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Events for Monday, August 10, 2026
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

Exploration Point Event

Exploration Point

  • Location: Stone Harbor Point Conservation Area
  • Starts: 9:30 am

Exploration Point

Bring your buckets! Meet at the parking lot for the Stone Harbor Point Conservation Area in Stone Harbor and explore Stone Harbor Point with The Wetlands Institute for awesome seashells, cool birds, and fun things that live under the sand. 

Monday:  9:30am
Suggested $3 donation to The Wetlands Institute

Fishing with the Mayor Event

Fishing with the Mayor

  • Location: Avalon Fishing Pier
  • Starts: 10:00 am

Register your child today, Fishing with the Mayor is open to the first 25 participants ages 5 to 12! Registration online only at avalonrecreation.recdesk.com

It is recommended a parent or guardian remain with the child during the event. Bottled water will be provided. Fishing rods will also be provided to each participant. Please apply sunscreen to your children prior to the start of the event.

Free Family Fun Night Event

Free Family Fun Night

  • Location: Excursion Park
  • Starts: 7:00 PM
  • Ends: 8:30 pm

Character Show and DJ Dance Party
Enjoy an interactive LIVE performance featuring your favorite characters! Additional activities for the families as well!
Stage Show begins at 7:30pm
Line Up:
July 6: Minion Mayhem
July 13: Superheroes Unite
July 20: Frozen Fever
July 27: Villains Takeover
August 3: Wicked in Sea Isle
August 10: Toy Story Tales
August 17: Royal Princess Showcase
August 24: Superheroes Unite
August 31: Mickey & Friends

Music in the Park Event

Music in the Park

  • Location: Rotary Park Cape May
  • Starts: 7:00 pm

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!

August Lineup

  • August 1: Dion Paci

  • August 2: The Quinn Brothers

  • August 3: Head Above Water

  • August 7: The Capers

  • August 8: LCMHS Summer Community Band

  • August 9: The Big House Band

  • August 10: Rockin' Fierces

  • August 14: The Honeyhawks

  • August 15: Tri County Symphonic Band

  • August 16: Johnny Zarati

  • August 17: Twisted Willow

  • August 21: Stellar Mojo

  • August 22: Lower Case Blues

  • August 23: Animal House

  • August 24: Jimmy and the Parrots

  • August 28: Independence Band

  • August 29: Hawkins Road

  • August 30: Face 2 Face

  • August 31: The Dan Band