Events

A Wildwood’s tradition since 1909! Registration at Wildwood’s Convention Center from 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. No entries accepted after 5:30 p.m. Judging occurs while participants are lined up in the circle in front of the Convention Center. Line-up begins at 5:30 p.m., parade steps off at 6 p.m. SHARP with final route TBD.  Baby Parade Winners are announced following the parade. FREE to register. PAID parking at the convention center’s daily rate. Rain date is Thursday.

Seaside Park presents Disney Pixar’s COCO on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 8:30pm. this event is friendly to audiences of all ages and provides a perfect opportunity for a family to spend time together. Rated PG; 109 min.

Come see local artists show off their craft en Plein Air up and down the Main Street. Businesses will be open late for an evening of sales, socializing, dining, art, and shopping! Visitors are encouraged to post photos on social media using the hashtags #BoontonArtists and #BoontonFF!

Celebrate Jersey Fresh and one of our state’s favorite fruits by joining us for our annual Just Peachy Festival on August 4 & 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend will be filled with plenty of activities for kids, including a ride through the orchards on our tractor-drawn wagons, pony rides, face painting, games and barnyard fun. On Sunday Aug. 5, Schafer’s Sports Center will be here with an interactive tumbling fun area. Enjoy live music each day noon-4pm.

Our “Summer Harvest Farm-to-Fork Tasting” features talented local chefs who will prepare creative dishes using peaches and produce from Terhune Orchards. Visitors can enjoy this special tasting event on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. or as supplies last in our big red barn. The special tasting section is $12 per person. *Restaurant line-up TBD

Cooking demonstrations and lively discussions will be held on both days at 2 p.m. with two very special guest presenters. You will love the internationally inflected, peachy inspiration from these fun and tasty programs.

Event takes place from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. in front of the Ice House Restaurant, 4415 Park Blvd. in Wildwood, featuring a block party atmosphere with “crabby” fun for the entire family! Festival includes bushels of blue claw crabs, a beer garden, “must try” crabby bloody marys, vendors and exciting things for the kids including a crab race at 6 p.m.

Celebrate Jersey Fresh and one of our state’s favorite fruits by joining us for our annual Just Peachy Festival on August 4 & 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend will be filled with plenty of activities for kids, including a ride through the orchards on our tractor-drawn wagons, pony rides, face painting, games and barnyard fun. On Sunday Aug. 5, Schafer’s Sports Center will be here with an interactive tumbling fun area. Enjoy live music each day noon-4pm.

Our “Summer Harvest Farm-to-Fork Tasting” features talented local chefs who will prepare creative dishes using peaches and produce from Terhune Orchards. Visitors can enjoy this special tasting event on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. or as supplies last in our big red barn. The special tasting section is $12 per person. *Restaurant line-up TBD

Cooking demonstrations and lively discussions will be held on both days at 2 p.m. with two very special guest presenters. You will love the internationally inflected, peachy inspiration from these fun and tasty programs.

Annual baby crawling race for babies up to 15 months. The good-natured competition has challenged parents to leave their infant child in the center of a parachute spread out on the beach and has challenged the infants to crawl back to the perimeter of the parachute and the welcoming arms of their parents. Registration is free and begins at 8:30 am. The contest begins at 9 am.

The Barnegat Bay-Little Egg Harbor estuary is under threat. Suburban sprawl and over-development prompted the Governor of New Jersey in 2010 to direct the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to research and develop a protection plan for the Ocean County bay. Citizens from the region, recreational users, commercial fisherman, activists, scientists, and land developers all shared their experiences with the NJDEP to develop a research strategy towards formulating new regulatory policies and a management plan for protecting the bay. This session explores how the research impacted the protection and stewardship planning. Issues of concern to the environmental regulatory agencies and the public include: nuisance jellyfish blooms, excess nutrients, the imminent closure of the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant on the bay, the benefits of marine conservation zones, and the status of the fish, crab and shellfish populations. Noteworthy is the collection of these data before and after Superstorm Sandy came ashore at BB-LEH, and its impact on the shallow bay. This program is part of the NJ Council for the Humanities Public Scholars Project. Event is free with a museum admission.

Come to the Oak Tree Lodge this September graduating Wall High School class of 2018. The 10 year reunion of your class will be celebrated with picnic style food, soft drinks, and beer!

This event will only happen though if at least 100 people sign up, so tell your fellow classmates and bring members of your family with you!

Enjoy over 300 vendors selling just about everything you can think of- new, used and antique items as well as a variety of food offerings. Come spend the day and have a wonderful time, rain or shine!

Grape Stomping for the whole family! A Whole lotta fun! Food trucks and family activities for all!

Bring your four-legged friend out for a fun-filled day of splashing & playing! Sunday, September 9th, 3pm – 5pm. Rabies tag & license required.   The Bordatella vaccine (for Kennel Cough-recommended by veterinarians anytime dogs intermingle for a length of time), must be given at least 48 hours prior to this event in order for the vaccine to be effective. Rabies tag is NOT acceptable proof. All dogs must have a collar and a leash must be on hand by owner. Limit one dog per handler, NO aggressive dogs allowed (any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior will be required to leave with no refund). Every owner takes full responsibility for his or her dog at all times. Every owner must provide proof of vaccinations and license within 24 hours upon request.  Advance ticket (not receipt) is required for entry.  Swimming is for dogs only.  Humans should not enter the water past knee depth.  No puppies under 6 months of age are allowed.  Female dogs in season are not allowed.  Paws in the Park will be held rain or shine!

This is a Special Event, not a waterpark admission. Easter passes, coupons, specials and discounts are not valid for admission to this event. Admission is $20 per dog, $10 per handler, and extra guests are $10 each, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the local SPCA.

Owners displaying cars should report to Hadley Avenue, off of Hooper Avenue as always but will not start lining up at Washington St. but at the corner of Hadley and Madison Ave.  Cars will still face South like last year. Please arrive to start lining up beginning at 4:30pm.  Cars will be directed onto Washington St. starting no earlier than 5:00pm.  The area gets congested with traffic around 4:30 so we try to wait to move cars into their places until employees have left the downtown. Owners with vintage automobiles dating prior to 1986 are eligible to compete for a “Best in Show” trophy. Registration is FREE.

The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual British Car Show with over 90 cars on display and live music to enjoy.

In front of City Hall, 9^th & Asbury Ave. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

Come join the fun at Belmar Octoberfest with a German Beer Garden, Food Vendors, and live German music with the Jingleheimer Oompah Band. The event features crafts, performers, and fun for all ages!

Over 100 classic cars will line 1st Avenue along with live bands, vendors and entertainment. All classes of cars are welcomed, including domestic, imports, vintage, antique, collector, classic, muscle, hot rod, and custom.

Zombies of all ages will invade Highlands! Pre-parade, make-up artists will be available in Huddy Park at 10 am while DJ Johnny will be spinning some spooky tunes. Post-parade, there will be a costume contest in Veterans Park, followed by the pub crawl! There is something for ALL AGES!

Hero 5k run will take place at 9:30am. Hero ceremonies are at 10:30am. The walk is a 5k walk along the Ocean City boardwalk. We raise awareness of the importance of sober designated drivers. Registration begins at 8:30am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6^th & Boardwalk. For more information visit www.herocampaign.org or call 609-626-3880.

After the huge success of Cruise Night with Fossil Car Club, Jackson Premium Outlets will continue to host the legendary Cruise Night on the last Friday of every month from April through October. Enjoy all cars from classic muscle cars to hot rods and shop at your favorite retailers. Cruise Night is open to all American and foreign, classic, muscle, hot rods and show cars of any year. Don’t forget to check out the various stores, refuel your tank in the food court and enjoy the ride. For registration info, visit http://www.fossilscarclub.com/.

Come join us in the Atlantic Highlands Halloween Parade!