Events this Week: August 28 – September 4, 2024

It’s Labor Day weekend – we made it to the end of the summer tourism season! Don’t ask us why summer ends around here with still a month to go… Lots of great stuff to do this week; if you haven’t been to a Belleplain event yet this summer, now’s the time to do it. The weather is cool but the summer vibes are still here. Check back next Wednesday!

Belleplain State Forest: Beach Yoga 

Thursday, August 29 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. 

Lake Nummy Day Use Area 

Meet at Lake Nummy by 6 p.m. with a yoga mat and a smile!  

Whitesboro Annual Reunion Festival 

Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1 

Martin Luther King Jr. Center, Whitesboro 

Come celebrate the wonderful Whitesboro community with a dance party August 30 at 7 p.m., a reunion event August 31 at noon, and a church service and gospel festival September 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

Belleplain State Forest: Watch the Night Sky 

Friday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m. 

Athletic Field at Belleplain State Forest

The South Jersey Astronomy Club presents a night of sky watching on the night of the full moon. Come and be ready to learn about the night sky- nightwatching stations will be avaliable for viewing at the athletic field.  

West Cape May: Tomato Festival  

Saturday, August 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, behind the borough’s firehouse  

The annual farmer’s market-style festival celebrates Jersey’s best known fruit. Come buy fresh tomatoes, tomato dishes, and listen to live music on the lawn.  

Sea Isle Pickleball End of Summer Social 

Saturday, August 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Marina Pickleball Courts 304 John F Kennedy Boulevard 

For more info, call 484-756-9954 

Airfest 2024 

Saturday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

Cape May Airport, 500 Forrestal Rd, Erma 

This annual celebration at Naval Air Station Wildwood, a restored WWII hangar with lots of planes on display, is their biggrst event of the year. Come see plans on display just for this event, grab some food, enjoy free kids activities, and more.  

Belleplain State Forest: End of Summer Hike & Smores 

Saturday, August 31 at 5:30 p.m.  

Meet at the Nature Center 

Wildwood: World Championship Skeeball Tournament 

Saturday, August 31 from 7 to 10 p.m.  

Ed’s Funcade, 3700 Boardwalk on Lincoln Avenue  

FREE for all to enter! For more information, call 609.425.8450 or visit EdsFuncade.com. 

Wildwood: Boardwalk Craft Show  

Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1 

Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood  

Boardwalk Craft Show at the Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, rain or shine! Artisans, handmade craft items, boutique items, gifts & more… Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.