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Discover What's Happening in Cape May

a full calendar of events

Celebrate a milestone year in Cape May.

Be part of the moments everyone will be talking about.

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2026 Broadway Series: Married, Single, and a Baby

Sunday, September 27, 2026

How love evolves, expectations collide, and family redefines everything.

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Victorian Weekend

Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12, 2026

Celebrate the unique heritage of America’s first seashore resort

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Brunch & Bingo

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Laugh along with your friends as you play a little bingo!

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Ghost Walk

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Skeptics turn into believers.

Dune Day photo

Dune Day

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Join us as we come together to help protect our coastline by planting dune grass.

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Channeling Dinner

Friday, October 9, 2026

A delicious three-course prix fixe meal followed by a 2+ hour channeling session.

Cape May Beer Trail photo

Cape May Beer Trail

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Easily visit four local breweries worry-free!

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb photo

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Climb the historic Cape May Lighthouse for stunning nighttime views under the stars.

TEDx Cape May photo

TEDx Cape May

Sunday, October 4, 2026

TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection.

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Lima Bean Festival

Saturday, October 10, 2026

West Cape May was once the lima bean capital of the world and the tradition of celebrating the lima bean harvest continues with this community event.

Always Ready 5K photo

Always Ready 5K

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Race through Coast Guard Training Center Cape May!

Victorian Weekend Crafts & Collectibles Show photo

Victorian Weekend Crafts & Collectibles Show

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Support artisans of handmade goods just like a Victorian would.

Continuous Events

Continuous Events

Boat & Nature Tours

Explore Cape May’s coastal beauty with boat and nature tours, including scenic cruises on the Delaware Bay.

Cape May Food Tours

Cape May's original food walking tour.

Trolley Tours

Take a guided tour the easy and comfortable way.

Group Fitness

Break a sweat with energizing group fitness classes.

Cape May: First and Only Exhibit

A once-in-a lifetime exhibit dedicated to celebrating two remarkable and important Cape May anniversaries.

Music in the Park

Come enjoy an evening of live music in the heart of Cape May!

Family Fun Craft Shows at the Lighthouse

Unique local vendors, craft stations for kids, and outdoor games.

Lunar Eclipse by East Lynne Theater Company

In the shadow of the moon, everything comes to light.

Department 56 Halloween Exhibit

Nearly 100 pieces and accessories will be on exhibit!

Murder for Two: The Holiday Edition at Cape May Stage

The perfect holiday laugh-out-loud escape.

Fully Committed by East Lynne Theater Company

Everyone wants a table. No one takes no for an answer.

Live Music in Bars & Restaurants

Enjoy live music throughout Cape May, with performances in local bars and restaurants from day into night.

House Tours

Physick House Museum tours as well as seasonal multi-property tours around Victorian Cape May.

Community Center Programming

A place where everyone can come to hang and kids can come to play!

Revolutionary Cape May Exhibit

Learn about Cape May’s little-known naval role in the American War of Independence.

Howard Street Ramble

Delivering a mix of roots, rock, folk, and soul in a setting that captures the heart of Cape May.

Summer Nature Camps at the Nature Center

Sharing the wonders of nature with your child.

Kalamazoo at Cape May Stage

A warm, witty, and deeply touching romantic comedy.

Your Name Means Dream at Cape May Stage

Bold, moving, and deeply human.

Scarecrow Alley

Walk the grounds and vote for your favorite ghoulishly gruesome or foolishly funny scarecrow.

An Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit

Enter a holiday wonderland and feel like a child again.

Walking & Golf Cart Tours

Enjoy the outdoors with these specialty tours!

Food & Drink Events at Restaurants/Bars

From wine dinners and to seasonal dining experiences, there's always something worth raising a glass to.

Aquatic Programs

Stay active year-round with aquatic programs at the Cape May Elementary School pool.

Music on the Mall

Enjoy the sweet sounds of local music!

Twilight Yoga & Meditation on the Beach

Unwind where the ocean meets the sunset.

Monday Night Carnival

Join Congress Hall for fairground favorites!

Clueless at the Physick Estate

A “whodunit” similar to the popular board game.

Wee Play

A special one-on-one time for parents/guardians and toddlers.

War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast by East Lynne Theater Company

The Martians are coming... to New Jersey!

Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall

Each holiday season, historic Congress Hall transforms into a beautiful Winter Wonderland.

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