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April at the Shore



Week of Monday April 18 – Sunday April 24, 2022

April’s Crafts and Collectibles Show
Saturday April 23, 2022, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm  
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May

Beautifully handcrafted crafts and collectibles are offered at this event.

Avalon Dune Grass Planting

Saturday April 23, 2022, 8”30 am (Rain date: Sunday April 24, 2022)
Avalon Community Hall, 3001 Avalon Avenue

Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to join the Borough of Avalon for its annual spring dune grass planting. The project will begin at Avalon Community Hall for training and supply distribution, followed by a morning spent giving back to our beautiful beaches. Volunteers will be provided with a bagged lunch. Please register before April 11 by calling Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066. Rain date: April 24.

Week of Monday April 25 – Sunday May 1, 2022

Spring Girls Weekend
Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1, 2022
Sea Isle City, Various times and locations

Ring in spring with a fun-filled Girls Weekend Getaway in Sea Isle! Events include special food and drink specials, sales, entertainment and more!

Arbor Day Celebration
Friday, April 29, 2022 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Welcome Center, 300 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle

Special celebration of Arbor Day at the Welcome Center

Spring into Summer in Stone Harbor
Saturday April 30, 2022 – Sunday May 1, 2022 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Stone Harbor, Various Locations

This shopping and dining weekend full of deals and specials with sidewalk sales is sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Get everything you need to survive the summer and dine on the best Stone Harbor has to offer! Don’t forget to visit the water tower Saturday for the “Tower Happy Hour,” a beer and wine garden sponsored by the Borough of Stone Harbor and the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Avalon Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale
Saturday April 30, 2022, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Avalon Green House

April showers bring May flowers with the Avalon Garden Club. Two full days packed with floral fun to make your home the envy of the neighborhood. Soothe your sweet tooth at the bake sale as you pick out some beautiful plants to decorate your home.

Play with Jack Fashion Show
Saturday April 30, 2022, 12:00 pm
Stone Harbor Yacht Club

Enjoy a spring afternoon of sun and fashion with the return of Play With Jack’s Fashion Show at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor. This year’s theme is Walking on Sunshine, featuring fashions by Stone Harbor boutique Gingy’s. The event will feature lunch, cocktails, auction items, and a great day raising funds for the Play With Jack Foundation.

Selfie Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, April 30, 2022 – 2:00pm to 4:00pm (registration begins at 1:30 pm)
Parking Lot of United Methodist Church, 4102 Central Avenue, Sea Isle

This selfie scavenger hunt involves teams of no more than 6 with roadworthy car and licensed driver, ALL ages welcome. Smart phone or digital camera for quick pic uploads required. Registration fee is $25 in advance, $30 day of event and participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item for the church food pantry. Prizes will be awarded. This event is hosted by Girl Scout Troup 41012.

Sports Memorabilia Show
Saturday April 30, 2022, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Music Pier, Ocean City

Former Philadelphia Phillies Coach Charlie Manuel and former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Seth Joyner will be part of the show.  They will greet fans and lead Q&A sessions.  Vendors with merchandise and items representing a variety of sports and teams will be for sale at the show.