Free Weekly Events at the Shore This Summer
Monday
Avalon
Monday Funday at the Avalon Free Public Library
Mondays (June 27 – August 29) 10:00 am
Avalon Free Public Library
Every other Monday, join us at the Avalon Free Public Library for a fun morning activity!
June 27: Sea Creatures with Amazing Features
July 18: Book Bingo
Aug. 1: Club Ocean! Theater
Aug. 15: Turtlesinger
Aug. 29: Book Bingo
History Lunch & Learn
Every Other Monday (July 11 – August 22) 11:00 am
Avalon Free Public Library
Every other Monday, join us for a visit from the American Historical Theater, brought to you by the History Center. Suggested for ages 8-12. BYO lunch, snacks provided!
July 11: Betsy Ross
July 25: George Washington
August 8: Harriet Tubman
August 22: Abraham Lincoln
Ocean City
Beach Exercise (Yoga)
Mondays 8:00 am – 9:00 am
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Bring a towel & a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Sea Isle City
Free Family Fun Night – Character Show and DJ Dance Party
Mondays (June 27-August 29) 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and the Promenade
Guests will enjoy an interactive LIVE performance every Monday night, featuring your favorite characters and activities for the whole family, plus a stage show at 7:30 pm.
June 27: Frozen Fever
July 4: Mickey & Minnie Celebrate the 4th!
July 11: Minion Mayhem
July 18: Superheroes Unite
July 25: Christmas Show – Elves Gone Wild
August 1: Princess Showcase
August 8: Trolls Just Wanna Have Fun
August 15: Descendants vs Villains
August 22: Mickey’s Magical Sing-Along
August 29: Minion Mayhem
Wildwood
Downtown Wildwood 5 Fabulous Days of Fitness in the Plaza (Bootcamp Circuit Training)
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood
Five fabulous days of Fitness in the Plaza. Boot Camp Circuit Training will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Zumba will be held from 8:00 am – 9:00 am, followed by Yoga from 9:00 am to 10:00 am (bring your own yoga mat or towel).
Wildwood Crest Sunset Celebrations
Mondays (July 11 – August 22) 7:30 pm in July, 7:00 pm in August
Sunset Lake (New Jersey near Louisville Avenue, Wildwood Crest
All ages family-friendly event featuring free entertainment, children’s activities and free family photos along beautiful Sunset Lake.
Wildwoods Boardwalk Parades
Monday through Thursdays (June 28 – September 2) 7:30 pm
Wildwood Boardwalk
Watch live entertainment marching down the boards! Parades kick off at 7:30 pm beginning at 16th Avenue and end at the Wildwoods Convention Center between Burk and Montgomery Avenues.
Tuesday
Avalon
Storytime
Tuesdays (June 21 – August 30) 10:00 am
Avalon Free Public Library (August 30 will be held at Surfside Park)
Enjoy a different story each week at the library.
Avalon Beach Movies
Tuesdays (June 28 – August 30) at Dusk
30th Street & the beach
Beach movies are held each Tuesday. In the event of inclement weather, beach movie will be moved to Wednesday night.
June 28: Spider-Man: No Way Home
July 5: Top Gun
July 12: Space Jam: A New Legacy
July 19: Dolittle
July 26: The Nightmare Before Christmas
August 2: Jaws
August 9: The Greatest Showman
August 16: The Sandlot
August 23: Aladdin
August 30: Casablanca
Cape May
West Cape May Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, West Cape May
Come for the produce… linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends, and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year. Rain or shine, the Market will be open!
Ocean City
Funtastic Tuesdays
Tuesdays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
This free event features free balloon sculptors, face painters, and strolling Mummers and fun for the entire family.
Mummers Night
Tuesdays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ocean City Boardwalk
String Bands strut along the boardwalk every Tuesday night. This event is sponsored by Shriver’s, the Surf Mall, Shirt Shack and Ocean Paradise.
Sea Isle City
Farmers Market
Tuesdays (June 21 – August 30) 8:00 am – 12:00 noon (weather permitting)
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue
Find delicious fresh produce, hand-crafted items, specialty foods and more.
Guided Beachcombing
Tuesdays (June 28 – August 30) 10:00 am – 11:00 am (weather permitting)
29th Street Beach and Promenade
Enjoy a morning beachcombing event and learn from expert guides about the different beach creatures you may find.
Stone Harbor
Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series
Tuesdays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Water Tower Plaza, Stone Harbor
Bring your own chairs. Beer and wine for sale.
July 5: Tribe
July 12: Jimm Ross Band
July 19: Fat Mezz
July 26: 40 North
August 9: Burnsiders Reggae Band
August 16: Marnie’s Musicians
August 23: Terry O’Brien Band
August 30: The Seabillys
Wildwood
Downtown Wildwood 5 Fabulous Days of Fitness in the Plaza (Zumba)
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood
Five fabulous days of Fitness in the Plaza. Boot Camp Circuit Training will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Zumba will be held from 8:00 am – 9:00 am, followed by Yoga from 9:00 am to 10:00 am (bring your own yoga mat or towel).
Wildwoods Boardwalk Parades
Monday through Thursdays (June 28 – September 2) 7:30 pm
Wildwood Boardwalk
Watch live entertainment marching down the boards! Parades kick off at 7:30 pm beginning at 16th Avenue and end at the Wildwoods Convention Center between Burk and Montgomery Avenues.
Movies on the Plaza
Tuesdays (June 28 – August 23) 8:00 pm
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue
Movies will begin each Tuesday at 8:00 pm. Bring a chair or blanket.
June 28: Bambi
July 5: Scooby Doo!
July 12: Tinker Bell
July 19: Horton Hears a Who
July 26: Luca
August 9: Rio 2
August 16: Ron’s Gone Wrong
August 23: Encanto
Wednesday
Avalon
Crafty Wednesdays
Wednesdays (June 29 – August 31) 10:00 am
Avalon Free Public Library
Enjoy making crafts at the library each week.
Cape May
Family Fun Crafts Show at the Lighthouse
Wednesdays (July 6 – August 24) 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cape May Lighthouse
Come enjoy crafts and family fun activities at the lighthouse
Magic Show
Wednesdays (July 6 – August 31) 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Convention Hall, Cape May
Family-friendly magic show is presented every Wednesday.
Ocean City
Beach Exercise (Pilates)
Wednesdays 8:00 am – 9:00 am
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Bring a towel & a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Farmer’s Market
Wednesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tabernacle Grounds, 6th and Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
At the Ocean City Farmer’s Market, you can find fresh produce and other vendor items.
Wacky Wednesday
Wednesdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Music Pier, Ocean City
Fun and wacky events planned all summer long for the whole family.
Sea Isle City
Free Family Movies Under the Stars
Wednesdays (July 6 – August 31) at Dusk
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue
Enjoy a free movie each Wednesday under the stars. Titles subject to change. Bring your chairs or blankets!
July 6: Paw Patrol
July 13: The Croods: A New Age
July 20: Encanto
July 27: Polar Express (Christmas in July)
August 3: Raya & the Last Dragon
August 10: Space Jam A New Legacy
August 17: Abominable
August 24: Clifford the Big Red Dog
August 31: Sing 2
Wildwood
Downtown Wildwood 5 Fabulous Days of Fitness in the Plaza (Boot Camp Circuit Training)
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood
Five fabulous days of Fitness in the Plaza. Boot Camp Circuit Training will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Zumba will be held from 8:00 am – 9:00 am, followed by Yoga from 9:00 am to 10:00 am (bring your own yoga mat or towel).
Wildwoods Boardwalk Parades
Monday through Thursdays (June 28 – September 2) 7:30 pm
Wildwood Boardwalk
Watch live entertainment marching down the boards! Parades kick off at 7:30 pm beginning at 16th Avenue and end at the Wildwoods Convention Center between Burk and Montgomery Avenues.
Thursday
Avalon
LEGO Thursdays
Thursdays (June 23 – September 1) 10:00 am
Avalon Free Public Library (September 1 will be at 39th Street Tennis Building)
Enjoy building with LEGOs every Thursday at the library
Thursdays at Surfside
Thursdays (June 30 – September 1) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Surfside Park
Bring your beach chairs and enjoy a Thursday night summer concert series. Beer and wine for sale, sponsored by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce.
June 30: Jimmy and the Parrots
July 7: Central Park The Band
July 14: Boy in Black: Johnny Cash Tribute (Sponsored by the Avalon Free Public Library)
July 21: Jesse Garron’s Elvis Tribute
July 28: Alzonia Steel Band
August 4: Hickstown Road
August 11: All Souled Out
August 18: FM Band
August 25: Real Diamond Tribute to Neil Diamond
September 1: Chicago 9 (Sponsored by the Avalon Free Public Library)
Ocean City
Market Days
Thursdays through the end of August, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Tabernacle Grounds, 6th and Asbury Avenue
Includes free entertainment (magicians, etc.) free face painters and balloon sculptors plus free pony rides for the kids.
Family Nights
Thursdays through the end of August, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Ocean City Boardwalk, between 6th and 14th Streets
This popular program featuring free entertainment is sponsored by Old Salt, Playland Castaway Cove, Johnson’s Popcorn, Haunted Golf/Congo Falls.
Sea Isle City
Guided Beachcombing
Thursdays (June 30 – September 1) 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Townsend Inlet Park, Townsend Inlet
Enjoy a guided beachcombing experience led by beach experts.
Acoustic Open Mic Night (Ages 14-20)
Thursdays (July 7 – August 18) 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm (weather permitting)
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue
During this free event, which is hosted by the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce, participants can enjoy karaoke, corn-hole, and pick-up volleyball games with the SICPD. Gift cards will be given to the best performers and corn-hole players.
Wildwood
Downtown Wildwood 5 Fabulous Days of Fitness in the Plaza (Zumba)
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood
Five fabulous days of Fitness in the Plaza. Boot Camp Circuit Training will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Zumba will be held from 8:00 am – 9:00 am, followed by Yoga from 9:00 am to 10:00 am (bring your own yoga mat or towel).
Wildwoods Boardwalk Parades
Monday through Thursdays, 7:30 pm
Wildwood Boardwalk
Watch live entertainment marching down the boards! Parades kick off at 7:30 pm beginning at 16th Avenue and end at the Wildwoods Convention Center between Burk and Montgomery Avenues.
Downtown Wildwood Music in the Plaza
Thursdays, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave., Downtown Wildwood
There’s a live band and dance party every Thursday night on the Plaza. Bring a blanket or beach chair.
Concerts Under the Stars Series
Thursdays (July 14 – August 25) 8:00 pm
Lou Booth Amphitheatre, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood
Free entertainment every Thursday
Friday
Avalon
Friday Nights at Surfside Park
Fridays (July 1 – August 26) 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Surfside Park
Each night will consist of balloon art, face painting, tattoos, etc. DJ, trivia, and dancing. Character shows, picture lines, games and prizes.
July 1: Minion Mayhem
July 8: Superheroes Unite
July 15: Frozen Fun
July 22: Christmas in July
July 29: Princess Showcase
August. 5: Villains and Descendants
August 12: Mickey’s Magical Showcase
August 19: Trolls Just Wanna Have Fun
August 26: Frozen Fun
*All characters and performances are inspired by the listing and are subject to change.
Ocean City
Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
Fridays 8:00 am – 9:00 am
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Bring a towel & a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Wildwood
Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks
Fridays, 10:00 pm (July 1 – September 2) Wildwood Boardwalk
Kick off the weekend every Friday on the Wildwoods Boardwalk with Friday night fireworks, to be launched from the beach on Pine Avenue and visible from anywhere on the Wildwoods Boardwalk.
Saturday
Sea Isle City
Free Concerts Under the Stars
Saturdays (June 25 – September 3), 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue
Come enjoy free concerts under the stars and don’t forget. Bring chairs or blankets.
June 25: Jess Zimmerman Band (Country Music)
July 2: Chicago 9 (Chicago Tribute)
July 9: Seven Bridge (Eagles Tribute)
July 16: Real Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute)Z
July 23: Kick It Out (Heart Tribute)
July 30: Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
August 6: Beatlemania Again (Beatles Tribute)
August 13: Countdown To Ecstasy (Steely Dan Tribute)
August 20: Yellow Brick Road (Elton John Tribute)
August 27: Frontiers (Journey Tribute)
September 3: Jesse Garron (Elvis Tribute)
Wildwood
Downtown Wildwood Farmer’s Market
Saturdays (June 4 – September 3) 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood
The Downtown Wildwood Farmer’s Market will take place every Saturday from 8:00 am – 12:30 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The market features farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, homemade baked goods, honey, wine, guacamole, herbs, nuts, organic tea, jams, jellies, jewelry, soaps, handmade non-food items and more.
Downtown Wildwood 5 Fabulous Days of Fitness in the Plaza (Boot Camp Circuit Training)
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood
Five fabulous days of Fitness in the Plaza. Boot Camp Circuit Training will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, Zumba will be held from 8:00 am – 9:00 am, followed by Yoga from 9:00 am to 10:00 am (bring your own yoga mat or towel).
Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series
Saturdays (June 25 – September 17) 7:30 pm
Centennial Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest
This free summer music series will be held every Saturday night through September 18. Bring a blanket or beach chair.
Concerts under the Stars Series
Saturdays (July 2 – September 17) 8:00 pm
Lou Booth Amphitheatre, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood
Enjoy free live music each Saturday night.
Sunday
Ocean City
Character Nights
Sundays through August 6:00 pm
Music Pier, Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City’s colorful characters will parade, sign autographs and pose for photos. Sponsored by Manco and Manco’s Pizza and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier.
Stone Harbor
Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market
Every Sunday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Water Tower Plaza, Stone Harbor
Enjoy local and seasonal produce, baked goods, specialty foods, fresh flowers and more.
Wildwood
Fox Park Amphitheater Concert
Sundays (July 3 – August 28) 7:00 pm
Fox Park, Burk & Ocean Avenues in Wildwood
A free concert will be held every Sunday night. Bring a blanket or a beach chair.
