Plan Your Trip

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

Fridays are for the teens! Stop by for our weekly Hangout! We’ll rotate activities like board games, art projects, challenges, and mini workshops. Come for the activities, stay for the good vibes!

The 93rd Annual Baby Parade returns on Friday, July 31 at 11:00 AM—and it’s cuteness overload you won’t want to miss! From tiny superheroes to decked-out wagons, watch little ones shine along the parade route.

Free registration for children 12 & under

Day-of registration: Congress St. & Beach Ave (starting at 10 AM)

Categories include: Beach Baby, Fancy Dress, Superhero, Decorated on Wheels and Best Overall

Rain date: August 1

Bring the whole family, cheer on the participants, and celebrate a beloved Cape May tradition!

Get ready for one of summer’s sweetest traditions in Cape May! The 93rd Annual Baby Parade returns on Friday, July 31 at 11:00 AM and it’s cuteness overload you won’t want to miss! From tiny superheroes to decked-out wagons, watch little ones shine along the parade route. Bring the whole family, cheer on the participants, and celebrate a beloved Cape May tradition!

• Free registration for children 12 & under

• Day-of registration: Congress St. & Beach Ave (starting at 10 AM)

• Categories include: Beach Baby, Fancy Dress, Superhero, Decorated on Wheels and Best Overall

• Rain date: August 1

Each night will consist of balloon art, face painting, tattoos, etc.  DJ, trivia, and dancing. Character shows*, games and prizes.

• July 10: Frozen Fever*
• July 17: WICKED in Avalon*
• July 24: No Show Tonight Due to Avalon Players Show at Avalon Elementary School
• July 31: Andy’s Room: A Toy Story
• Aug. 7: Royal Princess Showcase*
• Aug. 14: Mickey’s Magical Showcase
• Aug. 21: Superheroes Unite*
• Aug. 28: Minion Mayhem

*All characters and performances are inspired by the listing and are subject to change

The City of Cape May is proud to announce the 2026 Free Music in the Park schedule! Grab your chair and join us every Friday through Monday at Rotary Park to enjoy music from different artists!

July Lineup

• July 3: Tom Powdermaker Duo

• July 4: Nolan Quinn & The Troublemakers

• July 5: Quarantined Quartet

• July 6: Squeezebox Bandits

• July 10: Star Band

• July 11: The Quietmen

• July 12: Clean Getaway

• July 13: High Noon

• July 17: Beatlemania Again

• July 18: Dynamic Crew

• July 19: Reelin' In The Years

• July 20: To The Bone

• July 24: Real Diamond

• July 25: Parrot Beach

• July 26: Best of the Eagles

• July 27: B Street Band

• July 31: Rowan College SJ Band

When two cautious strangers meet later in life, polite conversation quickly takes flight — sparked by sharp wit, surprising confessions, and a shared love of birds. As Peg and Irving navigate the tender awkwardness of starting over, they discover that hope can appear when you least expect it. Witty and uplifting, Kalamazoo is a sophisticated romantic comedy about second chances, unexpected connection, and the courage to spread your wings at any age.