There’s always something to do in Cape May County, no matter the time of year. Spring is nearly upon us, and lots of the annual events – like Sea Isle North Wildwood’s seperate St. Patrick’s Day parades – are here to bring festivities to the shore. Look forward to more St. Patrick’s day events next week. Details are below, but remember: Do the Shore is here year-round to help you find events at the shore.
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Museum Lecture: New Jersey Women of the Civil War
Wednesday, Mar. 8 at 5 p.m.
Avalon History Center
American women participated in the Civil War in many roles, some far outside the usual perception of women of that era. We hear almost nothing about these women in traditional history classes. In this presentation, learn about New Jersey women and others, the Saints and Sinners, who rallied for abolition, supported the Union cause and assumed non-traditional roles during this period of history.
South Jersey Winter Raptors
Wednesday, Mar. 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Lower Township Library public meeting room
Each new season not only brings changing temperatures, but also brings in a variety of different wildlife into your backyard! Join CMBOs Director, Brett Ewald, as he discusses the wintering hawks, eagles, and owls that can be found in Southern New Jersey and how you can identify them.
“Predict the Oscars”
Thursday, Mar. 9 at 5 p.m.
Avalon Free Public Library
Participants can submit guesses for films that will be awarded the statue at the 93rd Academy Awards, airing March 12. The person with the most correct predictions will be notified to pick up movie passes generously donated by Harbor Square Theater after the awards show!
Harborside Chat: Coast Guard Base Commanding Officer
Thursday, Mar. 9 from 12 to 1 p.m.
Nature Center of Cape May, 1600 Delaware Ave, Cape May
Captain Warren Judge, Commanding Officer of the Training Center of Cape May will talk about training and leadership in the United State Coast Guard.
Shop-a-Holics Weekend in Avalon
Thursday, Mar. 9 to Sunday, Mar. 12
Seven Mile Shopping District
Save the date for the winter’s largest retail event in the area. Shop-A-Holics weekend returns for 2023 with huge discounts on clothing, accessories, home décor, and more. Shopping will be held in-store at participating stores throughout Avalon and Stone Harbor. Shop ‘til you drop!
North Wildwood St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Parade
Saturday, Mar. 11 at 12 p.m.
Ceremony at St. Ann Church, parade route below
A Catholic Mass service will take place at St. Ann Church of Notre Dame La Mer Parish at 10 a.m. The ceremony will begin on the front steps of North Wildwood City Hall, 9th & Atlantic Avenue, in North Wildwood beginning at noon. A festive parade will begin at the conclusion of the ceremony and proceeds north on Atlantic Avenue to Olde NJ Avenue.
Sea Isle St. Patrick’s Parade
Saturday, Mar. 11 at 3:30 p.m.
A costume contest will take place before the parade, at 2:30 p.m. – while the parade itself kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Stay tuned for more details
Ocean City Market Madness
Saturday, Mar. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier
All of Ocean City’s favorite stores gather under one roof for one day, offering amazing shopping specials.
Art House Film Showing: Plaza Catedral
Monday, Mar. 13 at 5 p.m.
Avalon Free Public Library
Join the library for a free movie showing! Synopsis: 42-year-old Alicia is a grief-stricken woman, a grief that has caused her to be estranged from society. Her world is turned upside down when a 14-year-old boy who looks after people’s cars stumbles into her house, bleeding.
Award Season Film: Women Talking
Tuesday, Mar. 14 at 6 p.m.
Avalon Free Public Library
The Avalon library is playing Oscar-nominated movies for free. Movie synopsis: Do nothing. Stay and fight. Or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith.