Weekly Events
Stone Harbor: Family Fun Night
Every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
97th Street Shuffleboard Court, Stone Harbor
Come out for character meet-and-greets, face painting, live music, crafts, and fun for the family. July 15 is “superheroes,” July 22 is “princess night” and July 29 is “Minions” night.
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Ocean City: Classic Movie Nights
Every Monday at 6 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library, Chris Maloney Lecture Hall,
August 12 – A Civil Action (1998) 115 minutes August 19 – Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) 113 minutes August 26 – Good Night & Good Luck (2005) 90 minutes
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Ocean City: Beach Yoga
Every Monday from 8 to 9 a.m.
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts
Free! Bring a towel & a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information call (609) 398-6900.
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Ocean City: Family Nights
Every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
8th to 12th Streets
Entertainment including jugglers, music, characters and more on the boardwalk between 8th Street – 12th Street.
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Cape May: Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour
Every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.
Lobster House, 906 Schellengers Landing Rd, Cape May
Take this guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant at Schellenger’s Landing and you’ll learn how seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May is a major commercial fishing port. Guests meet in front of the main entrance, next to the green awning at the Lobster House. $15 adults, $12 children
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Ocean City: Wallaby Tales
Every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library’s lecture hall
“Eyes of the Wild” with Wallaby Tales Come meet and learn about different exotic animals with Wallaby Tales!
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Cape May: Magic Show
Every Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m.
Cape May Convention Hall
Rich Lessig has returned to town to show you his best magic tricks with this free weekly magic show from 7 to 8 p.m.
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Wildwood: Movies at Byrne Plaza
Every Tuesday at dark
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave, Wildwood
There’s a free family movie every Tuesday night this summer at Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood, 3400 Pacific Avenue! Movie starts as soon as it gets dark.
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Ocean City: Funtastic Tuesdays
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Asbury Ave there is live entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors, and more.
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Cape May Point State Park Nature Walk
Tuesdays through August 13 at 8 a.m.
Cape May Point State Park Hawkwatch Platform
Join CMBO naturalists for this free walk at the Cape May Point State Park! Did you know that Cape May is one of the best places on the planet to watch birds? Join us for a free one-hour exploration of Cape May’s bird life. Loaner binoculars are available. Please pre-register at njaudubon.org/calendar/
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Movies at the Sea Isle Beach
Every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.
Excursion Park, 2 41st Street
August 7 = Elemental August 14 = Wonka August 21 = Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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Cape May Point: Crafts at the Lighthouse
Every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cape May Point State Park
The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse becomes a beacon for family fun during family fun craft day shows. Kids will enjoy hands-on activities and adults will enjoy browsing among the crafts vendors.
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Ocean City: Corson’s Inlet Beach Walks
Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
59th St. & Central Ave.
Meet at the entrance to Corson’s Park on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for beautiful guided walks of the state park.
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Avalon: Dune & Beach Walks
Every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
48th Street & Dune Drive
Enjoy this interpretive walk along the maritime forest and dune trails of Avalon where you can discover the local flora and fauna, and learn more about Avalon’s extensive dune systems.This tour is guided by The Wetlands Institute every Wednesday in the summer.
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Wildwood: Fitness in the Plaza
M/W/F from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave, Wildwood
Don’t take a vacation from fitness! Workout with Dion at Boot Camp Circuit Training in Byrne Plaza on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays this summer from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dion Keeps it interesting with games like fitness monopoly, resistance band Monday & other fun & challenging themes! Classes are $10, cash or Venmo is accepted
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Cape May: Free Beach Movies
Every Thursday at 8 p.m.
Gurney Street Beach behind the Convention Hall
Grab a blanket or a chair and cozy up for some free movies projected behind the Convention Hall! Remaining movies are: August 8: JAWS, August 15: A League of Their Own, August 22: Surf’s Up, August 29: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
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Ocean City: Mummer’s Nights
Every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
6th Street to 14th Street on the Boardwalk
If you’ve never seen a Mummers parade, come on out to the Ocean City boardwalk each week from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the boardwalk, 6th Street – 14th Street. These costumed mimes put on a colorful show.
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Avalon: Beach Movies
Every Friday at 8:30 p.m.
30th Street & the Beach
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a free movie! August 9 = Jaws August 16 = Kung Fu Panda 4 August 22 = Mama Mia!
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Wildwood: Boardwalk Fireworks
Every Friday at 10 a.m.
Pine Avenue, Wildwood
Have a blast on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy an awesome fireworks show every Friday night at 10 p.m.! The fireworks are launched from the beach at Pine Avenue and are synchronized to music that plays over the Wildwoods Boardwalk Sound System!
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Avalon: Minute to Win It
Every Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Avalon Free Public Library, 235 32nd St.
With just one minute on the clock, are you up for the challenge? Come test your skills with friends at the library! Teens ages 12-17 are invited to compete in a series of challenges, each only 60 seconds long. If you like fast paced fun you won’t want to miss this event.
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Open Mic Night at Cold Spring Brewery
Every Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
733 Seashore Rd, Lower Township
Hear locals play their tunes at this beautiful brewery, housed inside a historic barn with a lush backyard space and a gorgeous historic living village museum right next door.
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Stone Harbor: Bird Sanctuary Tour
Saturdays at 10 a.m. all summer long
11400 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
Meet us at Egret Espy Trail (use Second Avenue Entrance at 114th Street) in Stone Harbor for a guided natural history and wildlife tour of the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary. Bring your binoculars in case we spot a few of our feathered friends along the way! This event is free to attend.
Timely Events
Ocean City: Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant
Wednesday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m.
6th Street Beach, Ocean City
Families, Kids, Businesses and Organizations are invited to enter their crustacean in this annual contest. The winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. Registration is free and starts at 5:30 p.m. at the 6th St. Beach. Contest begins at 6 p.m. Open to all ages.
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Wildwood: Rock The Dock
Saturday, August 17 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Urie’s Waterfront Restaurant, 588 W Rio Grande Ave
Join The Cathy Miller Cancer Fund from noon to 4 p.m. at Urie’s Waterfront Restaurant for 4 hours of raffles, prizes, food, open bar with domestic beer & wine, live music by Second Vision, and a special appearance by The Man of a Thousand Voices, JOE CONKLIN! For event, ticket, and sponsorship information contact cmcfcares@gmail.com or visit CathyMillerCancerFund.org
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Cold Spring Village: Seafaring Skullduggery Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, August 17 and 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Historic Cold Spring Village, 735 Seashore Rd, Lower Township
Ahoy, matey! Make sure to stop on into Historic Cold Spring Village and celebrate the maritime history and culture of the famous Jersey Cape at our 17th Annual Seafaring Skullduggery. This event will feature pirates, music, and family fun. Pillage the Village Treasure Hunt! Children should be on the lookout for gold coins hidden throughout the Village that can be redeemed for a prize.
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Ocean City: Green Fair
Friday, August 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Music Pier, 25 Boardwalk
The community-wide event is designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Sponsored by the Environmental Commission.
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Little Miss Ocean City
Friday, August 16 at 7 p.m.
Music Pier, 25 Boardwalk
Scholarship pageant for girls ages 8 – 11. Little Miss Ocean City 2024 Stella Fleming will be on hand to crown her successor. For registration information call 609-525-9304.
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Avalon: Speakers at Surfside
Saturday, August 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Surfside Park, 2901 Avalon Ave, Avalon
Join us for an evening with authors Colleen McKeegan, Olivia Muenter, and Carola Lovering as they discuss their latest works. Delve into the themes of friendship, obsession, identity, and resilience as they talk about their creative processes and more. Q&A and book signing to follow.
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Fall Migration 101
Wednesday, August 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Lower Township Public Library
Take a deep dive with CMBO’s Program Coordinator, Adehl Schwaderer, into why Cape May is a magnet for migrating birds. She will touch on Cape May Bird Observatory’s three migration watch sites, the information we have learned from these long-term monitoring sites, and some bird identification as well!
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Belleplain State Forest: Thursday Hike
Thursday, August 22 at 10 a.m.
Belleplain Park Office, 1 Henkinsifkin Road, Woodbine
Come out for a group hike, led by experts at the park! Be prepared to walk at least two miles, and come prepared for hot weather.