Another very busy week at the shore! Wildwood will be filled with Ford Broncos as the Bronco Invasion begins this weekend following last week’s Jeep Invasion. Lots of great free movies and concerts around the Cape, too. If you want to see live animals, eat great BBQ, and see the rural side of Cape May, check out the 4-H fair happening Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Orange = clickable link.
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Beach Movies: How to Train Your Dragon
Thursday, July 18 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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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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Thursday, July 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
95th Street Water Tower plaza, Stone Harbor
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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Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21
Wildwood Beaches
Three days of Ford Bronco activities, daily parking on the beach, access to the industry’s top vendors, and an opportunity to play on our exclusive beach obstacle course. All Broncos must be pre-registered to park on the beach, there is no day of registration, however spectator admission is FREE. It is definitely a one of a kind event that you don’t want to miss! Friday & Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information
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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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Friday, July 19 from 11 to 12 p.m.
Avalon Free Public Library
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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Friday, July 19 at 8:30 p.m.
30th Street Beach, Avalon
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Avalon History Center’s Open House
Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
215 39th Street, Avalon
Please join us at the History Center today to see our new Notable Women of Avalon exhibits, meet new friends, and enjoy some locally-made light refreshments.
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North Wildwood Christmas in July with Santa Claus
Saturday, July 20
North Wildwoods Beaches
“Christmas in July” along North Wildwood Beach will be celebrated on Saturday, July 20th, 2024. Take a photo with Santa, enjoy a candy cane, and sing along with live holiday music. Don’t forget to decorate your beach blanket, wear festive beach attire, and create your own reindeer games. This free family-fun event is presented by the North Wildwood Beach Patrol. Approximate times and locations of Santa’s stops will be posted that morning on their Facebook page.
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Wildwood Crest Christmas in July Festival + Boat Parade
Saturday, July 20 at 6 p.m.
Sunset Lake Park on New Jersey Ave
Come celebrate the Christmas season in the summertime with this family-oriented festival along Sunset Lake. Holiday-themed live music with with dance and party hits, food, children’s and family activities, free photos with Santa Claus and more! Event concludes with boat parade on Sunset Lake. Those interested in registering a boat or kayak for the parade or in participating in the house-decorating contest email christmasjulyboatparade@gmail.com.
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Cape Express More Beach Blast Soccer
Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Games are played on the Wildwoods Beaches, between Spencer and Poplar Avenues. Over 1,000 teams will compete on the sand in the largest sand soccer tournament in the world! Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. Register your team online if you want to play at CapeExpress.com
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Sandy Sprint 5K & Family Walk
Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Excursion Park, 2 41st Street, Sea Isle City, NJ, 08243
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The Sandy Sprint is hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation to spread awareness about their mission and raise funds to advance research. For more information, call 1-610-446-2272.
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1-Mile Ocean Swim
Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Beach Patrol Headquarters, 10 44th St, Sea Isle City
Swimmers will follow a course marked by buoys, starting at approximately 61st Street, unless currents necessitate a change to 27th Street. For more information, call 609-263-3655. An electrical storm or dangerous surf conditions may delay the start time. If conditions do not improve, the swim will be canceled, with updates on the beach patrol’s website.
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Dollar Dog Day
Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
VFW Post 1963, 301 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Sea Isle City
Hot dogs, chips, and soda for sale. For more information, call 609-922-3383.
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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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Full Moon Beach Yoga
Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 8 to 9 p.m.
5th Street Beach, 501-517 Landis Ave, Sea Isle City
Online registration is required and opens 2 weeks prior to the event. For more information, call 609-602-3398 or visit www.njBeachYoga.com.
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Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt
Sunday, July 21 at 1 p.m.
Cape May Beach Patrol, 238 Beach Avenue
Arrrrrrrrrrg you ready to help Captain Kidd find his buried treasure?! Join us to help Captain Kidd and Captain Mey find their precious treasure. For more information, please call the Department of Civic Affairs at (609) 884-9565.
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Lighthouse Full Moon Climb
Sunday, July 21 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave
Follow the light of the full moon on these rare nighttime climbs up the 199 cast-iron spiral staircase steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. Enjoy this nighttime view nearly 156 feet above the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Daytime climbs are also offered year-round.
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Mapping the Railroads of Cape May
Monday, July 22 from 5 to 6 p.m.
39th Street Tennis Building, Avalon
Join local railroad enthusiast, Paul Mulligan, as we explore the dawn of railroads in New Jersey, starting in 1830, as well as the construction of the first line through Cape May County into Cape May City in 1863.
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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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91st Coronation of Cape May’s Queen Maysea
Wednesday, July 24 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Cape May Convention Hall
The Queen Maysea Pageant is open to all girls 6 to 10 years of age who are year-round residents of the Greater Cape May Area. Participants should be 6 years of age as of July 1st and no older than 10 as of August 1st. Girls and boys ages five and younger can also apply to participate in the coronation as a flower girl or page boy.
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Christmas in July – Photos with Santa
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Excursion Park, 2 41st Street, Sea Isle City
Come meet Santa as he visits Sea Isle for the summertime. A showing of “Muppet Christmas Carol” will follow immediately after. For more information, call 609-263-8687.
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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.