Cape May Events & Activities

Easter EGGstravaganZOO

Apr 01 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Cape May County Park and Zoo

April 1

Easter EGGstravaganZOO

Cape May County Park ad Zoo – 10AM – 2PM

Commissioner Marie Hayes invites the public to come to the Cape May County Park and Zoo for our EggstravaganZoo.  This annual special free event will feature the Easter Bunny. Visitors will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with the popular rabbit – so bring your camera.
The annual event includes educational displays, scavenger hunt, crafts, and live animal encounters. The event will kick off with an Easter Egg Hunt in the park at 10AM.

Movie Night Series by Cape May Stage 42

Apr 01 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Robert Shackleton Playhouse

Movie Night Series by Cape May Stage: 42

Robert Shackleton Playhouse – 5PM – 7PM

Supports the Cape May Negro League Historical Society

42 tells the inspirational true story of Jackie Robinson and how he became the first African American baseball player allowed to play in the Major League. This movie is being shown as part of a special event celebrating the magic of the number 42 in sports. Every ticket includes a reception with light refreshments, an art show by Sidney Smith Jordan, a silent auction, and a pre-show lecture by noted baseball historian Gaylon White. The event starts at 5 pm with the movie beginning at 7PM.

Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 120 Minutes
Production Year: 2013

Movie Night at Cape May Stage is a community “Film-Raiser” event to benefit local non-profits. Join us for a series of fun and entertaining movies in our historic theater. As part of our commitment to the local community, 50% of all proceeds from this movie series will be donated to different non-profit organizations.

East Lynne Theater Company The Guardsman and the Actress

Apr 01 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church

East Lynne Theater Company: The Guardsman and the Actress

First Presbyterian Church – 8PM – 10PM

A real-life married actor-couple play a newlywed actor-couple in this classic romantic comedy about marriage, jealousy, fantasy, and reality. Adapted for two actors by Mark Edward Lang, from Ferenc Molnar’s The Guardsman (1924), which ELTC produced in 2008.

Full Pink Moon Climb at the Lighthouse

Apr 06 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Cape May Point Lighthouse

Easter Egg Hunt

Apr 08 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Cape May Convention Hall

The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Cape May Convention Hall. Children will hunt for hidden Easter eggs containing Easter treats. Special prizes for each age group that finds the Golden Egg. Age groups are Toddler to age 10. (No rain date)

Easter KEGG Hunt at Cold Spring VIllage

Apr 08 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Historic Cold Spring Village

Easter KEGG Hunt at Historic Cold Spring

Cold Spring Brewery – 12PM – 4PM

Hop on over and sign up to play! Start at the Brewery and ask a tasting room server for your answer sheet.
Follow the directions to explore Historic Cold Spring Village for eggs.
When you find an egg open it up and answer the question to move to your next clue.
At the end, put your answers inside the Easter Kegg.
One lucky winner with the correct answers will be drawn!

This lucky winner will get a Free Cold Spring Brewery Growler! (Fill it with the Cold Spring brew of your choice! Fill fee applies.)

Easter Stroll

Apr 09 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Rotary Park

Easter Stroll

Rotary Park – 12PM – 2PM

Enjoy Easter Sunday in the heart of Cape May as people of all ages show off their Easter best at Cape May’s annual Easter Fashion Stroll in Rotary Park, just off the Mall. Prizes will be awarded to winning participants.

Channeling Dinner with Ghost Medium Craig McManus

Apr 14

Inn of Cape May Ocean 7

Channeling Dinner with Ghost Medium Craig McManus

Inn of Cape May

Enjoy a three-course prix fixe dinner at the Inn of Cape May followed by a two-hour channeling session with Medium Craig McManus. McManus will read the energies in the room and channel messages from the spirits of departed family and friends. While he does not read everyone present and cannot control where messages come through, he will bring through as many messages from spirits as possible during the two-hour channeling.

Contact the Inn of Cape May for reservations.

Arbor Day Sappling Giveaway

Apr 19 - 21 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Borough Hall

ARBOR DAY SAPPLING GIVEAWAY
9:00am - 2:00pm

In honor of Arbor Day, the West Cape May Shade Tree Commission is giving away tree saplings April 19, 20 and 21, 2023 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at Borough Hall, 732 Broadway, West Cape May.

Storms like Superstorm Sandy devastated the tree canopy of many New Jersey communities. To restore New Jersey’s delicate tree and shoreline balance, the state partners with the Arbor Day Foundation to present the New Jersey Tree Recovery Program. To date, more than 332,982 trees have been distributed. West Cape May is the only designated distribution center for the Lower Cape May County Region. The free trees will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. 

Potential varieties could include Kousa dogwood, black gum, sycamore, chestnut oak, swamp white oak, willow oak, American holly, beach plum, white oak, bald cypress, red cedar, bayberry, pitch-loblolly pine and white pine. The trees are between eight and 24 inches tall and have been harvested when dormant without soil around the roots, making them easier to transport and plant.  

Established by the Borough of West Cape May, the Shade Tree Commission is charged with preserving the borough’s urban forest and improving the care of vital community trees. Comprised of community volunteers, the commission meets monthly and is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural beauty of West Cape May for the benefit of its citizens and wildlife. West Cape May has been designated a Tree City USA for more than 20 consecutive years by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Spring Indoor Vendor and Crafts Fair Wildwood Convention Center

Apr 22 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wildwood Convention Center

Spring Indoor Vendor and Crafts Fair Wildwood Convention Center

Wildwoods Convention Center – 9AM – 6PM

Check out the inaugural Spring Indoor Vendor and Crafts Fair.  The award winning Juggler The Amazing Larry Vee will provide entertainment for all ages from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Come bring your family and have some fun! Even if you have seen lots of jugglers, specialty acts of acrobats… you still haven’t seen anything quite as unique as The Amazing Larry Lee! Freckles the Clown will be there for face painting and glitter tattoos from 1PM – 5PM.

Crafts and Collectibles

Apr 22 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Emlen Physick Estate

Emlen Physick Estate – 10AM – 4PM

High quality crafts and collectibles shows featuring the wares of vendors and crafters from throughout the Northeast.

Earth Day Celebration

Apr 22 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Cape May County Park and Zoo

Cape May County Park & Zoo – 11AM – 3PM

The Cape May County Park and Zoo is the perfect location for this day of fun and learning. Hands-on educational exhibits, children’s amusements, live entertainment, a variety of environmental eco-shops, scavenger hunt; all which will guarantee a day of earth-friendly fun.

Large tents on the center field will showcase educational exhibits.

The Bandstand nearby will feature the entertainment for the day. Crafters, wares, and a food court surround the field and complete the venue.

And, of course, Beacon will be there with Adoptable Dogs!

Peak of the Lyrid Meteor Shower at the Cape May Point Science Center

Apr 22 - 28 | 7:45 AM - 12:00 AM

Cape May Point Science Center

Cape May Astro is thrilled to present a program at The Cape May Point Science Center and is excited to invite you to join us for an in-depth look at the Lyrid Meteor Shower. This meteor shower is one of the oldest known and has been recorded for more than 2000 years! The new moon that night will provide optimal viewing conditions with a dark sky perfect for seeing these streaks of light as they enter Earth’s atmosphere. Arrive by 7:45 pm so that we can start the program promptly at 8:00 pm and enjoy a delightful evening under the stars! We hope to see you there.

Suggested donation of $5 per person, or $10 per family, which will go to the Science Center. Depending on demand and the logistics of staffing these events, we may transition to having them ticketed (at the door or in advance).

We’d like to suggest carpooling out of respect to our neighbors in the Point. For the April event, the building, including the restrooms, will not be open and guests will only have access to the courtyard.

West Cape May Borough Wide Yard Sale

May 13 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

West Cape May

9:00am - TBD by homeowner
We will offer recycling at it's finest with the WCM Borough Wide Yard Sale. The sale will be advertised in local papers. Set up in front of your home. Sell your stuff, come rain or come shine! Please register at Borough Hall or by calling (609) 884-1005 x 100.

Memorial Day Ceremony - Cape May

May 29 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Gurney and Columbia Avenue

Please join us on May 29th at 11AM at the Soldiers and Sailors Park (located at Gurney and Columbia Avenues) for the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The ceremony will be followed by a Flotilla Ceremony on the beach in front of Convention Hall.

West Cape May Farmers Market

Jun 20 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm, with the exception of Tuesday, July 4^th, 2023. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

Music in Rotary Park

Jun 23 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Rotary Park Cape May

Sweet Spot Performing

Music in Rotary Park

Jun 24 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Rotary Park Cape May

Tri-County Symphonic Performing

Music in Rotary Park

Jun 25 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Rotary Park Cape May

Maddie Hogan Performing

Music in Rotary Park

Jun 26 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Rotary Park Cape May

Nolan Quinn Performing

West Cape May Farmers Market

Jun 27 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm, with the exception of Tuesday, July 4^th, 2023. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

West Cape May Farmers Market

Jul 11 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm, with the exception of Tuesday, July 4^th, 2023. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

West Cape May Farmers Market

Jul 18 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

West Cape May Farmers Market

Jul 25 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

West Cape May Farmers Market

Aug 01 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

SANTA'S FISH FRY AND BEER GARDEN

Aug 05 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Borough Hall

August 5th - SANTA'S FISH FRY AND BEER GARDEN
11:00am - 7:00pm
We hope you’ll join us for a West Cape May Community Christmas Parade Fundraiser!  Being held in the Borough’s Backyard Park at 732 Broadway in West Cape May on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 11:00am – 7:00pm, come join fellow parade supporters in enjoying a delicious Fish Fry and refreshing Beer Garden, while listening to live music from some of our favorite local musicians. This event is family friendly!

West Cape May Farmers Market

Aug 08 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

West Cape May Farmers Market

Aug 15 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

West Cape May Farmers Market

Aug 22 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

West Cape May Farmers Market

Aug 22 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

West Cape May Farmers Market

Aug 29 | 12:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Borough Hall

June 20th - August 29th (Tuesdays Only) - FARMERS' MARKET
3:00pm - 7:30pm (Tuesdays Only)
By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, every Tuesday beginning June 20 through August 29, 2023, between 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features fresh produce and so much more!

Come for the produce... linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

 

Tomato Festival

Sep 02 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Borough Hall

September 2nd (Saturday) - TOMATO FESTIVAL (Back by Popular Demand)
9:00am - 4:00pm
The Borough of West Cape May is hosting the Tomato Festival at the Borough’s Backyard Park, 732 Broadway in West Cape May (behind the Fire House) on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  We will celebrate all things tomato at our themed festival!  Festivities are planned to begin at 9:00am and continue until 4:00pm. Proceeds from the quirky event benefit the WCM Shade Tree Commission in their endeavor to protect and improve the tree canopy of West Cape May. Come on out and share in the spirit of community. We look forward to celebrating the State's well known fruit with you in September!

Lima Bean Festival

Oct 07 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Borough Hall

October 7th (Saturday) - LIMA BEAN FESTIVAL
9:00am - 4:00pm
West Cape May celebrates her farming heritage with the Annual Lima Bean Festival in the Borough's Backyard Park (732 Broadway, behind the Fire House) on Saturday, October 7, 2023!  The festival is scheduled to begin at 9:00am and is planned to delight locals and visitors alike with a vast array of recipes, crafts and products available.

West Cape May Borough Wide Yard Sale

Oct 14 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

West Cape May

9:00am - 2:00pm
We will offer recycling at it's finest with the WCM Borough Wide Yard Sale. The sale will be advertised in local papers. Set up in front of your home. Sell your stuff, come rain or come shine! Please register at Borough Hall or by calling (609) 884-1005 x 100

West Cape May Trick or Treating

Oct 31 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

West Cape May

West Cape May Christmas Parade

Dec 02 | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

West Cape May

The West Cape May Community Christmas Parade is funded solely by donations, and sets the stage for the areas holiday season.  Always held on the first Saturday in December, now in its 56th year, the parade marches through town beginning at the West Cape May Volunteer Firehouse heading South on Broadway, turning East on Perry, and finishing its route through to the end of Carpenter Lane in the City of Cape May.  Each year a small group of volunteers assemble creating an unforgettable hometown memory, made possible by the donations received through out the year by the Community and its guests! In the unfortunate event of inclement weather, the Parade will reschedule to (Sunday) December 3rd.  Notice of any rescheduling with be posted to the Borough’s website and social media pages.