Family Events in Atlantic City
Kid-friendly events, parades, and family entertainment in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Browse family events in Atlantic City, including dates, locations, and what to expect at each event.
Family Events in Atlantic City
Easter WAVE FEST
2nd Friday of April
3-day family festival
📍 Showboat Hotel Atlantic City
Soar & Shore Festival
FREELast Thursday of May
Aerobatic demonstrations
📍 Atlantic City Beach & Boardwalk
Le Tour de Downbeach
1st Saturday of June
📍 Ventnor Library to Margate
Atlantic City Winter Wonderland Parade
FREE2nd Saturday of December
📍 Atlantic City Boardwalk
👨👩👧👦 Family Events Tips for Atlantic City
- •Shore family events cluster activities in short windows (character appearances, contests, crafts) — screenshot the schedule so you're not hunting for a posted flyer with kids in tow.
- •Face painting, balloon, and craft lines are shortest right when the event opens.
- •Pick a visible landmark as a meetup spot when you arrive; boardwalk events get dense enough to lose sight of each other fast.
- •Parking in Atlantic City: Metered street parking. Casino parking varies ($5-30). Some casinos validate. Free municipal parking at the State Marina lot (Huron & Baltic).