April

4/3 - 4/5 Wildwoods Boat & Fishing Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual showcase of major boat manufacturers, accessories, services and exhibitions .Fri: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 12 - 18 and free for children 12 and under.609.729.4000 or www.gwcoc.org/boatshow.html

4/9 - 4/11 War at the Jersey Shore Wrestling
Wildwoods Convention Center. SJWA hosts an annual event featuring National Folk-style Wrestling Championships. Fri: competition at 6 p.m., Sat: competition 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Ticket prices to be determined. 856.642.7592 or www.sjwrestling.com.

4/11 Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt
On the beach at 17th Avenue, North Wildwood Noon. Children 11 and under can pick up eggs and collect prizes. Free. 609.972.1038.

4/11 Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt
On the beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. Noon. Children ages 1-12 are invited to dig for eggs buried in the sand. Each egg contains a toy and a golden egg is worth a bigger prize. Rain date 4/12/09 609.729.5501

4/12 Easter Opening Day Celebration
Morey's Piers opening day celebration boasts fun for the kid in all of us including rides, food, entertainment and an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Noon – 4 p.m. Pier open 11 a.m. –5 p.m. Free. 609.522.3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com.

4/12 Easter Sunday Egg Hunt
Win prizes. Free for children 12 and under. On the Boardwalk at 23rd Ave., North Wildwood. 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. 609.729.3223.

4/12 Resurrection "Son" Rise Service
Sunrise Easter Service at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gazebo. 1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. 6:15 a.m. Free. 609.522.2951 or www.fbcanglesea.com

4/14 - 4/16 Wildwood Wholesale Gift Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Wholesale trade show open to suppliers in the retail trade only. Souvenirs, gifts, jewelry, toys, candy and more. Entrance fee for participants. Free admission. 508.238.5800

4/18 5th Annual Post Card Show & Open House
Sponsored by the Wildwood Historical Society at the George F Boyer Museum, 3907 Pacific Ave., Wildwood. Come join us for a walk through the Wildwoods of old. Free. Refreshments. Post card vendors or other inquiries call 609.425.5308.

4/19 Beast of the East
Wildwoods Convention Center and the beach between Schellenger and Lincoln Avenues, Wildwood. Cheer Tech hosts a cheerleading competition. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Admission fee participants. Ticket Prices: Adults - $15 Children 10 and under - $10 Children under 3 FREE. For more information please call 866.52.CHEER or visit www.cheertech.net.

4/22 Business at The Beach Expo
Wildwoods Convention Center. Hundreds of products and services for Cape May County businesses. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free admission. 609.465.7181

4/24 - 4/25 Sensational '60s Weekend
Fri: Jerry Blavat Dance Party at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., dance at 7 p.m. Sat: Street Fair at Fox Park. Classic car show, contests, food vendors, live music and entertainment, craft vendors, Doo Wop bus tour and so much more! Saturday night: Concert at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. 888.729.0033 or www.fabfifties.com

4/24 - 4/26 Spring Bike Rally
Cape Classics Motorcycle Club presents the 3rd Annual Spring Motorcycle Rally. Featuring vendors of all kinds and live entertainment. 609.729.8870 or www.Roartotheshoreonline.com

4/30 Tournament of Bands Weekend in Wildwood
Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School. All-Chapter Championship contest for the Tournament of Bands indoor units from NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, WV and OH. 856.935.4940 or tob@tob.org

May

5/1 - 5/3 Tournament of Bands Weekend in Wildwood
Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School. All-Chapter Championship contest for the Tournament of Bands indoor units from NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, WV and OH. 856.935.4940 or tob@tob.org

5/2 Annual Surf Fishing Tournament
Registration from 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. at the Anglesea Firehouse. Tournament will be held on the beaches of Wildwood Crest. Awards and prizes to be awarded at the conclusion of the event at the Anglesea Firehouse. Individual participant fee $9, Team participant fee $49. (6 person team) 609.886.1656

5/4 Seashore Foods Trade Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center's Starlight Ballroom. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free Admission. Trade show restricted to adults affiliated with or having a true interest in the food service industry. For additional information contact Seashore Foods 609.886.3100 or www.seashorefoods.com.

5/7 - 5/10 17th Annual East Coast Boardwalk National Car Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri. and Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com.

5/10 Mother's Day
Celebrate Mother's Day with the entire family! While there's always fun for everyone at Morey's Piers, Mom gets some extra TLC on Surfside Pier @ 25th Ave., and Mariner's Landing Pier at Schellenger Ave. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.729.3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com

5/13 Wildwoods Restaurant Showcase
Neil's Steak & Chowder House, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. A sampling of some of the Wildwoods' finest restaurants and specialty shops. All proceeds benefit area high school students. 609.729.4000 or www.gwcoc.org.

5/15 - 5/16 Knights of Columbus Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual meeting of the New Jersey State Council, Knights of Columbus. Business sessions will be held Fri: 12pm - 4pm and Sat: 9am - 4pm . Members only. 973.736.5632 or www.njkofc.com

5/15 - 5/17 Spring Beach Jam
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach between Schellenger Avenue and Spencer Avenue. Entrance fee for participants.609-522-3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com

5/16 Pirate Day with Captain Kidd
Parade registration 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Wildwoods Convention Center. Parade steps off at 10:15 a.m. and proceeds north on Boardwalk to 17th. Treasure hunt on the beach at end of parade. 609.522.2955 or www.northwildwood.com.

5/22 - 5/31 Boardwalk Outdoor Market - New!
Outdoor market on the Cedar Avenue Boardwalk featuring purveyors of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and hand crafted items. Held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday-Memorial Day to Labor Day. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 609.522.2542, ext.10

5/22 - 5/24 State Gymnastics Championships
Wildwoods Convention Center. United States Association of Independent Gymnastics clubs will hold a gymnastics competition. Sat. and Sun: 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. www.usaigc.com/default.cfm

5/22 - 5/25 Wildwoods International Kite Festival
Annual event begins on Friday, May 22nd at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean media event on the beach behind the Wildwoods Convention Center. Later that night, at 9 p.m. there will be a night kite fly with some kites illuminated, spotlighted kites, cool music and the official launch of the events for Saturday and Sunday. www.skyfestivalsinc.com

5/23 - 5/24 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. All handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198

5/25 Memorial Day Ceremony
Ceremony at Veterans Monument, 1st Avenue and Spruce Avenue, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. Event then moves to American Legion Post 184, Wildwood for all service organizations to attend. Free. 609.729.5832 or www.wildwoodpost184.com.

5/28 - 5/29 Annual Education Extravaganza
Learning becomes a "day at the beach" when students in grades three through twelve enjoy a day of hands-on learning and interactive participation utilizing the beach and Morey's Piers amusements. 609.522.3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com.

5/28 - 5/31 Tall Cedars Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Independent Masonic organization convention. Parade on Saturday beginning at 21st and Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood and proceeds south to Andrews Avenue, Wildwood. 10 a.m.

June

6/2 - 6/3 North Wildwood Beach Writers Conference
Wildwoods Convention Center. 7th Annual Beach Writers Conference presents speakers, writing contests and a banquet. Entrance fee for participants. Tues: noon - 9 p.m., Wed: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 609.522.9406.

6/4 - 6/6 New Jersey State Elks Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: Noon. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 25th Avenue, North Wildwood to Aster Road, Wildwood Crest. Free. 732.229.2978 or www.njelks.org.

6/5 - 6/28 Boardwalk Outdoor Market - New!
Outdoor market on the Cedar Avenue Boardwalk featuring purveyors of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and hand crafted items. Held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday-Memorial Day to Labor Day. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 609.522.2542, ext. 10.

6/5 - 6/7 Spring Thunder in the Sand Motocross Pro/Am
On the Beach between Schellenger and Spencer Avenues, Wildwood. AMA-sanctioned Pro-Am races for beginners to pros. Sat: Noon and Sun: 10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com.

6/6 Beach Bop
Morey's Piers, Wildwood. A special day designed for our youngest scouts. Beach Bop follows the same unique model as Beach Jam with an added "splash" of waterpark. 609.729.3900 or www.moreyspiers.com/

6/6 New Jersey State Elks Parade
Noon. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 25th Avenue, North Wildwood to Aster Road, Wildwood Crest. Parade approx. 4 hours long. Reviewing stand at Crest Pier, Atlantic and Heather Avenues, Wildwood Crest. 732.229.2978 or www.njelks.org.

6/9 - 6/13 American Legion Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. The American Legion will be holding their Annual Convention. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 18th Avenue, North Wildwood to Bennett Avenue, Wildwood. Sat: 2 p.m. Free. For more information please call 609.695.5418 or visit www.njamericanlegion.org.

6/12 - 6/14 International Supreme Council of DeMolay NJ State Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center's Starlight Ballroom - A private three day convention held for the members of DeMolay. Friday - 8AM-10PM; Saturday - 8 AM -11AM / Dinner Banquet 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; Sunday 9 AM - 10 AM. For more information visit www.njdemolay.org

6/13 - 6/14 Mummers Brigade Weekend
4:45 p.m. at 2nd and Olde New Jersey. Free. 609.522.2955. www.northwildwood.com.

6/14 American Flag Day Ceremony
Veterans Monument, 1st and Spruce Avenues, North Wildwood. Ceremonial Raising of the Flag. 10 a.m. Free. 609.729.7722.

6/15 - 6/20 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual convention for VFW and Ladies Auxiliary. Sat: 1:30 p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood. 609.393.1929 or www.vfwnj.com.

6/16 - 6/30 Doo Wop Back to the '50s Tours
Award-winning, guided bus tour showcases Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwoods fabulous collection of mid-century architecture and hotels/motels. Tour leaves at 7 p.m. in front of the Doo Wop Experience museum on Ocean Avenue.609.523.1958. Adults $12, Children $6.

6/20 ALS Express Bike Ride
Morey's Piers hosts this annual fundraiser to help fight against Lou Gehrigs Disease. 609.729.3900 www.als-xpress.org.

6/20 Annual Plunge for Patients
Sat: 2-5 p.m. Cancer awareness fair, health screenings and registration at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Ocean swim races, beach run and fun walk beginning at 6 p.m. Free to spectators. Entrance fee for participants. Beach party 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. @ Mariners Landing Pier picnic area-must be pre-registered to attend. 443.271.2926 or www.plungeforpatients.org.

6/20 Cabs at the Beach Drum Corp Competition
Maxwell Field, Youngs Avenue and Park Blvd., Wildwood. The City of Wildwood and Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Maxwell Field, Youngs and Park Blvd, Wildwood. Drum Corp Competition featuring the Hawthorne Cabelleros Drum & Bugle Corps. 6 p.m. Admission fee. 973.709.1500 x 1501 Drum & Bugle Corps present the season opener "Cabs at the Beach" drum and bugle exhibition. For advance ticket sales call the Hawthorne Caballeros Business Office at 1-973-709-0500 .

6/21 Wheelin' the Wildwoods Fathers Day Bike Ride
Sweetbriar Road and New Jersey Avenue . Non-competitive family bicycle tours of 10 and 26 miles through Wildwoods and surrounding scenic areas. Registration 7 a.m., rides begin 8 a.m. Fee required. 523-0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

6/22 - 6/25 86th Annual National Marbles Tournament
Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Avenue and the beach, Wildwood. The official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments throughout the U.S. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.. Daily. Free to spectators. 304.337.2764 or www.nationalmarblestournament.org.

6/22 Live Music at Crest Pier
Monday evenings. Live musical entertainment at the Crest Pier Recreation Center, 5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org

6/24 Live Music at Gazebo by the Sea
Wednesday evenings. Live musical entertainment at the Gazebo by the Sea, Rambler Rd and Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org

6/26 Annual North Wildwood Italian-American Festival
Annual celebration of Italian-American heritage, food and music held in North Wildwood on Olde New Jersey Avenue. Fri: 4 p.m. -11 p.m., Sat: noon - 11 p.m., Sun: noon - 6 p.m.

6/26 Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer
Friday Registration noon.-9 pm. in the lobby of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Games played on Wildwoods Beaches. Bring your barefooted soccer team down to enjoy a weekend. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Daily. www.CapeExpress.com. For tournament inquiries email beachblastsoccer@comcast.net.

6/26 Fridays - Fireworks on the Beach
On the Beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Summer fireworks extravaganza. 10:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602 or www.dowildwood.com

6/28 Fox Park Amphitheater Concerts
Sunday nights at Fox Park, Ocean Avenue, Wildwood. 7:30 p.m. Free. Featured artists TBA. 609.522.2444

6/28 - 6/30 Youth For Christ Beach Summer Splash
Wildwoods Convention Center and the Wildwoods beaches. 8 am - 10 pm daily. Youth conference for hundreds of high school students from all over the Northeast. For more information email eryfc@frontiernet.net or call 585-458-2520.

6/29 Irish Pipe & Drum Brigades
Authentic Irish Pipe Brigade Parade on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7p.m. - 9 p.m. www.dowildwood.com. 609.523.1602

6/29 Wildwood Talent Showcase
Wildwood Bandshell @ Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m. Dancers ages 6 - 18 perform. Free. 413.454.4523

July

7/1 - 7/29 Cedar Avenue Pier Entertainment
Free live entertainment or karaoke on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Cedar Avenue Pier. 609.522.2542 x19

7/1 - 7/29 Live Music at Gazebo by the Sea
Wednesday evenings. Live musical entertainment at the Gazebo by the Sea, Rambler Rd and Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

7/1 - 7/29 Stringband Performances
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. The Duffy Stringband parades down the boardwalk from 16th St., North Wildwood to the Wildwoods Convention Center. 7-9 p.m. 609.523.1602 or www.dowildwood.com.

7/1 - 7/31 Wildwood Talent Showcase
Wildwood Bandshell @ Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m. Dancers ages 6 - 18 perform. Free. 413.454.4523

7/1 - 7/2 Youth For Christ Beach Summer Splash
Wildwoods Convention Center and the Wildwoods beaches. 8 am - 10 pm daily. Youth conference for hundreds of high school students from all over the Northeast. For more information email eryfc@frontiernet.net or call 585-458-2520.

7/2 - 7/30 Boardwalk Family Fun Nights
Parades, clowns and music on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 609.523.1602 or www.dowildwood.com.

7/2 Cape May County Lifeguard Championship
Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Headquarters, Rambler Road and the Beach, Wildwood Crest. 6 p.m. Ten Cape May County beach patrols compete in six events. Free. 609.522.3825 or www.wcbp.org.

7/2 - 7/30 Doo Wop Back to the '50s Tours
Award-winning, guided bus tour showcases Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwoods fabulous collection of mid-century architecture and hotels/motels. Tour leaves at 7 p.m. in front of the Doo Wop Experience museum on Ocean Avenue.609.523.1958. Adults $12, Children $6.

7/3 - 7/31 Boardwalk Outdoor Market-New!
Outdoor market on the Cedar Avenue Boardwalk featuring purveyors of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and hand crafted items. Held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday-Memorial Day to Labor Day. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 609.522.2542x10

7/3 - 7/5 Fourth of July Freedom Festival and Craft Show
Rambler Road and Ocean Avenue Gazebo-by-the-Sea area. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Crafters of all kinds, food, live entertainment, children's activities. Free. 609-522-1669, 609-523-0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

7/3 - 7/5 Sport Card, Comic Book and Toy Expo
Wildwoods Convention Center. Collectibles, memorabilia and guest star appearances. Fri: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 732.422.9365 or www.njsportspromotions.com.

7/4 Fourth of July Fireworks Display
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Fireworks extravaganza. 10 p.m. Free. www.dowildwood.com or 609.523.1602

7/4 Independence Day Parade
Check in from 8 – 8:45 a.m. Parade begins at 9 a.m. at 15th and Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood and proceeds to 2nd Avenue. Prizes awarded for the best decorated bikes in red, white and blue theme. Free. 609.522.2955 or www.northwildwood.com.

7/4 - 7/26 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. All handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198

7/5 - 7/26 Fox Park Amphitheater Concerts
Sunday nights at Fox Park, Ocean Avenue, Wildwood. 7:30 p.m. Free. Featured artists TBA. 609.522.2444

7/6 - 7/11 Dance Xplosion National Finals Dance Competition
National dance competition finals from studios all over the country competing for cash and prizes. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Daily. Free admission. 516.781.3400 or www.dancexplosiontalent.com.

7/6 - 7/27 Irish Pipe & Drum Brigades
Authentic Irish Pipe Brigade Parade on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7p.m. - 9 p.m. www.dowildwood.com. 609.523.1602

7/6 - 7/27 Live Music at Crest Pier
Monday evenings. Live musical entertainment at the Crest Pier Recreation Center, 5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

7/9 - 7/30 Lou Booth Amphitheater Summer Concert
2nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Thursday and Saturday nights 8 p.m. Free. Entertainment TBD. 522.2030 or www.NorthWildwood.com.

7/10 Cape May County Lifeguard Championships
Rambler Road and the Beach, Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Headquarters. 6 p.m. Cape May County beach patrols compete in 6 events. Free. 609.522.3825 or www.wcbp.org.

7/10 New Jersey State BBQ Championship
2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbeque, live blues music and free family fun. Fri: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free to spectators. 609.523.6565 or www.njbbq.com.

7/10 - 7/11 16th Annual Duke of Fluke Fishing Tournament
Sterling Harbor Marina, Rio Grande Avenue, Shawcrest. South Jersey's largest Fluke Tournament. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entrance fee for participants. 609.729.1425 or www.sterlingharbor.com.

7/10 - 7/12 Anglesea Blues Festival
2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbeque, live blues music and free family fun. Fri: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free to spectators. 609.523.6565 or www.njbbq.com.

7/10 - 7/31 Fridays - Fireworks on the Beach
On the Beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Summer fireworks extravaganza. 10:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602 or www.dowildwood.com.

7/11 13th Annual Swim for the Dolphins
The 13th Annual Swim for the Dolphins to benefit the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. 4pm registration and 6:30 start. The only facility of its kind in the State of New Jersey, the MMSC recovers over 100 stranded dolphins, seals, whales and sea turtles every year. This swim is an important awareness and fund raiser for the Center. The support of the Wildwood Beach Patrols make this a safe and enjoyable event. Rambler Rd. Lifeguard Headquarters (on the beach), WW Crest. Entrance fee for participants. 609-266-0538 or www.mmsc.org.

7/11 Boogie Board Races
15th Avenue and the beach, North Wildwood. Wave riding competition for boys and girls ages 5 – 18. Registration 9 a.m., contest 10 a.m. Prizes awarded, must bring your own board. 609.522.2955 or www.northwildwood.com.

7/12 - 7/16 NJ Elite Summer of Learning - Educational Conference
The Wildwoods Convention Center. In the early part of the week, the convention will offer participants five strands, each focused on a different area of professional excellence. Follow a single strand from beginning to end or mix and match those topics that interest you. The end of the week will feature the acclaimed NJ ELITE Technology Conference, with topics designed to excite and enlighten both technology novices and true technophiles. Choose the strand that interests you and dig deeply for an intensive learning experience. Times vary daily. www.njpsa.org/index.cfm

7/15 - 7/16 Miss North Wildwood Competition
Sunset Bay Restaurant, North Wildwood. Wed: Teen competition and luncheon. Noon. Thurs: Crowning at Lou Boothe Amphitheater 7 p.m. Free. 609.374.0562.

7/16 - 7/18 Closer Walk Christian Youth Event
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. Youth groups and families are invited to join us for a weekend of camping on the beach. Live Christian music and worship services. Entrance fee for participants. 609.729.3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com.

7/17 Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 6 p.m. Free. 609.522.7500.

7/18 Drum Corp Competition
Maxwell Field, Youngs and Park Blvd, Wildwood. Drum and Bugle Competition featuring the Hawthorne Cabelleros Drum & Bugle Corps. 6 p.m. Admission fee. 609.522.2444

7/18 Greater Wildwoods Christmas in July Boat Parade
Don't miss the Greater Wildwoods' Christmas in July Boat Parade. Back bays from North Wildwood to Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest. 609.729.5501 or www.wildwoodboatparade.com.

7/18 - 7/19 Handcraft Unlimited Christmas in July Craft Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission $3. Children under 12 free. For more information please call 717.656.4849 or visit www.handcraft-unlimited.com.

7/19 - 7/24 Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition
National Dance competition. Free admission to spectators. Dance competition 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Daily. 413.568.4815 or www.sophisticatedproductions.com.

7/25 14th Annual Sandblast Beach Run
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 2-miler - 6:45 p.m. 5-miler -7 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Wildwood Catholic High School Cross Country and Track programs. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 609.522.8581 or www.sandblastbeachrun.net.

7/25 17th Annual Co-Ed Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
On the Beach between Oak and Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. A 4-on-4 team competition for players of all levels. 18 and over. Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to spectators. 856.696.9705 or www.wildwoodultimate.com.

7/25 Christmas in July with Santa Claus
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Santa rides the beach tram. Candy canes and entertainment. 1 p.m. Free. 609.522.7500.

7/25 - 7/26 Mid-Summer Festival and Craft Show
Rambler Road and Ocean Avenue Gazebo-by-the-Sea area. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Crafters of all kinds, food, live entertainment, children's activities. Free. 609.522.1669, 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

7/28 - 7/31 Delia's Clothing Sale
Warehouse style sale of Delia's designer clothing. 9 am - 9 pm July 28th - August 6th , 9 am - 6 pm August 7. Free Admission. www.delias.com.

7/31 Sundown Celebrations
Friday evenings at Sunset Lake, New Jersey Ave. and Miami Rd. 7 p.m. to sunset. Live music, family entertainment and children's activities, all overlooking the scenic back bays of Wildwood Crest at sunset. Free. 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org

August

8/1 - 8/2 Battle at the Beach Grappling Tournament
Wildwoods Convention Center. Mixed martial arts fighting competition with contestants from the tri-state area. Doors open at 8 a.m. Tickets available at the door day of event or by visiting www.nagafighter.com.

8/1 - 8/7 Delia's Clothing Sale
Warehouse style sale of Delia's designer clothing. 9 am - 9 pm July 28th - August 6th , 9 am - 6 pm August 7. Free Admission. www.delias.com.

8/1 - 8/27 Lou Booth Amphitheater Summer Concert
2nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Thursday and Saturday nights 8 p.m. Free. Entertainment TBD. 522.2030 or www.NorthWildwood.com.

8/1 - 8/30 Boardwalk Outdoor Market - New!
Outdoor market on the Cedar Avenue Boardwalk featuring purveyors of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and hand crafted items. Held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday-Memorial Day to Labor Day. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 609.522.2542x10

8/1 - 8/31 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. All handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198

8/2 - 8/30 Fox Park Amphitheater Concerts
Sunday nights at Fox Park, Ocean Avenue, Wildwood. 7:30 p.m. Free. Featured artists TBA. 609.522.2444

8/3 - 8/31 Irish Pipe & Drum Brigades
Authentic Irish Pipe Brigade Parade on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7p.m. - 9 p.m. www.dowildwood.com. 609.523.1602

8/3 - 8/31 Live Music at Crest Pier
Monday evenings. Live musical entertainment at the Crest Pier Recreation Center, 5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

8/2 - 8/20 Wildwood Talent Showcase
Wildwood Bandshell @ Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m. Dancers ages 6 - 18 perform. Free. 413.454.4523

8/4 - 8/27 Doo Wop Back to the '50s Tours
Award-winning, guided bus tour showcases Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwoods fabulous collection of mid-century architecture and hotels/motels. Tour leaves at 7 p.m. in front of the Doo Wop Experience museum on Ocean Avenue.609.523.1958. Adults $12, Children $6.

8/5 - 8/26 Cedar Avenue Pier Entertainment
Free live entertainment or karaoke on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Cedar Avenue Pier. 609.522.2542 x19

8/5 - 8/26 Stringband Performances
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. The Duffy Stringband parades down the boardwalk from 16th St., North Wildwood to the Wildwoods Convention Center. 7-9 p.m. 609.523.1602 or www.dowildwood.com.

8/5 - 8/26 Live Music at Gazebo by the Sea
Wednesday evenings. Live musical entertainment at the Gazebo by the Sea, Rambler Rd and Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

8/6 - 8/27 Boardwalk Family Fun Nights
Parades, clowns and music on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 609.523.1602 or www.dowildwood.com.

8/7 - 8/28 Sundown Celebrations
Friday evenings at Sunset Lake, New Jersey Ave. and Miami Rd. 7 p.m. to sunset. Live music, family entertainment and children's activities, all overlooking the scenic back bays of Wildwood Crest at sunset. Free. 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

8/7 - 8/28 Fridays - Fireworks on the Beach
On the Beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Summer fireworks extravaganza. 10:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602 or www.dowildwood.com.

8/8 8th Annual SOCS Survivors of Cancer Fundraiser
Lighthouse Point Restaurant, Shawcrest Rd., Wildwood. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. $20. For additional info call 609.465.7655.

8/8 Philomena Monastero Boardwalk for the Cure
Enjoy a relaxing stroll with us at our annual walk to fight cancer on the beautiful Wildwoods Boardwalk. Check-in/registration 8 a.m. Walk starts at 11 a.m. Free shirt and entry for sponsors gifts. 610-275-4820 or www.boardwalk4cure.org.

8/9 North Wildwood Flea Market
Annual Flea Market. JFK Blvd from 2nd to 13th Avenue. Fee for vendors, free to spectators. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 17th. 609.522.2030 ext. 1430.

8/9 United Way of Cape May County's Rubber Ducky Regatta
Raging Waters Water Park, Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7:30 p.m. Morey's Piers hosts this annual benefit for the Cape May County United Way. Watch as thousands of little yellow ducks race at Raging Waters for great prizes. Free to spectators. 609.729.2002. Or www.uwcmc.com.

8/15 - 8/16 Wildwoods Classic Cup XXV Hobie Cat Races
On the Beach at Schellenger Ave., Wildwood. Colorful Hobie Cat sailing regatta. Registration on site Friday night and Saturday morning. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Free to spectators. 609.923.1355 or http://mysite.verizon.net/townbank.cats

8/18 Rock & Roll Collectibles Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Rock n Roll Collectibles Show featuring 45's, albums, CD's, DVD's, posters, etc. Sat: noon - 8 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 856.438.5259 or www.rocknrollevents.com.

8/19 Around the Island Row
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood.6:30 a.m. Free. 609.522.7500.

8/22 71st Greater Wildwood Yacht Club Regatta
Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Mid Atlantic Racing Association Championship sponsored by the Greater Wildwood Yacht Club. Sat: International Optimist Dinghy and 420 fleets. Sun: Laser and Sunfish fleets. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Daily. Free to spectators. 609.610.449.0711 or www.gwyc.org.

8/28 - 8/30 Sport Card, Comic Book and Toy Expo
Wildwoods Convention Center. Featuring all sports cards, toys, comic books, figurines, Beanie Babies, other memorabilia. Fri: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 732.422.9365 or www.njsportspromotions.com.

8/29 Wildwood Block Party & Festival
Fox Park in Wildwood. Family fun, food and free live entertainment. 1 p.m. 609.522.2444.

September

9/2 Cedar Avenue Pier Entertainment
Free live entertainment or karaoke on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Cedar Avenue Pier. 609.522.2542 x19

9/2 Stringband Performances
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. The Duffy Stringband parades down the boardwalk from 16th St., North Wildwood to the Wildwoods Convention Center. 7-9 p.m. 609.523.1602 or www.dowildwood.com.

9/3 Boardwalk Family Fun Nights
Parades, clowns and music on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 609.523.1602 or www.dowildwood.com.

9/5 Lou Booth Amphitheater Summer Concert
2nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Thursday and Saturday nights 8 p.m. Free. Entertainment TBD. 522.2030 or www.NorthWildwood.com.

9/4 - 9/7 Boardwalk Outdoor Market - New!
Outdoor market on the Cedar Avenue Boardwalk featuring purveyors of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and hand crafted items. Held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday-Memorial Day to Labor Day. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 609.522.2542x10

9/4 Labor Day Fireworks
Labor Day Weekend Kick-off. Fireworks spectacular on the beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. 10 p.m. Free 609.523.1602

9/4 Sundown Celebrations
Friday evenings at Sunset Lake, New Jersey Ave. and Miami Rd. 7 p.m. to sunset. Live music, family entertainment and children's activities, all overlooking the scenic back bays of Wildwood Crest at sunset. Free. 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

9/5 - 9/6 Handcraft Unlimited Labor Day Craft Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission $3. Children under 12 free. 717.656.4849 or www.handcraft-unlimited.com.

9/6 Fox Park Amphitheater Concerts
Sunday nights at Fox Park, Ocean Avenue, Wildwood. 7:30 p.m. Free. Featured artists TBA. 609.522.2444

9/11 Memorial Service
New Jersey Avenue at Miami Rd. Time TBA. Service to honor and remember those who perished in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. 609.522.5176 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

9/11 September 11th Commemoration
Commemoration of the 9/11 tragedies at Veterans Monument, 1st and Spruce Avenues, North Wildwood. 8:56 a.m. Free. 609. 374-0562 or www.NorthWildwood.com.

9/11 - 9/13 Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally
Cape Classics Motorcycle Club presents one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the Northeast. Daily vendors, live entertainment and activities. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.609.729.8870 or www.roartotheshoreonline.com.

9/12 Dubs on the Boards
Boardwalk car display in North Wildwood for all VW and Audi enthusiasts by enthusiasts. Fun for the whole family! Dubsontheboards@comcast.net or www.dubsontheboards.com.

9/12 Mummers Stringband Saturday and Strutters Contest
Mummers Strutting Contest 4 p.m. on 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Parade at 4:45 p.m. at 21st and Atlantic Avenues proceeding north on Atlantic Avenue, west on 1st Ave., north on Olde New Jersey Ave. Concert immediately following parade. Free. 609.522.2955

9/17 New Jersey State Firemen's Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. The Annual Convention of the New Jersey State Firemen and Life Members. The objects of this Association are: The furtherance of the best interests of the Firemen's Relief Associations of this State which are or may become members of this Association so that the finds of the said relief Associations may be protected and the best results for the benefit of aged and needy active and/or otherwise qualified fire persons and their families, and those injured, incapacitated or killed in the performance of their duty, may be achieved; the protection against the encroachment upon the source of said funds, the advancement of the status and best interest of all fire persons, the development and advancement of the best methods of fire protection and the cultivation of fraternal fellowship among the various departments and fire persons throughout the State and elsewhere. For more information please visit www.njsfa.com.

9/18 - 9/19 Firefighters Weekend Craft Show
Rambler Rd. and Ocean Avenue, Gazebo by the Sea area. Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Various arts and crafts vendors. Free. 609.522.1669, 609.523.0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

9/19 Firemen's Parade
The Annual New Jersey State Firemen's Convention Parade is run by the local host organization in conjunction with the Firemen's Convention. Tthe parade will be starting at 1PM sharp. The approximate 2 and 1/2 mile Parade starts at Crocus Road in Wildwood Crest and travels on New Jersey Avenue ending at Eighth Avenue in North Wildwood. The Parade is generally four hours long and features over 300 pieces of apparatus by over 200 individual companies from four states. In addition, 18 bands will perform on the Parade route. Viewing stand is at 17th and New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood. After the Parade is over awarding of prizes will take place at the Wildwoods Convention Center at 8PM.

9/24 Irish Fall Festival Events-Golf Tournament
7:30 a.m. at Avalon Country Club. 609.729.0075 or www.cmcaoh.com.

9/24 - 9/27 Irish Fall Festival
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Four-day event celebrates Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, crafts. Sun: 1 p.m. Parade on Surf Avenue from 26th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Daily. Bus Service throughout event days from 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenue along Surf Ave. to 26th Ave. 1.800.IRISH 91, 609.729.0075 or www.CMCAOH.com.

9/24 - 9/27 16th Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri. and Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.ThunderMoto.com.

9/24 - 9/27 Annual Wildwood NJ Boardwalk Classic Car Auction
Annual car auction of "muscle" and classic cars will take place in the Wildwoods Convention Center's Oceanfront Arena. Vendors with memorabilia and collectibles. For more information call 609.522.4546 or visit www.wildwoodnjclassiccarauction.com.

9/25 - 9/27 An Olde Time Italian Festival
Fox Park at Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood. An 'Old World' family festival weekend including crafts, games, rides, great Italian food and continuous live entertainment. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. 609374.0016

9/25 Irish Fall Festival-Ceili
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at North Wildwood Recreation Center, 9th and Central Avenues, North Wildwood. 609.729.0075 or www.cmcaoh.com.

9/26 Irish Fall Festival Events
Street Festival times for today are 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Additional events for the Irish Fall Festival: 5k Run and 1 mile walk-8 a.m. First and Olde New Jersey Ave. Brian Riley Pipe Exhibition-10 a.m. 8th and Central Avenues. Irish Music Concert: 7:30 p.m.-Wildwood Catholic High School, 15th and Central Avenues.

9/26 - 9/27 Beach Jam Fall Harvest
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Ultimate camping experience for scouts on the beach between Schellenger and Spencer Avenues. Entrance fee for participants. 609.729.3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com.

9/26 Sunset Lake Seafarers Celebration
Sunset Lake along New Jersey Avenue between Rambler and Miami roads. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dozens of crafters and food vendors, family entertainment, live music, children's activities and much more overlooking beautiful Sunset Lake. After 6 p.m., event moves to Gazebo-by-the-Sea (Rambler and Ocean) and Fern Road Park (Fern and Ocean) areas for more live entertainment and a spectacular beachfront fireworks show at 9 p.m. Free. 609-522-1669, 609-523-0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

October

10/2 Wildwood Crest Monster Truck Expo
Scoop Taylor Park and Crest Pier Recreation Center, Heather Road and Ocean Avenue . 6-9 p.m. Fun-filled family event kicks off Thunder on the Beach Weekend in the Wildwoods. Meet the monster truck drivers, see the trucks up close and go for rides in a monster truck on the beach. Event includes food, children's activities, music. Free (fee required for monster truck rides). Info: 609-523-0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

10/2 - 10/3 Wild Thang
All Chrysler event on display on the Wildwoods Boardwalk on Saturday. 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Entrance fee for participants. 860-388-6441 or http://www.chryslerownersgroup.com/.

10/2 - 10/4 Law Enforcement Survivors Weekend
Weekend long events honoring law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. 609.522.2030 or www.midatlanticsurvivors.org.

10/2 - 10/4 Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Race
On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. Monster trucks race for the "King of the Beach" title. Quad wars, tough truck competition, stunts. Three jam-packed shows on the beach rain or shine. Sat: Noon and 7 p.m. Sun: Noon. Admission fee: Adults $20, Children $15. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com.

10/3 55th Annual Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament
The Wildwoods Beaches. Registration at the Anglesea Firehouse 2nd and New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. Teams and individuals welcome. Entrance fee for participants/teams. 856.231.9110 or www.asaconline.org.

10/3 Seafood and Music Festival
An outdoor event from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue between Wildwood and Schellenger Avenues. A FREE street fair with food vendors, crafts, a pie eating contest, Kids Korner, a clam chowder contest and musical entertainment. 609.729.4000 or www.gwcoc.com.

10/3 Treasure Hunt & DQ Ice Cream Eating Contest
Free for children under 12, on the Boardwalk at 23rd Ave., North Wildwood. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 609.729.3223

10/9 - 10/11 Charismatic Conference
Wildwoods Convention Center. Camden Diocese Catholic Charismatic Conference. All welcome. Fri: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun: 7 a.m. -
3 p.m. Donation requested. 609.522.5010

10/9 - 10/11 Fall Thunder on the Sand Pro/Am Sanctioned Motocross Race
On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. AMA sanctioned races featuring beginners to pros. Races are Sat: Noon, Sun: 10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com.

10/10 - 10/11 George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament
County-wide youth soccer tournament. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. www.capeexpress.com.

10/10 Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 5:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Entrance fee for participants. 609.522.2955 or www.njbba.org.

10/11 Closing Day Celebration
Morey's Pier, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. Traditional farewell to summer. Special lineup of games, prizes and entertainment with reduced prices on wristbands. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.729.3900 or www.MoreyPiers.com.

10/16 - 10/18 Fabulous '50s Weekend
A celebration of Wildwoods' place in Rock 'n Roll history. The weekend kicks off on Friday night with a Jerry Blavat dance party in the Oceanfront Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m., dance at 7 p.m. Sat: Street Fair at Fox Park featuring a classic car show, contests, food vendors, live music entertainment, craft vendors, Doo Wop Bus tour and so much more! Saturday night Fabulous Fifties Concert at the Oceanfront Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. 888.729.0033 or www.fabfifties.com.

10/17 - 10/18 New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. Visit all 14 lighthouses. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 609-522-4520.

10/18 Fabulous 50's Concert
Oceanfront Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Featuring Gary US Bonds, Ben E King, Terry Johnson's Flamingos, The Del Vikings and The Mahoney Brothers. Tickets $45 per person plus tax 609.729.4000

10/24 Anglesea Surf Anglers Surf Fishing Tournament
The Wildwoods Beaches. Registration at the Firehouse, 2nd and New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. 6 a.m. – 7:30 am. Fishing 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Entrance fee for participants. www.asaconline.org.

10/29 Trunk or Treat for Halloween
Crest Pier Recreation Center, Heather Road and Ocean Avenue. 6:30 p.m. Halloween season event that features adults decorating their vehicles for Halloween and handing out candy to children dressed up in their Halloween costumes. Prizes awarded to best-decorated vehicles. Free. 609-523-0202 or www.wildwoodcrest.org.

10/30 Annual Halloween Parade and Fun Fair
Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. at Wildwood and Pacific Avenues, Wildwood. Fun Fair to follow at the Wildwoods Convention center from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. 609.522.1313.

10/31 Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
Elks Lodge, 1st and New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Trick or Treaters walk through a "Haunted House" and receive treats. Free. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 609-729-2170.

November

11/6 Cape May County Special Services School Dinner Auction
The Cape May County Special Services School District hosts it's Annual Auction/Dinner to benefit the children of the School District. 7 pm- Midnight the evening includes a Cocktail Reception, Gourmet Dining Stations, a silent Auction, a vacation raffle, dancing and a Live Auction . Tickets may be purchased by calling 609-729.0350 or emailing cmctvlady@hotmail.com.

11/8 Cheer Tech Island Championships
Wildwoods Convention Center. Cheerleading competition including recreation, school, college, open and all-star divisions. All teams compete on a 54' by 42' spring floor. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission fee for spectators. 1-866-52-CHEER or www.cheertech.net.

11/11 Veteran's Day Observance
VFW Post 3509, Spicer & Pacific Avenues, Wildwood. 11 a.m. Official celebration honoring Veteran's of Foreign Wars. 609.522.6616

11/11 Veterans Day Services
Sponsored by VFW Post 5491. 9:30 a.m. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard, 1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. Monument on Spruce Avenue, North Wildwood. 609.522.2955

11/14 Elks Hoop Shoot
North Wildwood Recreation Center, 900 Central Avenue, North Wildwood. Foul shooting contest for children 8-13 yrs. Registration at Noon. Contest immediately following registration. Free. 609.729.2170

December

12/4 Greater Wildwoods Jaycees Christmas Parade
Registration will be held at North Wildwood Recreation Center at 10th & Central Aves. from 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Parade steps off from 15th and Central Aves. at 6:30 p.m. sharp. Parade proceeds south on Central Avenue to 26th St. to Pacific Avenue, then continues south to Heather Road left onto Ocean Avenue, then north on Ocean Avenue ending at the Wildwoods Convention Center for awards ceremony. Rain date 12/6/09 Free. 609.729.5501 or www.wildwoodholiday.com.

12/4 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard, 1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Christmas tree lighting, Santa Clause and refreshments. 6 p.m. Free. 609.522.4520 or www.herefordlighthouse.org.

12/4 - 12/5 Family Holiday Celebration
A family holiday tradition with an exciting holiday weekend filled with fun for the entire family! Attend Jaycees Christmas Parade on Friday night, followed by a tree lighting ceremony and parade awards ceremony at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Bring the family inside the Wildwoods Convention Center lobby on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for free admission to Holiday-themed crafters, movies and entertainment. 609-729-9000.

12/7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
St. Demetrios Church, 321 St. Demetrios Avenue at Hereford Inlet Seawall, North Wildwood. Commemorative ceremony by North Wildwood VFW Memorial Post 5941. Noon. Free. 609.729.5832.

12/26 - 12/31 Boardwalk Basketball Classic Tournament
Wildwoods Convention Center. The nation's largest holiday co-ed basketball tournament with teams from all over the country. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Daily. Admission fee. 609.522.2444 or www.bbclassic.net.

Every Week All Summer

Mondays: July 2 through Labor Day

Captain Ocean ’s Ecological Program: Rambler Road & the Beach, Wildwood Crest. Educational presentation of ocean and sea life. 8 a.m. Free. 609.522.0221

Mondays: June 30 - August 25

Music By The Ocean: Wildwood Crest Pier,5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Dance the night away with various types of music. 7:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.0202

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: June 23 - August 29

Wildwood Talent Showcase: Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m. Dancers ages 6 - 18 perform. Free. 609.522.6714

Tuesdays & Thursdays: July - August

"Doo Wop" Mid-Century Architecture Trolley Tour: Schellenger & Ocean Avenues, Wildwood. This award-winning, guided trolley tour showcases the Wildwoods’ fabulous collection of 1950s architecture. Admission fee. 609.884.5404

Wednesdays: July 2 - August 27

Summer Sunset Concert Series: Gazebo on Miami and New Jersey Avenues at Sunset Lake. 7:00 p.m. Bring a lawnchair. Free. 609.523.0202

Thursdays: July 3 - August 21

Summer Sunset Concert Series: Gazebo at Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. 7:30 p.m. Bring a lawnchair. Free. 609.523.0202

Thursdays: July 3 - August 21

Boardwalk Family Fun Night: The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Parades, clowns and music. 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602

Thursdays: July 3 - August 21

String Band Performance: The Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602

Thursdays & Saturdays: July 5 - September 13

North Wildwood Musical Events: 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. 8 p.m. Free. 800.882.7787

Fridays: June 6 - August 29 and Sun: August 31 (for Labor Day Fireworks)

Fireworks on the Beach: On the Beach & Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Summer fireworks extravaganza. 11 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602

Saturdays: July 6 - July 27

God & Country Concerts: 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Concerts featuring music from around the world. 8 p.m. Free. 800.882.7787

All shows will be held in the amphitheater, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. 8pm. Free. Donations are welcome to offset the costs of the productions. Donation requested. 800.882.7787

Recreational Attractions

Boardwalk
A two-mile Boardwalk with four amusement piers, water parks, roller coasters, carnival games and shopping.

Beach
Free, safe and guarded beaches from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daily.

Deep Sea Fishing/Excursions
Numerous boats make daily trips for fishing and sightseeing.

Bicycling
Permitted on the Boardwalk weekdays until 11 a.m. Weekends and holidays until 10:30 a.m. Public bike path from Rambler Road to Cresse Avenue along the Beach, Wildwood Crest.

Flacco Park
7100 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Playground equipment for children ages 5+. Enjoy a safe, enclosed family atmosphere. Park hours are 6:30 a.m.
to 10 p.m.

North Wildwood Recreation Center
900 Central Avenue, North Wildwood. Call for league or camp information. 609.522.2955.

Wildwood Recreation Center
243 East Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Call for league or camp information. 609.522.5837.

Wildwood Crest Recreation Center
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Call for league or camp information. 609.523.0202.

Scoop Taylor Park
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Park is open from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily. 609.523.1341. Park has a full service playground for children ages 3 to 10 as well as two full court basketball courts and a public restroom.

Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool
8800 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 609.522.0084.

Pier Playmates Day Camp
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Call for camp information. 609.523.0018.

Public Tennis Courts
Borough of Wildwood Crest Tennis Courts 6300 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Fee for usage. 609.729.2628.

Fitness Park
Ocean Avenue between Palm and Forget-me-Not Rd., Wildwood Crest. 609.523.0202

Fox Park
Ocean and Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood. Free.

Cape May County Park and Zoo
Garden State Parkway, Exit 11. 609.465.5271.

Historic and Cultural Attractions

Whaling Wall by Wyland
Garfield Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. A spectacular 220' long x 30' high mural. The world's leading environmental artist, Wyland, depicts life-size whales with dolphins, turtles and other sea mammals.

Wildwood Historical Society and George F. Boyer Historical Museum
3907 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. Donation requested. 609.523.0277.

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and Coast Guard Tower
1st and Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Restored 1874 lighthouse. Admission fee. 609.522.4520.

Sunset Lake and Turtle Gut Park and Memorial
New Jersey and Miami Avenues, Wildwood Crest. The site of the only battle of the American Revolution fought in Cape May County. 609.522.0221.

Wildwood Crest Historical Museum
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest Pier, Store #3, Wildwood Crest. 609.729.4515.

Avenue of the Stars
Begins at Rio Grande Avenue and Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. Stroll along Pacific Avenue to see "stars" placed for inductees who have helped build the Wildwoods as an "Entertainment Capital" of the East Coast.

Boating & Golfing

Docks/ Public Boat / Launch Ramps

Public Golf Courses