Guides

Farmer's Markets 

Tuesday

• West Cape May Farmers’ Market
  🕒 Tuesdays, June 25 – August 26, 2025, 3–7:30 PM
  📍 Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, West Cape May, NJ
  A relaxed, community-friendly market with fresh produce, vendors, and live music by the park

• Sea Isle City Farmers’ Market
  🕗 Tuesdays, June 20 – August 29, 2025, 8 AM–12 PM
  📍 Excursion Park, 41st & Pleasure Ave, Sea Isle City, NJ
  Nearly 40 vendors offering produce, vegan eats, baked goods, honey, soaps and more.

Wednesday

• Ocean City Farmers’ Market
  🕗 Wednesdays, June 21 – September 3, 2025, 8 AM–1 PM
  📍 Tabernacle Grounds, 6th St & Asbury Ave, Ocean City, NJ
  A long-standing market with fresh Jersey corn, baked goods, salsas, and 75–100 vendors.

Thursday

• Margate Community Farmers’ Market
  🕣 Thursdays, through August 28, 2025, 8:30–11:30 AM
  📍 Steve & Cookies Parking Lot, 9700 Amherst Ave, Margate, NJ
  Local produce, crafts, and community vibes—a perfect morning market.
  
  Galloway Green Market (Smithville)
  🕓 Thursdays, through September 4, 2025, 4–7 PM
  📍 Historic Smithville Village, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd, Galloway, NJ
  Features produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan items in a scenic village setting.
  
  

 Friday

• Ventnor City Farmers’ Market
  🕣 Fridays, May 23 – August 29, 2025, 8:30 AM–12 PM
  📍 Newport Ave & Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City, NJ
  One of the largest seasonal markets with 70+ farmers, food vendors, crafters, and freebies!

• Rea’s Friday Night Farmer’s Marke
  🕣 Fridays, May 23 – September 19, 2025, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
  📍 Rea's Farm Market, 400 Stevens Street, West Cape May
  Weekly music, food, local vendors – jewelry, books, clothing, glass, art, baked goods, fresh bread, local produce, honey, featured brewery, CM Wine, games, themes, fun for all ages.  Come, relax, and enjoy the beautiful WCM sunset down on the farm.
  
  
  

 Saturday

• Wildwood Farmers’ Market
  🕗 Saturdays, May 27 – September 2, 2025, 8 AM–12:30 PM
  📍 Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ
  Over 60 vendors including fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, and more.
  
  Somers Point Farmers’ Market
  🕗 Saturdays, through September 6, 2025, 8 AM–12 PM
  📍 Somers Mansion grounds, 1000 Shore Rd, Somers Point, NJ
  Local farmers, crafters, and family-friendly programming by the historic mansion.
  
  

📅 (Occasional/Special) Friday Night

• **Rea’s Friday Night Farmer’s Market**
  🕔 Fridays, starting July 4, 2025, 5–8 PM
  📍 Rea’s Farm Market, 400 Stevens St, West Cape May, NJ
  Evening market featuring live music, food, local vendors, games, and sunset views.
  
  

15 Things to Do on a Rainy Day

 Bowling & Arcade Fun

• King Pin Bowling & Entertainment Center
  📍 6622 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  Classic family fun with lanes, arcade games, pool tables, and food.
  
  

• Jilly’s Arcade (Ocean City)
  📍 1168 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ
  Open 365 days a year! A retro-style arcade with skee-ball, pinball, and modern games.
  
  

Adventure & Activity Parks

• TakeOff Adventure Park
  📍 6725 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
  Giant indoor complex with trampolines, ninja courses, climbing walls, bumper cars, and more.
  
  

• Get Air Trampoline Park
  📍 4403 Black Horse Pike C3, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
  South Jersey’s go-to indoor trampoline destination, featuring foam pits, dodgeball courts, ninja courses, and toddler-friendly zones.
  
  

• Island Waterpark at Showboat (retractable roof)
  📍 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
  Indoor water slides, lazy river, arcade, bars, and a boardwalk vibe—even when it’s raining.
  
  

Indoor Play Spaces

• Adventure Nook
  📍 3079 S Route 9, Cape May Court House, NJ
  Imaginative “Tiny Town” play space with themed houses for toddlers and preschoolers.
  
  

• The Kindly Co Play Studio
  📍 2023 New Rd, Linwood, NJ
  Beautiful Montessori-inspired indoor studio with soft play, classes, and open play sessions.
  
  

 Creative Activities

• Glazed Over Studios
  📍 704 Asbury Ave, Ocean City, NJ
  Walk-in studio for pottery painting, canvas, mosaics, and more.
  
  

 Movies & Theaters

• Cape May 8 Cinemas
  📍 3801 Rt 9 South, Rio Grande, NJ
  Mainstream movies with comfy seating and snacks.
  
  

• Tilton Square Theatre
  📍 331 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ
  Atlantic County’s go-to movie experience with luxury recliners and concessions.
  
  

Museums & History

• Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
  📍 500 Forrestal Rd, Cape May Airport, NJ
  Huge indoor hangar with vintage planes, helicopters, and interactive aviation exhibits.
  
  

• Emlen Physick Estate Tours
  📍 1048 Washington St, Cape May, NJ
  A fully restored Victorian mansion with guided tours, gift shop, and a café.
  
  

Indoor Mini Golf

• Pirates of Wildwood 3D Indoor Mini Golf
  📍 3414 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260
  A glow-in-the-dark, 18-hole pirate adventure—open through Labor Day, this spot is family-friendly and climate-controlled.
  
  

• Medieval Fantasy Mini Golf
  📍 1336 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226
  A blacklight-themed 18-hole adventure that’s consistently rated one of OC's best mini-golf options
  
  

• Congo Falls Adventure Golf
  📍 1132 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226
  Jungle-themed indoor course that’s perfect for rainy days

Bonus: Local Libraries – Branches in Cape May Court House, Somers Point, Ventnor, etc., offer free story times, crafts, and indoor events—you’ll find them listed in your county library calendar.

4th of July Celebrations

Cape May County

Avalon

• Boat Parade
  Time: 3:00 PM
  Location: Parade starts at the Avalon Yacht Club, 704 7th Street

• 4 Fourth of July Concert, “American Soul"
  Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
  Location: Surfside Park, 2901 Avalon Ave
  Description: Enjoy live music with “American Soul” as they perform a special July 4th concert.

• 4 Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks
  Time: 9:00 PM
  Location: 30th Street Beach
  Description: Fireworks will be launched from 30th Street beach at approximately 8:45 pm, with simulcast of fireworks music broadcast on WCZT 98.7 FM The Coast. Bring a chair or beach blanket.

 
                                                 
Cape May City

• Live Music in Rotary Park
  Time: 7:00 PM
  Location: Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette Street
  Lineup: Chris Yoder Band
  Details: This year’s lineup has something for every musical taste and introduces new, modern flair to the town! Each concert offers excellent entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere. Patrons are welcome to bring a beach chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy the entertainment.

• Fireworks Display
  Time: Dusk (approximately 9:30 PM)
  Location: Congress Hall, 200 Congress Place.
  Rain Date: July 6th.
  Details: Fireworks launched from a barge offshore. Enjoy the show from the beach, promenade, or properties facing Beach Avenue.
  
  

Middle Township

• 4th of July  Festival and Fire Works
  Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
  Location: Goshen Sports Complex, 626 Goshen Road, Cape May Court House, NJ
  Details: Live music, games, food and craft vendors, games and more. Fireworks at dusk.

Ocean City

• Bike Parade
  Time: 12:00 PM
  Location: Rosemar Lane Park
  Details: Parade sponsored by the Riviera Neighborhood. Registration at 11:00 AM. 

• Fourth of July Celebration
  Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  Location: Ocean City Boardwalk, near Music Pier
  Details: Kite flying competition followed by entertainment and fireworks display.
  
  

Sea Isle City

• Fireworks Display
  Time: 9:15 PM – 9:40 PM
  Location: 50th Street Beach
  Details: Fireworks launched from an ocean barge. Enjoy the show from any beach on the island, with patriotic music along portions of the promenade.

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Stone Harbor

• Pre-fireworks Concert
  Time: 7:00 -9:00 PM
  Location:  Recreation Fields at 81st Street and Second Ave
  Description: Jim Bannach and the BLT Orchestra

• Fireworks Display
  Time: 9:15 - 9:45 PM
  Location:  Recreation Fields at 81st Street and Second Ave
  
  

Wildwood

• Independence Day Family and Pooch Parade
  Time: 9:00 AM
  Location: Downtown Wildwood. The parade starts at 12th Avenue and proceeds to 3rd and JFK Avenues.
  Details: A festive parade celebrating Independence Day with families and their pets.
  
  

• 4th of July Party and Fireworks in Byrne Plaza
  Time: 7:30 PM
  Location: Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue
  Details: Live band "Misguided" followed by fireworks at 10:00 PM from Pine Avenue Beach.
  
  

Atlantic County

Atlantic City

• Fireworks at Ocean Casino Resort
  Time: 9:00 PM
  Location: The Park, Ocean Casino Resort
  Details: Spectacular fireworks and drone show celebrating Ocean Casino Resort's 7th birthday.
  
  

• Fireworks at Tropicana Casino and Resort
  Time: 10:00 PM
  Location: Tropicana Atlantic City, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
  Details: Fireworks display visible from various locations along the North Beach boardwalk.
  
  

Hammonton

• 4th of July Fireworks
  Time: 9:00 PM
  Location: Little League Baseball Field, 100 Sports Dr.
  Details: Fireworks show at dusk. S. Egg Harbor Road will be closed from Park Avenue to 9th Street starting around 8:15 PM. 

Margate

• 4th of July Fireworks  Extravaganza
  Time: 9:00 PM
  Location: Huntington Ave. Beach
  Details: Margate’s annual July 4th Fireworks Show, from the Margate Mothers’ Association will once again take place on the beach at Huntington Avenue. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and kids. The fireworks will light up the sky at approximately 9pm.