JULY EVENTS
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Carroll Gallery Exhibit: Tatoos: Modern Expression & Ancient Art. 1-31. Cape May. Carriage House, Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. For millennia, humans have tattooed their bodies to express individuality, chronicling loves, losses, beliefs, victories affiliations, hopes and dreams. Free. www.capemaymac.org
Family Fun Nights: 7, 14, 21, 28.. Sea Isle City. Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. and Pleasure Ave. Enjoy an interactive LIVE performance featuring your favorite characters! Additional activities for the families as well. 7:30 - 9pm. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Funtastic Tuesdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Ocean City. On Asbury Ave. from 10am to 1pm Enjoy entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptures. www.oceancityvacation.com
Mummers Nights: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Ocean City. Strutting on the Boardwalk from 7-9pm between 6th-14th streets. www.oceancityvacation.com
Farmers Market: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Sea Isle City. Shop local! Every Tuesday morning through August 27. Visitors and residents are encouraged to browse and shop a variety of local produce and vendors. Guests can grab a cup of coffee and check out more than 30 vendors before hitting the beach, making it the perfect Tuesday morning ritual. 8-12 p.m. 609-263-9090. www.visitsicnj.com
Family Magic Show: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Cape May Convention Hall. 714 Beach Ave. 7pm. FREE. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Freckle Contest: 2. Ocean City. Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm on the Boardwalk in front of the Music Pier. Contest starts at 6pm. www.oceancityvacation.com
Wacky Wednesday: Pie Eating Contest: 2. Ocean City. Celebrate America with a good old-fashion apple and cherry pie eating contest. Contest is Free and open to all ages. Limited to 150 participants. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30am 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Family Fun 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
Farmer's Market At The Tabernacle Grounds: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Ocean City. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Ave. 8am - noon. www.oceancityvacation.com
Free Family Movie Under The Stars: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Sea Isle City. Excursion Park located at JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Dusk. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Starstruck Dance Challenge Nat’l Dance Championship: 2-5. Wildwood Convention Center. 7am – 11pm. 855-527-7507. www.starstruckcompetition.com
Dance Night: 2, 9, 16, 30. Cape May Convention Hall. 714 Beach Ave. 6 pm. FREE. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Sand Sculpting Contest: 3. Ocean City. Open to kids, teens, adults and families! Registration is free and begins at 9:00am at the 6th St. Beach. Judging takes place by 11:00am. For more information call 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Ocean City Pops Outdoor Concert: 3-4. 6th and Boardwalk. Beginning at 8 p.m., Ocean City Pops will Perform patriotic classics. Bring a beach chair or blanket. www.oceancityvacation.com
Concert Series: 3, 6, 14, 20, 27. Cape May Convention Hall. 714 Beach Ave. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Acoustic Open Mic Night (Ages 15-20): 3,10,17,24,31. Sea Isle City. Awards for best performers. Excursion Park located at JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Participants can enjoy karaoke, corn-hole, and pick-up volleyball games with the SICPD. Gift cards will be given to the best performers and corn-hole players. 9pm to 11pm. 609-263-9090. www.seaislechamber.com
Market Days: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Ocean City. On Asbury Ave. from 10am to 1pm Enjoy entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptures. www.oceancityvacation.com
Independence Day Fireworks: 4. Cape May. Congress Street Beach. 9pm. FREE. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Reading of Declaration of Independence: 4. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Join us at Noon for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. www.hcsv.org
Independence Day Family Parade: 4. North Wildwood. Parade. 9th & Atlantic Ave. FREE. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
Fourth Of July Celebration: 4. Ocean City. Special activities include a bike parade, kite flying competition. A Boardwalk fireworks display tops off the evening. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Fourth Of July Fireworks Spectacular: 4. The Wildwoods. Launched at 10pm at Pine Ave. Beach. Visible from anywhere on Boardwalk and surrounding area. Rain Date: July 5. 609-523-1602. www.dooww.com
Independence Day Fireworks: 4. Stone Harbor. Recreation Field at 82nd St. 9:15 p.m. www.shnj.org
Fourth Of July Fireworks: 4. Sea Isle City. Independence Day Fireworks Show will take place at 9:15pm, launched from an ocean barge near the 50th Street beach. www.visitsicnj.com
Patriotic Pooch Parade: 4. North Wildwood. Bill Henfey Park, 8th & Atlantic Aves. 9 a.m. 609. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
Downtown Wildwood Music In the Plaza July 4th Party: 4. Wildwood. 3400 Pacific Ave. Wildwood. 7:30pm. Featuring The Juliano Brothers. Fireworks at 10pm visible from the Plaza. 609-523-1602. www.dooww.com
Music in the Park: 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25,26, 27, 28. Cape May. Free concerts evenings at Rotary Park located at 400 Lafayette St. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
July 4th Weekend Boardwalk Craft Show: 4-6, 13-14. The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Fri. & Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 9am-3pm. 609-522-0198. www.boardwalkcrafts.com
Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show: 4-6. Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri: 3-9pm Sat: 10am-9pm Sun: 10am-5pm 732-690-2476. www.RKSportsPromotions.com
Cape May Independence Day Parade: 5. Beach Ave. 1pm. FREE. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Independence Day Celebration: 5-6. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Celebrate Independence Day with HCSV as we look towards 2026 and the 250th anniversary of American Independence. www.hcsv.org
Family Nights: 7, 14, 21, 28. Ocean City. Entertainment on the Boardwalk including jugglers, music, characters and more from 7-9pm between 6th-14th streets. www.oceancityvacation.com
Sidewalk Chalk Competition: 5. North Wildwood. Bill Henfey Park, 8th & Central Aves. 9am. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
Downtown Wildwood Farmer’s Market Season: 5, 12, 19, 26. Wildwood. Byrne Plaza, 3400-3501 Pacific Ave. 8am - 12:30pm. 609-523-1602. www.DOOWW.com
Free Concert Under The Stars: 5, 12, 19, 26. Sea Isle City. Excursion Park located at JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. 7:30pm to 9:30pm. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Stone Harbor Farmers Market: 6, 13, 20, 27. 8am – 12:30pm. Browse the varied items and vendors available every Sunday until Aug. 31st at the Water Tower Lot. www.facebook.com/StoneHarborFarmersMarket
Dance Xplosion: 7-12. Wildwoods Convention Center. 7am-11pm daily. 516-731-8415 or www.DanceXplosionTalent.com
Cape May County Lifeguard Championships: 8. Beach at Rambler Rd, Wildwood Crest. 6:30pm. 609-522-3825 or www.wcbp.org
Tuesday at the Tower Concert Series: 8, 15, 22, 29. Enjoy free concerts every Tuesday until Aug. 26. Water Tower Lot, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. www.shnj.org
Wacky Wednesday: Taffy Sculpting: 9. Ocean City. Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free and open to the first 200 participants. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30am 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Lighthouse Full Moon Climb: 10. Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. 8pm-10pm. www.capemaymac.org
Jeep Invasion Night Market: 10. North Wildwood. Entertainment District on Olde NJ Ave. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. www.NJJeepInvasion.com
Movies on the Beach: 10, 17, 24, 31. Cape May. The featured movie will begin at dusk at 714 Beach Ave. FREE. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival: 11. Beach at Heather Road, Wildwood Crest. 9am - 2pm. 609-523-0202. www.WildwoodCrest.org
Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races: 11. North Wildwood. Beach at 15th Avenue. 6pm 609-522-7500
New Jersey Jeep Beach Invasion: 11-13. Wildwood. On the Beach south of the Convention Center. www.NJJeepInvasion.com
NJ Barbeque State Barbeque Championship & Anglesea Blues Festival: 11-13. North Wildwood. The best in Barbeque & Blues at this exciting three-day festival. Cooking demonstrations, incredible food & top regional & national blues acts on our FREE stage. 609-523-6565. www.angleseablues.com. www.njbbq.com
Boogie Board Races: 12. North Wildwood. Beach at 15th Ave, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
Promenade Arts and Crafts Show: 12-13. Cape May. 714 Beach Ave. 10am - 5pm. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Boardwalk Craft Show: 12-13. The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Fri. & Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 9am-3pm. 609-522-0198. www.boardwalkcrafts.com
Village Sampler Weekend: 12-13. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. The Village experience is the main event! Enjoy various activities and demonstrations as you explore how life was lived in early 1800s Cape May County. www.hcsv.org
Sophisticated Productions Dance Competition: 13-18. Wildwoods Convention Center. 7am daily. 413-977-3380. www.SophisticatedProductions.com
Green Fair: 14. Stone Harbor, Water Tower Lot. (rain date 7/21). www.shnj.org
Wacky Wednesday: French Fry Sculpting: 16. Ocean City. Use your creativity to shape and sculpt French fries into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is Free and open to all ages. Limited to 200 participants. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30am. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Anglesea Night Market & Food Truck Fest: 17, 31. North Wildwood Entertainment District, Olde NJ Ave., 5pm-10pm 609-318-4504.
New Jersey Bronco Invasion: 18-20. Wildwoods Beach south of the Convention Center. www.BroncoInvasion.com
Early American Trade: 19-20. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Village activities focusing on the 19th century skilled trade and tasks found in the Village. www.hcsv.org
Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt: 20. Cape May. 238 Beach Ave. 1pm. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Wildwood Crest Christmas In July Festival & Boat Parade: 20. Sunset Lake along New Jersey Ave, from Stanton to Miami Aves, Wildwood Crest. 6-9pm. Boat Parade: 8:45 pm. 609-523-0202 www.WildwoodCrest.org
Wacky Wednesday: Christmas in July: 23. Ocean City. Celebrate the Christmas holiday season in July with a special visit from Santa while he is in town on vacation. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30am. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Christmas In July: 23. Sea Isle City, Excursion Park. 6:30-8pm. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb: 24. Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. 8pm-10pm. www.capemaymac.org
Christmas in July Crafts & Collectibles Show: 25. Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave. Cape May Point State Park. 9am-2pm. Free. www.capemaymac.org
Cape May Baby Parade: 25. Cape May. The nation’s oldest seashore resort will showcase its youngest guests in the 90th annual baby parade beginning at 11 am. The parade will proceed along Beach Ave. and conclude at Convention Hall near Howard St. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Christmas in July: 25. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport. 10am – 4pm. www.usnasw.org
Foam N Glo Dance Party: 26. Wildwoods Convention Center. 6 p.m. “World’s Largest Foam Party”. Ages 16+. www.FoamNGlow.com
North Wildwood Christmas In July: 26. North Wildwood. Along the beach in North Wildwood. www.NorthWildwood.com
Night In Venice: 26. Ocean City. The City's annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Starts at the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. Fireworks display to follow parade. Start time 6:30pm. For more information call 609-399-6111. To register visit: www.ocnj.us/niv
Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Races: 26. Beach at Lincoln Ave, Wildwood. 6:30 p.m. 609-522-8258. www.wildwoodnj.org
Jus Nice Sneaker Convention: 26. Wildwoods Convention Center. Noon-5 p.m. 609-305-3658. https://linktr.ee/JusNice
Wildwood’s Christmas in July Golf Cart Parade: 26. Wildwood. Route to be announced. 609-522-5837 www.recreation-wildwoodnj.org
Hands on History: 26-27. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Enjoy family activities, games and crafts relating to the various trades and tasks found in the Village. www.hcsv.org
Ultimate Beach Frisbee Tournament: 26-27: Beach between Oak and Rio Grande Aves. Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: 10am- 5pm. www.WWBeachUltimate.com
The Wildwoods Love Waddler's Baby Waddle Contest: 29. Wildwoods Convention Center turnaround circle. 9:30am 609-729-9000. www.wildwoodsnj.com
Wildwoods Baby Parade: 30. Wildwood. A tradition since 1909. Registration at Wildwoods Convention Center. Boardwalk parade. 6pm FREE. 609-729-9000. www.wildwoodsnj.com
Wacky Wednesday: Soft Pretzel Sculpting: 30. Ocean City. Use your creativity to shape and sculpt a soft pretzel into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is Free and open to all ages. Limited to 200 participants. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30am. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Art of Surfing: 31-August 2: 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
Family Fun Nights: 7, 14, 21, 28.. Sea Isle City. Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. and Pleasure Ave. Enjoy an interactive LIVE performance featuring your favorite characters! Additional activities for the families as well. 7:30 - 9pm. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Funtastic Tuesdays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Ocean City. On Asbury Ave. from 10am to 1pm Enjoy entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptures. www.oceancityvacation.com
Mummers Nights: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Ocean City. Strutting on the Boardwalk from 7-9pm between 6th-14th streets. www.oceancityvacation.com
Farmers Market: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Sea Isle City. Shop local! Every Tuesday morning through August 27. Visitors and residents are encouraged to browse and shop a variety of local produce and vendors. Guests can grab a cup of coffee and check out more than 30 vendors before hitting the beach, making it the perfect Tuesday morning ritual. 8-12 p.m. 609-263-9090. www.visitsicnj.com
Family Magic Show: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Cape May Convention Hall. 714 Beach Ave. 7pm. FREE. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Freckle Contest: 2. Ocean City. Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm on the Boardwalk in front of the Music Pier. Contest starts at 6pm. www.oceancityvacation.com
Wacky Wednesday: Pie Eating Contest: 2. Ocean City. Celebrate America with a good old-fashion apple and cherry pie eating contest. Contest is Free and open to all ages. Limited to 150 participants. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30am 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Family Fun 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
Farmer's Market At The Tabernacle Grounds: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Ocean City. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Ave. 8am - noon. www.oceancityvacation.com
Free Family Movie Under The Stars: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Sea Isle City. Excursion Park located at JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Dusk. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Starstruck Dance Challenge Nat’l Dance Championship: 2-5. Wildwood Convention Center. 7am – 11pm. 855-527-7507. www.starstruckcompetition.com
Dance Night: 2, 9, 16, 30. Cape May Convention Hall. 714 Beach Ave. 6 pm. FREE. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Sand Sculpting Contest: 3. Ocean City. Open to kids, teens, adults and families! Registration is free and begins at 9:00am at the 6th St. Beach. Judging takes place by 11:00am. For more information call 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Ocean City Pops Outdoor Concert: 3-4. 6th and Boardwalk. Beginning at 8 p.m., Ocean City Pops will Perform patriotic classics. Bring a beach chair or blanket. www.oceancityvacation.com
Concert Series: 3, 6, 14, 20, 27. Cape May Convention Hall. 714 Beach Ave. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Acoustic Open Mic Night (Ages 15-20): 3,10,17,24,31. Sea Isle City. Awards for best performers. Excursion Park located at JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Participants can enjoy karaoke, corn-hole, and pick-up volleyball games with the SICPD. Gift cards will be given to the best performers and corn-hole players. 9pm to 11pm. 609-263-9090. www.seaislechamber.com
Market Days: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Ocean City. On Asbury Ave. from 10am to 1pm Enjoy entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptures. www.oceancityvacation.com
Independence Day Fireworks: 4. Cape May. Congress Street Beach. 9pm. FREE. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Reading of Declaration of Independence: 4. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Join us at Noon for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. www.hcsv.org
Independence Day Family Parade: 4. North Wildwood. Parade. 9th & Atlantic Ave. FREE. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
Fourth Of July Celebration: 4. Ocean City. Special activities include a bike parade, kite flying competition. A Boardwalk fireworks display tops off the evening. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Fourth Of July Fireworks Spectacular: 4. The Wildwoods. Launched at 10pm at Pine Ave. Beach. Visible from anywhere on Boardwalk and surrounding area. Rain Date: July 5. 609-523-1602. www.dooww.com
Independence Day Fireworks: 4. Stone Harbor. Recreation Field at 82nd St. 9:15 p.m. www.shnj.org
Fourth Of July Fireworks: 4. Sea Isle City. Independence Day Fireworks Show will take place at 9:15pm, launched from an ocean barge near the 50th Street beach. www.visitsicnj.com
Patriotic Pooch Parade: 4. North Wildwood. Bill Henfey Park, 8th & Atlantic Aves. 9 a.m. 609. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
Downtown Wildwood Music In the Plaza July 4th Party: 4. Wildwood. 3400 Pacific Ave. Wildwood. 7:30pm. Featuring The Juliano Brothers. Fireworks at 10pm visible from the Plaza. 609-523-1602. www.dooww.com
Music in the Park: 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25,26, 27, 28. Cape May. Free concerts evenings at Rotary Park located at 400 Lafayette St. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
July 4th Weekend Boardwalk Craft Show: 4-6, 13-14. The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Fri. & Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 9am-3pm. 609-522-0198. www.boardwalkcrafts.com
Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show: 4-6. Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri: 3-9pm Sat: 10am-9pm Sun: 10am-5pm 732-690-2476. www.RKSportsPromotions.com
Cape May Independence Day Parade: 5. Beach Ave. 1pm. FREE. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Independence Day Celebration: 5-6. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Celebrate Independence Day with HCSV as we look towards 2026 and the 250th anniversary of American Independence. www.hcsv.org
Family Nights: 7, 14, 21, 28. Ocean City. Entertainment on the Boardwalk including jugglers, music, characters and more from 7-9pm between 6th-14th streets. www.oceancityvacation.com
Sidewalk Chalk Competition: 5. North Wildwood. Bill Henfey Park, 8th & Central Aves. 9am. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
Downtown Wildwood Farmer’s Market Season: 5, 12, 19, 26. Wildwood. Byrne Plaza, 3400-3501 Pacific Ave. 8am - 12:30pm. 609-523-1602. www.DOOWW.com
Free Concert Under The Stars: 5, 12, 19, 26. Sea Isle City. Excursion Park located at JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. 7:30pm to 9:30pm. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Stone Harbor Farmers Market: 6, 13, 20, 27. 8am – 12:30pm. Browse the varied items and vendors available every Sunday until Aug. 31st at the Water Tower Lot. www.facebook.com/StoneHarborFarmersMarket
Dance Xplosion: 7-12. Wildwoods Convention Center. 7am-11pm daily. 516-731-8415 or www.DanceXplosionTalent.com
Cape May County Lifeguard Championships: 8. Beach at Rambler Rd, Wildwood Crest. 6:30pm. 609-522-3825 or www.wcbp.org
Tuesday at the Tower Concert Series: 8, 15, 22, 29. Enjoy free concerts every Tuesday until Aug. 26. Water Tower Lot, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. www.shnj.org
Wacky Wednesday: Taffy Sculpting: 9. Ocean City. Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free and open to the first 200 participants. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30am 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Lighthouse Full Moon Climb: 10. Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. 8pm-10pm. www.capemaymac.org
Jeep Invasion Night Market: 10. North Wildwood. Entertainment District on Olde NJ Ave. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. www.NJJeepInvasion.com
Movies on the Beach: 10, 17, 24, 31. Cape May. The featured movie will begin at dusk at 714 Beach Ave. FREE. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival: 11. Beach at Heather Road, Wildwood Crest. 9am - 2pm. 609-523-0202. www.WildwoodCrest.org
Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races: 11. North Wildwood. Beach at 15th Avenue. 6pm 609-522-7500
New Jersey Jeep Beach Invasion: 11-13. Wildwood. On the Beach south of the Convention Center. www.NJJeepInvasion.com
NJ Barbeque State Barbeque Championship & Anglesea Blues Festival: 11-13. North Wildwood. The best in Barbeque & Blues at this exciting three-day festival. Cooking demonstrations, incredible food & top regional & national blues acts on our FREE stage. 609-523-6565. www.angleseablues.com. www.njbbq.com
Boogie Board Races: 12. North Wildwood. Beach at 15th Ave, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
Promenade Arts and Crafts Show: 12-13. Cape May. 714 Beach Ave. 10am - 5pm. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Boardwalk Craft Show: 12-13. The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Fri. & Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 9am-3pm. 609-522-0198. www.boardwalkcrafts.com
Village Sampler Weekend: 12-13. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. The Village experience is the main event! Enjoy various activities and demonstrations as you explore how life was lived in early 1800s Cape May County. www.hcsv.org
Sophisticated Productions Dance Competition: 13-18. Wildwoods Convention Center. 7am daily. 413-977-3380. www.SophisticatedProductions.com
Green Fair: 14. Stone Harbor, Water Tower Lot. (rain date 7/21). www.shnj.org
Wacky Wednesday: French Fry Sculpting: 16. Ocean City. Use your creativity to shape and sculpt French fries into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is Free and open to all ages. Limited to 200 participants. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30am. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Anglesea Night Market & Food Truck Fest: 17, 31. North Wildwood Entertainment District, Olde NJ Ave., 5pm-10pm 609-318-4504.
New Jersey Bronco Invasion: 18-20. Wildwoods Beach south of the Convention Center. www.BroncoInvasion.com
Early American Trade: 19-20. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Village activities focusing on the 19th century skilled trade and tasks found in the Village. www.hcsv.org
Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt: 20. Cape May. 238 Beach Ave. 1pm. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Wildwood Crest Christmas In July Festival & Boat Parade: 20. Sunset Lake along New Jersey Ave, from Stanton to Miami Aves, Wildwood Crest. 6-9pm. Boat Parade: 8:45 pm. 609-523-0202 www.WildwoodCrest.org
Wacky Wednesday: Christmas in July: 23. Ocean City. Celebrate the Christmas holiday season in July with a special visit from Santa while he is in town on vacation. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30am. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Christmas In July: 23. Sea Isle City, Excursion Park. 6:30-8pm. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb: 24. Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. 8pm-10pm. www.capemaymac.org
Christmas in July Crafts & Collectibles Show: 25. Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave. Cape May Point State Park. 9am-2pm. Free. www.capemaymac.org
Cape May Baby Parade: 25. Cape May. The nation’s oldest seashore resort will showcase its youngest guests in the 90th annual baby parade beginning at 11 am. The parade will proceed along Beach Ave. and conclude at Convention Hall near Howard St. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Christmas in July: 25. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport. 10am – 4pm. www.usnasw.org
Foam N Glo Dance Party: 26. Wildwoods Convention Center. 6 p.m. “World’s Largest Foam Party”. Ages 16+. www.FoamNGlow.com
North Wildwood Christmas In July: 26. North Wildwood. Along the beach in North Wildwood. www.NorthWildwood.com
Night In Venice: 26. Ocean City. The City's annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Starts at the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. Fireworks display to follow parade. Start time 6:30pm. For more information call 609-399-6111. To register visit: www.ocnj.us/niv
Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Races: 26. Beach at Lincoln Ave, Wildwood. 6:30 p.m. 609-522-8258. www.wildwoodnj.org
Jus Nice Sneaker Convention: 26. Wildwoods Convention Center. Noon-5 p.m. 609-305-3658. https://linktr.ee/JusNice
Wildwood’s Christmas in July Golf Cart Parade: 26. Wildwood. Route to be announced. 609-522-5837 www.recreation-wildwoodnj.org
Hands on History: 26-27. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Enjoy family activities, games and crafts relating to the various trades and tasks found in the Village. www.hcsv.org
Ultimate Beach Frisbee Tournament: 26-27: Beach between Oak and Rio Grande Aves. Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: 10am- 5pm. www.WWBeachUltimate.com
The Wildwoods Love Waddler's Baby Waddle Contest: 29. Wildwoods Convention Center turnaround circle. 9:30am 609-729-9000. www.wildwoodsnj.com
Wildwoods Baby Parade: 30. Wildwood. A tradition since 1909. Registration at Wildwoods Convention Center. Boardwalk parade. 6pm FREE. 609-729-9000. www.wildwoodsnj.com
Wacky Wednesday: Soft Pretzel Sculpting: 30. Ocean City. Use your creativity to shape and sculpt a soft pretzel into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is Free and open to all ages. Limited to 200 participants. Ocean City Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 10:30am. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Art of Surfing: 31-August 2: 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
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