July 2026
Week of Monday, July 6 – Sunday, July 12
Ocean City Bicycle Auction
July 7, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Shelter Road (behind the OC Golf Course)
Approximately 115 bicycles to be sold. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. A driver’s license, passport or valid I.D. is required to register.
Stone Harbor American Idol
Tuesday July 7, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
95th Street Water Tower Plaza
Enjoy an evening of local talent and entertainment! Presented by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce, this exciting new competition will take place during the July 7 “Tuesdays at the Tower” concert series. Seven talented singers, ages 12 and older, will compete for the honor of becoming the very first Stone Harbor American Idol champion.
Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival
Friday July 10, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Beach at Heather Road, Wildwood Crest
Grab your buckets and shovels and get ready to create works of art in the sand! The Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival attracts talented sand sculptors from all over the world to create intricate and breathtaking works of art from sand and water.
6th Annual For Pete’s Sake Cornhole for Cancer
Friday July 10, 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Excursion Park, Sea Isle
This event brings together family and friends for a day of friendly competition, music, and community—all in support of families facing cancer. Hosted by Maryanne Pastry Shoppe. Registration is $70 per team and begins at 3:30 with event beginning at 4:00 pm.
NJ State BBQ Championship & Anglesea Blues Festival
Friday July 10, 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm; Saturday July 11, 10:00 am – 11:00 pm; Sunday July 12, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood
Enjoy barbeque and blues at this three-day festival held at 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues and surrounding pubs in North Wildwood. The popular festival features live cooking demonstrations, incredible food and top regional and national blues acts.
Cape May County Lifeguard Championships
Friday July 10, 6:15 pm
Beach at Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest
The annual Cape May County Lifeguard Championships showcases the athleticism and dedication of Cape May County’s lifeguards as they compete in various lifeguarding events, such as a surf dash relay, rowing events, an open paddleboard race, an open swim, a women’s paddleboard race, and more. The competition is open to the public.
Parkinson’s Council Flip-Flop Walk
Saturday July 11, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Avalon Community Hall, 3001 Avalon Avenue
Join us for the 17th Annual Flip Flop Walk in Avalon! This 1-mile walk raises awareness about the impact of Parkinson’s disease, while raising funds for research, comprehensive care, and to improve the quality of life for families living with Parkinson’s in our region. This event is hosted by The Storbeck Family and The Parkinson Council. To learn more and register, go to: https://events.theparkinsoncouncil.org/event/avalon-flip-flop-walk-2026/e801430
Sidewalk Chalk Competition
Saturday July 11, 9:00 am
Bill Henfey Park, 8th & Central Avenues, North Wildwood.Come show off your artistic talent at this sidewalk chalk drawing competition. Judging takes place at 10:45 am. All ages welcome to participate and registration is on the day of the event.
Wildwood Boardwalk Craft Show
Saturday July 11, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday July 12, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wildwood Boardwalk (southern end)
This event, held various weekends throughout the summer, showcases an array of talented artisans and crafters, offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and home décor to unique artwork and beach-inspired treasures. Rain or shine. Other dates: July 18/19, July 25/26, August 1/2, August 8/9, September 5/6
Phillies Youth Home Run Derby
Sunday July 12, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dealy Field Baseball Field, Sea Isle
This fun event is for kids of all ages. See website for more details.
Blueberry Festival
Sunday July 12, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Stone Harbor
Enjoy an evening of fellowship with fresh blueberries, blueberry desserts, and live music at the 25th Annual Blueberry Festival.
Week of Monday July 13 – Sunday, July 19
‘Silent’ Piano Beach Concert (Live-to-Headphones with MindTravel)
July 14, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Beach at Burke Avenue, Wildwood
Composer and pianist Murray Hidary brings MindTravel to Wildwood for an evening where music and mindfulness meet right on the beach. Slip on wireless headphones and be transported by MindTravel’s signature live-to-headphones “silent” piano journey. Composer and pianist Murray Hidary creates an unforgettable evening of soothing, improvisational music designed to quiet the mind, open the heart, and connect you more deeply to yourself and those around you. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit MindTravel.com.
Turtle Talk: Turtles of the Shore
Wednesday July 15, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Avalon Free Public Library
Meet several turtle species that call the Jersey shore home, including the northern diamondback terrapin, the only reptile found in a salt marsh. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move indoors to Avalon Community Hall. Co-sponsored with the Avalon Free Public Library and the Environmental Commission.
Cape May Beach Clean Up
Thursday July 16, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Congress Street Beach, Cape May
Help restore the beach to a pristine condition by doing you part in cleaning up always, but specifically on this day!
Anglesea Nights
Thursday July 16, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
North Wildwood Entertainment District
Anglesea Nights is an evening festival including food trucks and unique merchandise vendors, combined with a rotating roster of roaming street performers, including stilt walkers, puppeteers and jugglers, setting the tone for unforgettable evenings of family fun. This event will also be held on July 30 and August 13.
Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races
Friday July 17, 6:00 pm
North Wildwood Beach at 15th Avenue
The Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races in North Wildwood showcases the skills of lifeguards from across the region, in honor of two local heroes, James Beschen and Michael Callahan, who both died while serving in Vietnam. The event includes swim races, paddleboard contests, and running races along the beach, all designed to test physical endurance and life-saving abilities of the participating guards.
Wildwood Boardwalk Craft Show
Saturday July 18, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday July 19, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wildwood Boardwalk (southern end)
This event, held various weekends throughout the summer, showcases an array of talented artisans and crafters, offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and home décor to unique artwork and beach-inspired treasures. Rain or shine. Other dates: July 25/26, August 1/2, August 8/9, September 5/6.
Cape May Promenade Craft Show
Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19, 10:00 am – 5:00 pmConvention Hall, Cape May
Join hundreds of crafters and artisans and check out their beautiful handiwork!
North Wildwood Boogie Board Races
Saturday July 18, 9:00 am
16th Avenue Beach, North Wildwood
Annual wave riding competition for boys and girls ages 5-17 and for adults ages 18 and up on the beach in North Wildwood on July 18, 2026. Registration begins at 9:00 am at the 16th Avenue Beach; contest begins at 10:00 am at the 17th Avenue Beach. Registration is FREE but you must bring your own boogie board.
Sandy Sprint 5K & Family Walk
Saturday July 18, 7:15 am – 10:30 am
Excursion Park, Sea Isle
Registration begins at 7:15am for this fun 5K and Walk, which officially begins at 8:15am.
The Sandy Sprint is hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation in an effort to spread the word about their mission and raise funds to advance research.
Dollar Dog Day
Saturday July 18, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
VFW Post 1963, Sea Isle
This annual fundraiser provides lots of family entertainment, including $1 hot dogs, snacks, soft pretzels and soft drinks to help raise funds to benefit our nation’s veterans and active-duty military members and their families. There will also be complimentary face painting, games, live music, exploring a Sea Isle City fire engine and posing for photos with giant hot dogs and condiments. A used book sale will also be offered, as well as commemorative tee shirts on sale for $15 each (while supplies last). This is a Cash Only event.
Avalon Beach Classic 5K Run/2 Mile Walk & Kids 2K/1K Fun Runs
Sunday July 19, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
30th Street Beach, Avalon
The Avalon Beach Classic offers an active day of family fun for all ages! Make memories by running or walking the beautiful shores of Avalon while making a difference. All run/walks start and finish at 30th Street beach. Proceeds benefit the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children.
Week of Monday July 20 – Sunday July 26
Santa’s Stone Harbor Vacation
Wednesday July 22 through Saturday July 25
Throughout Stone Harbor
When Santa arrives for his summer getaway, the whole town rolls out the red carpet! Fun summer holiday events will be happening throughout town, including scheduled Santa visits, photo ops, a Christmas in July concert, and so much more! Sponsored by Stone Harbor Chamber. For more information about timing and locations, contact their website.
Cape May Christmas in July on the Mall
Friday July 24, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Washington Street Mall, Cape May
Come join the Cape May Christmas in July celebration on the Washington Street Mall! This festive, family-friendly event brings together the magic of the holidays with a breezy coastal twist. Enjoy a visit from a beachy Santa, snap photos, and take in live music from the Mill Creek Pickers and John King. Kids and families can enjoy free face painting, while visitors browse and meet local authors signing their Cape May Christmas books (Suzanne Simonetti – “A Cape May Christmas Story” and Kimberly Brighton – “Cape May Christmas in July”)
Storm of ‘62 Presentation and Meet the Author
Friday July 24, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Excursion Park, Sea Isle
Join the Sea Isle Museum in Excursion Park to learn about the devastating storm dubbed “The Ash Wednesday Storm” or “The Storm of ‘62”. Meet two survivors, Pat Haffert and Joe LaRosa, and listen to them share their first-hand experiences. Photos and books will be on display and signed copies will be offered for sale.
Ocean City’s Nights in Venice 5k Walk/Run
Saturday July 25, 8:00 am
19th and Haven Avenue, Ocean City
Races will Start and Finish on Haven Avenue at 19th Street on an out and back course. Race will travel south down the Bike Path. Race starts and finishes at the same place. Registration required.
Ocean City’s Nights in Venice Boat Parade
Saturday July 25, 6:30 pm
Ocean City/Longport Bridge to Tennessee Avenue
Ocean City will celebrate the 71st anniversary of Night in Venice at 6:30 p.m. July 25 this year, and the dual theme will invite more creativity as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and “Christmas in July,” the day that falls exactly six months before the winter holiday. “Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights” will invite all participants to decorate their boats and houses in festive colors and lights for the grand event. “Stars, Stripes and Christmas Lights” A spectacular fireworks display over the bayfront will be launched after the boat parade.
Surfing Santas
Saturday July 25, 8:00 am
15th Avenue Beach, North Wildwood
Surfing, paddleboarding, and boogie-boarding Santas celebrate Christmas in July at the North Wildwood Beach Patrol Headquarters at 15th Avenue beach. Registration starts at 8:00 am and the water activities begin at 9:00 am. Participants and spectators are encouraged to dress festive and get in the holiday spirit because prizes will be awarded for best costumes!
North Wildwood Christmas in July with Santa Claus
Saturday July 25, All day event
North Wildwood beachesCelebrate “Christmas in July” along North Wildwood Beaches! Take a photo with Santa, enjoy a candy cane, and sing along with live holiday music. Don’t forget to decorate your beach blanket, wear festive beach attire, and create your own reindeer games. Presented by the North Wildwood Beach Patrol. Approximate times and locations of Santa’s stops will be posted that morning
Wildwood Boardwalk Craft Show
Saturday July 25, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday July 26, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wildwood Boardwalk (southern end)
This event, held various weekends throughout the summer, showcases an array of talented artisans and crafters, offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and home décor to unique artwork and beach-inspired treasures. Rain or shine. Other dates:, August 1/2, August 8/9, September 5/6.
Wildwood’s Christmas in July Golf Cart Parade
Saturday July 25, 10:00 am
Wildwoods Convention Center
Get ready to jingle all the way down the boardwalk—Wildwood’s 5th Annual Christmas in July celebration is set for Saturday, July 25, 2026, and it’s bringing festive summer fun to the shore once again! This quirky community favorite invites residents and visitors to deck out their golf carts in holiday cheer and join the morning parade along the iconic Wildwoods Boardwalk. Participants are encouraged to go all out with twinkling lights, inflatable Santas, beach balls in Santa hats, and tropical elves. It’s the perfect blend of holiday magic and seaside summer vibes. The fun begins with check-in and judging at the Wildwoods Convention Center semi-circle, followed by the parade kick-off at 10 am. Golf carts will be judged on creativity, holiday spirit, and overall presentation, with trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
Wildwood Crest Christmas in July Festival & Boat Parade
Saturday July 25, 6:00 pm
Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest
Celebrate the Christmas season in the summertime with the Wildwood Crest Christmas in July Festival and Boat Parade along Sunset Lake, near Atlanta and New Jersey avenues in Wildwood Crest. This event includes live music, magic and variety shows, face painting, photos with Santa and more. Food vendors will also be on hand for the event. The event concludes with the ever-popular Christmas in July Boat Parade in Sunset Lake at 8:45 pm. Prizes will be awarded to the best-decorated boats.
Community Band By The Sea Performance
Saturday July 25, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Byrne Plaza, Wildwood
Join us for the Community Band By The Sea Performance as we celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation and enjoy ‘Christmas in July.’ The concert will feature instrumentalists of all ages who will come together to support community band appreciation and engage in high quality music making opportunities by the Sea. Rain location Wildwood High School.
Summer Celebration Cocktail Party
Saturday July 25, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ICONA Avalon, 7849 Dune Drive, Avalon
Join the 12th Annual Summer Celebration Cocktail Party benefiting The Wetlands Institute at ICONA Avalon! Spend a memorable summer evening enjoying live music, exceptional food and cocktails, and browse auction packages available for bidding. Celebrate with friends, dance the night away, and support the important work of The Wetlands Institute.
Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt
Sunday July 26, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
238 Beach Avenue, Cape May
Join Captain Kidd for the 62 annual treasure hunt! Receive a sword and help find treasures. This event is open to kids 3-10.
Christmas in July Concert
Sunday July 26, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Stone Harbor
Get in the holiday spirit early at the Christmas in July Concert at Our Saviour Lutheran Church! In conjunction with Santa’s Stone Harbor vacation, enjoy an afternoon of joyful Christmas music, festive cheer, and warm fellowship following the concert. Bring your family and friends and celebrate the magic of the season, summer style!
Week of Monday July 27 – Sunday August 2
Full Moon Yoga
Wednesday July 29, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Convention Hall, Cape May
Join others on the beach for a full moon yoga event. Bring your own towel or mat.
Wildwoods Baby Parade
Wednesday July 29, 6:00 pm
Wildwoods Convention Center and Boardwalk
A Wildwoods tradition since 1909! Online registration can be found here, and will be at the Wildwoods Convention Center the day of the event. Parade begins at the Convention Center and proceeds 10 blocks north on boardwalk to Cedar Avenue, where they will turn left. Trophies and monetary prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each category: Cutest Baby Boy, Cutest Baby Girl, Individual Best Dressed, Best Themed Group, Small Float, Large Float.
Full Moon Yin Yoga + Sound Healing
Wednesday July 29, 7:30 pm
Beach at Burke Avenue (behind Wildwoods Convention Center)
Enjoy Full Moon Yin Yoga + Sound Healing. Class is approximately 1 hour. Bring a beach towel and a blanket or a cover up for the relaxation part at the end. $16.00/person or bring a friend for $27.00/two. This event will repeat for August’s full moon on August 28 at 7:00 pm.
Art of Surfing Art Show
July 30 and July 31, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Music Pier and Boardwalk, Ocean City
The 25th Annual Art of Surfing at the Ocean City Music Pier features original art, live music, and a chance to meet artists from across the country.
Anglesea Nights
Thursday July 30, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
North Wildwood Entertainment District
Anglesea Nights is an evening festival including food trucks and unique merchandise vendors, combined with a rotating roster of roaming street performers, including stilt walkers, puppeteers and jugglers, setting the tone for unforgettable evenings of family fun. This event will also be held on August 13.
Q102 Beach Tour Featuring Nelly
Thursday July 30, 5:00 pm
Wildwood Boardwalk at Seaport Pier
The Q102 Summer Beach Tour Concert featuring Nelly will include a pre-party for this rain or shine event, with early dining and entertainment inside, and a massive outdoor concert area opens to the public at 6:30 pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Q102.com/Nelly.
Cape May Baby Parade
Thursday July 31, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Congress Street and Beach Avenue to Convention Hall.
Registration begins at 10:00 am at the corner of Congress Street and Beach Avenue. Parade kicks off at 11:00 am and proceeds to Convention Hall. Categories include: Beach Baby, Fancy Dress, Superhero, Decorated on Wheels and Best Overall. Rain date: August 1
