Registration at the Wildwoods Convention Center at 8:30 a.m. (Pre-registration highly suggested.) Race starts at 10 a.m. and includes the following events: 5K Halloween Pumpkin Run; Kids Pumpkin 1 Mile Challenge (Pre-K to 5th grade); FIRST Timers 5K Run Challenge; and 1 Mile “Family” Pumpkin Walk. Proceeds benefit the Lunch with Lynch Foundation and the Education Foundation of Cape Trinity Catholic. Event is RAIN or SHINE! $25.00 for adults; $15.00 for 18 and under. All pre-registered participants will be guaranteed a Pumpkin Run T-Shirt! Costumes are preferred – prizes will be awarded for best dressed.
On the first Saturday of October, Asbury Park welcomes the largest gathering of the un-dead in the state!
Join BSB Gallery, along with the Trenton Downtown Association on Saturday, October 5th from 11am to 5pm (rain date October 6th) to participate in a live yarn bombing in Mill Hill Park in Trenton. There will be fiber artists, food vendors, children’s activities and live music. The Fiber Arts Festival is meant to highlight and connect knit & stitch/fiber communities and involve the public in this vibrant art form.
The Fiber Arts Festival Trenton
BSB Gallery is proud to present The Fiber Arts Festival, a celebration of all creative avenues for fiber based arts in one massive public yarn bombing. Join BSB Gallery in conjunction with the Trenton Downtown Association, Saturday, October 5th 11am-5pm (rain date: Sunday, October 6th, 11am-5pm) to participate in a live yarn bombing in Mill Hill Park, alongside individuals of all skill levels, food and craft vendors, children's activities, and live local music. For more information or to sign up for a tree check out the link below! https://www.bsbgallery.com/the-fiber-arts-festival
Posted by BSB Gallery on Thursday, September 12, 2019
22nd Annual Waretown Haunted Hayride sponsored by the Township of Ocean and Waretown Vol. Fire Co. 20 Min. tractor ride around the “Haunted” Waretown Lake Last year over 3600 paid participants attended this event Food and beverages will be available for purchase. VOLUNTEERS ARE WANTED: SKIT CONTESTANTS ARE WANTED: For more info call Jeanne 609-548-6319 or email recreation@twpoceannj.gov
The Jersey Shore Half Marathon has a history that places it as one of the oldest distance events held in New Jersey and the surrounding areas. Fun fact: The first Jersey Shore Marathon was held in 1972. Enjoy a National Recreation Park while challenging yourself to run a Half Marathon!
– Register by July 1st for $40
– Register July 2nd to October 5th for $50
– Register day of the event for $60
The Annual LBI FLY International Kite Festival is returning for its fifth year! We are excited to welcome back our domestic and international kite professionals to participate in this weekend festival. This festival will run during Columbus Day Weekend, with many different events across the island. Mark your calendars and visit LBI for this fall weekend of flight!
The Italian Festival is a 3-day event on Grant Ave. It includes food, snacks, entertainment, crafts, merchandise and children’s activities. Times vary all 3 days
Fri: 4pm-10pm
Sat: 10am-10pm
Sun: 10am-8pm
Join us for Oktoberfest, that ancient German tradition of merriment, roller coasters, tilt-a-whirls, beer, pretzels and bratwurst! Jumbo’s restaurant will feature a special themed selection of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, German potato salad, schnitzel and more. On tap, guests will find a wide selection of beers and tasting flights to be enjoyed at an outdoor “biergarten” located behind Jumbo’s with live entertainment. Raise a glass and tap a tœ as bands play throughout the night on the main stage from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Come support the Monmouth Hawks playing their first conference game in the Big South at home vs Presbyterian. Tickets can be bought at the stadium for $10.
The Italian Festival is a 3-day event on Grant Ave. It includes food, snacks, entertainment, crafts, merchandise and children’s activities. Times vary all 3 days
Fri: 4pm-10pm
Sat: 10am-10pm
Sun: 10am-8pm
The Columbus Day parade is a great event to spice up your day. This event includes bands, floats, groups + organizations, mummers and antique cars. Perfect for some family time!
The Italian Festival is a 3-day event on Grant Ave. It includes food, snacks, entertainment, crafts, merchandise and children’s activities. Times vary all 3 days
Fri: 4pm-10pm
Sat: 10am-10pm
Sun: 10am-8pm
Highlands Halloween Fest, live music, craft vendors, children’s activities and a Halloween Parade. Pre-parade, make-up artists will be available in Huddy Park at 10 am. Post-parade, there will be a best costume contest in Veterans Park. There is something for ALL AGES! Hope to see you there, you would be a “ghoul” to miss it!
The Harvest Arts Festival combines a street festival with a Juried Art Show!
Artists will have their work on display for judging and will also have work available for purchase.
Washington Street will be full of food trucks, merchandise vendors, and a beer & wine garden hosted by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1.
- Live entertainment
- free games and prizes
- free pumpkin painting for the kids.
Come support the Monmouth Hawks playing their conference game vs Gardner-Webb. Tickets can be bought at the stadium for $10.
Enjoy a bonfire on the beach from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at 17th Avenue in North Wildwood with live entertainment. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase (no glass containers – plastic only.) Admission is $10; children under 12 are $2. Bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy a fun night on the beach! Sponsored by the Anglesea Irish Society and the Greater Wildwood Jaycees. Rain date is TBD.
Bring in the Halloween season with this classic family movie.
The Fit 2 Fab Run is a 2 mile run hosted by Mother Runner Events. This race will take place at the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets. Packet Pick-Up will take place Friday, October 18 at the Jersey Shore Outlets Food court 5 – 9 pm. Registration begins at 6 am. Race start is 7:30 am. Participants will run a flat 2 mile paved course on Outlet property, followed by a post-race Vinyasa flow yoga segment lead by a 200 RYT certified yoga instructor. All finishers will receive a package consisting of a race day t-shirt, and a reusable shopping bag filled with exclusive materials valid race day at The Jersey Shore Premium Outlets.
37th Annual Cape May Halloween Parade
Cape May’s annual Halloween Parade is scheduled for Sunday, October 20, 2019. Prior to the parade, trick or treating on the Washington Street Mall will be held from Noon to 2 p.m., which is sponsored by the Small Businesses of the Washington Street Mall.
The Parade route begins at Perry Street and Carpenter Lane, proceeds down Carpenter Lane to Ocean Street, travels down Washington Street and ends at the Emlen Physick Estate located at 1048 Washington Street.
Parade registration is free and begins at 1:30 p.m. on the corner of Perry Street and the Washington Street Mall. Divisions are as follows: 3 and under, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-17, 18 and older, Groups and Floats. Prizes will be awarded to all divisions at the conclusion of the parade at the Emlen Physick Estate.
The Parade is sponsored by the City of Cape May, the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May and the Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities (Cape May MAC).
