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Events for Thursday, July 09, 2026

Cape May Movies on the Beach Event

Cape May Movies on the Beach

  • Location: The Beach at Convention Hall
  • Starts: Dusk

Grab your popcorn and snuggle up on the sand for Cape May’s Free Movies on the Beach. The City of Cape May is thrilled to announce this year’s lineup to follow along with the Nations 250th anniversary and Cape May City's 175th incorporation anniversary:

JULY 2: Independence Day

JULY 9: An American Tail

JULY 16: Miracle

JULY 23: National Treasure

JULY 30: Captain America

AUGUST 6: Field of Dreams

AUGUST 13: JAWS

AUGUST 20: Top Gun

AUGUST 27: Wonder Woman

The featured movie will begin at dusk next to Cape May Convention Hall at Gurney Street Beach. In the event of inclement weather, the cancellation will be announced on Cape May City’s Facebook page. All are welcome and encouraged to bring your favorite beach chairs and blankets.

Salt Marsh Safari Event

Salt Marsh Safari

  • Location: Wetlands Institute

Wetlands Institute - Watch our award-winning film, Secrets of the Salt Marsh, then join us for an interpretive walk through the wetlands!  Together we will travel along our elevated walkway, down the salt marsh trail, and out onto the dock overlooking Scotch Bonnet creek.  To fully experience the marsh, make sure to wear shoes that can get wet and muddy!

Weekdays:  10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
Weekends:  11:00am and 1:00pm
Free with admission

Guided Beachcombing Event

Guided Beachcombing

  • Starts: 10:00 am
  • Ends: 11:00 am

Come join us for guided beachcombing walks led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides. Tours start at 10 AM. Children will be given a beachcombing bucket. Donations accepted.

Tuesdays from June 23rd to Sept 1st - meet at 29th Street & Promenade

Thursday from June 25th to Sept 3rd - meet at Townsends Inlet Parking Lot

Thursdays at Surfside Concert Event

Thursdays at Surfside Concert

  • Location: Surfside Park Avalon
  • Starts: 7:00 PM

The Avalon Department of Recreation and the Avalon Free Public Library are proud to present the 2026 summer concert series Thursday evenings at Avalon's Surfside Park! Some familiar friends return, and plenty of new bands making their Avalon debut this year! Soul, country, rock, oldies, you name it, and you'll hear it in Avalon! We can't WAIT to see you there!


This week BIG HIX is playing.

Teen Night Event

Teen Night

  • Location: Excursion Park Sea Isle
  • Starts: 8:00 pm
  • Ends: 10:00 pm

Teens are invited to join us every Thursday night at Excursion Park from 8 to 10pm for a fun night out with friends.

Teen Night at Excursion Park is the place to be on Thursday nights this July and August!

Join us for a DJ dance party, fun games, awesome prizes and so much more. Don’t miss our new time: 8–10pm for a night full of music, friends, and summer fun!

Cape May Stage: Together Off-Broadway Merman and Martin Event

Cape May Stage: Together Off-Broadway Merman and Martin

  • Location: Cape May Stage - 405 Lafayette Street
  • Starts: 8:00 pm

Together Off-Broadway: Merman & Martin in Concert celebrates the remarkable bond between Ethel Merman and Mary Martin — two of Broadway’s brightest stars. Performed by Sarah J. Gafgen and Meredith Beck, this elegant concert blends story and song to reveal the humor, heart, and friendship behind the fame. Featuring classics like “I Got Rhythm,” “The Sound of Music,” “A Cockeyed Optimist,” and “Hello, Dolly!”, audiences are invited to step behind the curtain and rediscover the women who helped define the American musical.

This is a one week, limited engagement show at Cape May Stage.