Calender Of Events

Cape May, A Four Season Seaside Resort

Cape May is a year-round vacation destination with each season being so very special and captivating. From summer fun on the beautiful Cape May beaches to the festivities of Victorian Week in the spring and fall to the glorious Christmas holiday and all the events and activities in-between, historic Cape May has so much for you. In addition to the following special events, you can enjoy carriage rides, train rides, nature trails, gourmet dining, theater, shopping, walking tours, trolley tours, whale watching boat rides, bicycling, climbing to the top of the lighthouse, fishing, sailing, kayaking, tennis, or just relaxing and rocking on our porches!

For more information on any event, you may click on the hyperlinked names to visit the web site of the sponsoring organization. Become a "four season" visitor to Cape May and enjoy the different faces our Victorian village offers you throughout the year.

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Available through Nov. 9: Physick Estate Carriage House Exhibit
Mediums, Well Done: The World of Victorian Spiritualism. Sponsored by MAC. Call 609-884-5404 for more information.

May 1 - 2: Birding By Ear, a two-day field course sponsored by the Cape May Bird Observatory.

May 5: Spring Festival Outdoor Antiques & Collectibles Show
Held on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate. Sponsored by MAC.

May 3 - 4: Warblers By Sight & Sound I, a two-day field course sponsored by the Cape May Bird Observatory.

May 5 - 6: Warblers By Sight & Sound II, a two-day field course sponsored by the Cape May Bird Observatory.

May 10: World Series of Birding
25th annual contest in which teams tally as many species of birds as they can in 24 hours. You may play as a team, an individual or sponsor your favorite team. All money raised supports the Cape May Bird Observatory.

May 13 - 15: The Peak of Spring Migration
Two-day birding field course, sponsored by the Cape May Bird Observatory.

May 13: Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure
Cruise up the Delaware Bay for a day of lighthouse viewing, sponsored by MAC.

May 14: Sunset Cruise For Spring Migrants and Heron Rookeries
Explore the inaccessible reaches of Cape May's back bay marshes by boat, sponsored by the Cape May Bird Observatory.

May 18: Cape May Wine School - Wines for Summer Sipping
Presented by The Washington Inn and sponsored by MAC.

May 16 - 18: Cape May Spring Weekend
Experience the magic of the spring migration in Cape May and on the Delaware Bay shore. A weekend full of nature walks, programs featuring celebrated speakers, workshops and boat trips presented by the Cape May Bird Observatory.

May 16 - 18: Spring Weekend Open House at The Nature Center of Cape May.
Call 609-898-8848 for more information.

May 17: Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, sponsored by MAC.

May 17: 29th Annual Great Cape May Footrace 8:30 am.
Call 609-884-5508.

May 18 - June 15: 19th Annual Cape May Music Festival
Coordinated through MAC.

May 21 - June 28: Cape May Stage presents Fully Committed
For performance and ticket info, visit CMS's web site or call 609-884-1341.

May 24: Crafts at Memorial Day
Held this year at Our Lady Star of The Sea School Auditorium. Sponsored by MAC.

May 25: Antiques at Memorial Day
Held this year at Our Lady Star of The Sea School Auditorium. Sponsored by MAC.

May 26: Memorial Day Ceremony, 8:30 AM at Columbia Ave. Monument

May 31: Open House at Historic Cold Spring Village
Free Admission weekend. Cold Spring Village. 609-898-2300.

May 31: Pond Peekers, Nature Center of Cape May
Call 609-898-8848 for more information.

Available through June 15: 19th Annual Cape May Music Festival
Coordinated through MAC.

Available through November 9: Physick Estate Carriage House Exhibit
Mediums, Well Done: The World of Victorian Spiritualism. Sponsored by MAC. Call 609-884-5404 for more information.

Available through June 28: Cape May Stage presents Fully Committed
for performance and ticket info, visit CMS's web site or call 609-884-1341

June 6-8: World War II Weekend
Come to Cape May to celebrate our greatest generation. Enjoy lectures, tours and a cruise around the island to see WWII installations and learn how Cape May area went from a resort town to a pivotal part of America's homeland defense efforts during the war years. Sponsored by MAC. Call 609-884-5404 for more information.

June 7: West Cape May's Annual Strawberry Festival
Held at Wilbraham Park, West Cape May, 609-884-1005

June 7-8: Break into Birding Weekend
Geared for people just starting out. Learn how to go about this thing called birding while actually doing it. Visit The Cape May Bird Observatory for more information

June 13: Ghosts of Cape May Dinner
Sponsored by MAC. Call 609-884-5404 for more information.

June 14 - October 19: Cape May's 4th Annual Designer Show House.
Come marvel at this Craftsman-style landmark at 115 Reading Ave. Lunch/Dinner tour packages and daily house tours only available. Sponsored by MAC., more information and pictures of work in progress at www.capemayshowhouse.com

June 14: Victorian Fair
A traditional outdoor fair on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate with music, crafts, collectibles, activities and food. Admission is free for this MAC sponsored event.

June 14-15: Boardwalk Craft Show
609-884-9565.

June 18 - July 12: East Lynne Theater Company presents You and I Visit ELTC's web site or call 609-884-5898.

June 21: Cape May Point 5-Mile Run
Annual running event through the town of Cape May Point. For information, please call 609-884-1087.

June 21: Harbor Fest-NEW IN 2008!
Join the Nature Center of Cape May and its community partners for fresh seafood, live bluegrass music, arts & crafts vendors, educational programs and more!

June 28: Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure
Cruise up the Delaware Bay for a day of lighthouse viewing, sponsored by MAC.

Available through November 9: Physick Estate Carriage House Exhibit
Mediums, Well Done: The World of Victorian Spiritualism. Sponsored by MAC.

Available through October 19: Cape May’s 4th Annual Designer Show House.
Come and marvel at this Craftsman-style landmark at 115 Reading Ave. Lunch/Dinner packages and tours available. Sponsored by MAC. More information and pictures of work in progress at www.capemayshowhouse.com

Available through July 12: East Lynne Theater Company presents You and I.
For performance and ticket info visit ELTC’s web site or call 609-884-5898.

Every Tuesday in July and August: West Cape May Farmers’ Market
West Cape May Borough Hall. 3pm-Sunset 609-884-1005

July 4: Independence Day Celebrations.
Afternoon Lawn Party at Congress Hall, Fireworks at 10 PM

July 5: Independence Day Parade.
1pm Beach Ave. in front of Convention Hall.

July 2 – August 16: Cape May Stage presents Private Lives.
For performance and ticket info, visit CMS’s web site or call 609-884-1341

July 11-13: Annual Promenade Art Show
This is the 44th year for this popular art show held on the beachfront promenade. 609-884-9565.

July 12: Jersey Cape Antique Auto Show.
10 am to 2 pm Washington Street Mall.

July 16 – 26: East Lynne Theater Company presents Jerome Kern Songbook.
For performance and ticket info visit ELTC’s web site or call 609-884-5898.

July 27: Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure
Cruise up the Delaware Bay for a day of lighthouse viewing, sponsored by MAC.

July 20 – August 2: East Lynne Theater Company presents Magic by Robert Aberdeen.
For performance and ticket info visit ELTC’s web site or call 609-884-5898.

Available through November 9: Physick Estate Carriage House Exhibit
Mediums, Well Done: The World of Victorian Spiritualism. Sponsored by MAC.

Available through August 16: Cape May Stage presents Private Lives.
For performance and ticket info visit ELTC’s web site or call 609-884-5898.

Every Tuesday in July and August: West Cape May Farmers’ Market
West Cape May Borough Hall. 3pm-Sunset 609-884-1005

August 1: 76th Annual Baby Parade,
Sponsored by Cape May Chamber of Commerce.

August 1: Sand Sculpture Contest
9am at 2nd Avenue Beach

August 5: Cape May Women’s Club Peach Festival
Our Lady Star of the Sea Church Ocean Street at Washington Mall, 10am-5pm.

August 6 – 30: East Lynne Theater Company presents The Guardsman.
For performance and ticket info visit ELTC’s web site or call 609-884-5898.

August 9 - 10: 31st Annual Promenade Craft Show
On the Promenade, 609-884-9565.

August 20 – September 27: Cape May Stage presents Doubt.
for performance times and ticket info, visit web site or call 609-884-1341

August 24: Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure
Cruise up the Delaware Bay for a day of lighthouse viewing, sponsored by MAC.

August 30: Tomato Festival,
West Cape May Borough Hall. 609-884-1005

August 30 - 31: Summer Send-Off Craft Show.
Boardwalk 10 am to 5 pm.

Available through November 9: Physick Estate Carriage House Exhibit
Mediums, Well Done: The World of Victorian Spiritualism. Sponsored by MAC.

Available through September 27: Cape May Stage presents Doubt.
For performance times and ticket info, visit web site or call 609-884-1341

Available through October 19: Cape May’s 4th Annual Designer Show House..
Come and marvel at this Craftsman-style landmark at 115 Reading Ave. Lunch/Dinner packages and tours available. Sponsored by MAC. For more information and pictures of work in progress at www.capemayshowhouse.com .

September 6 – 7: How to ID Everything in Flight.
A Cape May Sampler workshop, two days, sponsored by the Cape May Bird Observatory

September 11 – 14: Fall Sidewalk Sale
Washington Street Mall

September 12 – 14: Fall Migration – Full Spectrum.
A Cape May Sampler workshop, three days, sponsored by the Cape May Bird Observatory

September 15 – 17: Fall Migration II
sponsored by the Cape May Bird Observatory

September 17 – October 10: East Lynne Theater Company presents To the Ladies.
For performance and ticket info visit ELTC’s web site or call 609-884-5898.

September 20: Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure
Cruise up the Delaware Bay for a day of lighthouse viewing, sponsored by MAC.

September 20 - 25: 12th Annual Cape May Food & Wine Festival
Find out why Cape May is the “restaurant capital of New Jersey!” Join chefs from some of Cape May's award-winning restaurants for lectures, hands-on workshops, tastings and dinners. Learn as you sample the best food Cape May has to offer. A detailed brochure is available from MAC. As this festival is very popular with many of The Queen Victoria's returning guests, early reservations and ticket purchase are suggested. 609-884-5404.

September 27: Hawk Migration Plus
A two-day field workshop, sponsored by the Cape May Bird Observatory

Available through November 9: Physick Estate Carriage House Exhibit
Mediums, Well Done: The World of Victorian Spiritualism. Sponsored by MAC.

Available through October 18: East Lynne Theater Company presents To the Ladies.
For performance and ticket info visit ELTC’s web site or call 609-884-5898.

October 1- November 11: Cape May Stage presents Rounding Third.
for performance times and ticket info, visit web site or call 609-884-1341

October 4: Cape May Oktoberfest.
Visit historic Jackson Street for a daylong fair featuring oompah music, crafts, collectibles, food and more. For information please call 609-884-2226.

October 10 – 19: Victorian Week
Rated one of North America's "Top 100 Events," this annual ten-day extravaganza celebrates Cape May's Victorian heritage. Historic House Tours, Victorian Fashion Shows, Victorian Dinners, a 19th Century Dance Workshop, Brass Band Concerts, Crafts and Antiques shows, lectures, workshops and more fill two weekends and the week in between. A detailed brochure is available from MAC.

October 11: West Cape May Lima Bean Festival.
A popular annual event held at Wilbraham Park with food, crafts and collectibles. 609-884-1005.

October 11 - 12: Vintage Dance Weekend
Kick up your heels like the Victorians did with classes and events. Sponsored by MAC.

October 11 - 12: The Cape May Wine Festival
Sponsored by MAC.

October 12: Chocolate Fantasy Buffet
co-sponsored by MAC and The Washington Inn. 2pm

October 18 – November 1: Haunted Cape May Tours and Events.
sponsored by MAC

October 19: Halloween Parade – 3 pm

October 19: Halloween Party - 4 pm at The Physick Estate

October 24 - 26: Cape May Autumn Weekend.
This three-day nature festival celebrates the natural treasures of Cape May and features wildlife exhibits, crafters, carvers, artists, photographers, gifts and more. A prime time for vagrant rarities, this Cape May Bird Observatory event offers workshops, programs with celebrated speakers, nature walks, boat trips, hawk watch and sea watch events.

October 26: Trick or Treat on the Mall. 2-5 pm

Available through November 9: Physick Estate Carriage House Exhibit
Mediums, Well Done: The World of Victorian Spiritualism. Sponsored by MAC.

Available through November 1: Cape May Stage presents Rounding Third.
for performance times and ticket info, visit web site or call 609-884-1341

November 5 - 22: Cape May Stage Presents Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.
For times and ticket info, visit web site or call 609-884-1341

November 7-9: Sherlock Holmes Weekend
We invite you to join us for a suspense-filled weekend encounter with Sherlock Holmes. Sponsored by MAC.

November 7-9: East Lynne Theater Company presents Sherlock Holmes’ Adventure of the Speckled Band.
For performance and ticket info visit ELTC’s web site or call 609-884-5898.

November 7 - 9: Cape May Jazz Festival
The 30th Jazz Fest. For more info visit www.capemayjazz.com or call 609-884-7277.

November 13 – 16: NJ State Film Festival at Cape May
For more information visit www.njstatefilmfestival.com or call 609-884-6700.

November 21 – January 4: Physick Estate Carriage House Exhibit
An Old-Fashioned Christmas: Holiday Traditions Through the Years. sponsored by MAC.

November 21 - 23: Holiday Preview Weekend
Get a head start on the holiday season! Enjoy a variety of Christmas Tours, sponsored by MAC.

November 22: Tree Lighting and Community Caroling.
sponsored by MAC.

November 28 -29: East Lynne Theater Company presents O. Henry’s Christmas Stories.
For performance and ticket info visit ELTC’s web site or call 609-884-5898.

November 29 – December 21: Cape May Stage Presents This Wonderful Life.
Performances Wednesday through Sunday, for more info visit CMS’s web site or call 609-884-1341

Available through December 21: Cape May Stage Presents This Wonderful Life.
Performances Wednesday through Sunday, for more info visit CMS’s web site or call 609-884-1341.

Available through through January 4: Physick Estate Carriage House Exhibit
An Old-Fashioned Christmas: Holiday Traditions Through the Years. sponsored by MAC .

Available through through December: Christmas in Cape May.
A detailed brochure is available in mid-summer about the many events. Sponsored by MAC. Check back for details.

December 1-12: Holiday Inns Tour
1 to 3 pm Monday through Friday. Innkeepers give a Christmas themed presentation and tour of the public rooms of their inn. Sponsored by MAC.

December 6: West Cape May Christmas Parade
The 42nd annual event of holiday colors, lights, sounds, and cheer winds its way down Broadway in West Cape May and into the center of Cape May City. Not to be missed! 609-884-1005

December 6, 13, and 27: 35th Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours
The high point of Historic Cape May's holiday season is a self-guided evening tour of festively decorated homes, inns, hotels and churches. This very popular event is sponsored by MAC.

December 7 - 9: Dickens Christmas Extravaganza
Enjoy the sights and sounds, the tastes and scents of the Dickens Era with lectures, performances, and feasts included in this unique event. A detailed brochure is available. This event is quite popular with returning guests of The Queen Victoria. Please call us at 609-884-8702 for information and early reservations.

December 7, 12, and 13: East Lynne Theater Company presents O. Henry’s Christmas Stories.
For performance and ticket info visit ELTC’s web site or call 609-884-5898.

December 11 - 12: Candlelight Hospitality Night
Washington Street Mall & Square.