Local Summer at the Jersey Shore

Running now · June 4–27 · red-bank

Free Thursday evening jazz concerts at Riverside Park all summer.

Running now · July 24–28 · smithville

Classic car cruises fill the Village Greene lot at Historic Smithville on the second and fourth Friday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m., free to show or browse.

Running now · July 29–26 · Ventnor

Free Wednesday-evening bayside concerts at Ventnor's Ski Beach, running weekly through August 26 with vendors and sunset views over the bay.

Running now · July 29–26 · Cape May

Free Wednesday-night concerts on the lawn at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal, hosted by Lower Township through August 26, 2026.

Running now · July 29–2 · Atlantic City

Free Wednesday-night blues, funk and roots concerts at Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, running through September 2.

Running now · August 16–21 · Cape May

Premier offshore tournament with million-dollar payouts for marlin and tuna.

August 18 · Ocean City

Motown legends The Temptations headline the Ocean City Music Pier in the 2026 Summer Concert Series.

August 21 · Atlantic City

Diana Ross headlines Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM.

August 21–22 · Atlantic City

Keith Urban plays back-to-back nights at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on August 21 and 22, 2026, 8:00 PM both nights.

August 23 · Cape May

Blue Oyster Cult closes out Cape May's 2026 Summer Concert Series at oceanfront Convention Hall.

August 23 · Asbury Park

Chance the Rapper headlines the outdoor Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park on a Sunday evening.

August 23–27 · Wildwood

Five days of prix fixe breakfast, lunch and dinner menus at participating restaurants across the Wildwoods, run by the Greater Wildwood Chamber.

August 24 · Ocean City

Alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs closes out the Ocean City Music Pier Summer Concert Series.

August 28 · Atlantic City

Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber plays Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

August 28 · Atlantic City

Demi Lovato headlines Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM.

August 28 · Atlantic City

Squeeze headline the Tried, Tested And Trixies tour with special guest Adam Ant at Borgata Event Center on August 28, 2026.

August 28 · Asbury Park

Jack Antonoff's annual one-day festival at the Stone Pony Summer Stage, headlined by Bleachers with Real Estate and Toadies.

August 29 · Long Branch

25th annual free jazz and blues festival with fireworks finale.

August 29–29 · Ship Bottom

One of America's oldest surf fishing tournaments with $25,000+ in prizes.

August 29 · Atlantic City

Collective Soul headline Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

August 29–30 · Stone Harbor

Free juried handcraft festival at Stone Harbor Recreation Field featuring ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber art, woodworking and photography.

August 29–5 · Point Pleasant Beach

The Manasquan River club's flagship offshore tournament, running eight days from August 29 with daily canyon weigh-ins at Brielle Yacht Club.

August 30 · Atlantic City

Country hall-of-famers Alabama play the Borgata Event Center on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

Running now · August 1–29 · Ventnor

Ventnor's free Saturday beach concert series runs every Saturday in August at the Newport Avenue beach, with food and craft vendors from 5:30 p.m.

Running now · August 3–31 · Atlantic City

Free Monday-night concerts at Kennedy Plaza every Monday in August, with Gary U.S. Bonds, Tommy Castro, Dana Fuchs and Flow Tribe on the 2026 bill.

Running now · August 6–3 · Atlantic City

Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation's free Thursday-night jazz series returns to Kennedy Plaza on the Boardwalk from August 6 through September 3.

August 18–30 · Beach Haven

Surflight Theatre stages the Tony-winning musical 1776 in Beach Haven, timed to the nation's 250th anniversary year.

August 19 · Ocean City

Pageant and races for hermit crabs—compete for the coveted Cucumber Rind Cup!

August 19 · Asbury Park

The Fray and Dashboard Confessional co-headline the Stone Pony Summer Stage with Colony House opening.

August 20 · Longport

The Longport Beach Patrol's Hammer Row lifeguard boat race runs at Seaview Harbor at 6:30 p.m. on August 20. Free to watch from shore.

August 20 · Atlantic City

The Atlantic City Boys play a 3:30 PM matinee at the Tropicana Showroom on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

August 20 · Seaside Heights

Free Foo Fighters tribute show on the Seaside Heights beach stage at the Blaine Avenue dune crossover.

August 21 · Ocean City

Free communitywide environmental fair at the Music Pier with exhibitors promoting sustainable living, sponsored by the Environmental Commission.

August 21 · Wildwood

Rubber duck race in Raging Waters' lazy river followed by a beach festival at PigDog with fire pits, live music and Friday Night Fireworks.

August 21 · Atlantic City

Yacht rock tribute the Yacht Lobsters play Bally's open-air Yard off the Atlantic City Boardwalk on Friday, August 21, 2026.

August 21 · Asbury Park

Country headliner Dylan Scott plays the outdoor Stone Pony Summer Stage on the Asbury Park beachfront.

August 21–22 · Atlantic City

Kathleen Madigan brings the Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour to Borgata's Music Box for two nights, August 21-22, 2026.

August 22 · Longport

Longport closes out the season with fireworks off the 33rd Avenue beach around 9 p.m. on August 22 (wind/rain date August 23). Free to watch.

August 22 · galloway

Paranormal and horror convention with film screenings, panels and a vendor hall at Stockton University in Galloway on August 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

August 22 · Atlantic City

Comedian Modi Rosenfeld brings the Pause For Laughter Tour to Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

August 22 · Atlantic City

Ali Siddiq plays two Custom Fit Tour shows at the Tropicana Showroom on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

August 22 · Atlantic City

Italian house trio Meduza headline HQ2 Beachclub at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, August 22, 2026, doors 11:00 AM.

August 22 · Atlantic City

Asbury Park's Billy Walton Band plays Bally's oceanfront Beach Bar in Atlantic City on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

August 22 · Manasquan

Juried summer arts and crafts festival at Squan Plaza with roughly 100 exhibitors, gourmet food and kids' activities.

August 22 · Bradley Beach

Townwide pirate-themed day in Bradley Beach paired with a reggae music festival, running all day on the third Saturday.

August 22–23 · Ocean City

Late-August Ocean City club tournament targeting mahi, wahoo and cobia, with weigh-ins at OCMTC's official South Jersey stations.

August 23 · Margate

Rubber ducks race across the bay at Amherst and Washington Avenues in Margate on August 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to watch, raffle tickets sold locally.

August 23 · Ocean City

Tenors Angel Gomez, Chris Lysack and Robert Stahley join Maestro Vince Lee and the OC POPs for opera classics and rock covers.

August 26 · Atlantic City

Free fiddle concert on the Absecon Lighthouse lawn.

August 28 · Cape May Point

Climb the Cape May Lighthouse under the full moon for night views over Cape May Point and the Delaware Bay.

August 28 · Atlantic City

Country artist Cooper Alan plays Borgata's Music Box on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM.

August 28 · Atlantic City

Michael Jackson tribute Who's Bad plays The Concert Venue at Harrah's Atlantic City on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM.

August 28–30 · Wildwood

Inaugural Greek festival at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church with Greek cuisine, folk dancing, live music, a Greek DJ and market items.

August 28–30 · Wildwood

Over 200 tables of sports cards, comics, toys, Pokemon, Funko Pops and collectibles at the Wildwoods Convention Center, free to enter.

August 29 · Atlantic City

Air Supply bring A Matter of Time Tour to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

August 29 · Bradley Beach

Outdoor pop-up art show on the porch of The James Bradley, hosted by the Bradley Beach Arts Council.

August 29 · Asbury Park

New Jersey rapper Fetty Wap closes out August on the outdoor Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park.

August 29 · Beach Haven

All-day paranormal and psychic expo at the LBI Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven with readers, speakers and evening investigations.

August 29 · Beach Haven

Charity surf event at the Wooden Jetty beach in Holgate where participants ride 100 waves to raise money for addiction recovery.

August 29 · Barnegat Light

Evening climb of Barnegat Lighthouse with live music on the park grounds, one of only a handful of after-dark openings each year.

August 29 · toms-river

Street block party on Washington Street in downtown Toms River with vendors, food and live entertainment.

August 29–30 · Sea Isle City

End-of-summer sidewalk sale across Sea Isle City's shops and business district over Saturday and Sunday.

August 30 · Ocean City

Tribute concert at the Music Pier featuring the music of Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow, Elvis Presley and Bobby Darin.

August 30 · Avalon

Open-water 5K back-bay swim starting at the Avalon Yacht Club, benefiting Tim Kerr Charities.

August 30 · Barnegat Light

End-of-summer wine and cheese benefit on the museum grounds at 5th and Central in Barnegat Light.

September 4–7 · Wildwood

One of East Coast largest motorcycle rallies with 50,000+ bikers in Wildwood.

September 19–20 · Asbury Park

Two days of beach music featuring Mumford & Sons, The Strokes, and 25+ artists on Asbury Park oceanfront.

September 19 · Point Pleasant Beach

47th annual festival with 250+ craft vendors, seafood, and live entertainment.

September 25–27 · North Wildwood

Largest Irish festival on the East Coast with music, dancing, boxing, and grand parade.

September 25–26 · Wildwood

51st annual classic car & street rod show on Wildwood Boardwalk.

September 5–7 · Long Branch

BBQ food trucks and craft beer close out Monmouth Park festival season.

September 10–13 · Atlantic City

New model debuts in-water at Farley State Marina—see boats as they're meant to be.

September 11–13 · Wildwood

Pre-2000 VW celebration on the Wildwood Boardwalk. Air-cooled and water-cooled.

September 11–13 · Belmar

Premier East Coast PRO-AM surf competition—26th year at Belmar Beach. Free.

September 12 · Stone Harbor

Upscale food and wine tasting in Stone Harbor with local restaurants and regional wines.

September 12–13 · Wildwood

Free two-day beach airshow featuring military jets, vintage planes, and aerobatic performers.

September 12 · Seaside Heights

New Jersey wine tastings on the sand at Seaside Heights, with live music.

September 19–20 · Ventnor

Fresh seafood and wine tastings on Ventnor's Ski Beach.

September 26 · Wildwood Crest

End-of-summer street festival with live music and fireworks over Wildwood Beach.

September 26 · Seaside Park

Bayfront Irish festival at Seaside Park Marina. Free admission.

September 26–27 · Margate

Two-day bayfront festival along the Margate Promenade.

September 5 · Asbury Park

September 12–31 · Lacey Township

Pumpkin picking, corn maze, and fall activities at Shore area farm.

September 12 · oceanport

Food trucks and live music at Monmouth Park, with racing the same day.

September 12 · Point Pleasant Beach

Self-guided tasting tour of downtown Point Pleasant Beach restaurants.

September 12 · Lavallette

Bayfront community day in Lavallette with free rides and live music.

September 12 · smithville

Outdoor art walk on the Historic Smithville Village Greene.

September 12 · Brigantine

End-of-season beach bonfire in Brigantine.

September 12 · Ocean City

Autumn classic car show on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

September 12 · Wildwood

Free food and music festival at Byrne Plaza, downtown Wildwood.

September 13 · Ocean City

Corvette show along the Ocean City Boardwalk.

September 18–20 · Wildwood

Firefighters' convention and memorial parade in Wildwood.

September 19–20 · Ocean City

Two-day aviation event with airport displays and boardwalk aerobatic show.

September 19–20 · Sea Isle City

End-of-summer family festival with music, food, and activities.

September 19 · Spring Lake

Italian food court and music in downtown Spring Lake.

September 19 · toms-river

Comfort-food street festival in downtown Toms River. Free admission.

September 19 · Atlantic City

Free all-day art festival in Atlantic City’s Inlet.

September 19 · smithville

Italian heritage festival at Historic Smithville.

September 19 · somers-point

Outdoor art festival in John F. Kennedy Park, Somers Point.

September 19 · Cape May

Autumn beer festival on the Physick Estate lawn in Cape May.

September 19 · Ocean City

Single-day surf fishing tournament on the Ocean City beaches.

September 20 · red-bank

Major oyster festival with live Irish music and Guinness in downtown Red Bank.

September 25–27 · toms-river

Three-day Greek festival in Toms River with food, music and dance.

September 26 · Cape May

Free Oktoberfest in the Cape May historic district.

October 3–4 · Beach Haven

LBI's premier fall food festival — free Saturday Merchant Mart, ticketed Sunday chowder cook-off.

October 4 · Sandy Hook

Flat, scenic half marathon through Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area.

October 9–12 · Cape May

Cape May's signature Victorian celebration with house tours, dinners, and themed events.

October 1–31 · Cape May

Month-long spooky celebration with ghost walks and Scarecrow Alley.

October 3 · highlands

Bayfront Oktoberfest at Veterans Park with German food, oompah bands and free admission.

October 3–4 · smithville

Two-day Oktoberfest at Historic Smithville. Free admission.

October 9–10 · Ship Bottom

International kite festival with giant kites and magical night fly.

October 9–11 · Seaside Heights

Three-day Italian street festival on Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights.

October 9–10 · Atlantic City

Two-night comedy festival at Boardwalk Hall.

October 10 · West Cape May

Farming-heritage festival in West Cape May built around the lima bean.

October 10 · Ocean City

Ocean City's largest street fair, across ten blocks of Asbury Avenue.

October 11 · Ship Bottom

53rd annual 18-mile race the length of Long Beach Island.

October 17–18 · Atlantic City

Nation's third-oldest marathon featuring 8 miles on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

October 17–18 · Cape May Point

Two-day statewide lighthouse route; Cape May Lighthouse anchors the south.

October 23–25 · Beach Haven

Boat-based striped bass tournament with weigh-in at Sea Shell Resort.

October 23–25 · Cape May

The autumn edition of the Exit Zero Jazz Festival in Cape May.

October 29 · Ocean City

Costume parade down Asbury Avenue on the Thursday before Halloween.

October 31 · Wildwood

Fast, flat course through the Wildwoods—half marathon, 10K, and 5K options.

October 31 · toms-river

Halloween-night parade through downtown Toms River. Free to watch.

October 3–4 · Ship Bottom

Sea glass and coastal art festival on Long Beach Island.

October 3 · Ocean City

Autumn Jeep show along nine blocks of the Ocean City Boardwalk.

October 10 · Avalon

Fall seafood celebration with local restaurants competing for best dishes.

October 10 · red-bank

Downtown Red Bank Oktoberfest in Edmund Wilson Plaza. Free admission.

October 10–11 · smithville

Two-day Irish festival at Historic Smithville.

October 10 · Brigantine

Charity dog walk on Brigantine beach.

October 11 · Seaside Heights

Columbus Day parade on the Boulevard in Seaside Heights.

October 17 · toms-river

Juried fall art show on Washington Street in downtown Toms River.

October 17 · Lavallette

Soup tasting and craft festival in Lavallette.

October 17 · Ocean City

Porsche show on the Ocean City Boardwalk with tech sessions at the Music Pier.

October 17 · Sea Isle City

Autumn festival at Excursion Park with hayrides on the beach.

October 17 · Wildwood

Free autumn festival at Fox Park in Wildwood.

October 18 · smithville

Corvette show at Historic Smithville, free to watch.

October 22 · Atlantic City

Family pumpkin festival at the Absecon Lighthouse.

October 24 · toms-river

Evening Halloween street event in downtown Toms River.

October 24–25 · Ocean City

Dogs allowed on the Ocean City Boardwalk, with a costume parade Saturday.

October 24 · cape-may-court-house

Free Halloween event at the Cape May County Park & Zoo.

October 29 · Point Pleasant Beach

Costumed Halloween stroll along Arnold Avenue.

October 9–23 · toms-river

Two weeks of decorated scarecrows through downtown Toms River.

October 24 · Ocean City

Statewide autumn beach cleanup, with sites up and down the Shore.