NOVEMBER EVENTS
Due to the COVID19 situation, please check all event dates & specifics with the event host…
TRAIL OF TWO CITIES 5K/WALK: 5. Ocean City. 9th St. Bridge from Ocean City to Somers Point. Pre-registration and race day. 8am start. For more information & registration www.ocnj.us/race-events or call 609-525-9317.
FALL CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW: 5. Cape May Convention Hall. Dozens of vendors come to Cape May to sell hand-made novelties and crafts including seasonal decorations, gift items and more.609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
WINTERFEST BY THE SEA: 12. Ocean City. The Chamber of Commerce presents their Third Annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. The event takes place inside the Civic Center. Craft vendors, food vendors and strolling Santa will be present. Shopping hours are 9am to 5pm. www.oceancityvacation.com
SPIRIT BRANDS AMERICAN REC. & SCHOOL CHEER CHAMPIONSHIP: 13. Wildwoods Convention Center. 866-52-CHEER. www.SpiritBrands.org
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: 18: Woodland Village, Clermont. 6 pm to 8 p.m. Santa arrives to illuminate thousands of twinkling lights throughout the Village. Get photos with Santa.. www.gardengreenhouse.net/woodland-village/
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. Levoy Theatre – www.levoy.net. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
GIRLS WEEKEND: 18-20. Sea Isle City. Three full days and countless ways to pamper yourself. Leave your car at home and hop on the Jitney, service will be available all weekend long to drive patrons throughout the city. With huge discounts in retail locations citywide, you will find participating businesses easily identified by "Girls Weekend" flags hanging in front of stores and restaurants. www.seaislechamber.com
CAPE MAY’S HOLIDAY SEASON: Cape May. Six weeks Six weeks (18-Jan. 1, 2023) of special holiday tours and events. Holiday Preview Weekend, 47h Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours (Dec. 5, 12,19), Lamplighter Christmas Tours, Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides, Physick House Tours, Holiday Inns Tours. Trolley Rides, Breakfast with Santa, and more. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
“EARLIER THAN THE BIRD” DOWNTOWN SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA: Nov. 19: Ocean City. 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. 8 a.m. to Noon. www.oceancityvacation.com
FREE HORSE AND CARRIAGE RIDES THROUGH DOWNTOWN: 19-20, 25-27: Ocean City. Noon to 3 p.m. 6th & Asbury Ave. The Asbury shopping district becomes a “Miracle on Asbury Avenue” celebrating the holiday with beautifully decorated shops and special holiday offers, free horse and carriage rides throughout the downtown and much more. For more information call 800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN OCEAN CITY: Nov. 19 - Jan. 1, 2023: Ocean City. Over 100 shops and cafes on Asbury Avenue in this seaside resort will host Downtown for the Holidays Celebration. For more information about these Downtown for the Holidays events, contact 800-BEACH-NJ. Or visit www.oceancityvacation.com
CHRISTMAS IN THE DOWNTOWN: “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue”: 25: Ocean City. 2 pm. to 5 pm Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
HOLIDAY PARADE: Nov. 25: 4 p.m. 80th St. to 7th St. on Dune Drive. www.avalonboro.net
SHOP SMALL WEEKEND: 25: Sea Isle City. Sea Isle City. Throughout town, businesses will offer deals, discounts and hospitalities as you stroll from store to store to kick off the holiday season! www.seaislechamber.com
HOLIDAY PARADE & MAYORS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: 25. Sea Isle City. 6 p.m. Ceremony & Santa’s arrival at Excursion Park. www.visitsicnj.com
FESTIVE FRIDAY: AND SNOWFEST SATURDAY: Nov. 25-26: Avalon. 11am to 4 p.m. Throughout the shopping district in Avalon. Embrace the holiday season with Festive Friday, featuring more than 40 holiday activities for the entire family to enjoy. 609-967-3936. www.avalonboro.net
HOLIDAY CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW: 25-26. Cape May Convention Hall. Dozens of vendors come to Cape May to sell hand-made novelties and crafts including seasonal decorations, gift items and more. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
ISLAND HOLIDAY WEEKEND: 25-26: Stone Harbor. Pet parade, scavenger hunt, family activities, a merchants’ hospitality night, Christmas Parade. www.SHNJ.org
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: 26: Glasstown Arts District. National Business Promotion for specialty shopping on “main street.” Shop Small in the Glasstown Arts District. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN THE VILLAGE: 26: Woodland Village, Clermont. 10 a.m.- 5p.m. Shop local for unique and unusual gifts for everyone on your list. Music, food truck, potato roaster, kids' activities including henna tattoos, face painting with craft. Several shops will offer specials for the weekend. www.gardengreenhouse.net/woodland-village/
WILDWOODS HOLIDAY SHOPPING VILLAGE: 27: Wildwood. A completely outdoor shopping experience. Dozens of local small business vendors will be on hand for you to purchase the perfect holiday gift. Start a new tradition and bring the family to this unique outdoor shopping event featuring local artisans specializing in jewelry, handcrafted items, holiday decorations, baked goods, boutique shops, gifts and more. Byrne Plaza at 3400 Pacific Ave. will be transformed into a holiday shopping village with live entertainment and music, raffles and more. For more information, contact Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce at 609-729-4000. www.wildwoods.com
FALL CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW: 5. Cape May Convention Hall. Dozens of vendors come to Cape May to sell hand-made novelties and crafts including seasonal decorations, gift items and more.609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
WINTERFEST BY THE SEA: 12. Ocean City. The Chamber of Commerce presents their Third Annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. The event takes place inside the Civic Center. Craft vendors, food vendors and strolling Santa will be present. Shopping hours are 9am to 5pm. www.oceancityvacation.com
SPIRIT BRANDS AMERICAN REC. & SCHOOL CHEER CHAMPIONSHIP: 13. Wildwoods Convention Center. 866-52-CHEER. www.SpiritBrands.org
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: 18: Woodland Village, Clermont. 6 pm to 8 p.m. Santa arrives to illuminate thousands of twinkling lights throughout the Village. Get photos with Santa.. www.gardengreenhouse.net/woodland-village/
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. Levoy Theatre – www.levoy.net. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
GIRLS WEEKEND: 18-20. Sea Isle City. Three full days and countless ways to pamper yourself. Leave your car at home and hop on the Jitney, service will be available all weekend long to drive patrons throughout the city. With huge discounts in retail locations citywide, you will find participating businesses easily identified by "Girls Weekend" flags hanging in front of stores and restaurants. www.seaislechamber.com
CAPE MAY’S HOLIDAY SEASON: Cape May. Six weeks Six weeks (18-Jan. 1, 2023) of special holiday tours and events. Holiday Preview Weekend, 47h Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours (Dec. 5, 12,19), Lamplighter Christmas Tours, Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides, Physick House Tours, Holiday Inns Tours. Trolley Rides, Breakfast with Santa, and more. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
“EARLIER THAN THE BIRD” DOWNTOWN SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA: Nov. 19: Ocean City. 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. 8 a.m. to Noon. www.oceancityvacation.com
FREE HORSE AND CARRIAGE RIDES THROUGH DOWNTOWN: 19-20, 25-27: Ocean City. Noon to 3 p.m. 6th & Asbury Ave. The Asbury shopping district becomes a “Miracle on Asbury Avenue” celebrating the holiday with beautifully decorated shops and special holiday offers, free horse and carriage rides throughout the downtown and much more. For more information call 800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
DOWNTOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN OCEAN CITY: Nov. 19 - Jan. 1, 2023: Ocean City. Over 100 shops and cafes on Asbury Avenue in this seaside resort will host Downtown for the Holidays Celebration. For more information about these Downtown for the Holidays events, contact 800-BEACH-NJ. Or visit www.oceancityvacation.com
CHRISTMAS IN THE DOWNTOWN: “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue”: 25: Ocean City. 2 pm. to 5 pm Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
HOLIDAY PARADE: Nov. 25: 4 p.m. 80th St. to 7th St. on Dune Drive. www.avalonboro.net
SHOP SMALL WEEKEND: 25: Sea Isle City. Sea Isle City. Throughout town, businesses will offer deals, discounts and hospitalities as you stroll from store to store to kick off the holiday season! www.seaislechamber.com
HOLIDAY PARADE & MAYORS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: 25. Sea Isle City. 6 p.m. Ceremony & Santa’s arrival at Excursion Park. www.visitsicnj.com
FESTIVE FRIDAY: AND SNOWFEST SATURDAY: Nov. 25-26: Avalon. 11am to 4 p.m. Throughout the shopping district in Avalon. Embrace the holiday season with Festive Friday, featuring more than 40 holiday activities for the entire family to enjoy. 609-967-3936. www.avalonboro.net
HOLIDAY CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW: 25-26. Cape May Convention Hall. Dozens of vendors come to Cape May to sell hand-made novelties and crafts including seasonal decorations, gift items and more. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
ISLAND HOLIDAY WEEKEND: 25-26: Stone Harbor. Pet parade, scavenger hunt, family activities, a merchants’ hospitality night, Christmas Parade. www.SHNJ.org
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: 26: Glasstown Arts District. National Business Promotion for specialty shopping on “main street.” Shop Small in the Glasstown Arts District. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN THE VILLAGE: 26: Woodland Village, Clermont. 10 a.m.- 5p.m. Shop local for unique and unusual gifts for everyone on your list. Music, food truck, potato roaster, kids' activities including henna tattoos, face painting with craft. Several shops will offer specials for the weekend. www.gardengreenhouse.net/woodland-village/
WILDWOODS HOLIDAY SHOPPING VILLAGE: 27: Wildwood. A completely outdoor shopping experience. Dozens of local small business vendors will be on hand for you to purchase the perfect holiday gift. Start a new tradition and bring the family to this unique outdoor shopping event featuring local artisans specializing in jewelry, handcrafted items, holiday decorations, baked goods, boutique shops, gifts and more. Byrne Plaza at 3400 Pacific Ave. will be transformed into a holiday shopping village with live entertainment and music, raffles and more. For more information, contact Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce at 609-729-4000. www.wildwoods.com
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