, Ocean City
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Music Pier. Anyone raising $50 or more will receive a long-sleeved T-Shirt. This is a three-mile walk on the Boardwalk to raise money for wounded soldiers returning from overseas. A ceremony honoring our military will be held at 9:30 a.m. The walk will start at 10 a.m. The Tidal Wave Band will play from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit Operation First Response. For information, visit www.walkforthewounded.org.
Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration
Saturday, September 24 at 9 a.m.
Sunset Lake, New Jersey Ave. between Rambler Rd. & Miami Ave., Wildwood Crest
The Borough of Wildwood Crest hosts its annual Seafarers’ Celebration – a yearly end-of-summer festival set to take place along beautiful Sunset Lake. This is one of the signature annual events of Wildwood Crest, a day-long street festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring dozens of craft and food vendors, family entertainment, live music, children’s activities including karaoke, pony rides, face painting, magic shows, moon bounces, pie-eating and bubble gum blowing contests, and much more. The festival will conclude with a fireworks show at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.VisitWildwoodCrest.com or call (609) 523-0202.
5th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, September 24 at 9 a.m.
Cape May Harbor, Cape May
Join us at our 5th Annual Dragon Boat Festival! Experience the thrill, the adrenaline, the teamwork, and the sheer fun of being connected on a level comparable to nothing else. The Cape May Dragon Boat Festival is a great way to have fun and to raise money for your favorite charity. Saturday’s race is a 200 meter straight course. No equipment is necessary, everything is provided. Just bring your team. The festival will also have demonstrations, entertainment, food, shopping and a beer garden. For more information, visit www.capemaydragonboat.com.
Ocean City Airport Festival
Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m.
Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave., Ocean City
This annual exhibition at the Municipal Airport, will feature ground displays of unusual airplanes from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. Meet the performers of the next day’s Aerobatic Air Show over the beach. Event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (609) 399-6111.
Savor September Wine, Beer & Food Festival
Saturday, September 24 at 12 p.m.
96th Street Shopping District, Stone Harbor
The 5th annual Stone Harbor Savor September Food, Wine and Beer Festival will showcase the best food, wine, microbrews, art, music and culture the area has to offer. Enjoy oyster and clam shucking, carnival games, zoo animals and art activities for kids, a grape stomping competition and a café with fire pits for the evening live entertainment. For more information, visit www.stoneharborbeach.com.
The “Marinos Band” Cabaret Night
Saturday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m.
Avalon Community Hall, 30th St. & Avalon Ave., Avalon
The Avalon Performing Arts Council (APAC) welcomes the fall season with its last event of the summer season, The Marinos Band. Wear your dancing shoes since we will be dancing the summer away, all night! Cost is $20. For more information, visit www.avalonperformingarts.org.
Critter Festival 2016
Sunday, September 25 at 11 a.m.
Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point
Meet all kinds of live animals and enjoy Marshall Steve’s Pony Rides, an exhibition from the Cape May County Zoo, Dorothy’s Chinchillas, hayrides with Rea’s Farm around the Point of Cape May, Smokey Bear & Fire Trucks, a touch tank from The Wetlands Institute, Hawk Banding demonstrations, Greyhound Adoptions, Paws Seeing Eye Pups, 4-H Small Livestock, Tortoise & Hare races, dog agility training with Brutus the Wonderdog, pet-rock making and other kids activities! Don’t forget to bring your hermit crab along to enter it in the hermit crab races! This event is indoors and out, rain or shine.
Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow
Sunday, September 25 at 1 p.m.
Beach and Boardwalk from 6th to 14th Sts., Ocean City
Come see the Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow, a free event! The best viewing spots are on the beach and boardwalk from 6th to 14th streets. For information, call (609) 399-6111.