Free Weekly Things to Do at the Shore

Enjoy these free weekly events, listed by day of the week, with each town’s events listed under the day. Enjoy!

Monday

Ocean City

Beach Exercise (Yoga)
Every Monday, 8:00am – 9:00 am
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Bring a towel & a friend; hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.

Family Night
Every Monday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Boardwalk, between 6th – 14th Streets
Enjoy entertainment including jugglers, music, characters and more on the boardwalk every Monday night.

Sea Isle

Free Family Fun Night
Mondays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue
Enjoy an interactive LIVE performance featuring your favorite characters at this character show and DJ dance party with themed family activities.

Avalon

Monday Fundays
Mondays, 10:00 am
Avalon Free Public Library and Avalon History Center
The library and history center team up to provide interactive, fun activities for kids every Monday.

Wildwood

Sunset Lake Live Music Series
Mondays 7:30 pm (in July) and 7:00 pm (in August)
Sunset Lake Gazebo, Miami and New Jersey Avenues, Wildwood Crest
Live music overlooking some of the best sunsets on the East Coast. Limited seating is available – bring a blanket or chair.

Cape May

Music in the Park
Every Friday through Monday 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rotary Park, Cape May
The free evening outdoor concerts will be held on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday each week. Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy a summer night with the whole family. All concerts are rain or shine unless otherwise noted on Cape May City’s Facebook page.

Live Music on the Lawn
Daily 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
La Mer Beachfront Resort, 1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May
Discover the soundtrack of an endless summer with live music concerts on the lawn. Featuring various artists throughout the summer. Guests may enjoy music from our outdoor dining terrace, on the lawn rocking in an Adirondack chair, or bring your own blanket and lounge in the grass. The Lawn Bar serves refreshing cocktails and beverages throughout the performance.

Tuesday

Ocean City

Beach Walks
Every Tuesday, 9:00 am
59th Street and Central Avenue (Entrance to Corsons Park), Ocean City
Although not exactly free, it’s not expensive! Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50.

Funtastic Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Each Tuesday, visitors will find entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors, pony rides and much more.

Mummer’s Night
Every Tuesday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Boardwalk, 6th – 14th Streets, Ocean City
Mummers strut on the boardwalk every Tuesday night.

Sea Isle

Farmer’s Market
8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Excursion Park
This outdoor market features fresh produce, gourmet foods, hand-made items, local artists, refreshments and more.

Guided Beachcombing
10:00 am – 11:00 am
29th Street Beach (Meet at 29th Street & Promenade)
Learn all about the local beach ecosystem and enjoy a hands-on experience as you search the beach for treasures. Weather permitting.

Avalon

Family Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 am
Avalon Free Public Library
Join us for stories, songs and crafts for children of all ages.

Stone Harbor

Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
95th Street Water Tower Plaza
Features live bands and a pop-up bar, sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce. This is a free event and is open to the public.

Wildwood

Marine Science Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Rambler Road Beach in Wildwood Crest
Join Miss Ocean this summer and learn more about marine science! Hosted by the Borough of Wildwood Crest, this free program is fun for the entire family.

Downtown Wildwood Movies in the Plaza
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.

Crest Arts Pavilion Original Music Series
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
Crest Arts Pavilion, 6301 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest
Enjoy live music featuring emerging original artists on the new outdoor stage at the Crest Arts Pavilion through August 20. Rain or shine.

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.

Free Magic Family Show
Every Tuesday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cape May Convention Hall, Cape May
Free Family Magic Show with Rich Lessig! Magic show dates are every Tuesday. Doors open at 6:30PM.

Jazz Night at the Chalfonte
Tuesday nights, 8:00 pm – 10:00pm
Chalfonte Inn Porch, 301 Howard Street
Come sit on the lawn and enjoy live music from the porch at the Chalfonte.

Wednesday

Ocean City

Beach Exercise (Pilates on the Beach)
Every Wednesday, 8:00am – 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
Every Wednesday, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds, Ocean City
Find fresh produce and much more, including crafters at 6th & Asbury Avenue.

Beach Walks
Every Wednesday, 6:30pm
59th Street and Central Avenue (Entrance to Corsons Park), Ocean City
Although not exactly free, it’s not expensive!Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50.

Family Nights
Every Thursday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Boardwalk between 6th-14th Streets, Ocean City
Enjoy free entertainment on the boardwalk.

Sea Isle

Free Family Movies Under the Stars
Wednesdays at Dusk
JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue
Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy a free movie under the stars!

Avalon

Crafty Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 10:00 am
Avalon Free Public Library
Fun arts and crafts activities for kids of all ages.

Wildwood

Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series and Food Truck Festival
Wednesdays, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Centennial Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest
Free live music for the entire family featuring various artists, as well as food truck offerings and craft vendors. Bring a blanket or beach chair; music begins at 7:00 pm.

Cape May

Family Fun Outdoor Crafts Show at the Lighthouse
Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cape May Lighthouse
The 1859 Cape May Lighthouse becomes a beacon for family fun during Family Fun Day Craft Shows. Kids will enjoy hands-on activities and adults will enjoy browsing among the crafts vendors.

Dance Night at Cape May Convention Hall
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cape May Convention Hall
Come out every Wednesday and enjoy themed dance nights, including Country Line, Kids, Ballroom and Latin.

Thursday

Ocean City

Market Days
Every Thursday, 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.

Mummer’s Night
Every Thursday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Boardwalk, 6th – 14th Streets, Ocean City
Mummers strut on the boardwalk every Tuesday night.

Sea Isle

Guided Beachcombing
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Townsend Inlet Park (Meet at Townsend Inlet Parking Lot)
Learn all about the local beach ecosystem and enjoy a hands-on experience as you search the beach for treasures. Weather permitting.

Acoustic Open Mic Night (July 11 – August 22)
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue
Ages 15-20 year olds are invited to showcase their talent. There will also be karaoke, cornhole, and pick-up volleyball with members of SICPD.

Avalon

Lego Thursdays
Thursdays, 10:00 am
Avalon Free Public Library
Groups will work together to design and build new creations each week.

Thursdays at Surfside
Thursdays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Surfside Park, 30th Street Beach
This summer concert series happens every Thursday night. Bring your beach chairs and enjoy beer and wine, on sale for the event, which is sponsored by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce.

Wildwood

Downtown Wildwood Music in the Plaza
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.

Concerts Under the Stars Series
Thursdays, 8:00 pm
Lou Booth Amphitheatre, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood
Free entertainment every Thursday

Cape May

Movies on the Beach
Thursdays at dusk
Gurney Street Beach, Cape May
Movies on the Beach are shown each Thursday. Bring a chair or blanket.

Friday

Ocean City

Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
Every Friday, 8:00am – 9:00 am
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Bring a towel & a friend; hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center

Avalon

Avalon Beach Movies
Friday nights at dusk
30th Street Beach
In the event of inclement weather, beach movie will be moved to Wednesday night.

Friday Nights at Surfside Park
Friday nights, 6:30 – 8:30 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.

Wildwood

Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks
Fridays, 10:00 pm
Wildwood Boardwalk
Have a blast on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy an awesome fireworks show every Friday night at 10:00 pm. The fireworks are launched from the beach at Pine Avenue and are synchronized to music that plays over the Wildwoods Boardwalk Sound System.

Cape May

Fire Pit Friday at Willow Creek Winery
Every Friday night 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Willow Creek Winery, Cape May
Enjoy live music from local musicians while you sample our unique selection of premium locally-grown, produced, and bottled wines. Reserve a table and order farm-fresh favorites from their tantalizing tapas and small plates menu as you enjoy a glass (or bottle) of wine. Then, gather around a beautiful vineyard fire pit to enjoy a peaceful night under the stars.

Saturday

Sea Isle

Free Concerts Under the Stars
7:30 pm – 9:30pm
JFK Boulevard & Pleasure Avenue
Bring a beach chair or blanket to Excursion Park and enjoy a free concert every Saturday night!

Stone Harbor

Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary Tours
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.

Wildwood

Downtown Wildwood Farmer’s Market
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.

Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series
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
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.

Cape May

Sunday

Stone Harbor

Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market
Sundays, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
95th Street Water Tower Plaza, Stone Harbor

Wildwood

Fox Park Amphitheater Concert
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.

Cape May