Events

2021 Events At The Shore 

(Please confirm events as weather-related cancellations are not reflected here.  This list is updated every day so check back soon!)

-September 24-26, Wildwoods Fall Boardwalk Classic Car Show
Now with two locations, the Wildwoods Convention Center and along Pacific Ave in Wildwood, enjoy three days of some of the coolest cars on the coast!  For more info Click Here.

-September 24, "Wine It Down Cruise"

Cape May Lighthouse, Wine and Dolphins sounds like a perfect Trio for an evening of fun, relaxation and history. The sun setting over Delaware Bay brings perfect to an all new level. This cruise features Wine Tastings by a local vineyard along with a charcuterie board to go.  Click Here for info and tickets.

-September 24-26, Morey's Piers Oktoberfest

A full line-up of bands will rock the Coca-Cola stage at Mariner’s Pier near the Giant Wheel during the Oktoberfest weekends. Musical performances are scheduled for Fridays from 6:30pm-10:30pm; Saturdays from 1:00pm 5:00pm, then again from 6:30pm-10:30pm; and Sundays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. 

Wilhelm’s Bier Garten, the home of Oktoberfest, serves ice-cold German draft beer along with local and domestic imports and wine. In addition, visitors can feast on German fare aplenty, including giant Bavarian pretzels, roasted chicken, bratwurst and knockwurst on a pretzel roll, and more.  

-September 24-26, Irish Fall Festival

The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast celebrating Irish heritage with dancing, music, food and craft vendors. Held along Olde New Jersey Avenue and surrounding pubs in North Wildwood from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Bus service is available throughout the event dates. Other festivities include a golf tournament, Irish dance lessons, 5K run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, food court stage and beer garden, and Catholic Mass. The events conclude with a parade on Surf Avenue from 20th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues.

-September 25, Live Music at Jesse Creek Winery 
Join us for our Sunset in the Vineyard LIVE Summer Music Series featuring Dan Keiser. Grab yourself a glass or a bottle and hang out for the music.  PLUS FOOD TRUCK! Chef Sheed’s – Please limit outside food during this event. To make a reservation, please call the winery at (609) 536-2023.


-September 25, Cape May Oktoberfest

Head downtown to the Washington St Mall for this Oktoberfest festival with oompa music, craft, art vendors, food vendors and Oktoberfest Beverages.  Rain date 9/26/2021.  9am-6pm.

-September 25, Harvest Dinner at Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May
At the grounds of the historic estate, enjoy a four-course seasonal, vintage dining experience.  BYOB.  Click Here for tickets (limited number available).

-September 25, Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration

Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest. Family oriented festival from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. along the lake featuring fun, food and live entertainment. Fireworks along the lake at 8 p.m.

-September 26, Ocean City Half Marathon

5k & 10 Mile Non-Competitive Walk/Run There is no race-day registration for the Half Marathon. Registration opens Feb. 1, 2021. Sign up early to save on registration fees. For more information call 609-399-6111 or www.ocnj.us/Race-Events  

-September 28, Guided Birding at Stone Harbor Point

-September 29, Guided Birding in Cape May

Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour evening walk around The Nature Conservancy’s South Cape May Meadows property! The Meadows, as it’s known to locals, attracts wading birds, falcons, shorebirds, waterfowl, and – sometimes – even owls.  Walks are held each Wednesday Sep-Oct.  September walks are at 5pm.  October walks begin at 4:30pm.  Click Here for tickets.

-September 30, Oktoberfest at Icona Avalon

It's time to hoist your steins and break out the lederhosen (or just your flip flops) for Avalon Oktoberfest at ICONA resort! Join us on Thursday, September 30th at the Sandbar Village at ICONA Avalon as we revel in live entertainment, drinks, food, and dancing right on the sand.  3-8pm.

-October 1-2, 'Wild Thang' Car Show in Wildwood

Head to the Wildwoods for this two day car show!  All makes and models welcome, Click Here for more info or to register.

-October 1-3, The Race of Gentlemen

Head to the beaches of Wildwood near Schellenger Ave for this unique event.  Spectators and racers alike will experience a simpler time of when guys were gentlemen and cars were king! Over 100 vintage auto (pre-1934) and motorcycles (pre-1947) including Indian, Harley Davidson, Excelcior, Ford, Dodge Brothers and more will compete in an exhibition style beach race at the water’s edge on the Wildwood beach.

-October 1-2, 15th Annual Olde Time Italian Festival

Celebrate Italian culture and heritage in Wildwood at Fox Park on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues in Wildwood on Friday from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. and on Saturday from noon until 11 p.m.

-October 1-3, Exit 0 Jazz Festival
At numerous locations throughout the Cape May area, enjoy one of the best jazz festivals on the east coast!  Click Here for lineups and tickets.


-October 1-3, Morey's Piers Oktoberfest

A full line-up of bands will rock the Coca-Cola stage at Mariner’s Pier near the Giant Wheel during the Oktoberfest weekends. Musical performances are scheduled for Fridays from 6:30pm-10:30pm; Saturdays from 1:00pm 5:00pm, then again from 6:30pm-10:30pm; and Sundays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. 

Wilhelm’s Bier Garten, the home of Oktoberfest, serves ice-cold German draft beer along with local and domestic imports and wine. In addition, visitors can feast on German fare aplenty, including giant Bavarian pretzels, roasted chicken, bratwurst and knockwurst on a pretzel roll, and more.  

-October 2, Ocean City Boardwalk and Merchant Table Sale
From 9am-5pm, get great end-of-season deals from businesses on the boardwalk, 6th-15th Streets, and the downtown Asbury Ave shopping district.

-October 2, Live Music at Jesse Creek Winery 
Join us for our Sunset in the Vineyard LIVE Summer Music Series featuring Dan Keiser. Grab yourself a glass or a bottle and hang out for the music.  PLUS FOOD TRUCK! Chef Sheed’s – Please limit outside food during this event. To make a reservation, please call the winery at (609) 536-2023.


-October 2, Fall Migration Birding Tour
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Rea Farm “Beanery” property! NJ Audubon has leased the birding privileges on this working farm where the field edges regularly attract warblers, sparrows, and other fall migrants. It’s also a great place to see migrant raptors overhead.


-October 2-3, 'Crest Best Fun Run' in Wildwood Crest
Sat: 3 p.m., Sun: 8:00 a.m. The 4th Annual Crest Best Run Fest Presented by Inspira Health is a world class running event almost entirely in the Borough of Wildwood Crest, NJ, the home of DelMoSports! After a successful two years, we are excited to continue hosting this event Columbus Day Weekend. This event features 5 races over 2 days for runners seeking the ultimate experience and swag. For more information call 609.849.8908 or visit DelmoSports.com.

-October 2, Wildwood Crest Town-Wide Yard Sale
Browse over 200 sale locations throughout Wildwood Crest at the Borough-Wide Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps will be available at wildwoodcrest.org. 

-October 2, Sea Isle City Italian Festival & Parade
Festival-goers will enjoy an Italian Vendors Market with craft and specialty merchandise, delicious Italian delicacies and plenty of live entertainment.  Beginning at 11am, head to Kix McNultey's to begin the fun!

-October 2, Wildwood Crest Octoberfest
Head to Wildwood Crest's business district at 6101 New Jersey Ave for this family friendly October festival.  Food trucks, music, games and more!  11am-4pm.

-October 5, Guided Birding at Stone Harbor Point

 

-October 6, Guided Birding in Cape May
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour evening walk around The Nature Conservancy’s South Cape May Meadows property! The Meadows, as it’s known to locals, attracts wading birds, falcons, shorebirds, waterfowl, and – sometimes – even owls.  Walks are held each Wednesday Sep-Oct.  September walks are at 5pm.  October walks begin at 4:30pm.  Click Here for tickets.

-October 8, Fire Pit Friday at Willow Creek Winery

Join us every Friday evening 5:30pm-9:30pm for Fire Pit Friday! Enjoy live music from local musicians 6pm-9pm while you sample our unique selection of premium locally-grown, produced, and bottled wines.

-October 8-9, Cape May Ghost Tours With Craig McManus

Dare to walk the haunted streets of Victorian Cape May on a Ghost Walk with Craig McManus. Your guide, psychic medium and ghost writer Craig McManus, will point out the houses where he has sensed paranormal activity (which may or may not manifest itself).  Click Here for tickets and info.

-October 9, Wildwood Food & Music Festival

(Formerly known as Wildwoods Seafood and Music Festival). 11a.m. to 8p.m. This family fun event will feature live bands, kids area, dozens of food and craft vendors in downtown Wildwood.  

-October 9, West Cape May Lima Bean Festival

West Cape May celebrates her farming heritage with the Annual Lima Bean Festival in the Borough’s Backyard Park (732 Broadway, behind the Fire House)! The lowly legume takes center stage beginning at 9:00am and delights locals and visitors alike with her vast array of recipes, crafts and products available. 

-October 9, Jesse Creek Winery Live Music
Join us for our Sunset in the Vineyard LIVE Summer Music Series featuring Dan Keiser. Grab yourself a glass or a bottle and hang out for the music.  PLUS FOOD TRUCK! Chef Sheed’s – Please limit outside food during this event. To make a reservation, please call the winery at (609) 536-2023.

-October 9, Ocean City Fall Block Party & Fireworks
From 5th – 14th Streets on Asbury Ave. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening, fireworks over the boardwalk from 6th Street – 14th Street. 

-October 9, Fall Migration Birding Tour
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Rea Farm “Beanery” property! NJ Audubon has leased the birding privileges on this working farm where the field edges regularly attract warblers, sparrows, and other fall migrants. It’s also a great place to see migrant raptors overhead.

-October 10, Cape May Victorian Weekend Crafts & Antique Show
This event will feature antiques, collectibles, crafts and more at the Emlen Physick Estate on Washington St. 10am-4pm.

-October 10, Avalon Seafood Festival
Enjoy fresh, local seafood, live music and artisan craft and décor vendors at Avalon’s Seafood Festival. Grab a beverage, visit the Sound Advice tent featuring live-streaming football games, and have fun with the kids’ activities, character appearances, crafts, giveaways and more!  10-6pm at the 30th St beach parking lot.

-October 12, Guided Birding at Stone Harbor Point

-October 13, Guided Birding in Cape May

Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour evening walk around The Nature Conservancy’s South Cape May Meadows property! The Meadows, as it’s known to locals, attracts wading birds, falcons, shorebirds, waterfowl, and – sometimes – even owls.  Walks are held each Wednesday Sep-Oct.  September walks are at 5pm.  October walks begin at 4:30pm.  Click Here for tickets.

-October 14, Cape May "Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Tour"

Hear the stories and experiences of ghost activity in the 1879 Physick House Museum from the Cape May MAC tour guides who know them intimately.  Click Here for tickets and info.

-October 14-17, Cape May Birding Fall Festival 

Registration will include a selection of field trips, trolley trips, boat trips and indoor programs, as well as our Thursday evening Kick-off Party at the Rusty Nail, sponsored by Kowa! Cape May Convention Hall will be packed with all kinds of nature-related vendors, plus a live show animal show every couple of hours by Nature Nick.  Click Here for info and tickets.

-October 15, Fire Pit Friday at Willow Creek Winery

Join us every Friday evening 5:30pm-9:30pm for Fire Pit Friday! Enjoy live music from local musicians 6pm-9pm while you sample our unique selection of premium locally-grown, produced, and bottled wines.

-October 15-16, Cape May "Gloomy Apparition II"

Explore the spirits of historic Cape May during specially-themed tours and events that tell the many ghost tales of this seaside town, including Ghost Walk with Craig McManus, Historic Haunts Tours, Séance at the Physick Estate, Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tours, Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tours, Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour, and more. Stroll the beautiful grounds of the Physick Estate and visit Scarecrow Alley, with funny and spooky scarecrows along the walkways, and vote for your favorite!  Click Here for tickets and info.

 

-October 15-16, Ocean View "Trail of Terror"

The Ocean View Fire Company presents The Trail of Terror: Ascent of Darkness! This all new haunted walk in the woods behind the Ocean View Fire Hall is held on weekends in October from 7-10PM each night. All proceeds benefit the Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company.  2545 Rte 9, Ocean View.

-October 16, Taste Of Cape May Kitchen Tour

Homeowners and restaurateurs team up to show off luxurious kitchens and delicious creations on this self-guided tour of the kitchens in Cape May area homes. The kitchens are the stars; each will inspire you with ideas for your own kitchen, and each kitchen features amuse-bouches prepared by some of Cape May's renowned chefs. Tour begins at 1pm and ends at 4pm.  Click Here for Tickets.

-October 16, Live Music at Jesse Creek Winery 

Join us for our Sunset in the Vineyard LIVE Summer Music Series featuring Dan Keiser. Grab yourself a glass or a bottle and hang out for the music.  PLUS FOOD TRUCK! Chef Sheed’s – Please limit outside food during this event. To make a reservation, please call the winery at (609) 536-2023.

-October 16, Star Beach Bar End of Summer Bash

Join us on Saturday, October 16th at The Star Beach Bar at ICONA Diamond Beach as we celebrate the end of the season with live entertainment, food, incredible drink specials, and dancing right on the sand!  Click Here for more info and tickets.

-October 16, Fall Migration Birding Tour
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Rea Farm “Beanery” property! NJ Audubon has leased the birding privileges on this working farm where the field edges regularly attract warblers, sparrows, and other fall migrants. It’s also a great place to see migrant raptors overhead.


-October 16, Pumpkin Festival & Share The Harvest Food Drive
At Historic Cold Spring Village, enjoy this free event from 10-4pm.  Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable donations.  Families can enjoy pumpkin painting and games throughout the day. A variety of crafters will sell their wares along the Village’s shell-paved lanes. Vendors will be selling hot dogs, funnel cake, and other snacks. Visit a haunted house at the Village Barn and hop on a fall hayride through the farm. Don’t miss the Children’s Halloween Parade at 11am.

-October 19, Guided Birding at Stone Harbor Point

-October 20, Guided Birding in Cape May

Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour evening walk around The Nature Conservancy’s South Cape May Meadows property! The Meadows, as it’s known to locals, attracts wading birds, falcons, shorebirds, waterfowl, and – sometimes – even owls.  Walks are held each Wednesday Sep-Oct.  September walks are at 5pm.  October walks begin at 4:30pm.  Click Here for tickets.

-October 21, Cape May "Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Tour"

Hear the stories and experiences of ghost activity in the 1879 Physick House Museum from the Cape May MAC tour guides who know them intimately.  Click Here for tickets and info.

 

-October 22-23, Ocean View Trail of Terror
The Ocean View Fire Company presents The Trail of Terror: Ascent of Darkness! This all new haunted walk in the woods behind the Ocean View Fire Hall is held on weekends in October from 7-10PM each night. All proceeds benefit the Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company.  2545 Rte 9, Ocean View.

-October 22, Sea Isle City Halloween Dance Party

The parade will feature live music, strolling entertainers, floats, local organizations and many well-costumed participants will appear.  The Halloween Awards Ceremony and Family Dance Party will take place at the Excursion Park Band Shell immediately after the parade. The dance party will keep your “spirits” high and delight families with seasonal music and popular dance favorites.  Parade route is 45th & Landis to JFK Blvd.  

-October 22, Fire Pit Friday at Willow Creek Winery

Join us every Friday evening 5:30pm-9:30pm for Fire Pit Friday! Enjoy live music from local musicians 6pm-9pm while you sample our unique selection of premium locally-grown, produced, and bottled wines.

-October 23, Live Music at Jesse Creek Winery 

Join us for our Sunset in the Vineyard LIVE Summer Music Series featuring Dan Keiser. Grab yourself a glass or a bottle and hang out for the music.  PLUS FOOD TRUCK! Chef Sheed’s – Please limit outside food during this event. To make a reservation, please call the winery at (609) 536-2023.

 

-October 22-23, Cape May "Gloomy Apparition II"

Explore the spirits of historic Cape May during specially-themed tours and events that tell the many ghost tales of this seaside town, including Ghost Walk with Craig McManus, Historic Haunts Tours, Séance at the Physick Estate, Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tours, Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tours, Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour, and more. Stroll the beautiful grounds of the Physick Estate and visit Scarecrow Alley, with funny and spooky scarecrows along the walkways, and vote for your favorite!  Click Here for tickets and info.

-October 23, Ocean City Humane Society Pet Parade
Dress up your pup, or just be a spectator, and head to the Ocean City Boardwalk for this pet parade beginning at 2pm.


-October 23, Fall Migration Birding Tour
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Rea Farm “Beanery” property! NJ Audubon has leased the birding privileges on this working farm where the field edges regularly attract warblers, sparrows, and other fall migrants. It’s also a great place to see migrant raptors overhead.

-October 22-23, "Ghoul Spring Village" at Historic Cold Spring Village

Historic Cold Spring Village is offering a family-friendly haunted walk-thru for young and old alike.  Use the Seashore Road Entrance (not the Route 9 entrance).  Take the guided walk through dozens of buildings dating back 150+ years.

-October 23, Middle Township Harvest Festival

A daylong celebration of the old and the new Middle Township! This event will feature live music, games, rides, food and much more. This event is scheduled for Saturday, October 23rd from 10am until 5pm on Mechanic Street in Cape May Court House. The rain date for this event will be Sunday, October 23rd from 12pm until 5pm.

-October 23, "Creepy Jeepy" Contest & Trunk-or-Treat at CMC Zoo

With the success of the 2020 Jeeps at the Zoo event, we have been invited back for 2021! We will be having a dedicated Jeep Halloween decorating contest and a trunk or treat event in-conjunction with the annual Boo at the Zoo event. Boo at the Zoo has tons of activities for the entire family to take part in, including a costume contest and costume parade, inflatables, and other kids activities.

 

-October 27, Guided Birding in Cape May

Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour evening walk around The Nature Conservancy’s South Cape May Meadows property! The Meadows, as it’s known to locals, attracts wading birds, falcons, shorebirds, waterfowl, and – sometimes – even owls.  Walks are held each Wednesday Sep-Oct.  September walks are at 5pm.  October walks begin at 4:30pm.  Click Here for tickets.

-October 28, Ocean City Halloween Parade

On Asbury Ave, from 6th-11th Streets, dress up and join the fun!  7:15pm.

-October 28, Cape May "Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Tour"

Hear the stories and experiences of ghost activity in the 1879 Physick House Museum from the Cape May MAC tour guides who know them intimately.  Click Here for tickets and info.

 

-October 29-30, Ocean View "Trail of Terror"

The Ocean View Fire Company presents The Trail of Terror: Ascent of Darkness! This all new haunted walk in the woods behind the Ocean View Fire Hall is held on weekends in October from 7-10PM each night. All proceeds benefit the Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company.  2545 Rte 9, Ocean View.

-October 29, The Arc of Cape May County Inaugural Golf Tournament
Take part in this first annual charity event, with proceeds benefitting The Arc of Cape May County, which provides jobs and resources to disabled residents.  Click Here to sign up and info.

-October 29-30, Cape May "Gloomy Apparition II"

Explore the spirits of historic Cape May during specially-themed tours and events that tell the many ghost tales of this seaside town, including Ghost Walk with Craig McManus, Historic Haunts Tours, Séance at the Physick Estate, Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tours, Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tours, Graveyard, Ghosts & Mansion Combo Tour, and more. Stroll the beautiful grounds of the Physick Estate and visit Scarecrow Alley, with funny and spooky scarecrows along the walkways, and vote for your favorite!  Click Here for tickets and info.

-October 29-31, Cape May Sherlock Holmes Weekend 

Caught off guard by an unexpected visitor, Sherlock Holmes is thrust into his latest case, this time at a prestigious boarding school. Will he be able to uncover the reason why so many students are disappearing, or will the children prove to be too much of a distraction for our favorite consulting detective?  Click Here for more info and tickets. 


-October 30, "Boo At The Zoo" at CMC Park & Zoo

The Cape May County Park and Zoo’s annual “Boo at the Zoo” event will take place on Sat., Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Cape May County Park, in Cape May Court House.

This event is free and open to the public.  Visitors of all ages are invited to wear a costume to this fun family event, which includes activities for the kids, craft station, games, candy, entertainment, animals, inflatable obstacle course, pirate ship and more.

A Costume Contest will start at 11 a.m., registration begins at 10 a.m. An awards presentation will follow the Halloween costume contest.  The Cape May Dancers will perform at 12:00 p.m. with a live animal show following. Master DJ & Sound will be rocking the event with some special Halloween tunes 

Don't miss the special Halloween Animal Enrichment throughout the Zoo!

-October 30, Live Music at Jesse Creek Winery 

Join us for our Sunset in the Vineyard LIVE Summer Music Series featuring Dan Keiser. Grab yourself a glass or a bottle and hang out for the music.  PLUS FOOD TRUCK! Chef Sheed’s – Please limit outside food during this event. To make a reservation, please call the winery at (609) 536-2023.

-October 30, Fall Migration Birding Tour
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Rea Farm “Beanery” property! NJ Audubon has leased the birding privileges on this working farm where the field edges regularly attract warblers, sparrows, and other fall migrants. It’s also a great place to see migrant raptors overhead.


-October 30, Greater Wildwoods Elks Haunted House
The Elks have been putting on the biggest house on the island for decades.  Stop by and see what all the fright is about!  Trick-or-treaters walk through a “haunted house” and receive treats at the Elks Lodge, 109 West 1st Avenue, in North Wildwood from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free! For more info, call 609.729.2170.


-October 30, North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Block Party
The annual family fun event and the biggest trunk-or-treat at the Shore! Vehicle check-in is at 4:30 p.m., event is 5:30 – 7 p.m. Held along Olde NJ Avenue in North Wildwood. Music, Magic, Balloon Twisting and more! Families are encouraged to bring their vehicles decorated for Halloween.  To be a "trunk", call the NW Rec Dept. at 609-522-2955.


-October 30, Cape May Halloween Crafts & Collectibles Show 
At the Emlen Physick Estate on Washington St., find some spooky good arts, crafts and collectibles!


-October 31, Sea Isle City Trunk or Treat

We’re inviting residents, businesses and organizations to distribute candy from your trunks or open tail gates.  A prize will be awarded to the “Best Decorated” vehicle.  5-8pm, 42nd Place and the bay parking lot.  Call 609-263-0050 to be a "trunk".  

-November 6, Fall Migration Birding Tour
Join CMBO naturalists for this 2-hour walk around the Rea Farm “Beanery” property! NJ Audubon has leased the birding privileges on this working farm where the field edges regularly attract warblers, sparrows, and other fall migrants. It’s also a great place to see migrant raptors overhead.


-November 13, Ocean City Winter Fest

The Chamber of Commerce presents their Second Annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza.  The event takes place inside the Civic Center this year.  Craft vendors, food vendors and strolling Santa and the Grinch will be present.  Shopping hours are Noon to 6:00 P.M. on Friday and 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday.  For more information call 609-399-1412.

-November 19-20, Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides

The Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride departs from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at the corner of Washington and Ocean Streets (GPS 526 Washington Street). The trolley leaves promptly so please arrive 15 minutes before the tour time printed on your ticket(s). Please allow ample time to find parking. Masks are required on all our tours.  Tickets Click Here.

-November 20, Ocean City "Earlier Than The Bird" Downtown Shopping 
Get out earlier than the bird and jump start your holiday shopping the weekend before Thanksgiving. Shop in your pajamas for early bird shopping specials.  8am-12pm in the downtown shopping district.

-November 26, Ocean City Downtown Christmas Celebration
From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas.

-November 26-28, Christmas Emlen Physick Estate Tour

Take this guided living history tour of the magnificent 1879 Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, decorated in authentic Victorian style for Christmas. Your guide portrays a member of the Physick family in the early 1900s and shares stories and traditions. The tour also includes a visit to the Carroll Gallery to see “An Old-fashioned Christmas” exhibit, a popular annual display featuring a huge Christmas tree, model trains, and an elaborate Dept. 56 Dickens village collection.  Tours are held multiple days per week during the season.  Click Here for tickets.

-November 26-28, Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides

The Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride departs from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at the corner of Washington and Ocean Streets (GPS 526 Washington Street). The trolley leaves promptly so please arrive 15 minutes before the tour time printed on your ticket(s). Please allow ample time to find parking. Masks are required on all our tours.  Click Here for tickets.

-November 26-December 31 (except Saturdays), Cape May Holiday Lights Trolley Ride

Who can resist the twinkle of Cape May’s beautiful Victorian homes decorated for Christmas? This trolley ride through the historic streets of Cape May is a delight. Listen to Christmas music and enjoy hearing about the history of many of the Christmas traditions of today. Victorian Cape May is outstanding at Christmas and this is a ride to share with friends and family to revel in Cape May’s Christmas spirit. Trolleys are open-air. Blankets are recommended. Cape May MAC blankets are available for purchase at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and the Physick Estate. Tour begins and ends at the trolley stop on Ocean Street.
Click Here for tickets.

-November 26-27, Cape May Lamplighter Tour

An evening tour of five of Cape May's finest Bed & Breakfast inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays. Also includes the Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where you will see "An Old Fashioned Christmas" exhibit and enjoy holiday refreshments. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in Cape May to pick up a copy of the map.  Click Here for tickets.

-November 27, Cape May Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast with Santa is held at Aleathea's Restaurant located inside the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street. We will begin to seat 10 minutes before the time listed on your ticket. Masks are required when you are not seated at your table. There is limited parking in the parking lot across the street from the hotel. Click Here for tickets.

-November 27-28, Cape May Santa Trolley Ride
The Santa's Trolley Ride departs from the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. The trolley leaves promptly so please arrive 15 minutes before the tour time printed on your ticket(s). We have limited free parking on the grounds. Masks are required on all our tours.  Click Here for tickets.

-November 29-December 2, Cape May Holiday Inns Tour

Get into the Christmas spirit as you tour three of Cape May's festively decorated Bed & Breakfast Inns and private homes. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in so you can get a copy of the map.  Click Here for tickets.

 
-December 3, Ocean City Christmas Parade
on Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 11th Street. Registration information at ocnj.us/christmas-parade. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

-December 3, Cape May Lamplighter Tour

An evening tour of five of Cape May's finest Bed & Breakfast inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays. Also includes the Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where you will see "An Old Fashioned Christmas" exhibit and enjoy holiday refreshments. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in Cape May to pick up a copy of the map.  Click Here for tickets.

-December 3 and December 5, Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides

The Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride departs from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at the corner of Washington and Ocean Streets (GPS 526 Washington Street). The trolley leaves promptly so please arrive 15 minutes before the tour time printed on your ticket(s). Please allow ample time to find parking. Masks are required on all our tours.  Click Here for tickets.

-December 4-5, Cape May Santa Trolley Ride
The Santa's Trolley Ride departs from the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. The trolley leaves promptly so please arrive 15 minutes before the tour time printed on your ticket(s). We have limited free parking on the grounds. Masks are required on all our tours.  Click Here for tickets.


-December 4, Cape May Candlelight House Tour

Experience the high point of Cape May’s holiday season during these self-guided (or virtual) walking tours, which feature:

• Homes, inns, hotels & churches specially decorated for the holidays
• Christmas caroling and strolling musicians, trees and garland & good old-fashioned cheer
• Hospitality centers with warm beverages & home-baked goodies
• Admission to the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, and to “An Old-fashioned Christmas: Holiday Traditions through the Years” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery
• Limited trolley shuttle service provided.
• Click Here for tickets.

-December 4-5, Cape May Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast with Santa is held at Aleathea's Restaurant located inside the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street. We will begin to seat 10 minutes before the time listed on your ticket. Masks are required when you are not seated at your table. There is limited parking in the parking lot across the street from the hotel. Click Here for tickets.

-December 5-31, (most days), Cape May Holiday Lights Trolley Ride

Who can resist the twinkle of Cape May’s beautiful Victorian homes decorated for Christmas? This trolley ride through the historic streets of Cape May is a delight. Listen to Christmas music and enjoy hearing about the history of many of the Christmas traditions of today. Victorian Cape May is outstanding at Christmas and this is a ride to share with friends and family to revel in Cape May’s Christmas spirit. Trolleys are open-air. Blankets are recommended. Cape May MAC blankets are available for purchase at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth and the Physick Estate. Tour begins and ends at the trolley stop on Ocean Street.
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-December 6-9, Cape May Holiday Inns Tour

Get into the Christmas spirit as you tour three of Cape May's festively decorated Bed & Breakfast Inns and private homes. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in so you can get a copy of the map.  Click Here for tickets.

 

-December 10, Cape May Lamplighter Tour

An evening tour of five of Cape May's finest Bed & Breakfast inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays. Also includes the Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where you will see "An Old Fashioned Christmas" exhibit and enjoy holiday refreshments. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in Cape May to pick up a copy of the map.  Click Here for tickets.

-December 10 and December 12, Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides

The Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride departs from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at the corner of Washington and Ocean Streets (GPS 526 Washington Street). The trolley leaves promptly so please arrive 15 minutes before the tour time printed on your ticket(s). Please allow ample time to find parking. Masks are required on all our tours.  For Tickets Click Here.

-December 11-12, Cape May Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast with Santa is held at Aleathea's Restaurant located inside the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street. We will begin to seat 10 minutes before the time listed on your ticket. Masks are required when you are not seated at your table. There is limited parking in the parking lot across the street from the hotel. Click Here for tickets.

-December 11, Cape May Candlelight House Tour

Experience the high point of Cape May’s holiday season during these self-guided (or virtual) walking tours, which feature:

• Homes, inns, hotels & churches specially decorated for the holidays
• Christmas caroling and strolling musicians, trees and garland & good old-fashioned cheer
• Hospitality centers with warm beverages & home-baked goodies
• Admission to the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, and to “An Old-fashioned Christmas: Holiday Traditions through the Years” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery
• Limited trolley shuttle service provided.
• Click Here for tickets.

-December 11-12, Cape May Santa Trolley Ride
The Santa's Trolley Ride departs from the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. The trolley leaves promptly so please arrive 15 minutes before the tour time printed on your ticket(s). We have limited free parking on the grounds. Masks are required on all our tours.  Click Here for tickets.

-December 17, Cape May Lamplighter Tour

An evening tour of five of Cape May's finest Bed & Breakfast inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays. Also includes the Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where you will see "An Old Fashioned Christmas" exhibit and enjoy holiday refreshments. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in Cape May to pick up a copy of the map.  Click Here for tickets.

-December 17 and 19, Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides

The Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride departs from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at the corner of Washington and Ocean Streets (GPS 526 Washington Street). The trolley leaves promptly so please arrive 15 minutes before the tour time printed on your ticket(s). Please allow ample time to find parking. Masks are required on all our tours.  For tickets Click Here.

-December 18, Cape May Candlelight House Tour

Experience the high point of Cape May’s holiday season during these self-guided walking tours (or virtual tours), which feature:

• Homes, inns, hotels & churches specially decorated for the holidays
• Christmas caroling and strolling musicians, trees and garland & good old-fashioned cheer
• Hospitality centers with warm beverages & home-baked goodies
• Admission to the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum, and to “An Old-fashioned Christmas: Holiday Traditions through the Years” exhibit in the Carroll Gallery
• Limited trolley shuttle service provided.
• Click Here for tickets.

-December 18-19, Cape May Santa Trolley Ride
The Santa's Trolley Ride departs from the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. The trolley leaves promptly so please arrive 15 minutes before the tour time printed on your ticket(s). We have limited free parking on the grounds. Masks are required on all our tours.  Click Here for tickets.

-December 26, Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides

The Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Ride departs from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at the corner of Washington and Ocean Streets (GPS 526 Washington Street). The trolley leaves promptly so please arrive 15 minutes before the tour time printed on your ticket(s). Please allow ample time to find parking. Masks are required on all our tours.  For tickets Click Here.

-December 27 and December 29, Cape May Lamplighter Tour

An evening tour of five of Cape May's finest Bed & Breakfast inns and private homes, decorated for the holidays. Also includes the Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate where you will see "An Old Fashioned Christmas" exhibit and enjoy holiday refreshments. Please bring your ticket to the Washington Street Mall Information Booth located at the junction of Washington and Ocean Streets in Cape May to pick up a copy of the map.  Click Here for tickets.