NJShore Guide

Specialty Events at the Jersey Shore

Unique events like polar bear plunges, lighthouse tours, and special occasions

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Major Festivals

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Free Events

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Months Active

Destination Specialty Events

Major specialty events worth planning your trip around.

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⭐Major Event

Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside Heights

Seaside Heights, Ocean County

$100 minimum fundraising

February 28, 2026

Plunge at 1pm

NJ's largest polar bear plunge with 7,500+ plungers raising $2.5M for Special Olympics.

Highlights

NJ's largest polar bear plunge7,500+ plungers100,000 spectators$2.5M+ raised for Special Olympics
πŸ‘₯7,500 plungers, 100,000 spectators

Major Specialty Events

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⭐Free

Thunder Over the Waves Airshow

Wildwood

September 4-5, 2026|11am-4pm

New beach airshow featuring military jets and Golden Knights parachute team.

πŸ‘₯400,000 expected

Specialty Events by Month

Specialty Events by County

Monmouth County

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Ocean County

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Polar Bear Plunge ...

Atlantic County

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Cape May County

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Thunder Over the W...

Frequently Asked Questions

What specialty events are there at the Jersey Shore?

The Jersey Shore hosts 2 specialty events throughout the year. Unique events like polar bear plunges, lighthouse tours, and special occasions

When is the best time for specialty events at the shore?

Specialty Events events happen throughout the year, with events in February, September.

Are there free specialty events at the Jersey Shore?

Yes, 1 of the 2 specialty events at the Jersey Shore are free to attend.

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