CAPE MAY COUNTY PARK & ZOO Admission is FREE. There are over 250 species of animals plus a Reptile house and Aviary nestled within the beauty of the park.
Shelters are available for family reunions, picnic or company outings. For children, the park has a variety of gym equipment. Open every day except Christmas. Hours: Park 9am to dusk. Zoo 10am to 4:45pm. Take Exit 11 off the Garden State Parkway to Rt. 9 Park/Zoo entrance. Call (609) 465-5271. www.capemaycountyzoo.com
CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY Call (609) 884-2736/ (609) 861-0700. Visit Northwood Center at 701 E. Lake Dr. in Cape May Point or Center for Research & Education at 600 Rt. 47 No., Goshen for a copy of scheduled daily walks & activities. Birding hotline (609) 861-0466 for current sightings or www.cmbo.org.
THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE Education, research, fun & Wetlands kayaking. The Wetlands Institute has a museum gift shop, observation decks & tower, salt marsh trail with interpretive signs that take visitors deep into a living marsh exhibit of live animals
& dioramas depicting life found in the salt marsh. The Institute also hosts THE NEHST PROGRAM (Nature Education for Homeschool Students & Teachers). Classes meet
On the 4th Wed. at 1pm & on the 3rd Thurs. at 2pm monthly. Classes are 90 minutes long & are appropriate for students of all ages. $. This is a 4-yr. cycle of programs offering a new lesson monthly so students can join at any time without missing anything. For the Homeschool Program contact Mr. Phil Broder, developer of the program & also for special events call (609) 368-1211 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor www.wetlandsinstitute.org
CAPE MAY COUNTY MUSEUM Invites visitors to explore, discover & learn Jersey Cape history through programs & tours of the historic Holmes House estate & by researching local history & genealogy at the Alexander Memorial Library.
MUSEUM open Tues.-Sat 10-2pm last admission
MUSEUM STORE is open same as above.
THE ALEXANDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY is open for genealogy research (Yr. Rd.) on Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 10am-2pm or by appt. Call (609) 465-3535, Fax (609) 465-4274, e-mail-musuem@co.cape-may.nj.us www.cmcmuseum.org
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AUGUST "OUT of the GROUND" The Museum's vintage bottle collection exhibit will be on display along with guest Curator, Ed Runyon's private Collection. (609) 465-3535. Cape May Co. Historical Museum, 504 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse
VICTORIAN CAPE MAY TOURS Lots of tours through Victorian Cape May such as: Welcome Inn Tour, Gourmet Brunch Walk, Chef's Dine-Around Tour, Children's Tour of Emlen Physick Estate, Natural Habitats Trolley Tours, etc. For a full schedule call (609)884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE Stroll the shaded lanes of the Village's 20 acres as you step back in time to a South Jersey rural community of the mid-nineteenth century. Village craftspeople make history come alive as they demonstrate age old crafts using traditional tools, methods & materials. See iron rod heated & formed at the blacksmith's forge, the speeding weaver's shuttle, the spinner twisting wool into yarn, basketmaker, broom makers, the potter molding clay, etc. Open 10am until 4:30pm weekends beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Open Tuesday through Sunday from late June through Labor Day & weekends in September. $. Call (609) 898-2300 or www.hcsv.org
NATURE CENTER of CAPE MAY 1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. (609) 898-8848. Email nccm@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon/centers/nccm
CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY PERENNIALS
SEVEN POINT BINO-CHECK & LENS CLEANING- Daily 9-4:30pm. Stop at either center & have your binoculars' performance checked & the lens cleaned. May not be available during peak visitation hours. Free. Email birdcapemay@njaudubon.org www.njaudubon.org
AVALON, NJ Avalon Chamber of Commerce, 30th & Ocean Drive. (609) 967-3936. Avalon community Hall, 3001 Avalon Ave. (609) 967-3066 www.avalonboro.org all listed activities are subject to change
AVALON, NJ Avalon Chamber of Commerce, 30th & Ocean Drive. (609) 967-3936.
Avalon Community Hall, 3001 Avalon Ave. (609) 967-3066.www.avalonboro.org or
www.avalonbeach.com . All listed events subject to change
THE OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. www.oceancitypops.org
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OCEAN CITY SUMMER EVENTS
Market Days Every Thursday through Labor Day. 10-1pm. Asbury Ave.
Family Nights Every Thursday through Labor Day 8-10pm on the Boardwalk.
Inn to Inn Tours Thursdays 2-4pm. Pick up at 7th & Central Aves.
Farmer's Market - At the Tabernacle every Wednesday 8-1pm.
Free Family Entertainment 6-9pm. Wednesday evenings in July & August on Asbury Ave.
5/26-9/3 "BACK to the '50s: The Life & Times of Doo Wop Design" Exhibit 1950's artifacts displayed in the Carriage House on Physick Estate Grounds. Cape May. $. Hours vary. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org
6/3-8/20 2ND ANNUAL CAPE MAY DESIGNER SHOW HOUSE The 1879 Franklin St. Church has been completely transformed by designers & suppliers into gorgeous living accommodations. $. Info & reservations (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org
6/22-10/14 EAST LYNNE THEATER CO. PRESENTS "TALES OF THE VICTORIANS" - 4pm. Sit on the porch of a Cape May B&B, sip tea & taste treats while listening to a member of the company read a classic American shore story. During the summer on Thursdays & during the fall, on Saturdays. $. For locations, info & reservations (609) 884-5898 www.eastlynnetheater.org
7/3-8/14 CAPE MAY KIDS PLAYHOUSE 10-7pm. Cape May Convention Hall. Mon. & Thurs. Kids & their families can see jugglers, magicians, puppeteers, clowns & others perform. $. Cape May. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org
7/31-8/10 DELIA'S WAREHOUSE SALE 9-8pm. daily. Warehouse style sale of Delia's designer clothes. The Wildwoods Convention Center
2,9,16,23,30 OCEAN CITY'S FARMERS MARKET The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Farmers & Crafters Market is held on the grounds of the O. C. Tabernacle, 6th & Asbury Aves. from 8am-1pm every Wed. in August. In its 6th year it showcases 10 farmers & a number of crafters with many handmade treasures, treats, fresh Jersey produce, flowers & herbs. Visit www.oceancityvacation.com or call (609) 399-2629
3,10,17,24,31 SUMMER INN-TO-INN & HISTORIC TOUR presented by the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce & the Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Ocean City.
Every Thurs. in Aug. 2-4pm. $. Tickets include trolley transportation & refreshments. Trolley at 7th & Central ticket booth. Tickets also sold at Info Center, 9th St. Causeway, C. of C. , 854 Asbury Ave. & all participating inns. Tour includes 4 inns, & sightseeing tour of historic district & refreshments. www.oceancityvacation.com (609) 399-2629
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MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. All concerts begin at 8pm. $.
7 Sonny Landreth & his Band + Paul Varrere & Fred Tackett, Acoustic Little Feat
14 Richard Street Temptations
21 Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives
1 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT- Open Space Lot. JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City. 6:30pm. (609) 263-4311
1 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Beach Movie. 30th St. Beach. Avalon
1 FAMILY FUN & FLICK NITE- Open Space Lot. JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City. 6:30pm
1 BIG BEACH MOVIE 8:30pm. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
1 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Harbor Safari 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 9:30am. Aqua Trails Kayak Kamp for Kids 9am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Sunset Kayaking. Star Gazing with SJAC 9pm. (609) 884-8848
1,2&3 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Fiesta. Free, donations accepted. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. (609) 399-1915
1-19 YOUTHS ART PROGRAM in the SUMMER Mon.-Fri. Ages 11-14. Cape May. (609)884-7525
2 COUNTRY JOE & THE HONKY TONK HEROES- 7:30pm. Sea Isle City.
2 74th QUEEN MAYSEA CORONATION 7:30pm. Convention Hall, Cape May
2 THE AVALON KIDS COOKING SCHOOL 9:30-12pm. Senior Center. Avalon
2 SAND SCULPTING CONTEST 9am at the 6th St. Beach. The second one of the season. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City
2 MISS CRUSTACEAN HERMIT CRAB BEAUTY PAGEANT The original beauty contest for crustaceans. The winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup & gets to walk down a flowery runway. 1pm at the 6th St. Beach. (609) 525-9300
Ocean City
2 HERMIT CRAB RACES watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete for the King of Klutz Plaque immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6th St. Beach. Ocean City
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2 KID'S DAY at the PHYSICK ESTATE 10-3pm. Kids learn what life was like 100 yrs. ago from parlor to playroom on Estate Tour. Dress-up, hatmaking, singing, storytelling, face painting, Victorian games, etc. $ for 3-12 yrs. old, adults free. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org
2 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Bugs birds & more 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children's Classes 9:30am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Pirate Palooza 5pm. (609) 884-8848
2,5,12&19 TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY 11am. Kid friendly menus, music & a special treat for children. B.Y.O.B.-Bring Your Own Bear (or dolly). Twinings Tearoom at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. $. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org
2-9/2 EAST LYNNE THEATER "RAIN" 8:30pm. Based on Somerset Maugham's "Sadie Thompson", about a free spirited woman who excites the interest of the Marines & the animosity of a missionary on Pago-Pago. A return from 2005! Wed. thru Sat. $. The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. Info & reservations (609) 884-5898 www.eastlynnetheater.org
3 FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY- Sea Isle City. 7:30pm
3 TWINS CONTEST 6:30pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Prizes for those who look the most & least alike. (609) 525-9304. Ocean City
3 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Harbor Safari 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children's Classes 9:30am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Nighttime on the Beach 8pm.
(609) 884-8848
3 CIRCUS FOLLIES STAGE SHOW Middle Township School District Performing Arts Center (PAC). 7pm. Tickets $10 and $35.00 for a pkg. of 4 tickets. Call Debbie Robson at (609) 463-1924 for tickets.
3-6 AVALON PLAYERS Time to be announced. Avalon
4 74th ANNUAL BABY PARADE 11am. Beach Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-9565
4 SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST 9am. 2nd Ave. & the Beach, Cape May. (609) 884-9565
4 LITTLE MISS OCEAN CITY 7pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. (609) 525-9304. Ocean City
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4 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY - Natural Habitats Trolley tour 10:30am. Sea Life to Seafood 10:30am. Earth Arts for Little Hands ages 4-6. 10am. Natural Arts for Children 7 yrs & up 10am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. (609) 884-8848
5 SAND SCULPTURE 10am registration. 2pm judging. 30th-32nd St. Beach,
Avalon
5 ST. PETER'S ANNUAL BAZAAR 9-1pm. South Lake Dr. & Lincoln Ave., Cape May Point
5 TYLER & JOEL CONCERT 12-3pm. Free. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
5 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Welcome sampler tours 10am. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children's hands-on activity room, etc. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Fish feeding & naturalist show 2pm. Sunset Kayaking. (609) 884-8848
? CAPE HARMONAIRES 7pm. 21st St Circle, Avalon
5&6 HANDS-ON and HOMESPUN 10-4:30pm. Village artisans demonstrate & share their skills, encouraging visitors to participate in trades & crafts from "The Age of Homespun". $ Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 0
5&6 BATTLE at the BEACH GRAPPLING TOURNAMENT 8am. Wildwoods Convention Center. Mixed martial arts competitions from tri-state area. Tickets at door or visit www.nagafighter.com
5&6 BOARDWALK CRAFT SHOW 10-5pm. Boardwalk south of Convention Center, Wildwood. All handmade products. Free. (609) 522-0378 or (609) 522-0198
6 ANTIQUE & MODIFIED CAR SHOW - 10-4pm. Wildwoods Boardwalk from 16th to 26th Sts. Entrants fee. All make cars welcome. Free to spectators. (609) 522-2201
5&6 ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Sponsored by the Borough of Stone Harbor. 80th St. Recreation Field. Stone Harbor
6 DUFFY ROBBINS 8:30 & 10:30am. Youth Professor at Eastern Univ. Concert 7pm. JAMES WARD, Jazz Pianist. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915
6 SHANNON COLE & SEE NO EVIL CONCERT 12-3pm. Free. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
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6 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Beachcombing at the Cove 9am. Scavenger hunt Sundays 10-3pm. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children's hands-on activity room, etc. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. (609) 884-8848
6 ALICE STEER WILSON INVITATIONAL Exhibit opens 2-4pm. The Chalfonte honors the work of the late Alice Steer Wilson, award-winning, acclaimed NJ Watercolorist. Additional works from local artists, Stan Sperlak, Kathleen Eastwood, Ann Simon & Carol King Hood. Exhibit on display in Magnolia room at The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May. Free. Open to the public. Self-guided exhibit on display from Aug. 6-thru Labor Day from 11am-4pm. Closing reception & Plein Air Paint-out on Sept. 3, 2-4pm. Call (609) 884-8409
7 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Cycling of southern Cape 9am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children's Classes 9:30am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Marine Life Discovery Cruise 6pm. Full Moon Kayak Tour 7:15pm. (609) 884-8848
7 JUST IN TIME (Rock 'n Roll) Sea Isle City. 7:30pm
7 FAMILY NIGHT IN STONE HARBOR 7pm. Firehouse parking lot. 96th St. & 2nd Ave. Stone Harbor
8 BIG BEACH MOVIE 8:30pm. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
8 PAMPER SCAMPER Annual baby crawling race. 9am registration & 9:30 starting time at 6th Ave. Beach. (609) 525-9304. Ocean City
8 FAMILY FUN & FLICK NITE- Open Space Lot. JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City. 6:30pm
8 C. M. WOMEN'S CLUB PEACH FESTIVAL- 10-5pm. Bank St. & Lafayette St.,
Cape May
8 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Harbor Safari 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children's Classes 9:30am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Full Moon Kayak Tour 7:15pm. Summer Moon Campfire 8pm. (609) 884-8848
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8 CONCERTS BY CANDLELIGHT 8:30pm. Carmen Artis (soprano) & John Hammel (tenor) & pianist Nancy DeRitter present a program "Two X Two". Duets from opera, operetta, Broadway & The Great American Songbook. Donizetti, Verdi, Puccini, Foster, Rodgers & Hart, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter & Sondheim. In the Henry Sawyer Room at The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May. $. Free with Dinner in The Magnolia Room. Reservations & info (609) 884-8409
8,9&10 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Fiesta. Free, donations accepted. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. (609) 399-1915
9-12 TICKET TO BROADWAY DANCE COMPETITION 6am -11pm. daily. National Dance Competition. Studios from all over U.S.A. compete for cash & prizes. Free. (908) 730-0364 www.tickettobroadway.com
9 HARMONY SHOW CHOIR- Sea Isle City. 7:30pm
9 THE AVALON KIDS COOKING SCHOOL - 9:30-12pm. Senior Center. Avalon
9 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Bugs, birds & more 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children's Classes 9:30am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Full Moon Kayak Tour 7:15am. summer Moon Campfire 8pm. (609) 884-8848
9 MUSEUM "ZOO to U" Our animal friends from the Cape May County Zoo visit the museum. Fun for the entire family! 10-11am. Cape May Co. Historical Museum. 504 Rt. 9 No. Cape May Ct. Hse.. (609) 465-3535
9-9/3 AN EVENING WITH MARK TWAIN Professional actor, Robert Billbrough brings his acclaimed portrayal of the most conspicuous person on the planet to the Chalfonte. Poignant, hilarious & timely with dissertations from his famous tours, anecdotes about his life & commentary about the world today, Twain the humorist & lecturer is brought to life by Billbroughis's impeccable performance. Wed., Thurs., Sat., & Sun. performances at 9pm in the Henry Sawyer Room at The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May. $. Reservations & info (609) 884-8409 or www.chalfonte.com
10 FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY - Sea Isle City. 7:30pm
10 CONCERT 7pm. ANNIE MOSES BAND, Strings with Gospel, Jazz & Hymns. $ in advance. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. (609) 399-1915
10 97TH ANNUAL BABY PARADE One of the oldest baby parades in the country held on our amazing Boardwalk. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City
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10 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Harbor Safari 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 9:30am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Nighttime on the Beach 8pm. (609) 884-8848
11 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Natural Habitats Trolley tour 10:30am. Sea Life to Seafood 10:30am. Earth Arts for Little Hands 4-6yrs. 10am. Natural Arts for children 7yrs & up 10am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. (609) 884-8848
11&12 THE 2006 7 MILE ISLAND HOME & HEALTH SHOW Avalon Public School & Library, Avalon. Education, food & fun for the entire family. Tickets & info available by calling the Foundation office (609) 463-4040. Proceeds benefit Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital.
11th The Clam Jam -6-10pm. Dinner & dancing
12th - Family Fun Walk Registration at 8:30am. Walk starts 9am
Home & Health Show 10-4pm.
Designer House Tour 11-4pm. (Air conditioned jitney's will transport
visitors)
Rotary Antique Car Show 10-4pm.
12 10 MILE ISLAND RUN- 44th St. Beach, Sea Isle City. 5:30pm. (609) 263-3655
12 AVALON HOME & LAND OWNERS ASSOC. ANNUAL MEETING 10am. Community Hall, Avalon
12 GENE BONEY ORCHESTRA Doors open at 8pm. Music starts 8:30. $. BYOB.
Reservations appreciated. Community Hall. Avalon. (609) 967-3066
12 ONLY FOOTPRINTS CONCERT 12-3pm. Free. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
12 MUSEUM KIDS CLUB-SCIENCE PROGRAM Louise Pepe is back with a children's science project. 10am. To register or info call (609) 465-3535. Cape May Ct. Historical Museum. 504 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse
12 PHILADELPHIA SOUL SUMMER SLAM The Phila. Soul of the Arena Football League comes to the Beach at Schellenger Ave. Family fun with live music, beer garden performances by Phila. Soulmates, inflatable rides & a visit by Soul Man & Soul Players. Free. (609) 729-9000
12 BOARDWALK for the CURE 8-11am. in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Ride the tramcar or enjoy a relaxing stroll at the 4th annual 4k walk on Wildwoods famous boardwalk. $ entrance fee. (610) 275-4820 www.boardwalk4cure.com
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12 SOCS SURVIVORS of CANCER FUNDRAISER 3-7pm. Westy's Tavern, Olde New Jersey & Spruce Aves., No. Wildwood. $. (609) 846-0372
12 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Welcome sampler tours 10am. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children's hands-on activity room, etc. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Fish feeding & naturalist show 2pm. Sunset Kayaking. (609) 884-8848
12 FLEA MARKET by PETERSON LITTLE VFW LADIES AUXILIARY 9-5pm. Wilbraham Park, West Cape May. (Rain Date: 8/13)
12&13 29TH PROMENADE CRAFT SHOW 10-5pm. Boardwalk, Cape May
12&13 21st ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE 10-4:30pm. Annual show featuring country & Victorian furniture, collectibles, primitives, ephemera, toys, & books. Held outdoors in tents, rain or shine. Sat. 2pm Bob Ferris Orchestra. $. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 0
12&13 HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE CRAFT SHOW - 9-5pm. daily. 1st & Central Aves., No. Wildwood. Over 50 juried crafters. Free. (609) 522-4520
13 UNITED WAY OF CAPE MAY COUNTY'S RUBBER DUCKY REGATTA
7:30pm. Over 10,000 rubber ducks race toward finish line in the Endless River! Raging Waters Water Park, Morey's Pier, Schellenger Ave. & Boardwalk., Wildwood. Free. (609) 729-2002
13 BART CAMPOLO 8:30 & 10:30am. Vice Pres. Mission Year, Staley Distinguished Lecturer. Concert 7pm. DAVE STAHL ORCHESTRA, Gospel swing style band with vocals. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915
13 ALLIGATOR ZYDECO BAND CONCERT 12-3pm. Free. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
13 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Beachcombing at the Cove 9am. Scavenger hunt Sundays. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children's hands-on activity room, etc. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. (609) 884-8848
14 THE DANNY EYER BAND (Dance Music)- Sea Isle City. 7:30pm
14 FAMILY NIGHT IN STONE HARBOR 7pm. Firehouse parking lot. 96th St. & 2nd Ave. Stone Harbor
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14 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Cycling the southern Cape 9am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children's Classes 9:30am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Marine Life Discovery Cruise 6pm. (609) 884-8848
14-18 WEIRD WEEK Wacky But Not Tacky! These events are fun for the entire family. 11am each day at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City
14-18 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FIESTA 9am-12pm. 4yrs. old to 8th grade. St. Peter's Church, 8th & Central Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-2988
15 FAMILY FUN & FLICK NITE- Open Space Lot. JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City. 6:30pm
15 BIG BEACH MOVIE 8:30pm. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
15 "HOW TO…SUMMER" Sponsored by the Women's Civic Club. 96th St. & the Beach
15 CAPE MAY NATURE CENTER Harbor Safari 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children's Classes 9:30am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Sail with the A. J. Meerwald 5pm. Sunset Kayaking. (609) 884-8848
15 CONCERTS BY CANDLELIGHT 8:30pm. The Borderland Family Ceili Band,
back by audience demand. Borderland incorporates two generations of friends & three families. Their instrumentation includes fiddle, tenor banjo, flute, tin whistle, vocals, mandolin, piano accordion & Irish step dancing & includes original & traditional songs of Ireland & Scotland. The Henry Sawyer Room at The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May. $. Free with dinner in the Magnolia Room. Reservations & info (609) 884-8409
16 LA BANDA VERDI- Italian Music. Sea Isle City. 7:30pm
16 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Bugs, birds & more 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children's Classes 9:30am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. (609) 884-8848
17 FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY Sea Isle City. 7:30pm
17 KIWANAS AUCTION NIGHT- 7pm. Convention Hall, Cape May
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17 CAPE MAY NATURE CENTER Harbor Safari 10:30am. Wonder Kids & Nature Wizards Children's Classes 10am. Harborside Explorers Children's Classes 9:30am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Nighttime on the Beach. (609) 884-8848
18 BRENDON BOREK MOVIE NIGHT 7pm. Avalon
18 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Natural Habitats Trolley Tour 10:30am. Sea Life to Seafood 10:30 am. Earth Arts for Little Hands ages 4-6 10am. Natural Arts for children 7yrs. & up 10am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. (609) 884-8848
18-20 LAW ENFORCEMENT SURVIVORS WEEKEND - Fri. 8pm. opening ceremonies. Honoring law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Events include a 5k run, parade & Mass. Free. (609) 522-2411
18-20 WATERFORD CRYSTAL WAREHOUSE SALE Fri.& Sat. 10-7pm. Sun. 10-5pm. Wildwoods Convention Center. 3 day Waterford Crystal Warehouse Sales Annual Event. Reduced prices, large selection of Waterford & Wedgewood brands.
19 COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN CONCERT Wildwood Beach next to the Convention Center. 25th Edition features new & aspiring stars of country music competing to go to state finals in Pa. Cash prizes & possible advancement to one of six regional finals. Free. 800-992-9732 or www.catcountry1073.com
19 BRENDAN BOREK DAY SURFING CONTEST & BEEF n'BEER Avalon
19 BRENDAN BOREK SURF CONTEST 12-3pm. Free. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
19 MERCHANT'S DAY SIDEWALK SALE 9-7pm. Sponsored by Stone Harbor C. of C. 96th St & Shopping District. Stone Harbor
19 MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Third Saturday of every month. 8-11am. $. Homeowners Assoc. of Townbank. 201 Clubhouse Dr., Townbank. (609) 886-0818
19 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Welcome sampler tours 10am. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children's hands-on activity room, etc. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Fish feeding & naturalist show 2pm. Sunset Kayaking. (609) 884-8848
19 THE 7TH ANNUAL CAPE MAY COUNTY MUSEUM CLAM BAKE 3:30-6:30pm. Great food, entertainment, activities for children, maritime exhibit & demonstrations. Located at 4-H Fair Grounds, Dennisville Rd., Cape May Court House. (609) 465-3535
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19&20 RAILROAD DAYS 10-4:30pm. Demonstrations by garden railroad groups, working scale model railroads, displays of railroad ephemera & train memorabilia for purchase. Children's activities including toy train rides. $. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 0
19&20 BOARDWALK CRAFT SHOW 10-5pm. daily. Boardwalk south of Convention Center, Wildwood. All handmade products. Free. (609) 522-0378 or (609) 522-0198
20 WALT WILEY 8:30 & 10:30am. Sports, chaplain & motivational humorist. 7pm.
JAY KESLER, Pres. Emeritus of Taylor Univ. & former Pres. Of Youth for Christ International. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915
20-25 THE MID-ATLANTIC SPORT FISHING TOURNAMENT Cape May. (609) 884-2400
20 DAWGFISH CONCERT 12-3pm. Free. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
20 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Beachcombing at the Cove 9am. Scavenger hunt Sundays 10-3pm. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children's hands-on activity room, etc. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit (609) 884-8848
21 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Cycling the southern Cape 9am. Children's Harbor Safari 10:30am. Aqua Trails Kayak Kamp for Kids-Advanced 9am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Marine Life Discovery Cruise 6pm. (609) 884-8848
21 OLD JAZZ DADDY'S DIXIELAND BAND- 7:30pm. Sea Isle City.
21 FAMILY NIGHT IN STONE HARBOR 7pm. Firehouse parking lot. 96th St. & 2nd Ave. Stone Harbor
22 FAMILY FUN & FLICK NITE- Open Space Lot. 6:30pm. JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City.
22 BIG BEACH MOVIE 8:30pm. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
22 AROUND the ISLAND ROW 6:30am. Beach at 15th Ave., North Wildwood. Free. (609) 522-7500
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22 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Harbor Safari 10:30am. Aqua Trails Kayak Kamp for Kids Advanced 9am. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Sail on the Meerwald 5pm. Sunset Kayaking. (609) 884-8848
22 CONCERTS BY CANDLELIGHT - 8:30pm. Violinist Timothy Schwarz, a native
Philadelphian, picked up his first violin at the age of four and has since connected with audiences all over the world. The Henry Sawyer Room at The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May. $. Free with dinner in the Magnolia Room. Reservations & info (609) 884-8409
23 BOB FERRIS BIG BAND- 7:30pm. Sea Isle City.
23 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Bugs, birds & more 10:30am. Cape May Meadows Private Garden Tour & Program 11:30am. Aqua Trails Kayak Kamp for Kids Advanced 9am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. (609) 884-8848
24 FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY- 7:30pm. Sea Isle City.
24 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Harbor Safari 10:30am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Nighttime on the Beach 8pm.
25 LITTLE MISS TOWNSEND'S INLET CONTEST- Ages 6-10. Townsend's Inlet Civic Center. 7:30pm. (609) 263-3002
25 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Natural Habitats Trolley Tour 10:30am. Sea Life to Seafood 10:30am. Earth Arts for Little Hands ages 4-6 10am. Natural Arts for children 7yrs & up 10am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. (609) 884-8848
25-27 SPORTS CARD, COMIC BOOK & BEANIE & TOY EXPO Fri. 3pm-9pm. Sat. 10-9pm. Sun 10-5pm. Free. Wildwoods Convention Center. (732) 422-9365 www.njsportspromotions.com
26 HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIFE GUARD BALL 8pm. Avalon
26 McHUGH & CO. CONCERT 12-3pm. Free. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
26 PASTOR & YOUTH PASTOR WORKSHOP With Steve Chalke. 9:30-1pm. Open to all pastors. Free. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. (609) 399-1915
26 TRI/DU THE WILDWOODS (Date chged. From the 19th) 7:30am. 15th Ave. & the Beach. Triathlon (Swim, bike, run). Duathlon (run, bike, run). $ for entrants. (609) 374-6495 www.delmosports.com
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26 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Kayak Clinic 9:30am. Welcome sampler tours 10am. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children's hands-on activity room, etc. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Fish feeding & naturalist show 2pm. Sunset Kayaking
26 MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH "VENDORS in the PARK" 9-5pm. Wilbraham Park, West Cape May. (Rain Date: 8/27)
26&27 CLASSIC & ANTIQUE CAR SHOW 10-4:30pm. Antique cars & trucks on display from local organizations. Sat.- Jersey Cape Auto Club. Sun.- Villas Fire Department Auto Club. $. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-2300 ext. 0
26&27 CLASSIC CUP HOBIE CAT SAILING COMPETITION Sat. 10-10pm. Sun. 10-5pm. Beach at Primrose Rd., Wildwood Crest. Colorful hobie cats in ocean sailing competition. Free. (856) 914-1027 http://mysite.verizon.net/townbank.cats.
26&27 BOARDWALK CRAFT SHOW - 10-5pm. daily. Boardwalk south of Convention Center. All handmade products. Free. (609) 522-0378 or (609) 522-0198
27 WILDWOOD BLOCK PARTY & FESTIVAL 1pm.Pacific Ave., from Burk to Rio Grande Aves., Wildwood. Family fun & free entertainment. Clowns, face painting, rides, free concert by major entertainers, etc. (609) 522-2444
27 STEVE CHALKE 8:30 & 10:30am. British Evangelist & Founder of Oasis Trust. 7pm D. JAMES KENNEDY, PASTOR OF Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915
27 TBA CONCERT 12-3pm. Free. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
27 18TH ANNUAL 10K RUN & WALK 8am start. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Lions Club. 96th St. & 1st Ave. Stone Harbor
27 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Beachcombing at the Cove 9am. Scavenger hunt Sundays 10-3pm. Observation tower, aquaria, natural history exhibits, children's hands-on activity room, etc. A.J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit.
28 CAPE MAY COUNTY STRING BAND- Sea Isle City. 7:30pm
28 FAMILY NIGHT IN STONE HARBOR 7pm. Firehouse parking lot. 96th St. & 2nd Ave. Stone Harbor
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28 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Cycling the southern Cape 9am. Children's Harbor Safari 10:30am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Marine Life Discovery Cruise 6pm
29 FAMILY FUN & FLICK NITE- Open Space Lot. JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City. 6:30pm
29 BIG BEACH MOVIE 8:30pm. 30th St. Beach, Avalon
29 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY What's Yum About Beach Plums 10am. Harbor Safari 10:30am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit. Sail with the A. J. Meerwald 5pm. Sunset Kayaking. Star Gazing with the SJAC 9pm.
29 CONCERTS BY CANDLELIGHT 8:30pm. Bonnie Hoke, Soprano with Michael Scheadel on piano. The repertoire for this season's performance is an all Brahms solo recital. The Henry Sawyer Room, at The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May. $. Free with dinner in the Magnolia Room. Reservations & info (609) 884-8409
30 SNAKE BROTHERS BAND- Sea Isle City. 7:30pm
30 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Wild About Animals 10:30am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit
31 FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY- Sea Isle City. 7:30pm
31 NATURE CENTER OF CAPE MAY Harbor Safari 10:30am. A. J. Meerwald & NJ's Oyster Industry Exhibit.
WEEKLY SUMMER EVENTS- SEA ISLE CITY (609) 263-TOUR seaisletourism.org
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS:
Free Summer Concerts Under the Stars. Sponsored by the City & the Tourism Commission. 7:30-9pm. (609) 263-TOUR (June 19-Aug. 30)
TUESDAYS;
Free Family Fun & Flick Nite, Sponsored by the City, Tourism Commission, Chamber of Commerce & Comcast. 6:30-10pm. (609) 263-TOUR (July 11-Aug. 29)
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Guided Beachcombing, Sponsored by the S. I. C. Environmental Commission, 29th St Beach, 10-11am. $. (609) 263-3311. (June 21-Aug. 31)
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THURSDAYS
Free Family Night Dance Parties. Sponsored by the City and the Tourism Commission. 7:30-9pm. (609) 263-TOUR. (June 22-Aug. 31)
AVALON PUBLIC LIBRARY BIG BEACH MOVIE NIGHT every Tues. 8:30pm 30th St. Beach. Free. Indoors (Community Center) if it rains. www.avalonboro.org
MINI EVENTS "Fun For The Whole Family" Free
EVERY TUES. & THURS. 11am. Dates correct, Events may change. NEW LOCATION: Avalon Elementary School gym next to the Library
1 Makin Music
3 Avalon Players no event
8 Rainbow the Magic Clown
10 Broadway Rhythms Dance
15 TBA
17 Magical Songwriter
22 Turtle Singer
24 Tucker's Tale Puppet Theater
SPORTS CAMPS Brochures available at Community Hall, Avalon. www.avalonboro.org
31-Aug. 3 Study Skills Workshop 9-11am 39th St. Tennis Building
31-Aug. 3 Earl Langel Bros. Next Level Basketball Camp for Boys & Girls 9-12pm
31-Aug. 3 MVP Girls Field Hockey Camp 5-8 mypfieldhockey.com
31-Aug. 3 Smart soccer 9-1pm SmartSoccer.com
7-11 Shore soccer Camp 9-12pm
28-Sept. 1 Smart Soccer 9-1pm Smart/Soccer.com
Private Tennis Lessons/Camp July 31-Aug. 3 sewardcrush@comcast.net
OPEN GYM HOUSE Mon.-Fri. 12-9:30pm. Fri. 12-4pm when available
AVALON All events held at Community Hall unless otherwise noted
Aerobics 9/7 thru 6/26 8:30AM Mon., Wed., & Fri. $.
Men's Basketball (Yr. Round) Tues. & Fri 7:30-8:30am
Women's Basketball (Sept.-May) Thur. 9am
Sit & Be fit Class (Year Round) Mon., Wed., Fri. ll:15am. Bring weights
Open Gym Hours Mon.-Thurs. 12-3:30pm. Fri. 12-4pm when available
Check Community Hall for basketball practice schedule for December.
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FRI. NIGHT FREE ACTIVITY Starts 9/23
New Hours: 6-7:30pm 4th grade & younger
7:30-9pm 5th grade & older
Children must be 5 or older to participate in most programs
Kindergarten-2nd grade Basketball practice every Fri. night 5-6pm. Games Sat. 9am in Jan. & Feb.
THE WILDWOODS Every Week All Summer
Mondays-Sunday - Movies on the Beach at Wildwood - 5/26 -9/4. On the beach next to Wildwoods Convention Center. 8:30pm. $. (609) 522-2363 www.sunsetcinemainc.com
Mondays Capt. Ocean's Ecological Program 7/3 through Labor Day. Rambler Rd. & Beach, Wildwood Crest. Educational presentation of ocean & sea life. 8am. Free (609) 522-2919
Music by the Ocean - 7/3-8/28 Crest Pier, 5800 Ocean Ave., Wildwood
Pipe & Drum Brigade - 7/10-8/28 Authentic Irish Pipe Brigade in full
dress uniform playing classic pipe music on the boardwalk from 16th to Cresse Aves. 7pm. (609) 523-1602
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Beach Aerobics - 6/26-9/1 Lou Boothe Amphitheater 2nd & Ocean Aves., No. Wildwood. 8:30am. (609) 522-2955
Mondays-Thursdays Doo Wop Mid-Century Architecture Trolley Tour -TBD. June-Sept. begins 3306 Pacific Ave., Wildwood. $
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Beach Yoga. 6/27-9/7 Lou Boothe Amphitheater 2nd & Ocean Aves., No. Wildwood. Tues. & Thurs. 8-9am. Sat. 9-10am (609) 522-2955
Wednesdays Summer Sunset Concert Series 7/5-8/30 Gazebo-Miami Ave. & Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest. 7:30pm. Free. (609) 523-0202. Bring a lawn chair
Wednesdays - National Pro Wrestling Beach Bedlam 7/5-8/30 On the Beach at Schellenger Ave., Wildwood behind the Info Center. 6:15pm & 8:15 pm. $. Under 12 free. (609) 522-1407 www.nwswrestling.com
Wednesdays Duffy String Band 6/28 through 8/30. Wildwoods Boardwalk from the Convention Center to 16th Ave. 7pm. Free. (609) 523-1602
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Thursdays Boardwalk Family Fun Night 7/6 8/31. Wildwoods Boardwalk. Parades, clowns & music. 7:30-9:30pm. Free. (609) 523-1602
Thursdays - Gazebo Concerts 7/6 8/31. Gazebo at Ocean Ave. & Rambler Rd., Wildwood Crest. 7:30pm. Free. (609) 523-0202. Bring a lawn chair
Thursdays & Saturdays North Wildwood Musical Events Lou Boothe Amphitheater. 2nd & Ocean Aves., No. Wildwood. 8pm. Free. (609) 522-7722
AUGUST
3 Cher & Rod Stewart Review
5 Gary U. S. Bonds
10 The Shirelles
12 Terry Blaine
17 Jimmy Buffet Tribute Review
19 Kenny Vance & the Planetones
24 Jam Session
26 Fralinger String Band
31 Island Variety Show
Fridays Fireworks on the Beach 6/2 8/25. 10:30pm. Beach at Pine Ave., Wildwood. Free. (609) 523-1602
Calendar Subject to Change. "TBD" indicates info not final at time of printing. For
Info, Seasonal Entertainment, & Activity Schedule & Events Update call:
Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority (GWTIDA)
800.992-9732 (609) 729-9000 www.WildwoodsNJ.com
Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce at (609) 729-4000 www.gwcoc.com
TBA SUMMER SPLASH At Morey's 25th Ave. Pier with Coastal Broadcasting. Wildwood
CAPE MAY YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM in the SUMMER Mon.-Fri. Grades 5-8. (609) 884-7525
WEST CAPE MAY FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays. 3pm-Sunset. Borough Hall. 732 Broadway. West Cape May
Please Note: This information is provided as a guide to activities in the Jersey Cape. It is deemed accurate as submitted but please call the numbers presented to verify exact dates and possible changes before making your travel plans.