APRIL EVENTS
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Carroll Gallery Exhibit Black Legacy of Historic Cape May: January 16 - April 12, 2026. Cape May. Carriage House, Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Cape May was home to one of the East Coast’s most significant Black communities. From the late 1800s through the mid-20th century, Black residents built thriving businesses, worked in tourism, and welcomed visitors, even during the Great Depression and World War II. The town also hosted influential figures like Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Martin Luther King, Jr., leaving a legacy of culture, activism, and resilience. This exhibit explores that rich history and includes a new, original painting by local artist Chanelle Rene’, bringing the stories of Cape May’s Black community vividly to life. Hours vary. Free. www.capemaymac.org
“War at the Jersey Shore” Nat’l Youth Wrestling Tournament: 3-4. Wildwoods Convention Center. Weigh in on Thurs. Matches Fri. & Sat. at 8am. 856-642-7592. www.AtlanticCoastWrestling.com
Easter EggstravaganZoo: 3-5. Cape May County Zoo. 10am - 3pm. 609-465-5271. www.cmczoo.com
Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 4. North Wildwood. 19th Ave. Beach. Noon. Children 11 & under. 609-729-5776. Free. www.Elks1896.com
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt: 4. Lincoln Ave. Beach, Wildwood. Noon. Free. 609-729-5501.
Step Back Foundation Easter Egg Hunt: 4. Allen Park, 2200 Delaware Ave., North Wildwood. 8am - 12pm. Children 12 & under. Donation fee. 609-927-5910. www.TheStepBackFoundation.com
Great Egg Hunts: 4. Ocean City. Children are invited to stop by participating boardwalk stores in their search for eggs and treats. www.oceancityvacation.com
Dueling Pianos Show: 5. Ocean City. Enjoy an upbeat Easter musical show and a visit with the Easter Bunny outside of the Historic Music Pier on the Boardwalk. www.oceancityvacation.com
Girls Weekend: 10-12. Ocean City. It's time to put yourself first! Girls Weekend Downtown on Asbury Avenue between 6th and 14th Street. Fashion show Kick-Off Event on Friday evening, shopping and dining specials all weekend, accommodation packages, wellness classes, and so much more! 609-399-1412. www.oceancityvacation.com
OC Con Comic Book & Memorabilia Show: 11. Save the Date! Join us for a fun filled weekend at the Music Pier. More details to follow at www.ocnjcon.com
Spirit Brands Cheerleading Shore Show Down: 11. Spirit Brands hosts an annual cheerleading competition in the Wildwoods Convention Center. 9am. Spectator Fee. 856-52-CHEER. www.SpiritBrands.org
Spirit Brands Beast Of The East Cheerleading Championship: 12. Wildwoods Convention Center. 9am. Spectator Fee. 866-52-CHEER. www.SpiritBrands.org
Wildwood RV Show: 17-19. Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri: Noon - 7pm. Sat: 10am - 7pm. Sun: 10am - 5pm. 609-313-4135. www.WWRVshow.com
Girls Weekend: 17-19. Sea Isle City. Featuring endless opportunities to eat, drink, shop, and pamper your way through Sea Isle City, Girls Weekend is the perfect getaway for you and your girlfriends. Three full days to take advantage of huge discounts on retail, salon and fitness services, restaurants, lodging and more. Don’t miss out on the event that only happens twice per year! www.seaislechamber.com
Doo Dah Parade: 18. Ocean City. Welcome in the Spring season with this comedy parade complete with over 300 basset hounds. Noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th Street to 12th Street and then up to the Boardwalk ending at 6th & Boardwalk. www.oceancityvacation.com
Spring Fling Family Fun Day: 18. Sea Isle City. Excursion Park, JFK Blvd & Pleasure Ave. Dress to Impress Easter Stroll, Music, Easter Crafts, Games, Face Painting, photos with the Easter Bunny. 1-3pm. www.visitsicnj.com
Earth Day Celebration: 18. Cape May County Zoo. 10am - 3pm. 609-465-5271. www.cmczoo.com
Earth Day 5 K Run “Run Wild”: 19. Cape May County Zoo. 10am - 3pm. 609-463-4139. www.cmczoo.com
Business at the Beach Expo: 22: Wildwoods Convention Center. 4 - 7 p.m. Networking for all your business needs. FREE! 609-465-7181. www.CapeMayCountyChamber.com/expo
Mud Hen Half Brewing Co. IPA 5K & Beer Mile: 25. The Wildwoods. 9am. Race starts & finishes at MudHen Brewing Co. Registration fee. 609-408-7035 or. www.mudhenbrew.com/ipa-5k/
Sports Memorabilia Show: 25. Ocean City. Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. More details and ticketing info to follow. www.oceancityvacation.com
Feis at the Beach Irish Dance Competition: 25. Wildwoods Convention Center. 9am - 6pm.
Fallen Hero Polar Bear Plunge: 28. 15th Ave. & North Wildwood beach. 11am. 215-990-8689. www.fallenheroplunge.com
Tournament Of Bands Indoor Championships: 29. Wildwoods Convention Center. 8am daily. 609-849-8553. www.njatob.org
“War at the Jersey Shore” Nat’l Youth Wrestling Tournament: 3-4. Wildwoods Convention Center. Weigh in on Thurs. Matches Fri. & Sat. at 8am. 856-642-7592. www.AtlanticCoastWrestling.com
Easter EggstravaganZoo: 3-5. Cape May County Zoo. 10am - 3pm. 609-465-5271. www.cmczoo.com
Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 4. North Wildwood. 19th Ave. Beach. Noon. Children 11 & under. 609-729-5776. Free. www.Elks1896.com
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt: 4. Lincoln Ave. Beach, Wildwood. Noon. Free. 609-729-5501.
Step Back Foundation Easter Egg Hunt: 4. Allen Park, 2200 Delaware Ave., North Wildwood. 8am - 12pm. Children 12 & under. Donation fee. 609-927-5910. www.TheStepBackFoundation.com
Great Egg Hunts: 4. Ocean City. Children are invited to stop by participating boardwalk stores in their search for eggs and treats. www.oceancityvacation.com
Dueling Pianos Show: 5. Ocean City. Enjoy an upbeat Easter musical show and a visit with the Easter Bunny outside of the Historic Music Pier on the Boardwalk. www.oceancityvacation.com
Girls Weekend: 10-12. Ocean City. It's time to put yourself first! Girls Weekend Downtown on Asbury Avenue between 6th and 14th Street. Fashion show Kick-Off Event on Friday evening, shopping and dining specials all weekend, accommodation packages, wellness classes, and so much more! 609-399-1412. www.oceancityvacation.com
OC Con Comic Book & Memorabilia Show: 11. Save the Date! Join us for a fun filled weekend at the Music Pier. More details to follow at www.ocnjcon.com
Spirit Brands Cheerleading Shore Show Down: 11. Spirit Brands hosts an annual cheerleading competition in the Wildwoods Convention Center. 9am. Spectator Fee. 856-52-CHEER. www.SpiritBrands.org
Spirit Brands Beast Of The East Cheerleading Championship: 12. Wildwoods Convention Center. 9am. Spectator Fee. 866-52-CHEER. www.SpiritBrands.org
Wildwood RV Show: 17-19. Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri: Noon - 7pm. Sat: 10am - 7pm. Sun: 10am - 5pm. 609-313-4135. www.WWRVshow.com
Girls Weekend: 17-19. Sea Isle City. Featuring endless opportunities to eat, drink, shop, and pamper your way through Sea Isle City, Girls Weekend is the perfect getaway for you and your girlfriends. Three full days to take advantage of huge discounts on retail, salon and fitness services, restaurants, lodging and more. Don’t miss out on the event that only happens twice per year! www.seaislechamber.com
Doo Dah Parade: 18. Ocean City. Welcome in the Spring season with this comedy parade complete with over 300 basset hounds. Noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th Street to 12th Street and then up to the Boardwalk ending at 6th & Boardwalk. www.oceancityvacation.com
Spring Fling Family Fun Day: 18. Sea Isle City. Excursion Park, JFK Blvd & Pleasure Ave. Dress to Impress Easter Stroll, Music, Easter Crafts, Games, Face Painting, photos with the Easter Bunny. 1-3pm. www.visitsicnj.com
Earth Day Celebration: 18. Cape May County Zoo. 10am - 3pm. 609-465-5271. www.cmczoo.com
Earth Day 5 K Run “Run Wild”: 19. Cape May County Zoo. 10am - 3pm. 609-463-4139. www.cmczoo.com
Business at the Beach Expo: 22: Wildwoods Convention Center. 4 - 7 p.m. Networking for all your business needs. FREE! 609-465-7181. www.CapeMayCountyChamber.com/expo
Mud Hen Half Brewing Co. IPA 5K & Beer Mile: 25. The Wildwoods. 9am. Race starts & finishes at MudHen Brewing Co. Registration fee. 609-408-7035 or. www.mudhenbrew.com/ipa-5k/
Sports Memorabilia Show: 25. Ocean City. Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. More details and ticketing info to follow. www.oceancityvacation.com
Feis at the Beach Irish Dance Competition: 25. Wildwoods Convention Center. 9am - 6pm.
Fallen Hero Polar Bear Plunge: 28. 15th Ave. & North Wildwood beach. 11am. 215-990-8689. www.fallenheroplunge.com
Tournament Of Bands Indoor Championships: 29. Wildwoods Convention Center. 8am daily. 609-849-8553. www.njatob.org
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