Avalon NJ Events Calendar 2026
Every festival, parade, concert and tournament on the Avalon calendar — with confirmed 2026 dates.
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Avalon runs 13 annual events across the 2026 calendar, weighted toward cultural & heritage, sporting events and specialty events events. Cooler by a Mile. August is the busiest stretch with 6 scheduled events, and 9 of the town's events are free to attend.
The anchor event is Stone Harbor Island Holiday Weekend at 96th Street business district, each November.
Daily beach badges run $8 ($40 for the season), so budget for those on top of any ticketed event. Everything below is drawn from our Cape May County events dataset — 11 of the 13 entries carry a confirmed 2026 calendar date.
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August in Avalon
All August shore events →Cape Designer House Tour
Self-guided tour of professionally designed private homes across Avalon and Stone Harbor, marking the tour's 20th anniversary.
Fishing with the Mayor
Free kids' fishing morning on the Avalon Fishing Pier hosted by the mayor and the borough recreation department.
Avalon Beach Patrol South Jersey Championships
Lifeguard racing championship on Avalon's 32nd Street beach with row, swim and run events among South Jersey beach patrols.
New Jersey Symphony Quartet at Surfside Park
Free outdoor chamber music performance by a New Jersey Symphony quartet at Avalon's Surfside Park.
Tim Kerr Charities Cedar Island 5K Swim
Open-water 5K back-bay swim starting at the Avalon Yacht Club, benefiting Tim Kerr Charities.
Wetlands Institute Summer Celebration
Annual gala supporting wetlands conservation at Stone Harbor's Wetlands Institute.
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September in Avalon
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October in Avalon
All October shore events →Avalon Trunk-or-Treat
Trunk-or-treat in the 30th Street lot, Saturday Oct 24, 5-7 PM.
Seven Mile Island Trick-or-Treat
Halloween-night trick-or-treat hours in Avalon and Stone Harbor, 5-8 PM.
Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival
Fall seafood celebration with local restaurants competing for best dishes.
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November in Avalon
All November shore events →Stone Harbor Island Holiday Weekend
Three-day holiday celebration with tree lighting, market, and cookie stroll.
Avalon Turkey Trot 5K & 1.5-Mile Walk
Charity 5K and family walk from Avalon Community Hall, the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Also on the Avalon calendar
- Avalon Town-Wide Yard Sale — Early May
- Avalon Fire Department Plant & Flower Sale — Early May
- Thursdays at Surfside Summer Concert Series — June-August (Thursdays)
- Friday Nights at Surfside Park — August (Fridays)
- Barefoot Ball — Early September
- Avalon Turkey Trot — Thanksgiving Friday
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Avalon events — frequently asked questions
What events are happening in Avalon, NJ in 2026?
Avalon has 13 annual events on the 2026 calendar. Confirmed dates include Avalon Summer Solstice Festival (June 20, 2026), Wetlands Institute Summer Celebration (August 1, 2026), Cape Designer House Tour (August 1, 2026), Fishing with the Mayor (August 10, 2026), Avalon Beach Patrol South Jersey Championships (August 14, 2026). Full listings by month are on this page.
What is happening in Avalon in July and August 2026?
Peak season in Avalon brings 6 dated events: Wetlands Institute Summer Celebration on August 1, 2026, Cape Designer House Tour on August 1, 2026, Fishing with the Mayor on August 10, 2026, Avalon Beach Patrol South Jersey Championships on August 14, 2026, New Jersey Symphony Quartet at Surfside Park on August 17, 2026, Tim Kerr Charities Cedar Island 5K Swim on August 30, 2026.
Are there free events in Avalon?
Yes — 9 of Avalon's 13 annual events are free, including Avalon Summer Solstice Festival, Fishing with the Mayor, Avalon Beach Patrol South Jersey Championships, New Jersey Symphony Quartet at Surfside Park.
What is the biggest event in Avalon?
Stone Harbor Island Holiday Weekend, held at 96th Street business district, is the largest event on the Avalon calendar. Three-day holiday celebration with tree lighting, market, and cookie stroll.
Where should I stay for Avalon events?
Avalon sits in Cape May County, and event weekends book out well ahead — especially anything falling on a summer Saturday. Hotels and vacation rentals in Avalon and the neighbouring Cape May County towns are the practical options; book before the headline events fill the town.
Where to stay for Avalon events
Event weekends are the hardest nights of the year to book in Avalon. Compare hotels and vacation rentals before the calendar fills.
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