Avalon
Wednesdays: Dune & Beach Walks
Wednesdays 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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Tour of the Avalon Pollinator Meadow
Wednesday, July 10 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
71st Street and Ocean Drive
Join Pat Sutton on a special tour of the Avalon Pollinator Meadow that showcases keystone native perennials that are thriving on this barrier island, and the pollinators they’ve attracted and benefit. Bring binoculars if you can!
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Turtles of the Shore
Wednesday, July 10 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Surfside Park, 2901 Avalon Avenue
During this presentation, Erin Rawls from The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor will introduce participants to several different species of turtle that can be found locally – including the Northern Diamondback Terrapin: the only reptile found in a salt marsh and the turtle you’re most likely to see crossing the road in Avalon!
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Avalon: 102 Years of Broadway
Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Surfside Park, 2901 Avalon Ave
Free event: Neil Berg’s “102 Years of Broadway” is an electrifying musical revue of Broadway’s most celebrated shows – featuring a cast of Broadway veterans with powerful vocals and stunning choreography for an unforgettable theatrical experience!
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Cape May
Tuesdays: Magic Show
Tuesdays 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!
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Wednesdays: Crafts Show at the Lighthouse
Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cape May Point Lighthouse, 215 Light House Ave
The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse becomes a beacon for family fun during Family Fun Day Craft Shows. Kids will enjoy hands-on activities and adults will enjoy browsing among the crafts vendors.
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Dance Nights
Wednesday, July 10 & July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Cape May Convention Hall
This free dance night changes theme each week – July 10 is a dancing night for kids and July 17 is a Latin Dance night.
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Beach Movies: Grease
Thursday, July 11 at 8 p.m.
Beach behind the Cape May Convention Hall
In the event of inclement weather, the cancellation will be announced on Cape May City’s Facebook page. All are welcome and encouraged to bring your favorite beach chairs and blankets.
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Summer Craft Show on the Promenade
Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14
Cape May Promenade along Beach Ave
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Beach Movies: How to Train Your Dragon
Thursday, July 17 at 8 p.m.
Beach behind the Cape May Convention Hall
In the event of inclement weather, the cancellation will be announced on Cape May City’s Facebook page. All are welcome and encouraged to bring your favorite beach chairs and blankets.
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Stone Harbor
Mondays: Family Fun Night
Every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
97th Street Shuffle Board Courts
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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Saturdays: 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.
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Green Fair
Thursday, July 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
95th Street Water Tower Plaza
This fair will have vendors and booths that educate about sustainable practices. Learn about initiatives happening in town and across New Jersey with this fun, educational event.
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Santa’s Stone Harbor Vacation
Monday, July 22 to Thursday, July 25 from 12 to 8 p.m.
Santa! He’s coming on his annual summer vacation! Santa will be about town – say hi if you see him!
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Mainland
Automobiles, Trains, & Planes Weekend
Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
735 Seashore Rd, Lower Township
Cruise into Historic Cold Spring Village for the Annual Automobiles, Trains and Planes Weekend! Classic Cars will be on display from 11am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday. See beautifully restored and preserved vehicles parked along the Village’s tree-lined, shell-paved lanes. Model train displays both days in the Welcome Center exhibited by the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Model RR Club and other locations throughout the Village. NASW Aviation Museum will also be on hand with a restored MASH Helicopter!
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4-H Fair
July 18 – 20
355 Court House South Dennis Rd, Court House
Come see beautiful animals, horse shows, try great food, play games, and more at the annual 4-H Fair. This year’s theme is “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” – come see what local 4-Hers have been working on all year!
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Wildwoods
Tuesdays: Movies at Byrne Plaza
Tuesdays at dusk
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. July 16- Luca. July 23- The Grinch.
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Mon. / Wed / Friday – 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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Fridays: Wildwoods Boardwalks 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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Saturdays and Sundays: Boardwalk Craft Show
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.
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Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival
Friday, July 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Heather Road Beach, Wildwood Crest
Grab your buckets and shovels and head to the beach at Heather Road in Wildwood Crest from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and get ready to create works of art in the sand! This amateur and semi-pro sand sculpting contest is hosted by professional world-renowned sand sculptor Matt Long, a former cast member of the Travel Channel’s SandMasters, and “Can You Dig It!” Sand Tools.
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Boogie Board Races
Saturday, July 13 at 10 a.m.
16th Avenue Beach, North Wildwood
Annual wave riding competition for boys and girls ages 5-17 and for adults ages 18 and up on the beach in North Wildwood. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the 16th Avenue Beach; contest begins at 10 a.m. at the 17th Avenue Beach. Registration is FREE but you must bring your own boogie board. For more information call 609.522.2955 or visit NorthWildwood.com.
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New Jersey Jeep Invasion
Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14
Rio Grande & Beach Avenues
The New Jersey Jeep Invasion is the largest gathering of Jeeps in the Northeast with over 2000 Jeeps in attendance, and over 100 of the top vendors in the industry. All Jeeps and vendors are parked on the beach for this three day event, which even includes a beach obstacle course. The event is family friendly and has become a yearly vacation for many of our participants and vendors! All Jeeps must be pre-registered to park on the beach, there is no day of registration, however spectator admission is free! 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Jeep Invasion Vendor Market
Thursday, July 11 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Olde New Jersey Ave, Between 1st and Spruce, North Wildwood
Get ready for an evening of excitement at the first-ever Vendor Market Night on Olde New Jersey Avenue in the North Wildwood entertainment district! 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Experience a vibrant vendor market and check out show vendors the night before the invasion! Eat, drink, and mingle with fellow Jeep enthusiasts.
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BBQ Championship & Anglesea Blues Festival
Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14
2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues
Experience the BEST in Barbeque and Blues at this exciting three day festival held at 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues and surrounding pubs in North Wildwood. Event features live cooking demonstrations, incredible food and top regional and national blues acts on our FREE main stage. Friday: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Anglesea Night Market & Food Trucks
Thursday, July 18 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood
Treat yourself to some of the best food from the region 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on select Thursdays this summer (6/27, 7/18, 8/1, 8/15)! The Anglesea Night Market and Food Truck Fest will feature award-winning food trucks, gourmet food vendors, and everything North Wildwood has to offer! For more information call 609.318.4504 or visit AngleseaNightMarket.com
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Sea Isle City
Wednesdays: Movies at the Beach
Excursion Park, 2 41st Street
Come out every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. to see a free movie! July 10 is The Super Mario Bros Movie, July 17 is Trolls Band Together, and July 24 is The Muppets Christmas Carol.
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Flyers Community Caravan
Thursday, July 11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Excursion Park 2 41st Street
Come hang out with Gritty and past Flyer Stars. There will be games, music and more! For more info, call 609-263-0050
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Pickleball Pow-Wow
Friday, July 12 from 11 a.m to 5 p.m.
Marina Courts 304, John F Kennedy Boulevard
The rain date for this pickleball event is Friday, July 19
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Phillies Youth Home Run Derby
Sunday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dealy Field Baseball Field on Central Avenue
Prizes for most participants and 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each of the 4 Categories advances to regional Finals. 10 a.m., boys ages 7-8 play at Little League Field, boys 9 to 10 years old play at the softball field, at 12 p.m. all girls ages 7 to 12 play at little league field, and at 12 p.m. all boys 11 to 12 play at the softball field. For more info call 609-263-0050
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Ocean City
Wednesdays: Beach Walks
Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
59th Street Beach
Join us for a scenic beach walk starting at the entrance to Corson’s Park. This event is part of the Beach Walks series.
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Wednesdays: Family Nights Entertainment
Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
Boardwalk between 6th Street – 14th Street
Enjoy jugglers, music, characters, and more on the boardwalk during Family Nights Entertainment. This event is part of the Family Nights series.
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Thursdays: Mummers Nights
Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk, 825 Boardwalk
Join us for Mummers Nights – These folk performers will strut the boardwalk from 6th Street to 14th Street.
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Wacky Wednesday – Taffy Sculpting
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free and limited to the first 200 participants. Open to all ages.
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Freckle Contest
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
Contest registration is free and begins at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Music Pier. The contest starts at 6 p.m.
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Sand Sculpting Contest
Thursday, July 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
6th St. Beach, 600 Boardwalk
Open to kids, teens, adults, and families! Registration is free and begins at 9 a.m. at the 6th St. Beach. Judging takes place by 11 a.m.
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Ocean City Night In Venice 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 8 a.m.
Haven Avenue at 19th Street, Ocean City
Races start and finish on Haven Avenue at 19th Street on an out and back course. The race will travel south down the Bike Path. 5k race starts at 8:00 a.m. with the 1 Mile Walk following immediately after. Bib pick-up and race day registration begin at 7:00 a.m. at the 18th Street Basketball Courts behind OC Intermediate School. Restrooms are available at OC Intermediate School.
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Night in Venice
Saturday, July 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Along the Ocean City bayfront
This year’s Night in Venice boat parade honors the late Jimmy Buffett.
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Intro to Birding
Wednesday, July 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Free Public Library
Join Cape May Bird Observatory’s Program Coordinator, Adehl Schwaderer, to learn the basics of bird identification. If you are just getting into birding or want to see if it’s a hobby you’d like to try, this is the presentation for you! We’ll be reviewing what details to focus on when identifying birds, as well as some common species you can see all summer long! Preregistration IS NOT required.