What holiday events happen in Cape May?

Cape May hosts 2 holiday events throughout the year. Browse our list for dates, locations, and details.

When are the best holiday events in Cape May?

Holiday Events in Cape May happen throughout the year, with peak activity during the summer months. Check our event calendar for specific dates.

Fourth of July, Christmas, New Year, and seasonal celebrations in Cape May, New Jersey.

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Browse holiday events in Cape May, including dates, locations, and what to expect at each event.

October 1

Ghost Walk with Craig McManus

📍 Emlen Physick Estate & throughout Cape May

3rd Saturday of November

Town-wide decorations

📍 Throughout Victorian Cape May

•Holiday events at the shore run rain-or-shine less often than summer ones — check the town's social feeds the morning of, especially for waterfront tree lightings.
•Off-season parking rules relax in many shore towns after Labor Day, but metered zones near event sites often stay enforced — read the signs, not the season.
•Christmas and Halloween house-decorating routes are best on foot; park once and walk rather than creeping along in a line of cars.
•Parking in Cape May: Metered street parking. Municipal lots available. Summer parking can be challenging.