JUNE EVENTS
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Magic & Mystery House Tour: 1-29. Cape May. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Take a step back in time to the Victorian Era in the 1879 Physick House Museum and learn about the Victorians' fascination with magic, illusion, the mysterious and the odd. Hear about the Great Lafayette, Houdini, Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper and much more! Tickets are limited to ensure social distancing; advance tickets recommended. $20 for adults; $15 for children (ages 3-12). cwww.capemaymac.org
Painted Ladies, Porches & More Walking Tour: 1-31. Cape May. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Take a walk from the Physick Estate to the Washington Street Mall with a knowledgeable guide and experience charming Cape May, a National Historic Landmark city, up close. Delight in beautiful gardens as you learn about Victorian architecture and Cape May's colorful history along the way. Comfortable shoes recommended. Tour only: $15 adults; $10 children (ages 3-12) Add brunch at Vintage after the tour: $25 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12). www.capemaymac.org
People, Place, Process: 50 Years of Glassmaking at WheatonArts: April 1, 2020 through January 3, 2021. WheatonArts, Millville. This exhibit in the Museum of American Glass honors 50 years of glassmakers at WheatonArts. Discover collaborations that artfully combine vision, artifacts that serve as muse, and the tools that connect skills across time. 800-998-4552, 856-825-6800. www.wheatonarts.org
Themes Across Cultures: April 1, 2020 through January 3, 2021. WheatonArts, Millville. View the similarities and differences of various artistic expressions found within South Jersey’s diverse cultural groups on display in WheatonArts’ Down Jersey Folklife Center. 800-998-4552, 856-825-6800. www.wheatonarts.org
Cape May Music Festival: 1-27. Cape May. 30th Annual Event. World-class orchestral & chamber jazz, Celtic and brass band music, and Bach’s Lunches. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
Wonder’s Birthday Bash, Gillian’s Wonderland Pier: 3. Ocean City. Celebrate Wonder Bear’s Birthday and Gillians’ 89 years. Enjoy a birthday bash fireworks show! All rides will be only two tickets. Wonder Bear will be available all night for photos. www.gillians.com
Ocean City Flower Show: 4-6. Music Pier, Ocean City. (May 31, June 1-2) See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the historic Music Pier. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Clueless at the Physick Estate: "Hook, Line & Sinker': 5-26. "Clueless at the Physick Estate" returns this summer with an engaging new mystery based on the popular board game. "Hook, Line & Sinker" is this season's "whodunit" mystery that dramatically unfolds as you travel through the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. Can you solve this mystery before someone else vanishes? $25 for adults; $20 for children (ages 3-12). www.capemaymac.org
Stone Harbor Farmers Market: 6, 13, 20, 27. 95TH Street & Second Avenue. Every Sunday Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 8am – 12:30pm. www.shnj.org
7 Mile Island Restaurant Week: 6-13. Stone Harbor & Avalon. Participating eateries in both communities
will offer discounted breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. www.visitavalonnj.com
Gardens of Cape May Tour: 12. Cape May. Join in the celebration of spring, beauty and hope! Here is your invitation to step past the frontage and explore the private plants and blooms of some of the Cape May area's most dedicated gardeners. See their private landscape designs and take home ideas for your own gardens. Smell and see what's blooming and flourishing in several different seashore locations dominated by sunlight, ocean breezes, sand and salt, but each uniquely situated. Physick Estate gardens are included! Maps and activities will be available the day of the tour outside on the grounds of the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., with Cape May Winery wine tastings, and vendors on the grounds! Admission is $20. (Rain date June 13) www.capemaymac.org
Second Saturday Wine Tasting: 13. Village on High, Millville – Glasstown Arts District. Admission includes food tastings. 856-371-0716. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
Summer Fun Festival: 13. Cape May. Along Cape May Harbor. 609-884-5508. www.capemaychamber.com
Boardwalk Craft Show: 13-14. Cape May Convention Hall. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Fantasy Faire: 13-14:. WheatonArts, Millville. A family-friendly festival of medieval folklife & fun, presented in partnership with Mystic Realms. Dress in your favorite fantasy garb to enjoy family-friendly activities, performances, retail vendors, and more. Free with general admission. 800-998-4552, 856-825-6800. www.wheatonarts.org
Restaurant Week: 14-19. Ocean City. Fixed price specials at participating Ocean City restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and special treats for the whole family. Visit www.eatinocnj.com for list of participating restaurants and specialty shops. www.oceancityvacation.com
Third Friday: 19. 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. Levoy Theatre – www.levoy.net. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
Dance Dynamics presents "Take Courage": 19. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. 6:30 p.m. Dancers perform a family friendly variety of dances. Bring your chair or blanket! 609-390-9522. www.Dancedynamicsnj.com www.Dancedynamicsnj.com
PigDog Beach Volleyball Classic: 19-20. Schellenger Ave & the Beach, Wildwood. 9am - 6 pm. 732-778-9684. www.GreatAmericanVolleyball.com www.GreatAmericanVolleyball.com
Barefoot Country Music Fest: 19-21. Lincoln Ave Beach, Wildwood. www.BarefootCountryMusicFest.com
Wings And Things Art Festival: 20. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport. Demonstrations from assorted artists; chainsaw, carving and painting. Vendors. Face Painting and Balloon Artist. Music. Food. Refreshments. www.usnasw.org
Hops Festival: 20. Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May. Savor the complex flavors of craft beer at this annual summer BBQ & music festival that kicks off summer at the Physick Estate. Families welcome! 609-884-5404. 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
Skimmer Festival Weekend: 20-21. Sea Isle City. Seaside vendor market, food court, live music, amusement rides, children’s entertainment, antique auto show & parade, free guided historical trolley tours. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Military Timeline: 19-20. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Field camps, displays & exhibits depicting military life. www.hcsv.org
National Marbles Tournament: 20-25. Wildwood. 96th annual event. Official national competition marbles for boys & girls ages 8-14. The marble shooters are called “mibsters”. 304-337-2764. www.NationalMarblesTournament.org
Downtown Wildwood Music In the Plaza - Thursday Free Concert Series Kick Off: 24. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. 7:30 - 9 pm. Music by Roundhouse Band. Bring your chair or blanket! 609-523-1602 or see schedule at www.DOOWW.com
Lighthouse Full Moon Climbs: 24. Cape May. Don't miss the romance of a nighttime climb to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. These special opportunities are only offered a handful of times each year, during a full moon. Regardless of a clear or cloudy night sky, you will join a select group who have experienced stepping out onto the Watch Gallery at nighttime. Revel in the view of the Delaware Bay and the southern tip of New Jersey from the highest vantage point on the peninsula. The Cape May Lighthouse is located at Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township (next to Cape May Point Borough Hall in Cape May Point), at 215 Lighthouse Ave., and normally closes at dusk. Admission for these special nighttime climbs is $20 for adults and $10 for children (ages 3-12). www.capemaymac.org
1st Friday Night Fireworks: Every Friday Night!: 25. Pine Avenue Beach, Wildwood. Head up to the Boardwalk for the best view! Through 9/3. Rain Date Sunday at 10 pm. 609-523-1602, www.DOOWW.com
Downtown Wildwood Sip, Shop & Stroll Art Show, Wine & Music: 25. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave. Crafts, art, wine, live acoustic music. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 609-523-1602. www.DOOWW.com
Back Bay Family Fun Day: 26. Ocean City. The event highlights what Ocean City's bay businesses have to offer. Family friendly fun including live music, fantastic food, entertainment, educational demonstrations. 2nd Street and Bay Avenue. www.oceancityvacation.com
Summer Crafts & Collectibles Show: 26. Cape May. Shop and browse outdoors on the grounds of the beautiful Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. among crafters and collectibles dealers from the tri-state region. www.capemaymac.org
Antique Auto Show: 26. Ocean City. Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6th and Asbury Avenue. 9 a.m.-2p.m. Boardwalk parade after 2 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer: 26-27. Wildwoods Beaches, between Spencer & Poplar Aves. 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. www.CapeExpress.com
Ocean City Pops: Opening Night: 27. Ocean City. The Ocean City POPS will officially open their 93rd season at the Music Pier. Concert time: 7:30 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
Tumbling & Dancing Through the Fairytales: 27. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave., 6 p.m. Ticket price TBD. 609-886-7200. www.artofgymandcheer.com www.artofgymandcheer.com
Wildwoods Boardwalk Parades - Season Kick Off: 28. 16th Ave. to Convention Center, Wildwoods Boardwalk 7:30 p.m., June 28 - Sept. 2 Mon. - Thurs. Free. 609-523-1602. www.DOOWW.com
Downtown Wildwood Movies In the Plaza - Tuesday Free Movie Series Kick Off: 29. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. "Horton Hears a Who" starts as soon as it gets dark! Bring your chair or blanket! 609-523-1602 or see schedule at www.DOOWW.com
Sea Isle City Foodie 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
Quilt & Fiber Arts Show: 26-27. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Throughout the weekend enjoy dyeing and spinning demonstrations. Each day will feature a Viewer’s Choice quilt show, speakers, demonstrations and vendors. www.hcsv.org
Stone Harbor Family Night: 29. Every Monday June 29-August 31. Open to the Public – Free for All. 175 96th Street. www.shnj.org
Wacky Wednesday - Taffy Sculpting: 30. Ocean City. Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver's salt-water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free, but open to the first 250 participants. Open to all ages. Start Time: 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. www.oceancityvacation.com
Painted Ladies, Porches & More Walking Tour: 1-31. Cape May. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Take a walk from the Physick Estate to the Washington Street Mall with a knowledgeable guide and experience charming Cape May, a National Historic Landmark city, up close. Delight in beautiful gardens as you learn about Victorian architecture and Cape May's colorful history along the way. Comfortable shoes recommended. Tour only: $15 adults; $10 children (ages 3-12) Add brunch at Vintage after the tour: $25 adults; $15 children (ages 3-12). www.capemaymac.org
People, Place, Process: 50 Years of Glassmaking at WheatonArts: April 1, 2020 through January 3, 2021. WheatonArts, Millville. This exhibit in the Museum of American Glass honors 50 years of glassmakers at WheatonArts. Discover collaborations that artfully combine vision, artifacts that serve as muse, and the tools that connect skills across time. 800-998-4552, 856-825-6800. www.wheatonarts.org
Themes Across Cultures: April 1, 2020 through January 3, 2021. WheatonArts, Millville. View the similarities and differences of various artistic expressions found within South Jersey’s diverse cultural groups on display in WheatonArts’ Down Jersey Folklife Center. 800-998-4552, 856-825-6800. www.wheatonarts.org
Cape May Music Festival: 1-27. Cape May. 30th Annual Event. World-class orchestral & chamber jazz, Celtic and brass band music, and Bach’s Lunches. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
Wonder’s Birthday Bash, Gillian’s Wonderland Pier: 3. Ocean City. Celebrate Wonder Bear’s Birthday and Gillians’ 89 years. Enjoy a birthday bash fireworks show! All rides will be only two tickets. Wonder Bear will be available all night for photos. www.gillians.com
Ocean City Flower Show: 4-6. Music Pier, Ocean City. (May 31, June 1-2) See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the historic Music Pier. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Clueless at the Physick Estate: "Hook, Line & Sinker': 5-26. "Clueless at the Physick Estate" returns this summer with an engaging new mystery based on the popular board game. "Hook, Line & Sinker" is this season's "whodunit" mystery that dramatically unfolds as you travel through the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate. Can you solve this mystery before someone else vanishes? $25 for adults; $20 for children (ages 3-12). www.capemaymac.org
Stone Harbor Farmers Market: 6, 13, 20, 27. 95TH Street & Second Avenue. Every Sunday Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. 8am – 12:30pm. www.shnj.org
7 Mile Island Restaurant Week: 6-13. Stone Harbor & Avalon. Participating eateries in both communities
will offer discounted breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. www.visitavalonnj.com
Gardens of Cape May Tour: 12. Cape May. Join in the celebration of spring, beauty and hope! Here is your invitation to step past the frontage and explore the private plants and blooms of some of the Cape May area's most dedicated gardeners. See their private landscape designs and take home ideas for your own gardens. Smell and see what's blooming and flourishing in several different seashore locations dominated by sunlight, ocean breezes, sand and salt, but each uniquely situated. Physick Estate gardens are included! Maps and activities will be available the day of the tour outside on the grounds of the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., with Cape May Winery wine tastings, and vendors on the grounds! Admission is $20. (Rain date June 13) www.capemaymac.org
Second Saturday Wine Tasting: 13. Village on High, Millville – Glasstown Arts District. Admission includes food tastings. 856-371-0716. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
Summer Fun Festival: 13. Cape May. Along Cape May Harbor. 609-884-5508. www.capemaychamber.com
Boardwalk Craft Show: 13-14. Cape May Convention Hall. 609-884-9565. www.capemaycity.com
Fantasy Faire: 13-14:. WheatonArts, Millville. A family-friendly festival of medieval folklife & fun, presented in partnership with Mystic Realms. Dress in your favorite fantasy garb to enjoy family-friendly activities, performances, retail vendors, and more. Free with general admission. 800-998-4552, 856-825-6800. www.wheatonarts.org
Restaurant Week: 14-19. Ocean City. Fixed price specials at participating Ocean City restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and special treats for the whole family. Visit www.eatinocnj.com for list of participating restaurants and specialty shops. www.oceancityvacation.com
Third Friday: 19. 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. Levoy Theatre – www.levoy.net. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
Dance Dynamics presents "Take Courage": 19. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. 6:30 p.m. Dancers perform a family friendly variety of dances. Bring your chair or blanket! 609-390-9522. www.Dancedynamicsnj.com www.Dancedynamicsnj.com
PigDog Beach Volleyball Classic: 19-20. Schellenger Ave & the Beach, Wildwood. 9am - 6 pm. 732-778-9684. www.GreatAmericanVolleyball.com www.GreatAmericanVolleyball.com
Barefoot Country Music Fest: 19-21. Lincoln Ave Beach, Wildwood. www.BarefootCountryMusicFest.com
Wings And Things Art Festival: 20. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport. Demonstrations from assorted artists; chainsaw, carving and painting. Vendors. Face Painting and Balloon Artist. Music. Food. Refreshments. www.usnasw.org
Hops Festival: 20. Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May. Savor the complex flavors of craft beer at this annual summer BBQ & music festival that kicks off summer at the Physick Estate. Families welcome! 609-884-5404. 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
Skimmer Festival Weekend: 20-21. Sea Isle City. Seaside vendor market, food court, live music, amusement rides, children’s entertainment, antique auto show & parade, free guided historical trolley tours. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Military Timeline: 19-20. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Field camps, displays & exhibits depicting military life. www.hcsv.org
National Marbles Tournament: 20-25. Wildwood. 96th annual event. Official national competition marbles for boys & girls ages 8-14. The marble shooters are called “mibsters”. 304-337-2764. www.NationalMarblesTournament.org
Downtown Wildwood Music In the Plaza - Thursday Free Concert Series Kick Off: 24. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. 7:30 - 9 pm. Music by Roundhouse Band. Bring your chair or blanket! 609-523-1602 or see schedule at www.DOOWW.com
Lighthouse Full Moon Climbs: 24. Cape May. Don't miss the romance of a nighttime climb to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse. These special opportunities are only offered a handful of times each year, during a full moon. Regardless of a clear or cloudy night sky, you will join a select group who have experienced stepping out onto the Watch Gallery at nighttime. Revel in the view of the Delaware Bay and the southern tip of New Jersey from the highest vantage point on the peninsula. The Cape May Lighthouse is located at Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township (next to Cape May Point Borough Hall in Cape May Point), at 215 Lighthouse Ave., and normally closes at dusk. Admission for these special nighttime climbs is $20 for adults and $10 for children (ages 3-12). www.capemaymac.org
1st Friday Night Fireworks: Every Friday Night!: 25. Pine Avenue Beach, Wildwood. Head up to the Boardwalk for the best view! Through 9/3. Rain Date Sunday at 10 pm. 609-523-1602, www.DOOWW.com
Downtown Wildwood Sip, Shop & Stroll Art Show, Wine & Music: 25. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave. Crafts, art, wine, live acoustic music. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 609-523-1602. www.DOOWW.com
Back Bay Family Fun Day: 26. Ocean City. The event highlights what Ocean City's bay businesses have to offer. Family friendly fun including live music, fantastic food, entertainment, educational demonstrations. 2nd Street and Bay Avenue. www.oceancityvacation.com
Summer Crafts & Collectibles Show: 26. Cape May. Shop and browse outdoors on the grounds of the beautiful Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. among crafters and collectibles dealers from the tri-state region. www.capemaymac.org
Antique Auto Show: 26. Ocean City. Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6th and Asbury Avenue. 9 a.m.-2p.m. Boardwalk parade after 2 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer: 26-27. Wildwoods Beaches, between Spencer & Poplar Aves. 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. www.CapeExpress.com
Ocean City Pops: Opening Night: 27. Ocean City. The Ocean City POPS will officially open their 93rd season at the Music Pier. Concert time: 7:30 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
Tumbling & Dancing Through the Fairytales: 27. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave., 6 p.m. Ticket price TBD. 609-886-7200. www.artofgymandcheer.com www.artofgymandcheer.com
Wildwoods Boardwalk Parades - Season Kick Off: 28. 16th Ave. to Convention Center, Wildwoods Boardwalk 7:30 p.m., June 28 - Sept. 2 Mon. - Thurs. Free. 609-523-1602. www.DOOWW.com
Downtown Wildwood Movies In the Plaza - Tuesday Free Movie Series Kick Off: 29. Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. "Horton Hears a Who" starts as soon as it gets dark! Bring your chair or blanket! 609-523-1602 or see schedule at www.DOOWW.com
Sea Isle City Foodie 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
Quilt & Fiber Arts Show: 26-27. Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Throughout the weekend enjoy dyeing and spinning demonstrations. Each day will feature a Viewer’s Choice quilt show, speakers, demonstrations and vendors. www.hcsv.org
Stone Harbor Family Night: 29. Every Monday June 29-August 31. Open to the Public – Free for All. 175 96th Street. www.shnj.org
Wacky Wednesday - Taffy Sculpting: 30. Ocean City. Use your creativity to shape and sculpt Shriver's salt-water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free, but open to the first 250 participants. Open to all ages. Start Time: 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. www.oceancityvacation.com
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