In summer, each town hosts its own free weekly events for residents and visitors. These events are family-friendly and help you spend time together without breaking the bank.
Monday
Downtown Wildwood 5 Fabulous Days of Fitness in the Plaza (June 21 – August 27)
Monday, Wednesday, 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).
Exploration Point at The Wetlands Institute (June 28 to August 30)
Mondays, 10:30 am
The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard, Stone Harbor
Bring your buckets! Meet at the trailhead at 122nd Street in Stone Harbor and explore Stone Harbor Point for awesome seashells, cool birds, and fun things that live under the sand.
Outdoor Stories at the Avalon Library (June 14 – July 26)
Mondays, 10:30 am
Avalon Free Public Library, Avalon
Gather on the library lawn for special stories and pick up a weekly activity card.
Trivia Night at Nauti Spirits (Ongoing)
Mondays, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Nauti Spirits, 916 Shunpike Rd, Cape May
Every Monday Night Is Trivia Night!
Free Evening Concerts at the Rotary Park Bandstand (June 30 – September 11)
Every Friday – Monday, 7:00 pm
Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette Street, Cape May
Free concerts to help you enjoy your summer nights are hosted every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night.
Sea Isle’s Family Fun Night (June 28 – August 30)
Mondays, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue, Sea Isle
Family friendly activities will be offered each Monday night with a different theme as listed below:
- June 28 Mickey’s Magical Sing-Along
- July 5 Frozen Showcase
- July 12 Superheroes Unite
- July 19 Minion Mayhem
- July 26 Jolly Holly Elves
- August 2 Mickey’s Magical showcase
- August 9 Princess Showcase
- August 16 Trolls Just Wanna have fun
- August 23 Frozen Showcase
- August 30 Minion Mayhem
Wildwoods Boardwalk Parades (June 28 – September 2)
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.
Tuesday
Sea Isle City Farmer’s Market (June 22 – September 7)
Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue
Features a variety of fresh produce, local artisan crafts and gourmet foods. Visit seaislechamber.com for more information.
Downtown Wildwood 5 Fabulous Days of Fitness in the Plaza (June 21 – August 27)
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 am – 10:00 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).
Downtown Wildwood Movies in the Plaza (June 29 – August 24)
Tuesdays at sunset
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood
Bring your beach chairs or blanket and enjoy a free family movie under the stars! Movie starts as soon as the sun sets. Plenty of free parking for cars & bikes!
Sea Isle City Guided Beachcombing (June 29 – August 31)
Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
29th Street Beach and Promenade, Sea Isle
Learn all about our beaches and the creatures that dwell in and around them from beachcombing guides, and then explore the beach for your own treasures. $1 cost includes a free beachcombing bucket.
Ocean City’s Funtastic Tuesdays (July 6 – August 31)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm on Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Each Tuesday, visitors will find entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors, pony rides and much more.
West Cape May Farmers Market (June 29 – August 31)
Every Tuesday, 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park
The Market features not only fresh produce and herbs, but, among others, purveyors of antiques; live art demonstrations; fresh coffee; barbecue, seafood and kettle corn and other food vendors. Great way to mingle with community members, grab a lite dinner, listen to live music and enjoy the cool evening breezes. The market is open rain or shine.
Totally Turtle Tuesday at The Wetlands Institute (June 22 – August 31)
Tuesdays, 5:00 pm
The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard
Meet and learn all about turtles and release a terrapin in this fun, interactive event for all ages.
Avalon Library Family Story Time (June 8 – July 27)
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm
Avalon Free Public Library
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.
Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series (July 6 – September 7)
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
95th Street Water Tower Plaza, Stone Harbor
Features live bands and a Beer and Wine Garden, sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce. This is a free event and is open to the public.
Mummer’s Night (July 6 – August 31)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm on the Boardwalk, 6th – 14th Streets, Ocean City
Mummers strut on the boardwalk every Tuesday night.
Wildwoods Boardwalk Parades (June 28 – September 2)
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
Avalon Beach Movies (June 29 – August 31)
Tuesday nights at dusk
30th Street Beach, Avalon
In the event of inclement weather, beach movie will be moved to Wednesday night. The featured movie schedule is below:
- June 29: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”
- July 6: “Trolls World Tour”
- July 13: “Rocky IV”
- July 20: “Karate Kid”
- July 27: “Grease”
- August 3: “Jaws”
- August 10: “The Croods: A New Age”
- August 17: “The Mighty Ducks”
- August 24: “Pirates of the Caribbean:
- August 31: The Curse of the Black Pearl”
Wednesday
Farmer’s Market (June 30 – September 8)
Wednesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds
Find fresh produce and much more, including crafters at 6th & Asbury Avenue.
Downtown Wildwood 5 Fabulous Days of Fitness in the Plaza (June 21 – August 27)
Monday, Wednesday, 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).
Family Fun Days at the Cape May Lighthouse (July 7 – August 18)
Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point State Park
The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse becomes a beacon of fun. Enjoy kid-friendly activities, performers, entertainment and unique crafts vendors at the base of the lighthouse. Plenty of free parking.
Avalon Dune and Beach Walk (June 23 – September 1)
Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
48th Street and Dune Drive, Avalon
Meet at 45th Street and Dune Drive in Avalon for an interpretive walk with a naturalist along the maritime forest and dune trails as you learn about the animals and plants that thrive in this environment. Presented by the Wetlands Institute of Stone Harbor.
Ocean City’s Wacky Wednesdays (June 30 – August 25)
Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk, Ocean City
Weekly event includes offer “wacky, but not tacky” fun events and contests for the entire family.
A Night at the Aquarium at The Wetlands Institute (June 23 – September 1)
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm
The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard
Meet, feed and learn all about all kinds of fish in this fun, interactive event for all ages.
Stone Harbor Adult Cornhole (begins July 7)
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
82nd Street Recreation Field, Stone Harbor
Weekly cornhole competitions for adults only.
Wildwoods Boardwalk Parades (June 28 – September 2)
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
Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series (June 26 – September 18)
Wednesdays, 7:30 pmCentennial Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest
Free live music for the entire family featuring various artists. Bring a blanket or beach chair.
Thursday
Downtown Wildwood 5 Fabulous Days of Fitness in the Plaza (June 21 – August 27)
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 am – 10:00 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).
Downtown Wildwood Music in the Plaza (June 24 – September 2)
Thursdays, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave., Downtown Wildwood
Bring a blanket or beach chair to Byrne Plaza on Pacific Avenue (between Oak & Cedar Aves) in Wildwood.
Wildwoods Boardwalk Parades (June 28 – September 2)
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
Concerts Under the Stars Series (July 1 – August 26)
Thursdays, 8:00 pm
Lou Booth Amphitheatre, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood
Free entertainment every Thursday
Ocean City’s Market Days (July 1 – September 2)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm, Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Each Thursday, visitors will find entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors, pony rides and much more.
Townsends Inlet Guided Beachcombing (July 1 – September 2)
Thursdays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
94th Street Beach (Registration is at Townsends Inlet Waterfront Park parking lot)
Learn all about our beaches and the creatures that dwell in and around them from beachcombing guides, and then explore the beach for your own treasures. $1 cost includes a free beachcombing bucket.
Horseshoe Crabmania at The Wetlands Institute (June 24 – September 2)
Thursdays, 5:00 pm
The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard
Meet and learn all about horseshoe crabs and release one from the dock in this fun, interactive event for all ages.
Ocean City Family Nights (July 1 – September 2)
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm between 6th-14th Streets, Ocean City
Enjoy free entertainment on the boardwalk.
Cape May’s Free Movies on the Beach (July 8 – August 26)
Every Thursday night at 8:00 pm
Stockton Beach next to Convention Hall
Live Music & Children’s Activities begin at 8:00 pm and the featured movie begins at 8:30 pm. Here is the lineup for 2021:
- July 8, 2021 -“The Kid Who Would Be King” (PG)
- July 15, 2021 – “Robots” (PG)
- July 22, 2021 – “Sandlot” (PG)
- July 29, 2021 – “Ice Age- Collision Course” (PG)
- August 5, 2021 – “X2 – X-Men United” (PG-13)
- August 12, 2021 – “Princes Bride” (PG)
- August 19, 2021 – “Spies in Disguise” (PG)
- August 26, 2021 – “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (PG)
Sea Isle City Acoustic Open Mic Night for Ages 14-20 (July 8 – August 19)
Thursdays, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue
Thursday nights are for teens! Sign up to sing karaoke onstage, or just come to enjoy music, games and fun. The event features an xbox truck, volleyball and cornhole games and more.
Friday
Downtown Wildwood 5 Fabulous Days of Fitness in the Plaza (June 21 – August 27)
Monday, Wednesday, 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).
Live Music at Cape May Winery (June 26 – December 17)
Fridays, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cape May Winery, 711 Town Bank Road, Cape May
Enjoy a glass of wine (or more) and listen to live music performed by local musicians.
Fire Pit Friday at Willow Creek Winery (July 2 – December 31)
Fridays, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Willow Creek Winery, 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May
Enjoy live music from local musicians. Reserve a table to un-wine. Gathering with friends around our vineyard fire pit beneath the starlit sky. There is no cover charge to attend our weekly event, but reservations are required for guaranteed table service, as they fill up quickly! Seating around the fire pit is first come first served due to high demand.
Free Evening Concerts at the Rotary Park Bandstand (June 30 – September 11)
Every Friday – Monday, 7:00 pm
Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette Street
Free concerts to help you enjoy your summer nights are hosted every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night.
Avalon’s Surfside Live (June 25 – August 20)
Friday nights, 7:00 pm
Surfside Park, 30th Street Beach, Avalon
Enjoy your favorite characters and a DJ dance party, games, trivia and more. Each week features a different theme:
- June 25: Frozen Showcase
- July 2: Superheroes Unite
- July 9: Minion Mayhem
- July 16: Princess Showcase
- July 23: Christmas Show – Elves Gone Wild!
- July 30: Trolls Just Wanna Have Fun
- Aug. 6: Superheroes
- Aug. 13: Frozen Showcase
- Aug. 20: Mickey’s Magical Sing-Along
Sea Isle City Free Family Movies Under the Stars (July 7 – September 1)
Fridays at Dusk
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle
Bring your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy a family-friendly movie by the sea. The lineup is below:
- July 7 – Spiderman Into the Spider Verse
- July 14 – Onward
- July 21 – Detective Pikachu
- July 28 – Sonic The Hedgehog
- Aug 4 – Trolls World Tour
- Aug 11 – Toy Story 4
- Aug 18 – Missing Link
- Aug 25 – Lilo and Stitch
- Sept 1 – Abominable
Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks (July 2 – September 3)
Fridays, 10:00 pm, 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
Downtown Wildwood Farmer’s Market (June 5 – September 4)
Saturdays, 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.
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary Tours (June 27 – August 29)
Saturdays 10:00 am
Holly Path, 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor
Grab binoculars and your best bird guide! Then meet us at Holly Path, 2nd Avenue Entrance in Stone Harbor, for a guided tour of the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary.
Live Music at Cape May Winery (June 5 – December 18)
Saturdays, 12:00 noon – 5:45 pm
Cape May Winery, 711 Town Bank Road, Cape May
Enjoy a glass of wine (or more) and listen to live music performed by local musicians.
Fire Pit Saturday at Willow Creek Winery (July 3 – August 28)
Saturdays, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Willow Creek Winery, 168 Stevens Street, West Cape May
Enjoy live music from local musicians. Reserve a table to un-wine. Gathering with friends around our vineyard fire pit beneath the starlit sky. There is no cover charge to attend our weekly event, but reservations are required for guaranteed table service, as they fill up quickly! Seating around the fire pit is first come first served due to high demand.
Free Evening Concerts at the Rotary Park Bandstand (June 30 – September 11)
Every Friday – Monday, 7:00 pm
Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette Street, Cape May
Free concerts to help you enjoy your summer nights are hosted every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night.
Sea Isle City Free Concerts Under the Stars (June 26 – September 4)
Saturdays, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle
Travel through decades of popular music with tribute bands that are sure to get everyone singing and dancing.
Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series (June 26 – September 18)
Saturdays, 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 (July 17 – August 31)
Saturdays, 8:00 pm
Lou Booth Amphitheatre, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood
Enjoy free live music each Saturday night through August 31. Rain or shine.
Sunday
Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market (May 30 – September 12)
Sundays, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
95th Street Water Tower Plaza, Stone Harbor
Weekly farmer’s market features fresh produce, baked goods, organic coffee and tea, gourmet foods, flowers, oils & vinegars, nuts, honey, flowers, nursery stock and much more.
Seashell Sunday at The Wetlands Institute (June 6 – September 6)
Sundays, 10:00 am
The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard
Seashells at the seashore! Join us to learn all about seashells, how to collect them without harming the environment, and touch an assortment of live mollusks and cool artifacts.
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary Tours (June 27 – August 29)
Sundays 10:00 am
Holly Path, 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor
Grab binoculars and your best bird guide! Then meet us at Holly Path, 2nd Avenue Entrance in Stone Harbor, for a guided tour of the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary.
Live Music at Cape May Winery (June 20 – October 3)
Sundays, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cape May Winery, 711 Town Bank Road, Cape May
Enjoy a glass of wine (or more) and listen to live acoustic music performed by local musicians.
Sunday Funday At Hawk Haven Winery (June 27 – September 5)
Sundays, 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
Hawn Haven Winery, 600 S Railroad Avenue, Rio Grande
Sundays are family friendly at Hawk Haven Winery, where people under age 21 may participate in events. The featured Musicians for Sunday Funday are Troy Kaiser (12:00 noon – 3:00 pm) and Gordon Vincent (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm). Reservations strongly suggested.
Free Evening Concerts at the Rotary Park Bandstand (June 30 – September 11)
Every Friday – Monday, 7:00 pm
Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette Street, Cape May
Free concerts to help you enjoy your summer nights are hosted every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night.
Sundays at Surfside (June 27 – August 29)
Sundays, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Surfside Park, 30th Street Beach, Avalon
Bring your beach chairs and enjoy a Sunday night summer concert series.
Fox Park Amphitheater Concert (July 4 – August 29)
Sundays, 7:30 pm
Fox Park, Burk & Ocean Avenues in Wildwood
A free concert will be held every Sunday night. Bring a blanket or a beach chair.
