Jersey Shore Events & Activities

Fireworks on the Beach - Wildwood
July 30th 2010 - 10pm

Boardwalk Craft Show - Wildwood
July 31st 2010 - Wildwood Boardwalk at Rio Grande Ave. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Free Admission.

War At The Shore - Sea Isle
July 31st 2010 - Dealy Field - 59th Street and Central Avenue - Rugby

Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt - Cape May
July 31st 2010 - Outside of Convention Hall 1:00 PM

Cape May Kids Playhouse - Cape May
August 2nd 2010 - Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts 10 AM

Family Night in Stone Harbor, Kevin Carr – Comedy - Stone Harbor
August 2nd 2010 - 7 PM. Contact Chamber of Commerce - 368-5101. Free

National Night Out - Cape May
August 3rd 2010 - Cape May Elementary 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

78th Queen Maysea Coronation - Cape May
August 4th 2010 - Cape May Elementary 7:30 PM

Wildwoods Baby Parade - Wildwood
August 4th 2010 - A Wildwood tradition since 1909.

Sand Sculpting Contest - Ocean City
August 4th 2010 - 9 am at 6th Street beach

47th Annual Boardwalk Art Show - Ocean City
August 6th 2010 - August 6-8

78th Annual Baby Parade - Cape May
August 6th 2010 - Beach Ave 11:00 AM

Sand Sculpture Contest - Cape May
August 6th 2010 - 2nd Beach Avenue 9:00 AM

National Lighthouse Day - Cape May
August 7th 2010 - Enjoy family activities at the base of the lighthouse 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Philomena Monastero Boardwalk for the Cure - Wildwood
August 7th 2010 - Walk starts at 11 a.m.

Sand Sculpture - Avalon
August 7th 2010 - 10 am - 2 pm 30th - 32nd Beach

Flea Market - Sea Isle
August 7th 2010 - 8am-4pm,263-8361 - VFW 301-41st Street

Cape May's Sixth Annual Designer Show House - Cape May
August 7th 2010 - Sundays through Fridays 10am to 3pm and 7pm to 9pm, and Saturdays only 10am to 3pm

Boardwalk Craft Show - Wildwood
August 7th 2010 - Wildwood Boardwalk at Rio Grande Ave. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Free Admission.

TK Youth Duathalon - Avalon
August 8th 2010 - 8am

Dixieland Jazz - Cape May
August 8th 2010 - "Ragtime" VFW 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Family Night in Stone Harbor, Amazing Dave – Juggl - Stone Harbor
August 9th 2010 - 7 PM, Firehouse Parking Lot, 96th Street and Second Avenue. Contact Chamber of Commerce – 368-5101. Free

Annual Pamper Scamper - Ocean City
August 10th 2010 - Annual baby crawling race on the 6th St. Beach.

101st Annual Baby Parade - Ocean City
August 12th 2010 - One of the oldest baby parades in the country!

Capt. Bill Gallagher 10 MileIsland Run - Sea Isle
August 14th 2010 - 44th Street and The Promenade - 5:30pm, $22 Pre-registration by August 5, $30 Same day,

Sea Isle City Wiffle Classic Fundraiser - Sea Isle
August 14th 2010 - Dealy Field - 59th Street and Central Avenue - 10am - register by July 30th.

Wildwoods Classic Cup XXVI Hobie Cat Races - Wildwood
August 14th 2010 - Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Centennial Crest Beach Race - Wildwood Crest
August 14th 2010 - 5K beach run along with a 1 mile family fun run/walk. 7pm

33rd Promenade Craft Show - Cape May
August 14th 2010 - On the boardwalk outside of Convention Hall. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

MidAtlantic $500,000 Fishing Tournament - Cape May
August 15th 2010 - South Jersey Marina August 15 --19

Cape May Kids Playhouse - Cape May
August 16th 2010 - Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts 10 AM

Band Concert - Stone Harbor
August 18th 2010 - 6 PM – 8 PM. For further information contact Recreation Department - 368-1287. Free

Fireworks on the Beach - Wildwood
August 20th 2010 - 10pm

Brendan Borek Movie Night - Avalon
August 20th 2010 - 7pm

Surfing Contest - Avalon
August 21st 2010 - Brendan Borek Surfing Contest & Reunion Party

Wildwood Boardwalk Craft Show - Wildwood
August 21st 2010 - Wildwood Boardwalk at Rio Grande Ave. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Free Admission.

William Penn Cat Show - Wildwood
August 21st 2010 - This event will feature 450 cats and up to 40 different pedigreed cat breeds and household pets from New Jersey and surrounding states as they compete for top awards in the The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.

Teddy Bear Tea Party - Cape May
August 22nd 2010 - Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts 12 PM

Around the Island Row - North Wildwood
August 23rd 2010 - Lifeguard Competition - 6:30 am

Sports Card, Comic Book and Toy Expo - Wildwood
August 27th 2010 - Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Wildwood Crest Centennial Celebration Weekend - Wildwood Crest
August 27th 2010 - Friday and Saturday

Boardwalk Craft Shows - Wildwood
August 28th 2010 - Wildwood Boardwalk at Rio Grande Ave. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Free Admission.

WWE RAW - Wildwood
August 28th 2010 - World Wrestling Entertainment RAW event at 7:30 p.m.

Lifeguard Ball - Avalon
August 28th 2010 -

Annual Merchants Day Sidewalk Sale - Stone Harbor
August 28th 2010 - Contact the Chamber of Commerce – 368-5101

Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure - Cape May
August 28th 2010 - Ennoy a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher's Spirit of Cape May for a full day of lighthouse viewing.

Wildwood Block Party and Festival - Wildwood
August 28th 2010 - Family fun, food and live entertainment.

22nd Annual Stone Harbor Lions 10K & 5K Races and - Stone Harbor
August 29th 2010 - 8 AM, 96th Street and First Avenue.

Labor Day Fireworks - Wildwood
September 3rd 2010 - Fireworks spectacular on the beach at Pine Avenue - 10pm

Cape May's Sixth Annual Designer Show House - Cape May
September 3rd 2010 - Sundays through Fridays 10am to 3pm and 7pm to 9pm, and Saturdays only 10am to 3pm

Jr. Clamshell Pitching Tournament - Cape May
September 3rd 2010 - Windsor Beach 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

18th Summer Send-Off Craft Show - Cape May
September 4th 2010 - On the Boardwalk 10:00 AM - 500 PM

West Cape May Tomato Festival - Cape May
September 4th 2010 - Wilbraham Park 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Labor Day Craft Show - Wildwood
September 4th 2010 - Saturday and Sunday - Admission $3. Children under 12 are FREE.

Strathmere Ensemble Concert - Sea Isle
September 5th 2010 - JFK Blvd. and Park Road

Tim Kerr 7 mile Island Run - Avalon
September 5th 2010 - 8:30 am

Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally - Wildwood
September 9th 2010 - One of the largest motorcycle rallies in the Northeast.

Street Rod Weekend - Ocean City
September 10th 2010 - Classic cars on display - 10th - 12th

9/11 Memorial Service - Wildwood
September 11th 2010 - Service to honor and remember those who perished in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Realty Owners Association General Membership Meeti - Stone Harbor
September 11th 2010 - 8:30 AM, Stone Harbor Elementary School

Surf Fishing Tournament - Avalon
September 11th 2010 -

September 11th Ceremony - Cape May
September 11th 2010 - 2nd & Beach Ave 6:30 PM

Pet Parade - Cape May
September 11th 2010 - Kiwanis Park Registration 10am Parade begins at 11am

Cape May Wine Trail - Cape May
September 12th 2010 - Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts

New Jersey State Firemen's Convention - Wildwood
September 15th 2010 - 9/15/2010 - 9/18/2010

Fall Sidewalk Sale - Cape May
September 17th 2010 - Washington Street Mall 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM September 16-19

Constitution Day Ceremony - Cape May
September 17th 2010 - Rotary Park 7:00 PM

Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure - Cape May
September 18th 2010 - Ennoy a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher's Spirit of Cape May for a full day of lighthouse viewing.

Fall Family Festival Weekend - Sea Isle
September 18th 2010 - JFK Blvd. & The Promenade/Pleasure Ave. - Sand Sculpting: Demonstration & Contest, 9am-12pm; Seaside Vendor Market & Food Court, 9am-4pm (Rain or Shine); Children’s Activities & Live Music, 11am-3pm; Dance Party, 7pm, 263-8687

Wings N’ Water Wildlife Arts Festival - Stone Harbor
September 18th 2010 -

Mutt Strut - Cape May
September 18th 2010 - Boardwalk Area

14th Annual Food & Wine Festival - Cape May
September 18th 2010 - Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts

Boardwalk Fall Family Funfest - Ocean City
September 18th 2010 - Juried craft show, face painters, bands and more! - 18th & 19th

Ocean City Air Festival at the Municipal Airport - Ocean City
September 18th 2010 - 10 to 3:00pm. Unusual airplanes ranging from World War II to classics and warbirds.

Trolley Tours & Live Music - Sea Isle
September 19th 2010 - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - JFK Blvd, and Pleasure Avenue

Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow - Ocean City
September 19th 2010 - 1 to 3pm. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world!

7th Annual Gerard A. Desiderio Antique Auto Show - Sea Isle
September 19th 2010 - JFK Blvd. & The Promenade - $6 Pre-registration by June 18, $9 Same day, Awards Ceremony 1pm & Antique Auto Parade, 1:30pm, 973-563-0254

Irish Fall Festival - North Wildwood
September 24th 2010 - The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show - Wildwood
September 24th 2010 - Friday and Saturday - 8am to 3pm

LaCosta Complex - 4000 Landis Avenue - Sea Isle
September 24th 2010 - Irish bands, craft and food vendors, dancers, Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm

14th Annual Food & Wine Festival - Cape May
September 25th 2010 - Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts

Mall Art Show - Cape May
September 25th 2010 - Washington Street Mall

Sunset Lake Seafarers Celebration - Wildwood Crest
September 25th 2010 - Dozens of crafters and food vendors, family entertainment, live music, children's activities and much more overlooking beautiful Sunset Lake.

Fishing Tournament - Stone Harbor
September 25th 2010 - Sponsored by the American Legion – 368-1987

MS Bike a thon - Ocean City
September 25th 2010 - Over 7000 bikers raise over 3 million to treat Multiple Sclerosis and provide services to clients.

27th Annual Beachfront Run - Cape May
September 25th 2010 - 8:30 AM call 609-884-9565 for information.

Corvette Show - Ocean City
September 26th 2010 - Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind. Displayed on Boardwalk 11:30 - 4:00pm.

Octoberfest - Cape May
October 2nd 2010 - Jackson Street

Harborfest - Sea Isle
October 2nd 2010 - 42nd Place & The Bay - 11am to 5pm

Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Race - Wildwood
October 2nd 2010 - Monster Truck Races on the Beach in Wildwood. Saturday and Sunday.

Citywide Yard Sale - Ocean City
October 2nd 2010 - at Tabernacle and throughout the city 8 to 12:00 noon.

36th Annual Memorial 5K Run/ Walk - Stone Harbor
October 3rd 2010 - JFK Blvd. & The Promenade - Pre-registration & fee by 9/10, Same day, 9:30am @ Beach Tag Office, 125 JFK Blvd., Run 11:15am,

Art & Music Weekend - Stone Harbor
October 9th 2010 - 10 AM – 5 PM, 368-5102, ext. 610

Fall Block Party - Ocean City
October 9th 2010 - Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music, etc.

20th Annual Columbus Day Parade - Sea Isle
October 9th 2010 - J.A. LaRosa Way to Landis Ave., & 63rd Street - 2pm, 263-4461, Ext. 230

Indian Summer Weekend - Ocean City
October 9th 2010 - Seafood vendors at the Music Pier and boardwalk table sales. 9th - 11th

Lima Bean Festival - Cape May
October 9th 2010 - Wilbraham Park 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Seafood and Music Festival - Wildwood
October 9th 2010 - Free Street Fair

Seafood Festival - Avalon
October 9th 2010 - 9th and 10th hosted by the Chamber of Commerce

Fabulous '50s Weekend - Wildwood
October 15th 2010 - Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Surf Competition - Sea Isle
October 16th 2010 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM - JFK Blvd & The Beach

Chester County Antique Auto Show - Cape May
October 16th 2010 - Rotary Park 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Free Hayrides on the Boardwalk - Ocean City
October 23rd 2010 - Free pumpkins, face painting! Oct. 23rd & 24th

Octoberfest - Sea Isle
October 23rd 2010 - Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. and Pleasure Avenue - 11am

Miss Avalon Scholarship Pageant - Avalon
October 23rd 2010 - Avalon Elementary 7 pm

Anglesea Surf Anglers Surf Fishing Tournament - North Wildwood
October 23rd 2010 - nd and New Jersey Avenue

Fishing Flea Market - Cape May
October 24th 2010 - Cape May Elementary 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Trick or Treat on the Mall - Cape May
October 24th 2010 - Washington Street Mall 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

Halloween Party - Cape May
October 24th 2010 - Emlen Physick Estate 4 pm

Halloween Parade - Cape May
October 24th 2010 - Rotary Park Register at 1:30pm Judging at 2pm Parade at 3pm

Halloween Parade - Ocean City
October 28th 2010 - Asbury Ave from 6th to 11th St at 7:15pm

NJ Audubon Autumn Weekend - Cape May
October 29th 2010 - Call 884-2736 for information.

Cape May Jazz Festival - Cape May
November 5th 2010 - for information call 609-884-7277.

Big Bass Open - Cape May
November 5th 2010 - South Jersey Marina

Sherlock Holmes Weekend - Cape May
November 5th 2010 - Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts

Trail of two Cities - Run/Walk - Ocean City
November 6th 2010 - 9th St. Bridge from Somers Point to Ocean City

Fall Arts & Crafts Show - Cape May
November 6th 2010 - Emlen Physick Estate

Veterns Day Ceremony - Cape May
November 11th 2010 - Columbia Ave. Monument 11:00 AM

Veterans Day Ceremony, - Stone Harbor
November 11th 2010 - 12 Noon, American Legion Post 33, 117th Street and Second Avenue

Veterans Day Services - North Wildwood
November 11th 2010 - The city of North Wildwood will honor the brave men and women who have served our country with a special Veterans Day service at 9:30 a.m.

East Lynne Theater Company Celebrates 30 Years - Cape May
November 12th 2010 - For information and reservations, please call 884-5898.

Cape May New Jersey Film Festival - Cape May
November 19th 2010 - Chalfonte Hotel November 19 -- 21

Family Feud - Sea Isle
November 19th 2010 - Community Lodge - 300 JFK Blvd. & Park Road - 6:30pm, Pre-Registration Required by November 12, 263-0050

Physick Estate Treelighting & Open House - Cape May
November 20th 2010 - Emlen Physick Estate 7 pm

Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival - Ocean City
November 21st 2010 - At the Music Pier 10 - 5:00pm. $3 contribution benefits local charities. November 13 & 14, 21 & 22

Holiday Crafts Fair - Cape May
November 26th 2010 - Sponsored by Mid-Altantic Center for the Arts November 26 -- 27 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tree lighting ceremony - Avalon
November 26th 2010 -

Old Fashion Christmas - Ocean City
November 26th 2010 - Asbury Avenue 12 - 6pm. Late night shopping, free entertainment, refreshments, gift certificate giveaways, dining and shopping specials all weekend long!

Sandy Paws Race 5K Race & 1 Mile Pooch Walk - Stone Harbor
November 27th 2010 - 9 AM, Firehouse, 96th Street and Second Avenue. For further information -368-4091.

Pictures with Santa, - Stone Harbor
November 27th 2010 - 3 PM – 5 PM, Firehouse, 96th Street and Second Avenue. For further information - 368-4091.

Toys for Tots - Stone Harbor
November 27th 2010 - Sponsored by the Women’s Civic Club of Stone Harbor

Tree Lighting Ceremony - Sea Isle
November 30th 2010 - Veterans Park - JFK Blvd. & Landis Avenue - 6pm to 7pm

City Tree Lighting - Cape May
December 2nd 2010 - Rotary Park 7:00 PM

Christmas Parade - Ocean City
December 4th 2010 - 7pm from 6th to 11th street. Santa Clause is coming to town!

Train Show - Ocean City
December 4th 2010 - On the music Pier 11 - 4pm. December 4 & 5

Historical Museum, Open House - Sea Isle
December 4th 2010 - 4208 Landis Avenue - 10am-1pm, 624-7929

Annual West Cape May Christmas Parade - Cape May
December 4th 2010 - 5:00 PM

Crafts at Christmas Show - Cape May
December 4th 2010 - Cape May Elementary 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

American Legion Christmas Party - Stone Harbor
December 6th 2010 - Stone Harbor Yacht Club – 368-987

House Lighting Contest - Sea Isle
December 9th 2010 - Judging starts at 5:30pm, Pre-registration by December 6, 263-0050

Brunch with Santa - Sea Isle
December 19th 2010 - Ages up to 10 years,11:30am-1:30pm - VFW - 301- JFK Blvd.

Boardwalk Basketball Classic Tournament - Wildwood
December 26th 2010 - Largest holiday co-ed basketball tournament in the country!

Fireworks on the Beach in Wildwood - Wildwood
December 27th 2010 - 10 pm

First Night New Years Eve Celebration - Ocean City
December 31st 2010 - A complete schedule of events leading up to fireworks at midnight.

First day at the Beach with the annual 5k Boardwal - Ocean City
January 1st 2011 - 1pm then Polar Bear Swim at 2pm. Shopping extravaganza on Asbury Avenue from 11 to 4pm.