April

4/3-5 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

4/9-11 War at the Jersey Shore Wrestling
Wildwoods Convention Center. SJWA hosts an annual event featuring National Folkstyle 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

4/14-16 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

4/24-25 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

4/24-26 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

4/30- 5/3 Tournament of Bands Weekend in Wildwood
The 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. Tickets sold by package plans only. 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 Wildwood Wildwoods Convention Center. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Trade show restricted to adults affiliated with or having a bonafide interest in the food service industry. For additional information contact Seashore Foods 609.886.3100 ext 18 or www.seashorefood.com

5/7- 5/10 Annual East Coast Boardwalk Nationals Car Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri. & Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Entrance fee $40 participants. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.njhra.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

5/15-16 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

5/15- 5/17 Knights of Columbus Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Annual meeting of the New Jersey State Council, Knights of Columbus. Business sessions will be held Fri. & Sat: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Members only. www.njkofc.org/

5/16 Pirate Day with Captain Kidd
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Sat: 11 a.m. Parade on the Boardwalk from 26th to 16th Avenues, North Wildwood. Treasure hunt to follow on the beach at 15th Avenue. Free to participants. Free to spectators. To register call 609.522.2955 or www.northwildwoodrec.com

5/22- 5/24  Wildwoods International Kite Festival
On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. America's largest kite festival, featuring world-renowned kite builders and competitors, kite making workshops and exhibits, and children's activities. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Fri: 9 p.m. Illuminated night kite fly. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators.

5/22- 5/24 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Convention Center. Craft show featuring all hand-made products. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.522.1602, 609.522.0378, 609.522.0198

5/22- 5/24 State Gymnastics Championships
Wildwoods Convention Center. A gymnastics competition, Sat & Sun:9 am-6 pm. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Children. www.usaigc.com/default.cfm

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

5/28- 5/29 15th 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- 5/30 Tall Cedars Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Independent Masonic organization convention. Parade on Saturday beginning at 21st Avenue and Atlantic and proceeds south to Andrews Avenue. 10 a.m.

June

6/4- 6/6 New Jersey State Elks Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Yearly convention of the NJ State Elks Organization. Wildwood Crest. 732.229.2978 or www.njelks.org.

6/5-28 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. 609.522.2542x10

6/5-7 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- 6/14 American Legion 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.

6/22- 6/26 Annual National Marbles Tournament
Ringer Stadium on the beach at Wildwood Avenue, Wildwood. The official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments held throughout the U.S. 8 a.m. - Noon. Daily. Free to spectators. 304.337.2764 or www.nationalmarblestournament.org

6/12-14 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

6/13-14 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. Sat: 1:30 p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood. Free. 609.393.1929 or www.vfwnj.com. 

6/16 and 6/18 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 Cabs at the Beach Drum Corp Competition
Maxwell Field, Youngs Avenue and Park Blvd., Wildwood. The City of Wildwood and Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni 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 .

6/20 14th Annual Plunge for Patients
Sat: 3 - 5 p.m. 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. 443.271.2926 or www.plungeforpatients.org

6/26 – 6/27 Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer
Friday Registration 5 p.m.-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. 5 vs. 5 with no shoes! In the sand. Pre-registration required. Free to spectators. 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Daily. www.CapeExpress.com. Or beachblastsoccer@comcast.net

6/26 6/28 14th Annual Original North Wildwood Italian-American Festival
Annual celebration of Italian-American heritage held in North Wildwood on Olde New Jersey Avenue. Fri: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat: noon. – 11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 609.522.2955

July

7/1 7/4 Wildwood Talent Showcase
Wildwood Bandshell @ Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m. Dancers ages 6 - 18 perform. Free. 413.454.4523

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.

7/4 Fourth of July Fireworks Display
A wonderful Wildwoods' tradition! The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Avenue. Fireworks extravaganza at 10 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602.

7/4 Independence Day Parade
Parade proceeds North on Surf Avenue from 26th to 2nd Avenues, North Wildwood. Noon. Free. 609.522.2955

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

7/10- 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.

07/09 - 09/05 Lou Booth Amphitheater Summer Concert Series
2nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Thursday and Saturday nights 8 p.m. Free. Entertainment TBD. 522.2030 or www.NorthWildwood.com.

7/10- 7/12 New Jersey State Barbeque Championship & Blues Festival
2nd & New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbeque and free family fun. Fri: 5 p.m. - 11p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. 609.523.6565 or www.njbbq.com

7/10 Miss North Wildwood Competition
Sunset Bay Restaurant. Teen competition and luncheon. Noon Free.
609.522.7722

7/17- 7/19 Closer Walk Christian Youth Event
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Youth groups & families are invited to join us for a weekend of camping on the beach, live Christian music & worship services designed to help you take "a closer walk with Christ". 609.729.3700x139 or www.moreyspiers.com

07/18 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. 6:30 p.m. 609.729.5501 or www.wildwoodboatparade.com

7/18 Boardwalk Christmas in July Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602

07/19 - 07/24 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 7/26 Handcraft Unlimited Craft Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center's Exhibit Hall West, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Over 100 quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fee is $2.50 for adults. Children under 12 free. 717.656.3208 or www.handcraft-unlimited.com/wildwood.htm

7/22 7/27 Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. National Dance competition. Free admission to spectators. Dance competition 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. daily. www.sophisticatedproductions.com/

7/23 Wildwoods Baby Parade
A Wildwood tradition since 1909 held on the famous Wildwood Boardwalk from Burk Avenue to Schellenger Avenues. Sign in will be held in the Wildwoods Convention Center's lobby. For additional information or an application please call 609.729.4000. www.gwcoc.org

07/25 Christmas in July with Santa Claus
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Santa rides the beach. Candy canes and entertainment. 1 p.m. Free. 609.522.7500.

7/25- 7/26 Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
On the Beach between Oak and Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. A 4- on-4 team competition for players of all levels. 18 yrs. & over. Competitors represent more than 12 states. Sat: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 856.696.9705 or www.wildwoodultimate.com

August

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

8/1-7 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

8/1-30 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

8/1-31 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

88/2-20 Wildwood Talent Showcase
Wildwood Bandshell @ Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m. Dancers ages 6 - 18 perform. Free. 413.454.4523

8/4-27 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.

8/8 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

8/15-16 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.

8/18-19 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.

8/22-23 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.

8/28-30 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

9/4-7 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

9/5-6Handcraft 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

9/11-13 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

9/18-19 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. The 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

9/24-27 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

9/24-27 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

9/24-27 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

9/25-27 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.

9/26-27 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- 10/4 Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Race
On the Beach, Schellenger to Youngs Avenues, Wildwood. Monster truck race for “King of the Beach.� Fri: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat: Noon and 7 p.m. Sun: Noon. Monster truck rides, exhibits, autographs, food and crafts. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.njhra.com

10/10- 10/12 George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament
County-wide soccer tournament. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.capeexpress.com

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 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. 609.758.1213 or www.njbba.org

10/16- 10/18 Fabulous 50's Weekend
A city wide celebration of the Wildwoods’. An island-wide celebration of the Wildwoods' role in the birth of Rock'n'Roll. Events include a concert, a 50's memorabilia show and sale, exhibits of 50's antiques and pop-culture, DooWop trolley tours, classis car show and more. Accommodations packages available. For more information call 1-888-729-0033 or visit www.fabfifties.com

10/24 South Jersey Surf Casters Tournament
On the Beach in North Wildwood and Wildwood. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Daily. 609.886.1656

10/24 Anglesea Surf Fishing Club Tournament
On the Beach in Wildwood and North Wildwood. Teams and individuals welcome. Entrance fee for participants/teams. 856.231.9110

November

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

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

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

12/4-5Family 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.

12/26-31 Boardwalk Basketball Classic Tournament
Wildwoods Convention Center. The nation'a 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

Monday through Sunday

May 26- September 4: Movies on the Beach
Shows begin around 8:30 p.m. nightly. First-run movies shown. Screen is located on the beach behind the Wildwoods Convention Center at Montgomery Avenue , Wildwood. Ticket prices are $8 adults, $5 children (ages 5-12). 609.522.2363 or www.sunsetcinemainc.com.

Mondays

July 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

July 3 - August 28: 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

July 10- August 28 Pipe & Drum Brigade
Authentic Irish Pipe Brigade in full dress uniform playing classic pipe music on the Boardwalk from 16 th Avenue to Cresse Avenue , Wildwood. 7 p.m. 609.523.1602.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays

June 22 - August 28: Wildwood Talent Showcase
Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood.
7 p.m. Dancers ages 6 - 18 perform. Free. 609.522.6714

June 26 - September 1: Beach Aerobics
Lou Boothe Amphitheater, 2 nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. 8:30 a.m. 609.522.2955.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

June 26 - September 1: Beach Aerobics
Lou Boothe Amphitheater, 2 nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. 8:30 a.m. 609.522.2955.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

June 27 - September 7: Beach Yoga
J Lou Boothe Amphitheater, 2 nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Tues. & Thurs. 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., Sat: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. 609.522.2955.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

June 27- July 25: Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Junior Lifeguard Program
Rambler Road and Beach, Wildwood Crest. 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. $25 entrance fee. 609.522.3825 or www.wcbp.org.

Wednesdays

July 5 - August 30: Summer Sunset Concert Series
Gazebo on Miami and New Jersey Avenues at Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest.
7:00 p.m. Bring a lawnchair. Free. 609.523.0202

July 5 - August 30: National Pro-Wrestling's Beach Bedlam
On the Beach at Schellenger Avenue , Wildwood, behind the Information Center . Two shows nightly. Rain date: Thursday night. 6:15 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. Adults $3, children under 12 free. 609.522.1407 or www.nwswrestling.com.

Thursdays

July 6 - August 31: Gazebo Concerts
Gazebo at Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest.
7:30 p.m. Bring a lawnchair. Free. 609.523.0202

July 6 - August 31: Boardwalk Family Fun Night
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Parades, clowns and music.
7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602

July 6- August 24: String Band Performance
The Wildwoods Boardwalk.
7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602

Thursdays & Saturdays

July 1 - September 2: North Wildwood Musical Events
Lou Boothe Amphitheater, 2 nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. 8 p.m. Free. 609.522.7722.

Fridays

June 2 - August 25: Fireworks on the Beach
On the Beach & Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Summer fireworks extravaganza. 10:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602

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. – 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 – 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