Celebrate the end of summer at the Jersey Shore with Labor Day events across 8 beach towns
Labor Day weekend 2026 falls on September 5–7, and it is the grand finale of Jersey Shore summer: end-of-season festivals, boardwalk concerts, a last round of fireworks, and one more stretch of beach weather from Atlantic City to Cape May.
One thing that is not on the schedule any more: an airshow. The Atlantic City Airshow — long known as Thunder Over the Boardwalk — was rebranded the Soar & Shore Festival and moved to Memorial Day weekend, so Labor Day weekend has no shore airshow. The Jersey Shore’s September airshows come later in the month: the Wildwoods Air Show on September 12–13, and Ocean City’s Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow on September 20.
End-of-summer festival with live music, beach activities, and fireworks. Final major celebration before beach season ends, drawing locals and visitors for last weekend of summer.
End-of-summer waterfront festival with live music, food vendors, craft beer, and kids activities. Celebrates the maritime community with boat displays, seafood specials, and bay views. Family-friendly event.
Monmouth Beach celebrates the end of summer with a community beach party on Labor Day weekend. Family-friendly event features beach games, music, and socializing as the season winds down.
Seaside Heights closes out summer with fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean. The boardwalk fills with visitors celebrating the final weekend of peak season with live entertainment and special events.
Traditional end-of-summer celebration marking the close of beach season. Final weekend of full lifeguard coverage and peak beach operations. Popular with families making one last shore trip.
Annual Labor Day weekend fishing competition from the inlet jetty and surrounding waters. Categories for striped bass, bluefish, and flounder. Registration required, prizes awarded.
Historic Smithville hosts Atlantic County's largest Irish festival with Celtic bands, traditional Irish dancers, authentic food vendors, and craft beer. Free admission draws 10,000+ visitors annually.
End-of-summer gathering at Deauville Inn with live music and special bay-view dining. Community tradition marking the close of peak season in this quiet beach town.
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