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Discover What's Happening in Cape May

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Cape May Restaurant Week photo

Cape May Restaurant Week

Sunday, May 31 through Sunday, June 7, 2026

Enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert for a fixed price at Cape May’s best restaurants.

Bach's Lunch photo

Bach's Lunch

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Lunch and a classical music mini concert combine for a wonderful afternoon.

Strawberry Festival photo

Strawberry Festival

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Celebrate the sweetness of the season!

Bad Dates: A One-Man Show About Many Men photo

Bad Dates: A One-Man Show About Many Men

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Comedian Adam Sank ("Last Comic Standing," "The Today Show," VH1's "I Love the 2000s") brings his award-winning “Bad Dates” to Cape May for its NJ debut!

What the Constitution Means to Me at Cape May Stage photo

What the Constitution Means to Me at Cape May Stage

Wednesday, June 3 through Sunday, June 28, 2026

Experience a compelling theatrical event that explores history, rights, and personal storytelling.

Bay Atlantic Symphony Presents “Song and Dance” photo

Bay Atlantic Symphony Presents “Song and Dance”

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Arthur Foote’s Serenade, Op. 25, Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor with violinist Ruotao Mao, and Isaac Albeniz’s España.

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Gloves Up for the Blue

Saturday, June 6, 2026

A night of amateur boxing, community, and celebration you DON’T want to miss!

George Mesterhazy Tribute Concert: “Wanderlust” photo

George Mesterhazy Tribute Concert: “Wanderlust”

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Bringing together musical friends and colleagues of the late jazz pianist George Mesterhazy for this intimate tribute.

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Lunch & Learn: New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry, the Untold Story of Col. Tye & Capt. Huddy

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

New Jersey Historian Rick Geffken returns, bringing us the intriguing and little-known stories of Revolutionary War conflicts.

Murder Mystery Dinner at the Marquis de Lafayette: The Woeful Widows Society photo

Murder Mystery Dinner at the Marquis de Lafayette: The Woeful Widows Society

Friday, June 5, 2026

Enjoy a three-course dinner as an original murder mystery unfolds around you.

New York Chamber Ensemble Presents “Classical Classics – Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven” photo

New York Chamber Ensemble: Classical Classics – Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Featuring Artistic Director Eliot Bailen, cello, and Susan Rotholz, flute.

Bach's Lunch photo

Bach's Lunch

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Lunch and a classical music mini concert combine for a wonderful afternoon.

Continuous Events

Continuous Events

Boat & Nature Tours

Explore Cape May’s coastal beauty with boat and nature tours, including scenic cruises on the Delaware Bay.

Trolley Tours

Take a guided tour the easy and comfortable way.

Aquatic Programs

Stay active year-round with aquatic programs at the Cape May Elementary School pool.

Music on the Mall

Enjoy the sweet sounds of local music!

What the Constitution Means to Me at Cape May Stage

This Tony Award–nominated work invites audiences into a lively, thought-provoking conversation.

Summer Nature Camps at the Nature Center

Sharing the wonders of nature with your child.

Together Off-Broadway: Merman & Martin in Concert

Before they were legends, they were friends.

Lunar Eclipse by East Lynne Theater Company

In the shadow of the moon, everything comes to light.

Scarecrow Alley

Walk the grounds and vote for your favorite ghoulishly gruesome or foolishly funny scarecrow.

An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit

Enter a holiday wonderland and feel like a child again.

Walking & Golf Cart Tours

Enjoy the outdoors with these specialty tours!

Live Music in Bars & Restaurants

Enjoy live music throughout Cape May, with performances in local bars and restaurants from day into night.

Group Fitness

Break a sweat with energizing group fitness classes.

Cape May: First and Only Exhibit

A once-in-a lifetime exhibit dedicated to celebrating two remarkable and important Cape May anniversaries.

Having Our Say: ​The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years by East Lynne Theater Company

Two sisters. One century. An American story.

Camp Cape May

Packed with creativity, outdoor games, new friendships, and unforgettable memories!

Kalamazoo at Cape May Stage

A warm, witty, and deeply touching romantic comedy.

Your Name Means Dream at Cape May Stage

Bold, moving, and deeply human.

War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast by East Lynne Theater Company

The Martians are coming... to New Jersey!

Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall

Each holiday season, historic Congress Hall transforms into a beautiful Winter Wonderland.

House Tours

Physick House Museum tours as well as seasonal multi-property tours around Victorian Cape May.

Community Center Programming

A place where everyone can come to hang and kids can come to play!

Revolutionary Cape May Exhibit

Learn about Cape May’s little-known naval role in the American War of Independence.

Twilight Yoga & Meditation on the Beach

Unwind where the ocean meets the sunset.

Music in the Park

Come enjoy an evening of live music in the heart of Cape May!

Family Fun Craft Shows at the Lighthouse

Unique local vendors, craft stations for kids, and outdoor games.

Funny Girls by East Lynne Theater Company

The women who stood up and changed stand-up.

Department 56 Halloween Exhibit

Nearly 100 pieces and accessories will be on exhibit!

Murder for Two: The Holiday Edition at Cape May Stage

The perfect holiday laugh-out-loud escape.

Fully Committed by East Lynne Theater Company

Everyone wants a table. No one takes no for an answer.

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