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AUGUST EVENTS
Please check all event dates & specifics with the event host…
Beach Movies: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Avalon. Dusk at 30th St. Beach. www.visitavalonnj.com

Funtastic Tuesdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Ocean City. On Asbury Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptures. www.oceancityvacation.com

Mummers Nights: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Ocean City. Strutting on the Boardwalk from 7-9 p.m. between 6th-14th streets. www.oceancityvacation.com

Farmers Market:
1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Sea Isle City. 8am to 1pm at Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. 609-263-9090. www.seaislechamber.com

Tuesday at the Tower Concert Series: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Concert Series: Stone Harbor. 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Water Tower Lot, bring your own beach chair and enjoy the music! Every Tuesday through Sept. 7th FREE. www.shnj.org

Baseball On The Beach:
1-13, 18-20: Wildwood Beach between Andrews and Rio Grande Aves. 215-783-6366. www.WildwoodBeachBaseball.com

Lighthouse Full Moon Climb:
1, 30. Cape May Point State Park. Cape May Lighthouse. 215 Lighthouse Ave. 8:00 pm-10:00 pm. Fee charged. www.capemaymac.org

Music in the Park:
1-31: Cape May. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a Free Concert at Rotary Park located at 400 Lafayette St. There is something for every musical taste. Attendees are welcome to bring a beach chair or blanket. Concerts start at 7 p.m. in rain or shine. 609-884-9565. Visit www.capemaycity.com

Carroll Gallery Exhibit: 1-31: Emlen Physick Estate. 1048 Washington St. Cape May. “The Victorian Tool Box: Necessities, Curiosities, Frivolities” See this exhibit of the tools that Dr. Physick and his staff would have used on the estate in the 19th and early 20th century, along with some of the luxury items the family used. Learn about the realities of working life for those who worked here to earn their living. Free admission. Open daily. www.capemaymac.org

Family Fun Outdoor Crafts Show: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Cape May Point State Park. Cape May Lighthouse. 215 Lighthouse Ave. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free. www.capemaymac.org

Wacky Wednesday: Donut on A String: 2. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Participants will need to eat an entire donut – no hands allowed – without letting it fall off the string. The first to finish wins Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. 10:30 a.m. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com

Stone Harbor Green Fair: 2: 95th St. & Second Ave. (Water Tower Lot). 6:00– 8:00 pm. www.shnj.org

Twins Contest:
2: Ocean City. Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Open to all ages. Registration is free and begins at 5:30 p.m. Contest begins at 6 p.m. in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com

Family Movie Under The Stars:
2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Sea Isle City. 8:15pm at Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com

Farmer’s Market At The Tabernacle Grounds: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Ocean City. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com

Anglesea Night Market Food Truck Event:
3: North Wildwood Entertainment District, Olde NJ Ave., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 609-318-4504. www.AngleseaNightMarket.com

Sand Sculpting Contest:
3 Ocean City. Open to kids, teens, adults and families. Registration is free and begins at 9 a.m. at the 6th Street Beach. Judging takes place at 11 a.m. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com

Art Of Surfing: 3-5: at the Ocean City Music Pier. It is a free family event featuring original art from surfing's biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet artists from across the country. www.oceancityvacation.com

Back To School Warehouse Clothing Sale:
3-13: Wildwoods Convention Center. 9am- 9pmdaily. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on last day. 609-729-9000. www.WildwoodsNJ.com

Acoustic Open Mic Night (Ages 15-20): 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Sea Isle City. Participants can enjoy games from the sidelines karaoke, corn-hole, and pick-up volleyball games with he SICPD. Awards for best performers. Excursion Park located at JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. 9pm to 11pm. 609-263-9090. www.seaislechamber.com

Market Days:
3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Ocean City. On Asbury Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptures. www.oceancityvacation.com

Family Nights: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Ocean City. Entertainment on the Boardwalk from 7-9pm between 6th-14th streets. www.oceancityvacation.com

Thursdays At Surfside:
3, 10, 17, 24, 31: 7-9pm – Surfside Park at 30th Street and the beach. Bring your beach chairs and enjoy a Thursday night summer concert series. Beer and wine for sale. www.avalonrecreation.org

Movies On The Beach: 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28: Cape May. The featured movie will begin at dusk at the Gurney Street Beach next to Cape May Convention Hall. 609-884-9565. Visit www.capemaycity.com

Battle At The Beach Mixed Martial Arts Tournament: 4-6. Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 860-295-0403. www.NagaFighter.com

Boardwalk Art Show: 4-6: Ocean City. Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Traditionally an ideal place to buy fine artwork at reasonable prices. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com

Friday Nights At Surfside Park:
4, 11, 18, 25: Avalon. 6:30-8:30 pm. At Surfside Park located at 30th St. and the Beach. Each night will consist of balloon art, face painting, tattoos, etc. DJ, trivia, and dancing. Character shows, picture lines, games, and prizes. www.visitavalonnj.com

Early American Sampler Weekend:
5-6. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May.  www.hcsv.org

Family Fun Nights:
5, 12, 19, 26: Sea Isle City. 7-8:30pm at Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com

Concert Under The Stars: 5, 12, 19, 26: Sea Isle City. 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com

Stone Harbor Farmers Market:
6, 13, 20, 27: Every Sunday until Sept. 4. 95th St. & Second Ave. (Water Tower Lot) from 8am to 12:30pm. www.shnj.org

National Lighthouse Day:
7: Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, North Wildwood. FREE. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. 609-600-1561. www.HerefordLighthouse.org

National Lighthouse Day: 8: Cape May. Celebrate .609-884-5404. 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org

Pamper Scamper:
8. Ocean City. Annual baby crawling race. For babies up to 15 months. Registration is free and begins at 8:30 a.m. Contest begins at 9 a.m. at the 6th Street Beach. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com

Wacky Wednesday:
Hawaiian Luau: 10: Ocean City. Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Participants will create their own lei and dad’s will compete in a hula contest. Limited to 150 participants. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30 am. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com

Ocean City Baby Parade:
10: Ocean City Boardwalk. The 113th Annual event is one of the oldest baby parades in the country. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com

Spanish Music & Food Festival:
11-12. Wildwood Beach. 7:30 p.m. 609-861-5800. www.pracnj.com

Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash: 11-13: Wildwoods Convention Center. FRI: noon-11 p.m. SAT: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. SUN: 11am-8 pm. 609-889-2422. www.WildwoodTatooBeachBash.com

Boardwalk Craft Show: 12-13, 19-20: Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 609-522-0198. www.BoardwalkCrafts.com

Heritage Music Weekend: 12-13: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. www.hcsv.org

North Wildwood Flea Market:
13. JFK Blvd., 2nd– 13th Avenue, North Wildwood. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 609-827-3578. www.northwildwood.com

Hermit Crab Races: 16: Ocean City. Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete in this world famous race immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6th Street Beach. Registration is free and starts at 5:30 p.m. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com

Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant: 16: Ocean City. The original beauty contest for crustaceans. Families, Kids, Businesses and Organizations are invited to enter their crustacean in this annual contest. The winner receives the coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. Open to all ages. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com

Wacky Wednesday: Prince and Princess Party:
 16: Ocean City. Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Use your creativity to design your own prince or princess crown with Miss Ocean City, Junior Miss Ocean City and Little Miss Ocean City! Limited to 150 participants. 10:30 a.m. 609-399-6111.  www.oceancityvacation.com

Third Friday: 
18. Glasstown Arts District, Millville. High Street in the District comes alive with those enjoying the arts, entertainment and more. Exhibition openings, live music, dining and shopping in a festive atmosphere. 856-293-0556.  www.glasstownartsdistrict.com

Ocean City Green Fair: 18. Ocean City. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. The community wide event is designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.. www.oceancityvacation.com

Fish For Life:
19. Starlight Fleet, 6200 Park Blvd., Wildwood Crest. Seasoned anglers will teach special needs children how to fish. 215-901-5905. www.fishforlife.org

Seafarer’s Weekend:
19-20: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. This event will feature pirates, music, and family fun. The Village buildings will be open, featuring historically clothed interpreters who will demonstrate the trades, crafts, and lifestyles of Early America. www.hcsv.org

Channeling Lunch:
23. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May.  www.hcsv.org

Wacky Wednesday:
23: Taffy Sculpting: Ocean City. Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Use your own creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s saltwater taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Limited to 200 participants. 10:30 a.m. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com

Food Truck Weekend: 25-26: Sea Isle City. Nearly a dozen Food trucks from across the Northeast featuring different styles of cuisines from award winning food trucks. Crafters, family entertainment, live music, great drinks and more. 609-318-4504.   www.seaislecityfood.com

Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show: 25-27: Wildwoods Convention Center. FRI: 3-9 p.m. SAT: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. SUN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 732-422-9365. www.RKSportsPromotions.com

Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show: 26: Shopping District. A Stone Harbor tradition. Local merchants bring their bargains out onto the sidewalk for all to enjoy and purchase. www.StoneHarborChamber.com

Tri The Wildwoods - Triathlon, 5K & Kid’s Race:
26. North Wildwood Beach Patrol Headquarters. 6:30 a.m. 609-849-8908. www.DelmoSports.com

Sidewalk Sale: 26-27: Sea Isle City. Shop, dine and explore. As the beach season winds down, savvy shoppers can take advantage of end-of-summer discounts on apparel, accessories, and home décor. 609-263-9090. www.seaislechamber.com

Inventors & Makers Weekend: 26-27. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. www.hcsv.org

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