Events
2024 Jersey Cape Events
(Please confirm events as weather-related cancellations are not reflected here. This list is updated every day so check back often! These events are merely a "best of", to find more events search for your preferred town+"events"!)
-Now-January 1, Cape May Events Calendar
Click Here for Cape May Event Calendar
-Now-January 1, Ocean City Fall/Winter Events
For a full list of city-sponsored happenings in Ocean City, Click Here!
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-Now-January 1, Wildwoods Events Calendar
Click Here for special events in The Wildwoods!
-Now-January 1, Sea Isle City Events
Click Here for Sea Isle City's Event Calendar!
-Now-January 1, Stone Harbor Events Calendar
Click Here for Stone Harbor's event calendar!
-Now-January 1, Avalon Events Calendar
Click Here for Avalon's event calendar!
-Now-January 1, Ocean City Holiday Season
Click Here for a full list of Ocean City's Christmas/Holiday Season events!
-Now-December 29, Cape May Christmas Play
Every year, Cape May turns into a Dickensian Christmas wonderland, with the second most Victorian-era architecture in the nation it is really magical. There are plenty of holiday events as well, including this performance of a brand new play! Playwright Marisa Smith won the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. Based on O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi,” a short story set in Victorian times, this modern adaptation updates the tale of love and sacrifice to the modern day. Click Here For Tickets.
-Now-January 5, Cape May Seasonal Events
Step back in time as Cape May transforms into a Dickensian Christmas wonderland, full of beautifully lit and decorated Victorian-era homes! Cape May MAC seasonal events can be found Here.
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-Now-December 22, Holiday Season In The Wildwoods Event List
Click Here for a handy guide to Holiday/Christmas events on The Wildwoods' Island!
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-November 28, Wildwood Crest Turkey Trot
Crest Pier, 5800 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood Crest. TJ Hunt Memorial 5K Turkey Trot. Please join us for a fun filled Thanksgiving morning. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. The 5K route starts and finishes at Crest Pier on Ocean Ave. Registration fees are $30 for adults and $10 for kids under 18 years of age. All proceeds benefit the TJ Hunt Memorial Foundation. For more information 609.780.4223 or tjhuntmemorialfund.com
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-November 28th, Annual Fast & Furriest 5k Turkey Trot
Trot down the OC Boardwalk. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information call 609-398-9500 ext. 4 or visit hsocnj.org
November 29, Sea Isle Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
- Friday, November 29, 2024
- Along Landis Avenue Ending at Excursion ParK
- Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa to follow at Excursion Park
- 609-263-8687
-November 29-30, Cape May Holiday Craft Show
Do some Christmas shopping in the nation's oldest seaside resort, home to a thriving arts scene! 10-4pm both days. Cape May Convention Center on Beach Ave.
-November 29, Christmas In The Downtown (Ocean City)
More details to come!
-November 29, Dec 1, Christmas in North Wildwood
Olde New Jersey Ave., 200 block of West 10th Ave., 100 block of East 17th Ave., & more! Enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes while enjoying the holidays in North Wildwood!! Need a place to stay during this fun-filled weekend? Click here for lodging options. For more information visit the NWBOA Facebook page.
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-November 29, North Wildwood Beach Bonfire
2nd & Surf Ave., North Wildwood. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Enjoy family fun including music and free photo ops with Santa and other winter wonderland characters from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Donation: $10 adults, $2 children 12 & under. Hosted by North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company #1. Rain date November 30. For more information visit WildwoodHoliday.com
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-November 29-30, Avalon Holiday Weekend
Enjoy Festive Friday from 11am-4pm in Avalon's downtown! Snowfest Saturday is also 11-4pm! Enjoy live music, food, games, popular characters and so much more! Great for kids and adults alike.
-November 29, Avalon Turkey Trot Fundraiser
Kick-off Festive Friday with the Turkey Trot!
5K begins at 10am
1.5 Mile Walk begins at 10:15am
Race begins at 27th Street & Avalon Avenue
Prizes
- Top 3 Men & Women Overall
- Top 3 in Each Age Group
In honor of Festive Friday in Avalon, there will be a prize for the most festively dressed team!
-November 29-30, Stone Harbor Holiday Weekend
Downtown Dash
10:00 a.m. start, Registration starts at 9:15 a.m.
96th Street and First Avenue
Holiday Market & Carousel
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Parade
6:30 p.m.
-November 29-December 8, The Wildwoods Restaurant Week
Dining in the Wildwoods has never been better! Enjoy a three-course meal from some of the island’s most delicious restaurants! The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents Wildwoods Restaurant Week from November 29 through December 8! Participating restaurants will offer a $40 three-course pre-fixe menu (plus tax & gratuity). For a list of establishments, days open during the week and menus visit WildwoodsRestaurantWeek.com or call the GWCOC at 609.729.4000. Your favorite restaurant not open in December? Check their website for Holiday Gift Cards
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-November 30, Wildwoods Downtown Holidays Shopping Village
Byrne Plaza & Downtown Wildwood from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on November 30, 2024. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents The 5th Annual Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village… a completely outdoor shopping experience. Shop Small Business Saturday like never before. Local small business vendors will be on hand for you to purchase the perfect holiday gift! Local artisans, jewelry, specialty shops, handcrafted items, holiday decorations, baked goods, boutique shops, gifts, holiday music, & more. This event will also serve as a gift drop location for The Lynch Who Stole Christmas From The GrYnch Program. For more information 609.729.4000 or follow us on Facebook @Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village
-November 30, Tree Lighting & More At Cape May County Park & Zoo
The Cape May County Park and Zoo and the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners are welcoming families and residents to Santa’s Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday November 30 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. The Ceremony and Lighting of the Tree will be at 5:00 P.M. Vendors with collectibles and crafts for sale including unique items from the Cape May County Associations of Zoo Keepers will be available from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The Zoo will be open from 10 am to 3:30 pm.
The celebration will include live holiday music by the John Walter Cape Community Band, Candyland bounce house & Polar Bear slide, a walk through the Wild Lights, character appearances, ice sculpture demonstration, treats for all and a visit by the jolly man himself in the red suit. Also don't miss the performance of "Elves Gone Wild." Join us for this free family friendly favorite event to kick off the holiday season.
To join us as a Santa's Village Vendor with a 10' by 10' space to sell your special holiday treasures and gifts CLICK HERE
Note: Spaces are limited, register early!
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-December 1, Holiday Village At MudHen
127 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wrap up your holiday shopping with a bow at the Annual Shopping Village at MudHen Brewing Company. Enjoy entertainment for the entire family including hot cocoa, s’mores stations, caricatures, face painting, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and live music in the Biergarten! Make sure to visit all the wonderful vendors in the parking lot and finish that shopping list! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting on December 8, 15, and 22! For more information 609.522.0159 x125 or visit mudhenbrew.com
-December 6, Cape May Tree Lighting
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-December 6, Wildwoods Downtown Tree Lighting
Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood. Approximately 8:00 p.m. For more information call 609.729.5501 or visit WildwoodHoliday.com
-December 6, Wildwood Christmas Parade
Join the Wildwood Christmas Parade on December 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.!
Parade registration/check-in begins at 5 p.m. at the North Wildwood Recreation Center, 10th and Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Parade lines up along Central Avenue and steps off 16th Avenue at 6:30 p.m. proceeding along Central Avenue, then Pacific Avenue to Spicer Avenue where the parade will turn and proceed to Byrne Plaza. Awards will be announced for floats and decorated business lighting contest at approximately 7:30 p.m. in Byrne Plaza. (Rain date December 8 line-up at 4 p.m. step off at 5 p.m.) For more information call 609.729.5501 or visit WildwoodHoliday.com
-December 7, Holiday Concert Spectacular In Wildwood
Get ready to rekindle the magic of the holiday season with the grand return of the Wildwood Holiday Spectacular! After a long hiatus, The Bobby Rydell Foundation is proud to bring back this beloved holiday tradition, where music and joy come together for a night to remember. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with a star-studded lineup featuring The Skyliners, famous for their hits “Since I Don’t Have You” and “Pennies from Heaven”. The Tymes are set to transport you back to the golden age of music known for their classics “So Much In Love” and “Wonderful! Wonderful!”. Rising Star, Tommy Cono, and Wildwood’s Own Joey M will perform soulful renditions of classic hits and holiday favorites that will warm your heart and set the perfect festive mood. Wildwood High School, 4300 Pacific Avenue. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the spectacular starts at 7 p.m. Click here for lodging options. Tickets are on sale now and available exclusively at thebobbyrydellfoundation.org
-December 8, MudHen Holiday Village
127 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wrap up your holiday shopping with a bow at the Annual Shopping Village at MudHen Brewing Company. Enjoy entertainment for the entire family including hot cocoa, s’mores stations, caricatures, face painting, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and live music in the Biergarten! Make sure to visit all the wonderful vendors in the parking lot and finish that shopping list! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting on December 8, 15, and 22! For more information 609.522.0159 x125 or visit mudhenbrew.com
-December 14, "Pinch The Grinch" Fundraiser & Toy Drive
This holiday boardwalk run and mile walk is fun for all ages! Event starts at 10 a.m. – rain or shine! Participants are encouraged to dress in festive holiday outfits. The race route starts at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Registration is $30 per person or $20 if you donate a new, unwrapped toy for local children in need. Registration link coming soon. For more information call 609.849.8887 or visit LynchToyDrive.com
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-December 13-29, Winter Wonderland At Holly Beach Park
23 E. Andrews Avenue, Wildwood. Enjoy Wildwood’s very own Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park. The light show will run every half hour from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. on December 13th-14th and 20th-21st. Bring the family and enjoy the light show with complimentary hot chocolate, popcorn, letters to Santa station, and a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Light show and decorations will be on display nightly from 6:30 p.m.–7 p.m. through mid-January. For more information call 609.522.5837 or visit wildwoodnj.org
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-December 15, Cape May Christmas Celebration
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-December 15, Holiday Village at MudHen
127 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wrap up your holiday shopping with a bow at the Annual Shopping Village at MudHen Brewing Company. Enjoy entertainment for the entire family including hot cocoa, s’mores stations, caricatures, face painting, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and live music in the Biergarten! Make sure to visit all the wonderful vendors in the parking lot and finish that shopping list! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting on December 8, 15, and 22! For more information 609.522.0159 x125 or visit mudhenbrew.com
-December 22, Holiday Village At MudHen
127 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wrap up your holiday shopping with a bow at the Annual Shopping Village at MudHen Brewing Company. Enjoy entertainment for the entire family including hot cocoa, s’mores stations, caricatures, face painting, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and live music in the Biergarten! Make sure to visit all the wonderful vendors in the parking lot and finish that shopping list! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting on December 8, 15, and 22! For more information 609.522.0159 x125 or visit mudhenbrew.com
-December 3, Wildwood Crest Tree Lighting
Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest. 5:30 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season in the Borough. Music, light refreshments, visit from Santa Claus, and more! For more information 609.523.0202 or wildwoodcrest.org
-December 6, Ocean City Christmas Parade
More details to come!
-December 6, Wildwood Tree Lighting
Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood. Approximately 8:00 p.m. For more information call 609.729.5501 or visit WildwoodHoliday.com
-December 7, Wildwoods Holiday Spectacular
Get ready to rekindle the magic of the holiday season with the grand return of the Wildwood Holiday Spectacular! After a long hiatus, The Bobby Rydell Foundation is proud to bring back this beloved holiday tradition, where music and joy come together for a night to remember. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with a star-studded lineup featuring The Skyliners, famous for their hits “Since I Don’t Have You” and “Pennies from Heaven”. The Tymes are set to transport you back to the golden age of music known for their classics “So Much In Love” and “Wonderful! Wonderful!”. Rising Star, Tommy Cono, and Wildwood’s Own Joey M will perform soulful renditions of classic hits and holiday favorites that will warm your heart and set the perfect festive mood. Wildwood High School, 4300 Pacific Avenue. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the spectacular starts at 7 p.m. Click here for lodging options. Tickets are on sale now and available exclusively at thebobbyrydellfoundation.org
-December 8, Wildwood Crest Tree Jubilee
Crest Arts Pavilion, 6301 Ocean Avenue, 12 noon-2 p.m. … view and vote on mini holiday tree-decorating contest … decorate ornaments for Crest beach tree … visit from Santa … hot chocolate and cookies … bring unwrapped gift for Lunch With Lynch Toy Drive … meet with featured artist TBA …For more information click here, 609.522.0221 or cac@wildwoodcrest.org
-December 14, The Wildwoods' "12 Pubs of Christmas"
Celebrate the holidays and enjoy happy hour pricing & holiday sights from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at participating establishments. A free jitney will transport you around the island from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. with various stops along the way. For more information visit nw-boa.com
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-December 22-23 (Also, Dec 26-31), Boardwalk Basketball Classic
The Battle at the Boards high school basketball showcase event kicks off the Boardwalk Basketball Classic at the Wildwoods Convention Center! The event will feature boys and girls games involving area schools such as Lower Cape May, Wildwood, and Wildwood Catholic; and many more from South Jersey and the surrounding areas. For more information, team schedules, and ticket information, visit bbclassic.com
-December 26-31, Boardwalk Basketball Classic
The Battle at the Boards high school basketball showcase event kicks off the Boardwalk Basketball Classic at the Wildwoods Convention Center! The event will feature boys and girls games involving area schools such as Lower Cape May, Wildwood, and Wildwood Catholic; and many more from South Jersey and the surrounding areas. For more information, team schedules, and ticket information, visit bbclassic.com
-December 28, Cape May Wine Trail
Cape May County vineyards are producing delicious wines and here is your chance to enjoy them with round-trip transportation via Cape May MAC trolley. Board the trolley at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., and travel to the Bellevue Tavern in Cape May Court House for a delicious lunch. Then it’s back on board the trolley for an afternoon of touring and sampling wine selections by vintners at Jessie Creek Winery and Natali Vineyards. Guests will receive a tour, tasting and souvenir glass at Jessie Creek Winery and a tasting with cheese and crackers at Natali Vineyards. This event is for adults ages 21 and over. Click Here For Tickets.
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-December 28, End of Year Party At Wildwood's Honkeytonk
Make your plans for Y'all Or Nothin' @ Wildwood's HonkyTonk for an end-of-year party!!
Saturday, December 28th, 8pm-12. See y'all there!
