MARCH ATLANTIC CITY RESTAURANT WEEK: Atlantic City. More than 80 restaurants from throughout Atlantic County participate throughout the week. Restaurants offer special menu selections priced at $15.11 per person for lunch and $33.11 per person for dinner.
www.acrestaurantweek.com
ATLANTIC CAPE COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESTAURANT GALA: Annual dining extravaganza featuring original dishes from area’s best restaurants, hors d’oeuvres prepared by Academy of Culinary Arts students and elegant dessert reception. Visit
www.atlantic.edu/gala to learn more.
STONE HARBOR SHIVER: First Annual Polar Plunge at 96th St. Beach. 609-368-5102. Visit Stone Harbor Shiver on Facebook. JAZZ AT THE POINT WEEKEND: Four days of great artists in intimate settings in and around the Somers Point area. 609-927-6677.
www.spjazz.org
Feeling brave? Head to one of the many Polar Bear Plunges for some chilly memories. These annual events attract tens of thousands of participants and spectators each year.
JANUARY
FIRST DAY at the BEACH: Music Pier at Ocean City Boardwalk. Features Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean and a 5K Boardwalk run. 800-BEACHnj. 609- 525-9300.
www.ocnj.us
NEW YEAR’S DAY POLAR BEAR PLUNGE: Brigantine. Pre and post parties highlight this annual event – along with the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean hovering around 37 degrees.
STONE HARBOR’S NEW YEAR’S DAY SALE: Stone Harbor. Numerous Stone Harbor merchants offer one day sales to ring in the New Year. 609-368-6101.
www.stoneharborbeach.com
MISS’D AMERICA PAGEANT: Historic Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. Created as a spoof of the Miss America Pageant 15 years ago to raise funds for a local charity, drag queens compete in swim suit, talent, evening gown and judges’ interview categories for a chance to be crowned Miss’d America.
www.acglbt.org
THIRD FRIDAY: Glasstown Arts District, Millville. High Street in the District comes alive with those enjoy- ing the arts, entertainment and more. Exhibition open- ings, live music, dining and shopping in a festive atmos- phere. 800-887-4957.
www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
FEBRUARY POLAR BEAR PLUNGE WEEKEND: Sea Isle City. The weekend kicks off with a polar bear prince, princess, king and queen contest, and continues with thousands of participants plunging into the ocean, costume contest, post-plunge party, and wraps up with a 5K Run/Walk for Autism. 609-263-3756.
www.lacosta-seaisle.com
TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY: Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor. Bring your favorite stuffed pal to this fun tea party. After tea and snacks, have your pal checked out by our Teddy Bear Nurse. You’ll enjoy beary fun crafts and activities around the Institute. 609-368- 1211.
www.wetlandsinstitute.org
BOARDWALK KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW: Wildwoods Convention Center. All breed dog show fea-
turing Best of Breed competition and more. Admission fee. 856-456-2548.
www.BoardwalkKennelClub.com
AC INTERNATIONAL POWER BOAT SHOW: Atlantic City Convention Center. More than 700 new models of motor and express yachts, sports fisherman, cruisers and sport boats. Fastest-growing indoor power- boat show in the country.
www.atlanticcityboatshow.com
CRAFTS AND ANTIQUES IN WINTER: Cape May. The region’s most sought-after antique dealers and craftspeople come together for a two-day show featuring an array of handmade items, country antiques, glassware, silver, furniture and more. 609- 884-5404. 800-275-4278.
www.capemaymac.org.
CUMBERLAND WINTER EAGLE FESTIVAL: Mauricetown. Provides an unparalleled opportunity for both novice and experienced birders to view Bald Eagles and other raptors, including several species of hawks and owls, in their natural habitat. 866-866- MORE.
www.co.cumberland.nj.us
THIRD FRIDAY: Glasstown Arts District, Millville. High Street in the Glasstown Arts District comes alive with those enjoying the arts. Exhibition openings, live music, fine dining, window shopping in a festive atmos- phere. 800-887-4957.
www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
AC RECREATION VEHICLE & CAMPING SHOW: Atlantic City Convention Center. Event showcases hun- dreds of RVs of every type, from inexpensive pop-ups and travel trailers to fifth wheels and luxury motor homes.
www.MACEvents.com.
PHILADELPHIA MUMMERS’ STRING BAND SHOW OF SHOWS: Historic Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. Relive the pageantry and excitement of New Year’s Day as the String Band Show of Shows struts into Boardwalk Hall!
www.boardwalkhall.com
ATLANTIC CITY RESTAURANT WEEK: Atlantic City. More than 80 restaurants from throughout Atlantic County participate throughout the week. Restaurants offer special menu selections priced at $15.11 per person for lunch and $33.11 per person for dinner.
www.acrestaurantweek.com
SHERLOCK HOLMES WEEKEND: Cape May. Sher- lock Holmes and the Case of The Surreptitious Ghoul! Mystics, mediums, murder and mayhem abound in this bleak world. Join Holmes and Watson for another “edge of the seat” thriller. Get into the spirit of things by don- ning Victorian attire. Stalk the gaslit streets in search of clues and compete for prizes. 609-884-5404. 800-275- 4278.
www.capemaymac.org
“A GARDEN OF QUILTS” QUILT SHOW: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville. Show fea- tures hundreds of judged quilts, quilt displays, vendor mall, boutique table, door prizes, raffle quilt, hourly demonstrations, Sit and Stitch, and oral quilt appraisals. 800-998-4552, 856-825-6800.
www.wheatonarts.org
NATIONAL CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP: Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual National Cheer and Dance Championship. Competition includes recre- ation, high school and all-star divisions. Register by phone 866-52-CHEER.
www.cheertech.net
ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE MEN’S BASKET- BALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City. Annual Championship that attracts some of the nation’s best collegiate basketball players to the heart of Atlantic City.
www.boardwalkhall.com.
SPRING BRIDAL FAIR: Wildwoods Convention Center. Over 100 exhibitors showcasing products and services including florists, photographers, videographers, bakers, bridal/tuxedo shops, wedding planners, travel agents, stylists, calligraphers, and much more! The Convention Center will be showcasing its Starlight Ballroom as the premier beach wedding destination. FREE registration for all brides!
www.WildwoodsNJ.com or also
www.capemaycountychamber.com 609-465- 7181.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE: Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Enjoy the luck of the Irish when the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Atlantic City takes place.
www.atlanticcitynj.com
THIRD FRIDAY: Glasstown Arts District, Millville. High Street in the District comes alive with those enjoy- ing the arts, entertainment and more. Exhibition open- ings, live music, dining and shopping in a festive atmos- phere. 800-887-4957.
www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
OCEAN DRIVE MARATHON & HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO: Wildwoods Convention Center. Coin- cides with the annual Ocean Drive Marathon. Runners are asked to check in while having the opportunity to shop for the latest in runner’s gear, accessories and reading materials. 609-523-0880.
www.odmarathon.org/expo
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