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Discover What's Happening in Cape May

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Celebrate a milestone year in Cape May.

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The Spinners at Cape May Convention Hall photo

The Spinners

Sunday, August 2, 2026

One of the most iconic and enduring groups in R&B history.

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Magic Show

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Mind-blowing illusions, laughter, and interactive fun for audiences of all ages.

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Ballroom Dancing

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Where classic dance styles meet the charm of a beautiful seaside setting.

A.J. Croce Presents Croce Plays Croce photo

A.J. Croce Presents Croce Plays Croce

Friday, August 7, 2026

A special night of music featuring classics by his late father, Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both.

Flyers Community Caravan photo

Flyers Community Caravan

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Bringing Flyers fun to Flyers fans!

Sunset Parade photo

Sunset Parade

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

A colorful, inspiring military ceremony featuring the Recruit Precision Drill Team, marching troops, and cannon fire.

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Movie on the Beach: Field of Dreams

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Enjoy a magical evening under the stars along Cape May’s beautiful shoreline.

The Legendary Wailers photo

The Legendary Wailers

Sunday, August 9, 2026

A unique version of The Wailers, playing and singing Bob Marley & the Wailers hit songs the way Bob intended them to be heard.

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National Night Out

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

An evening of community, safety awareness, and family-friendly fun.

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Lunch & Learn: From Hearth & Home to the Battle: Black Colonial Life in the Revolutionary Era in West & East Jersey

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Author and historian Ellen Alford explores the lives of Black residents—both enslaved and free—in colonial New Jersey during the Revolutionary era.

National Lighthouse Day Crafts & Collectibles Show photo

National Lighthouse Day Crafts & Collectibles Show

Friday, August 7, 2026

Enjoy kid-friendly activities, performers, entertainment, and crafts vendors at the base of the lighthouse.

Cape May Stage photo

Reading Series: Appendage

Monday, August 10, 2026

Appendage examines how grief can shape identity and the fierce, often flawed ways we try to move past it.

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!

Twilight Yoga & Meditation on the Beach

Unwind where the ocean meets the sunset.

Camp Cape May

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Howard Street Ramble

Delivering a mix of roots, rock, folk, and soul in a setting that captures the heart of Cape May.

Summer Nature Camps at the Nature Center

Sharing the wonders of nature with your child.

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.

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