Better believe it: 2025 is just a few days away. We’re about to head into the long Jersey Shore winter, but thanks to events in towns across the Cape, you can send the busy holiday season off with a BANG. Go see fireworks, party at your favorite bar, or find an event for kids.
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Avalon – Noon Year + Magic Show
Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m.
Avalon Library, 235 32nd Street
Let’s ring in 2025! Come join us for a special family-friendly magic show from Jake Strong!
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Avalon- New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration
Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
30th Street Beach & Surfside Park, Avalon
Bring the family and enjoy music, crafts, and hot chocolate at Surfside Park from 3:30-5pm, followed by a display of fireworks from the 30th Street beach.
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Cape May – Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall
Through Tuesday, Dec. 31
Congress Hall, 200 Congress Place, Cape May
Congress Hall transforms into a beautiful Winter Wonderland. It’s still open through New Year’s Eve! The massive hotel is decked with festive decor around every corner. Outside on the lawn, you’ll find our Enchanted Vendor Village, complete with an array of shopping finds from local and regional merchants. Take a spin on the Congress Hall Carousel, and step right up for a ride on the Congress Hall Express around the hotel’s Veranda.
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Sea Isle City’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
JFK Blvd Beach
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Sea Isle City & Lower Township – Happy Noon Year!
Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m.
Events at both Sea Isle City & Lower Township libraries
Count down to the “Noon Year” with this fun library event for kids
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Cape May – New Year’s Eve Gala & Comedy Show
Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Elaine’s, 513 Lafayette St., Cape May
We’ll be hosting our now-famous New Year’s Eve Gala & Comedy Show in the ballroom with some of the area’s top comedic geniuses – and will have a fantastic dinner prepared. The bar will be jumping with seasonal cocktails, champagne toast, and plenty of fun to welcome the New Year. Seating starts at 7 pm, with the show beginning at 8 pm, and your table is reserved for the entire evening. Hats, noisemakers, and plenty of festive decor is included.
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Ocean City – First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Locations across Ocean City
Every year, Ocean City hosts events all around town to ring in the new year. Access every event –ice skating, performances, dancing, fireworks at midnight, and more – with one access button. More details at www.FirstNightOCNJ.com
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Ocean City – First Day Shopping Extravaganza
Wednesday, January 1
Asbury Ave., 6th to 14th Street
Welcome the New Year by shopping for tremendous bargains in Downtown Ocean City, Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 14th Street.
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Ocean City – First Day 5k Boardwalk Run
Wednesday, January 1 at 1 p.m.
Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
Pre-register at ocnj.us/race-events or on race day from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – the race starts at 1 p.m. sharp.
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Ocean City – First Day Polar Plunge
Wednesday, January 1 at 2 p.m.
Beach at Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City
Join us for Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year.
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New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Lower Township Recreation Center, 2600 Bayshore Road, Villas
Come out for food & music, face painting, inflatables, and other family-friendly activities!