Cape May Events & Activities

Hands-On-History at Historic Cold Spring Village

Sep 01 - 02 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Historic Cold Spring Village

Children will be given a "Pastport" at the start of their Village trip, which can be stamped at the buildings they visit after completing a take-home craft or activity, like writing with a quill pen, carding wool or making a pinch pot.
Pastpo...

Summer Send-Off Craft Show

Sep 01 - 02 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cape May Promenade

Summer Send-Off Craft Show along the Promenade

Blue Bone at Rotary Park

Sep 07 | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Rotary Park, Cape May

Music in the Park!

Revolutionary War Encampment at Historic Cold Spring Village

Sep 08 - 09 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Historic Cold Spring Village

Authentically clad and equipped reenactors bring the American Revolution to life!
This event will feature encampments, weaponry and demonstrations from living history groups, including Continentals, Loyalists and Hessians.
Visitors can e...

70th Annual Froth Blowing Competition at Ugly Mug

Sep 09 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Ugly Mug, Cape May

Compete to join the "Loyal Order of the Ugly Mugs"! Sunday September 9th is the 70th annual Froth Blowing Competition - biggest end of the summer party in Cape May! Sign-ups to join the competition start at 4pm, event starts at 6pm. DJ Jeff Walden...

Kiwanis Patriot Day Ceremony

Sep 11 | 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM

Beach Avenue and Cove, Cape May

Join us for the Patriot Day 17th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance

The Capers at Rotary Park

Sep 14 | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Rotary Park, Cape May

Music in the Park!

Civil War Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village

Sep 15 - 16 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Historic Cold Spring Village

Visitors can tour Union and Confederate camps and meet authentically clad and equipped military and civilian reenactors who will discuss the everyday lives of Civil War soldiers and the roles civilians played in supporting them.

Mutt Strut on the Promenade

Sep 15 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cape May Convention Hall

The Annual Mutt Strut celebrates the end of the dog days of summer.  Enjoy a morning stroll on the Cape May Promenade, join the pet trick or costume contest or enter the auction.  The event, sponsored by Cape May County Dog Obedience Tra...

Harvest Brew Fest

Sep 15 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Emlen Physick Estate

Celebrate South Jersey during this all-day festival that celebrates all things local! Enjoy local food vendors, local artisans, local craft beers and local musical talent. Families and dogs welcome!

 

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Cape May County String Band at Rotary Park

Sep 15 | 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Rotary Park, Cape May

Music in the Park!

Autumn Crafts & Collectibles Show

Sep 29 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Emlen Physick Estate

Celebrate the fall season with your family at the beautiful Emlen Physick Estate. Crafters and collectibles dealers from throughout the region display and sell their wares on the lawn.

Victorian Week in Cape May

Oct 04 - 08

Multiple Locations

This is the best time of year to visit Victorian Cape May and celebrate the unique heritage of America’s first seashore resort. Enjoy a weekend of exciting and entertaining acti...

West Cape May Lima Bean Festival

Oct 06 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Wilbraham Park

Rounding out the festival season is the highly anticipated Lima Bean Festival! The lowly legume takes center stage, and delights locals and visitors alike with her vast array of recipes, crafts, and products available.

(Raindate October&nb...

Crafts & Collectibles by the Sea at Convention Hall

Oct 13 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cape May Convention Hall

Crafters and collectibles dealers from throughout the region display and sell their wares.

Proceeds from tickets are used for ongoing restoration and preservation of MAC's 3 historic sites - Cape May Lighthouse, World War II Lookout Tower,...

26th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Historic Cold Spring Village

Oct 20 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Historic Cold Spring Village

Please bring a non-perishable food item. Families can enjoy pumpkin painting and games throughout the day. A variety of crafters will sell their wares along the Village's shell-paved lanes.
Vendors will be selling hot dogs, funnel cake, and o...

Halloween Parade

Oct 21 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Washington Street Mall - Perry Street

Cape May Restaurant Weekend

Nov 01 - 04

Multiple Locations

Cape May Restaurant Weekend is a four-day event that offers your choice of an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $35 per person at participating restaurants.

Simply visit any participating restaurant during the event (see days/hours on ind...

Fall Crafts & Collectibles Show at Cape May Convention Hall

Nov 03 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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. 

Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC).

Veterans Day Ceremony

Nov 11 | 11:00 AM

All Wars Monument on Columbia Avenue

Holiday Crafts & Collectibles Show at Cape May Convention Hall

Nov 23 - 24 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cape May Convention Hall

Holiday Crafts & Collectibles Show: A must visit for those on your holiday gift lists. Shop for unique hand-made gifts and seasonal decorations. Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cape May Conven...

Cape May Restaurant Weekend

Dec 01 - 04

Cape May Restaurants

Cape May Restaurant Weekend is a four-day event that offers your choice of an appetizer, entree, and dessert for $35 per person at participating restaurants. Visit www.CapeMayRestaurantWeek.com

Crafts at Christmas at Convention Hall

Dec 01 - 02 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cape May Convention Hall

West Cape May Community Christmas Parade

Dec 01 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Always the first Saturday in December, The WCM Community Christmas Parade sets the stage for the areas holiday season. Now in its 53rd year, the parade steps off at 5:00pm sharp from the WCM Volunteer Firehouse and march...

Crafts at Christmas at Convention Hall

Dec 01 - 02 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cape May Convention Hall