Happy New Year! Three great fireworks shows are taking place in the county: in Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Avalon. Besides fireworks, some fun gatherings are happening to ring in the New Year, including the annual gathering at the Lower Township Rec. Center. Orange links are clickable.
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Ice Skating at ICONA Avalon’s Winter Wonderland
7849 Dune Drive, Avalon
ICONA Resort in Avalon is all decked out for the holidays, including an outside heated sand bar with festive decorations, a cash bar, hot chocolate, skate rentals, and live music on Saturdays – all right by the ocean. 12 – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 12 – 6 p.m. on Sunday. Skating is $10 for a 90 minute pass, including rentals.
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Congress Hall Winter Wonderland
Daily through Jan. 1
200 Congress Place, Cape May
The festive tradition returns for its 13th year – come see the massive Christmas tree, explore the fully decorated hotel, shop a festive village of local vendors, ride the holiday carousel, take a ride on the “Congress Hall Express,” or read a book by one of the heated seating spots. Weekdays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 7 p.m.
Meet at the park office
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Thursday Belleplain Group Hike
Thursday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m.
Meet at the park office
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Saturday, Dec. 30 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Court House Library
Join us at the library to make some fun, festive crafts to celebrate New Year’s Eve! This program is drop in, and best suited for ages 5 to 12. No registration required.
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Cape May New Year’s Eve Themed Skate
Saturday, Dec. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Cape May Convention Hall
Come for a special themed skate night. Skate rentals are available for those without their own.
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Happy Almost New Year’s Eve in Avalon
Saturday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m.
Library, 235 32nd St, Avalon
Let’s ring in 2024 a little early! Come join us for crafts, dancing, cookies, and our famous apple juice “champagne!”
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First Night in Ocean City
Sunday, Dec. 31
Venues across town
The price of admission gets you access to events, concerts, games, amusement rides, and more all across town in this annual alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration for the whole family. More info at www.FirstNightOCNJ.com
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Lower Township New Year’s Eve Celebration
Sunday, Dec. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.
2600 Bayshore Rd #1, Villas
Come ring in the New Year with food and music, inflatable slides and obstacle courses, face painting, and other family-friendly activities.
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Ocean City New Year’s Fireworks
Sunday, Dec. 31 at midnight
Viewable from the boardwalk
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Sunday, Dec. 31 at midnight
35th Street beach, Avalon
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Sunday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
JFK Blvd. Beach Sea Isle City
For more info, call 609-263-8687
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Sunday, Dec. 31 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Surfside Park, 2901 Avalon Ave, Avalon
Celebrate the new year a little bit early with a Dj’d dance party, face panting, trivia, and balloon art!
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Monday, Jan. 1 at 2 p.m.
Beach by the Music Pier on the boardwalk
Come out for Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year.
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New Year’s 5k in Ocean City
Monday, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m.
Start your new year with a fast 5K on the Ocean City Boardwalk. If you dare, you can take a frozen “First Dip” in the ocean after the race. Pre-register online at ocnj.us/race-events or in-person from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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First Day Shopping Extravaganza in Ocean City
Monday, Jan. 1 during business hours
6th Street to 14th Street, Ocean City
Welcome the New Year by shopping for tremendous bargains in downtown Ocean City
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Free Movie: X-Men
Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 3 p.m.
Ocean City Library Room N110
Free snacks will be provided – bring a friend!