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 Sat. (ONLY) 10am-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. 10-2pm or by appt.Call (609) 465-3535, Fax (609) 465-4274, e-mail-musuem@co.cape-may.nj.uswww.cmcmuseum.org
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May "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
May-August Memorial Day Tree of Lights Museum grounds, The Daughters of the American Revolution Tree (DAR) will display lights purchased for a carriage house to display our 1926 Roadster Ford Model T. List of names honored will be posted throughout the summer. 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 or
www.avalonbeach.com . All listed events subject to change
NOTE: SPRING FESTIVAL Continues until May 7th in Cape May
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2 FEASTING ON HISTORY Enjoy signature dishes from some of Cape May County's premier restaurants & support a worthy cause. Now in its 6th year, this event supports Historic Cold Spring Village, which is celebrating its 25th year! 6pm. Held at the Naval Air Station, Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May Co. Airport, Erma. ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY. $65.00 per person. (609) 898-2300 ext. 12 or Email HollywoodK@hcsv.org Proceeds benefit the HCSV Endowment Fund.
4 MARTIN Z. MOLLUSK DAY Come & find out if summer is coming early. 11am at the 9th St. Beach. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City
4-7 TOURNAMENT OF BANDS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, & Middle Twp. High School. Indoor units from NY, NJ PA, DE, MD, VA, WV & OH. Tickets sold by package plans only. (856) 935-4940 or tob@tob.org
5-7 BOARDWALK TABLE SALES Ocean City. (609) 393-4662
6 SPRING BLOCK PARTY 9-5pm. 5th-14th Sts. on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music & more. (609) 525-9300. Ocean City
6 LOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL PROM - Convention Hall, Cape May
6 SPRING FESTIVAL OUTDOOR ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLE & CRAFT SHOW 10am-4pm. Over 60 crafters, artisans & artists display their hand-made items. Free admission & parking. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). Physick Estate. 1048 Washington Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org
6 SJ SURFCASTERS 15TH ANNUAL SURF FISHING TOURNEY Registration 5:30-7am., at Angelsea Fire House, 2nd & NJ Aves., No. Wildwood. Takes place on Wildwood Crest beaches. Awards & prizes at Angelsea Firehouse at event conclusion. $ entrance fees for individuals & teams, (6 persons). (609) 886-1656
6 AL RAYMOND COMBO Doors open at 8pm. Music starts 8:30. $. BYOB. Reservations appreciated. Community Hall. Avalon. (609) 967-3066
6&7 SAIL INTO SUMMER WEEKEND- Sponsored by Stone Harbor C. of C. Boat Show & Seafood Festival. 10-5pm. 96th St., Stone Harbor
7 CAPE MAY WINE SCHOOL 1pm. Washington Inn. 801 Washington St., Cape May. $. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org
11-14 SIDEWALK SALE- Washington St. Mall, Cape May
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11-14 14TH ANNUAL EAST COAST BOARDWALK NATIONAL CAR SHOW
Boardwalk & the Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri. & Sat. 8-4pm. Cars displayed on Boardwalk. Free. (609) 523-8051 or www.njhra.com
11-14 TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON CONVENTION Wildwoods Convention Center. Independent Masonic organization convention. Parade on Sat. starting at 21st & Atlantic Aves. & proceeds south to Andrews Ave. 10am
12 WINE TASTING Hors d'oeuvres & Wine at Avalon Community Center 30th & the Beach, Avalon Community Center. Area distributors at event with over 100 wine selections to taste. (609) 967-3936 www.avalonbeach.com
12&13 DANCEFEST Convention Hall, Cape May. (301) 320-7099
12&13 MARRIAGE SEMINAR -7-9:30pm on the 12th, & 9-1:30pm on the 13th. Walt & Patti Wiley present "How to Get Your Mate To Be Like You….So You Will Both Be Perfect". $. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. (609) 399-1915
12-16 NORTH WILDWOOD'S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Kick-off of a year-long celebration of North Wildwood's 100th birthday. Free. Call (609) 374-0562 or www.northwildwood.com
13 23rd ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING Cape May. (609) 884-2736
13 DVSA SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT- Municipal Marina, Sea Isle City. 5:30am Registration, 7-1:30pm. (609) 624-1427
13 TOWNWIDE YARD SALE Avalon
13 23RD ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING Everyone wins, & it saves birds & their habitats. Raises $ for conservation. Learn how to participate or be a team sponsor. CMBO, 701 E. Lake Dr., Cape May Pt. (609) 884-2736 Fax: (609) 884-6052E-mail Sheila.lego@njaudubon.org www.worldseriesofbirding.org
13 MUSEUM KIDS CLUB-MOTHER'S DAY PROGRAM Diane Flanegan/artist will lead children in creating a craft/gift for Mothers Day, 1pm. (609) 465-3535 to register. Cape May Co. Historical Museum, 540 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse
13 PLANT and BAKE SALE Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Garden Club. Firehouse, 96th St. & 2nd Ave. 8:30-Noon. Stone Harbor
13 BICYCLE TOUR of the SHORE - Regististration 8am. At the Knights of Columbus Hall, 206 New York Ave., No. Wildwood. Funds Survivors of Cancer. $ for participants. (609) 846-0372
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14 MOTHER'S DAY "Mothers Are Special in Ocean City" flower give away to all moms at participating stores, while supplies last. (609) 398-4662
14 MOTHER'S DAY Celebrate Mother's Day & have fun for the entire family at Morey's Piers. Extra TLC for Moms on the piers this day! Wildwood
15 SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS SPECTACULAR 10-6pm. Tabernacle grounds 6th St. & Wesley Ave. (609) 399-9998. Ocean City
16 " HOW to…SUMMER" Sponsored by Women's Civic Club. 96th St. & the Beach. Stone Harbor
18-20 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CONVENTION Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual meeting of the New Jersey State Council, K. of C. Business sessions held Fri. & Sat. 9-3pm. Members only
19 TEACH at the BEACH 2006 NJ Marine Education Assoc. & Aquatics Discovery of No. Cape May. Dr. Roger Woods, will be keynote speaker. "Atlantic Star" a floating classroom will be part of the day-long session. 8am-3pm. $. Registration deadline-Apr. 15, 2006. NO WALK-IN REGISTRATION THIS YEAR. For all specifics call: Phil Broder (609) 368-1211. Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor, or for more info on NJMEA & to register online visit NJMEA web site at
htttp://hometown.aol.com/newjerseymea/ or e-mail NJMEA Vice-president Neil Gilbert at N4Gilbert@alo.com or call (609) 631-4161 ext 5550
19 TURTLE PARTY- Community Lodge. Sea Isle City. 6pm. (609) 624-9643
19&20 GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE Avalon
19-21 SPRING BEACH JAM The ultimate camping experience for Scouts. Camp on the beach. Between Schellenger & Spencer Aves., Wildwood. $. Call (609) 522-3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com
19-21 LANDIS WEEKEND- 63rd St. area, Sea Isle City. 425-1111
19-21 CAPE MAY AUDUBON WEEKEND Cape May. (609) 884-2736
19-21 CAPE MAY SPRING WEEKEND Peak of spring bird migration. 3 full days include workshops, field trips, evening programs. Cape May Bird Observatory call (609) 884-2736 or CMBO Center for Research & Education in Goshen at (609) 861-0700
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20 SPRING ARTS & CRAFT SHOW 10-5pm. Celebrate the arrival of spring. An array of crafts & hand-made goods. $. Our Lady Star of the Sea Hall, Washington St. & Ocean Aves., Cape May. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org
20 27th GREAT CAPE FOOTRACE (10k & 5K). 8am. Convention Hall, Cape May (609) 884-5508
20 GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SALE- Marina Bldg., Sea Isle City. 10-2pm. (609) 263-3002
20 NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP Sponsored by Ocean City Recreation Dept. $ for transportation only. Bus leaves O.C. Transportation Center 10th & Haven Ave. at 8am. Bus leaves NYC @ 6pm. Register at City Hall Annex, 9-4pm. (609) 525-9304
20 MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Third Saturday of every month. 8-11am. $. Homeowners Assoc. of Townbank. 201 Clubhouse Dr., Townbank. (609) 886-0818
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20-6/18 17 ANNUAL CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Four weeks of world class orchestral & chamber music. Call for schedule & prices. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC), Cape May. Info (609) 884-5404. 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org
20 PIRATES DAY w/CAPT. KIDD 11am. Beach at 16th Ave., No. Wildwood. Parade on Boardwalk from 26th to 16th Aves., No. Wildwood followed by treasure hunt at 16th Ave. Free. Register (609) 522-2955 or www.northwildwoodrec.com
21 OCEAN CITY TRIATHLON Sponsored by the O. C. Aquatic & Fitness Center. ¼ mile pool swim, run/bike/run. 6-11am. (609) 398-6900. Ocean City
21 MS BIKEATHON Avalon
25 CAPE MAY COUNTY SENIOR JAMBOREE Avalon Community Hall. 12pm
26 7th ANNUAL TURTLE TROT 5k Run & 2 Mile Walk for all ages. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor C. of C. 95th St & the Beach Parking Lot. 6:45am registration. 8am start. Stone Harbor
26-29 WILDWOODS INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL Beach at Rio Grande Ave & inside Wildwoods Convention Center. America's largest kite festival. World-renowned kite builders & competitors, kite making workshops & exhibits. Childrens activities. 9-5daily. Fri.: 9pm. Illuminated night kite fly. $ for participants, free for spectators. (215) 736-1850
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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
27 31st ANNUAL BURDETTE TOMLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY ANTIQUE SHOW 10-4pm. The Bayberry Twig Branch of the hospital will host the show. Glass, china, furniture, kitchen collectibles, jewelry, etc. will be offered by dealers from throughout the Delaware Valley. A light lunch is available & the show features a large array of bedding plants & hanging baskets for sale Avalon Community Hall. 30th St. & the Beach, Avalon. Contact Lynne Krukosy 5-9pm. week nights & any time weekends. (609) 465-8341
27 CRAFTS at MEMORIAL DAY 10-5pm. An array of crafts, folk art, custom-design jewelry, etc. $. Convention Hall, Cape May. $. (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278 www.capemaymac.org
27 PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8-11am. Fire Hall, Cape May Point
27 THE 3RD ANNUAL MUSEUM'S YARD SALE Proceeds benefit the purchase of a carriage house needed to display our 1926 Roadster Ford Model T. 8-2pm. (609) 465-
3535. Grounds of the Cape May Co. Historical Museum, 540 Rt. 9 No., Cape May Ct. Hse
27&28 ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW 10-4:30pm. both days. Crafters & artisans demonstrate & sell their wares. Sat. 2pm. - Bob Ferris Orchestra. Sun. 2pm.-The Snake Brothers. Free admission. Grounds open, buildings closed. Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May (609) 898-2300 ext. 0
27&28 BOARDWALK CRAFT SHOW Boardwalk south of Convention Center, Wildwood. All handmade products. 10-5pm daily. Free. (609) 522-0378 or (609) 522-0198
28 ANTIQUES at MEMORIAL DAY- 10-5pm. Furniture, silver, porcelain, glass, jewelry. clothing, etc. $. Convention Hall, Cape May. . (609) 884-5404 800-275-4278
www.capemaymac.org
28 LEONARD SWEET 8:30 & 10:30am. Historian, futurist & author. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Free. (609) 399-1915
28 MEMORIAL DAY FIREWORKS 10:30pm. Fireworks extravaganza on the beach at Pine Ave., Wildwood. Free. (609) 523-1602
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28-31 WILDWOODS MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES Memorial Day Family Weekend Ceremony, Wild Wheels Buggy Blast, International Kite Festival & East Coast Stunt Kite Championships, Indoor Kite Championship, Craft Show, Fireworks, State Gymnastics Championships. Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk. (609) 729-9000 www.WildwoodsNJ.com or Greater Wildwood C. of C. (609) 729-4000 or 888-729-0033
29 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY- Veteran's Park, Sea Isle City. 10am
29 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY - 11:15am. Convention Hall, Cape May
29 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CEREMONY - Avalon
29 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CEREMONY Ceremony sponsored by the American Legion. 96th St. at Noon. Stone Harbor
29 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY 10am. Veterans Monument, Spruce Ave. & No. Wildwood Blvd., No. Wildwood. Free. (609) 522-7722
29 MIDDLE TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL DAY PARADE 10am. The Cape May County Historical Museum's 1926 Roadster Ford Model T will participate in the parade.
Cape May Court House
31 WILDWOODS RESTAURANT SHOWCASE 5:30-8:30pm. Location TBA. Sample mouth-watering dishes & desserts from local eateries. Live entertainment & a silent auction. Proceeds benefit scholarships for local high school. $. (609) 729-4000 www.wildwoods.com
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.
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.
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YOUTH ARTS PROGRAM Most Saturdays. Cape May. (609) 884-7525
MON.-SUN.-MOVIES on the BEACH May 26-Sept. 4. Shows begin around 8:30pm. nightly. Screen located on the beach behind Wildwoods Convention Center at Montgomery Ave., Wildwood. $. First-run movies. (609) 522-2363 or www.sunsetcinemainc.com
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.