Events this Week: July 26 – Aug. 4, 2023

Wildwoods Baby Parade 

Wednesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. 

Wildwood Convention Center 

A Wildwoods tradition since 1909! The parade begins at the Wildwoods Convention Center and proceeds 10 blocks north on the boardwalk to Cedar Avenue where we will turn left and announce the winners & present awards at the boardwalk extension across from Morey’s Piers Mariners Landing. 

90th Annual Coronation of Cape May’s Queen Maysea 

Wednesday, July 26 from 7 to 8 p.m. 

Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave, Cape May 

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. 

Mushroom Walk 

Thursday, July 27 at 10 a.m. 

Nature Center in Belleplain State Forest, 1 Henkinsifkin Road, Woodbine 

Take a walk through Belleplain State Forest while learning about mushrooms. 

Movies on the Beach: Elf 

Thursday, July 27 from 8 to 10 p.m. 

Convention Hall at Gurney Street Beach, Beach Ave & Gurney Street, Cape May 

All are welcome and encouraged to bring your favorite beach chairs and blankets. 

90th Annual Baby Parade 

Friday, July 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. 

Cape May Convention Hall  

Don’t miss the most adorable parade returning to the Nation’s Oldest Seashore Resort. The 90th Annual Cape May Baby Parade and begins at Congress Street and Beach Avenue. The procession down Beach Avenue will conclude at Convention Hall near Howard Street. 

Ultimate Beach Frisbee Tournament 

Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The Wildwood beach from Oak Avenue to Rio Grand Avenue  

It’s the largest beach Frisbee tournament in the world celebrating 31 years in 2023, featuring more than 500 teams from all over the globe!  

Down On the Farm Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village 

Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30, from 11 a.m. t0 4 p.m. 

Historic Cold Spring Village, 733 Seashore Road 

Experience life on an Early American farm through hands-on activities and exhibits at Historic Cold Spring Village’s ‘Down on the Farm’ Weekend! 

Beach Movie – “Sing 2” 

Tuesday, August 1 from 8:45 to 10:40 p.m. 

30th Street and the Beach, Avalon 

In the event of inclement weather, the beach movie will be moved to Wednesday night. 

Free Concert – Amish Outlaws – Benefit for LT Children’s Fund 

Tuesday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. 

Freeman Douglass Park, 676 Shore Rd, Cape May 

Guests are invited to bring beach chairs, blankets, family and friends and enjoy an evening of live music. There will be food trucks, vendors, and a raffle. 

National Night Out – Stone Harbor 

Tuesday, August 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. 

Water Tower Lot, 95th Street & Second Avenue, Stone Harbor 

Enjoy Stone Harbor’s National Night Out sponsored by the Stone Harbor Police Department. 

National Night Out – Middle Township

Tuesday, August 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. 

Clarence Davies Sports Complex, 626 Goshen Rd, Court House 

Come out for the 40th annual night out presented by the Middle Township Police Department. Enjoy food, games, and more! 

National Night Out – Sea Isle City  

Tuesday, August 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. 

Excursion Park, 2 41st Street Sea Isle City 

Sea Isle’s National Night Out is to increase awareness for important police programs, such as drug prevention, avoiding juvenile alcohol use, and other anti-crime efforts. Come enjoy complementary snacks and giveaways, as well as a variety of free activities. 

National Night Out – North Wildwood 

Tuesday, August 1 at 5:30 p.m. 

Bill Henfey Park, 8th & Central Avenues in North Wildwood, 

Enjoy a FREE barbeque, games, various activities for children, hourly giveaways, and more. A movie will begin at dusk. 

National Night Out – Wildwood 

Tuesday, August 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Fox Park, Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood 

FREE games, food, prizes, dunk tank and much more! Bring the entire family out for a fun night. 

National Night Out – Wildwood Crest 

Tuesday, August 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Centennial Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue 

Festivities will include DJ entertainment, food, games, prizes, giveaways and more for the entire family. Moon bounces, a face painter and a dunk tank will be included in the fun.  

The Arc Open House 

Tuesday, August 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. 

927 Court House South Dennis Rd 

Come tour our high quality, licensed programs! 

Lower Township National Night Out 

Tuesday, August 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. 

The grounds of Lower Cape May Regional High School, located at 687 Route 9 in Erma 

There will be public safety and other informative displays, with free giveaways.  The kids can also enjoy games, prizes, races and inflatables. There will be complimentary food and refreshments, along with live music from Animal House! 

CMC Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Event 

Wednesday, August 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Library, 235 32nd St, Avalon 

Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions regarding pets available for adoption, volunteering, and other ways you can make a difference. View the shelter’s animals ready for adoption and you might just find your new best friend!  

Movie Night at the History Center 

Wednesday, August 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

History Center, 215 39th St, Avalon 

Young patrons are invited to join us at the Avalon History Center for a “Night at the Museum.” Come in your PJs and we’ll have popcorn and snacks as we watch this classic from 2006. This event is suggested for children 8 years and older and registration is required. Please call the History Center at 609-967-0090 to register your child.  

Movies on the Beach: Lilo and Stitch 

Thursday, August 3 from 8 to 10 p.m. 

Beach Ave & Gurney Street, Cape May 

Lilo and Stitch movie will begin at dusk next to Cape May Convention Hall at Gurney Street Beach. All are welcome and encouraged to bring your favorite beach chairs and blankets. 

60th Annual Boardwalk Art Show 

Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Ocean City Boardwalk 

Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work.