NOVEMBER EVENTS
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Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb: 1. Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. 7pm-9pm. www.capemaymac.org
Candlelight Walk: 2. Historic Cold Spring Village. Enjoy fireside wine, beer, and light fare at select village buildings. Plus, desserts and live music at the Friends Pavilion. www.hcsv.org
Fall Indoor Crafts & Collectibles Show: 2. 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
Veteran’s Appreciation Day Event: 2. Millville Army Airfield Museum. 10am. Free: All veterans and public invited. 11 am Ceremony. Canteen lunch. www.p47millville.org
Trail of Two Cities 5K/Walk: 2. Ocean City. 9th St. Bridge from Ocean City to Somers Point. Pre-registration and race day. 8am start. For more information & registration or call 609-525-9317. www.ocnj.us/race-events
Wildwood Wedding Expo: 3. Wildwoods Convention Center. 12-4 p.m. 732-506-6800. www.PlanItExpo.com
Third Friday: 15: 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
Lighthouse Full Moon Climb: 15. Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. 7pm-9pm. www.capemaymac.org
Carroll Gallery Exhibit: An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit: Carriage House: Nov 15-Jan. 1, 2025. Cape May. Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. www.capemaymac.org
Cape May’s Holiday Season: Cape May. Six weeks (Nov 15-Jan. 1, 2025) of special holiday tours and events. Holiday Preview Weekend, 50th Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours (Dec. 2, 9,16), 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
Winterfest By The Sea: 16. 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
American Rec. & School Cheer Championship: 17. Wildwoods Convention Center. 866-52-CHEER. www.SpiritBrands.org
Girls Weekend: 22-24. Sea Isle City. Shop for the holidays, get some amazing deals and kick-off the season. Chamber businesses offer discounts, specials and deals on dining, services, boutique items and more! The Chamber sponsors events throughout the year that will keep you coming back to shop, dine, stay and more! www.seaislechamber.com
Earlier Than The Bird Downtown Shopping Extravaganza: 23: 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 & Photos with Santa at Music Pier: 23, 29-30: Ocean City. Noon to 3pm. 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. 1-800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
Island Holiday Weekend & Christmas Parade: 24-25: Stone Harbor. Holiday Market & Carousel, Water Tower Lot 11 am – 5 pm. On Friday – Pet Parade, 200 block 96th Street, 1 pm. Tree Lighting, 200 block 96th Street, 6 pm. Hospitality Night, business district, 6 pm – 9 pm. On Saturday – Downtown Dash, 96th Street 10 am and Christmas Parade, 6:30 pm. www.SHNJ.org or www.StoneHarborChamber.com
Holiday Parade & Mayors Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa: 28. Sea Isle City. 6:30pm. Ceremony & Santa’s arrival at Excursion Park. www.visitsicnj.com
Fast & Furriest 5k Turkey Trot: 28. down the OC Boardwalk. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information call 609-398-9500 ext. 4. www.hsocnj.org
Christmas In The Downtown: Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue: 29: Ocean City. 2pm. to 5pm Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas. 1-800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
Family Holiday Beach Bonfire: 29. North Wildwood. 2nd & Surf Ave., North Wildwood. 5-9 p.m. Rain date 11/25. www.WildwoodHoliday.com
Downtown For The Holidays In Ocean City: Nov. 29 - Jan. 1, 2025: 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. 800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
Shop Small Weekend: 29-12/1: 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
Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday: Nov. 29-30: Avalon. 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: 29-30. 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
Christmas In North Wildwood: 29-12/1. Olde New Jersey Ave. & surrounding establishments. Santa, face painting, scavenger hunt, prizes and more! Free Jitney on Saturday. 609-923-6397. www.NW-BOA.com
Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village: 30: Wildwood. 10:30 - 3:30pm. A completely outdoor shopping experience. Byrne Plaza at 3400 Pacific Ave. will be transformed into a holiday shopping village with live entertainment and music, raffles and more. 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. Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce at 609-729-4000. www.wildwoods.com
Christmas At The Hangar: 30. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport . 10am - 4pm. A free community event open to all. Enjoy free cookies and hot chocolate and get pictures taken with Santa Clause, enjoy Live Music, Face Painting, and explore a festive Historic Hangar #1. www.usnasw.org
Candlelight Walk: 2. Historic Cold Spring Village. Enjoy fireside wine, beer, and light fare at select village buildings. Plus, desserts and live music at the Friends Pavilion. www.hcsv.org
Fall Indoor Crafts & Collectibles Show: 2. 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
Veteran’s Appreciation Day Event: 2. Millville Army Airfield Museum. 10am. Free: All veterans and public invited. 11 am Ceremony. Canteen lunch. www.p47millville.org
Trail of Two Cities 5K/Walk: 2. Ocean City. 9th St. Bridge from Ocean City to Somers Point. Pre-registration and race day. 8am start. For more information & registration or call 609-525-9317. www.ocnj.us/race-events
Wildwood Wedding Expo: 3. Wildwoods Convention Center. 12-4 p.m. 732-506-6800. www.PlanItExpo.com
Third Friday: 15: 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
Lighthouse Full Moon Climb: 15. Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park. 7pm-9pm. www.capemaymac.org
Carroll Gallery Exhibit: An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit: Carriage House: Nov 15-Jan. 1, 2025. Cape May. Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. www.capemaymac.org
Cape May’s Holiday Season: Cape May. Six weeks (Nov 15-Jan. 1, 2025) of special holiday tours and events. Holiday Preview Weekend, 50th Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours (Dec. 2, 9,16), 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
Winterfest By The Sea: 16. 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
American Rec. & School Cheer Championship: 17. Wildwoods Convention Center. 866-52-CHEER. www.SpiritBrands.org
Girls Weekend: 22-24. Sea Isle City. Shop for the holidays, get some amazing deals and kick-off the season. Chamber businesses offer discounts, specials and deals on dining, services, boutique items and more! The Chamber sponsors events throughout the year that will keep you coming back to shop, dine, stay and more! www.seaislechamber.com
Earlier Than The Bird Downtown Shopping Extravaganza: 23: 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 & Photos with Santa at Music Pier: 23, 29-30: Ocean City. Noon to 3pm. 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. 1-800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
Island Holiday Weekend & Christmas Parade: 24-25: Stone Harbor. Holiday Market & Carousel, Water Tower Lot 11 am – 5 pm. On Friday – Pet Parade, 200 block 96th Street, 1 pm. Tree Lighting, 200 block 96th Street, 6 pm. Hospitality Night, business district, 6 pm – 9 pm. On Saturday – Downtown Dash, 96th Street 10 am and Christmas Parade, 6:30 pm. www.SHNJ.org or www.StoneHarborChamber.com
Holiday Parade & Mayors Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa: 28. Sea Isle City. 6:30pm. Ceremony & Santa’s arrival at Excursion Park. www.visitsicnj.com
Fast & Furriest 5k Turkey Trot: 28. down the OC Boardwalk. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information call 609-398-9500 ext. 4. www.hsocnj.org
Christmas In The Downtown: Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue: 29: Ocean City. 2pm. to 5pm Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas. 1-800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
Family Holiday Beach Bonfire: 29. North Wildwood. 2nd & Surf Ave., North Wildwood. 5-9 p.m. Rain date 11/25. www.WildwoodHoliday.com
Downtown For The Holidays In Ocean City: Nov. 29 - Jan. 1, 2025: 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. 800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
Shop Small Weekend: 29-12/1: 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
Festive Friday and Snowfest Saturday: Nov. 29-30: Avalon. 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: 29-30. 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
Christmas In North Wildwood: 29-12/1. Olde New Jersey Ave. & surrounding establishments. Santa, face painting, scavenger hunt, prizes and more! Free Jitney on Saturday. 609-923-6397. www.NW-BOA.com
Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village: 30: Wildwood. 10:30 - 3:30pm. A completely outdoor shopping experience. Byrne Plaza at 3400 Pacific Ave. will be transformed into a holiday shopping village with live entertainment and music, raffles and more. 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. Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce at 609-729-4000. www.wildwoods.com
Christmas At The Hangar: 30. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport . 10am - 4pm. A free community event open to all. Enjoy free cookies and hot chocolate and get pictures taken with Santa Clause, enjoy Live Music, Face Painting, and explore a festive Historic Hangar #1. www.usnasw.org
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