MONARCH MADNESS: Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor. See all the butterflies in our gardens and on the trail and learn things that you never knew about this beautiful insect, and its amazing journey every fall. Help scientists tag monarchs, get tips on gardening for but- terflies, face painting, games, crafts and more. 609- 368-1211.
www.wetlandsinstitute.org
FARMERS MARKET: Stone Harbor. Every Sunday June thru September 5, Jersey fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers & home baked goods.
www.stone-harbor.nj.us
MID ATLANTIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SURVIVORS WEEKEND: the Wildwoods. Weekend long events honoring our law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. 609-522-2030, ext. 1504.
www.Midatlanticsurvivors.org
OLDE TIME ITALIAN FESTIVAL: Wildwood. An ‘Old World’ family festival weekend including crafts, games, rides, great Italian food & continuous live enter- tainment. 609-374-0016.
www.SonsofItalyWildwood.org
THUNDER ON THE BEACH MONSTER TRUCK RACE: Wildwood. Monster truck race for “King of the Beach.” Quad wars, tough truck competition, stunts. Three jam-packed shows on the beach! Rain or shine! Admission fee. 609-523-8051.
www.ThunderMoto.com
OCTOBER WILDWOODS NJ GOVERNOR’S CUP HYDROFEST: Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest. Exciting international powerboat racing event, coupled with a 6 block festival of craft, merchandise & food vendors as well as displays. Held on the bay front bordering the Sunset Lake bay area at Rambler Road & NJ Avenue, Wildwood Crest. FREE for visitors. 609-889-9181. 609-886-8156.
www.WildwoodsHydrofest.com
CCOAST (Cumberland Co. Open Artists’ Studio Tour): Glasstown Arts District, Millville & surrounding areas. Visit working artists’ studios to watch them at work and to discuss their art. Enjoy a variety of artistic mediums: oils, watercolors, glass, ceramics, and much more. 800-887-4957.
www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
FLOWER SHOW: Stone Harbor. Garden Club hosts a Flower Show at the Stone Harbor Elementary School at 93rd St. and Third Ave. 609-368-6101.
ATLANTIC CITY MARATHON: Atlantic City. Boardwalk. Atlantic City Boardwalk. The nation’s third oldest marathon has runners competing on a USA Track & Field Certified course that serves as an official qualifying race for the 2012 Boston Marathon.
www.atlanticcitymarathon.org.
ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Stone Harbor. Local artists display their talents on the streets of downtown Stone Harbor 96th Street and Third Avenue. 609-368- 5102.
www.stone-harbor.nj.us
INDIAN SUMMER CELEBRATION: Ocean City. Seafood vendors at the Music Pier and Boardwalk table sales. 800-BEACHnj. 609-525-9300.
www.ocnj.us
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: Avalon. Great seafood & other food, music, vendors, crafters & more. 609-967-3936.
www.avalonbeach.com
FALL BLOCK PARTY and FIREWORKS SPEC- TACULAR: Ocean City. Over 400 crafters, food ven- dors, music and more at the Tabernacle grounds. 800- BEACHnj. 609-525-9300.
www.ocnj.us
IRISH FESTIVAL: Historic Towne of Smithville and Village Greene. The festival features an Irish Market offering a variety of wares, music in three locations and a Friendly dance Feis.
www.smithvillenj.com
OKTOBERFEST: Historic Towne of Smithville & Village Greene. A celebration of more than 100 Juried Crafters in attendance, along with an International Food Court, livemusic, & children’s
activities.www.smithvillenj.com
VICTORIAN WEEKEND: Cape May. 38th Annual Event. The 38th annual Victorian Weekend celebrates Cape May's Victorian heritage, featuring the Chocolate Championship Tour & Tasting, Historic House Tours, Murder Mystery Dinners, Vintage Dance Workshop, liv- ing history, lectures, workshops, performances & more. 609-884-5404. 800-275-4278.
www.capemaymac.org
NJ LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE: Raising public awareness of New Jersey’s lighthouses. It is a rain or shine, two-day event held during the 3rd weekend in October when 11 land-based lighthouses are open for visitation and climbing. During this weekend, the public is invited to visit any or all of the sites along the Chal- lenge route.
609-522-4520www.herefordlighthouse.org
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Craft show, music, games, face & pumpkin painting, plus a haunted barn & hayride. Halloween parade. 609-898-2300, ext. 10.
www.hcsv.org
HARBORFEST: Sea Isle City. A celebration of the bay featuring craft and food vendors, family activities, fish- ing displays, live entertainment and delicious seafood. 609-263-9090.
www.seaislechamber.com
NJ AUDUBON CAPEMAY AUTUMNWEEKEND: Cape May. Join birding’s best at world famous Migra- tion Mainline – Cape May NJ for three days of field trips, kayak, pelagic and back bay boat trips, work- shops, programs for the beginner to the seasoned nat- uralist. Registration required. 609-861-0700 or email:
birdcapemay@njaudubon.org www.birdcapemay.org
FESTIVAL OF FINE CRAFT: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville. Traditional & contemporary work from over 125 juried artists from across the country present jewelry, studio glass, clay, metal, wearable art, fibre, leather, photography, watercolor, mixed medium, wood & more. Outdoor crafts demonstrations. Entertain- ment. Hands-on family activities. Specialty foods. 800- 998-4552, 856-825-6800.
www.wheatonarts.org
FALL THUNDER ON THE SAND PRO/AM SANCTIONED MOTOCROSS RACE: On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. AMA sanctioned races featuring beginners to pros. Admission fee. 609- 523-8051.
www.thundermoto.com
LIMA BEAN FESTIVAL: West Cape May. The lowly lima bean actually has its day in the sun when lima bean lovers gather to celebrate the proud tradition of lima bean farming in this little town. Great food,ven- dors, antiques, entertainment and fun. Never think of legumes the same way again. 609-884-9325.
www.westcapemaytoday.com
FABULOUS 50’S CELEBRATION: The Wildwoods. A celebration of the Wildwoods’ place in Rock ‘n Roll history.Weekend kicks off on Friday night with a dance party & concludes with a star-studded concert in the Wildwoods Convention Center. Saturday features a classic car show, contests, food vendors, live music entertainment, craft vendors, Doo Wop Bus tour & so much more! 609-729-4000.
www.gwcoc.com
KIX MxNUTLEY’S COLUMBUS DAY PARADE & ITALIAN FESTIVAL CELEBRATION: Sea Isle City. Parade honoring the Italian traditions, craft and food vendors, live entertainment. 609-263-4461, ext. 230.
www.kixmcnutleys.com
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS IN VICTORIAN CAPE MAY: More than two weeks of specially-themed tours & events including Ghostwriter Trolley Rides, Madame Parmentier’s Psychic Teas, Scarecrow Alley, Midnight at the Physick Estate, Historic Haunts Combina- tion Tours, Phantoms of the Physick Estate and much more to help you get into the “spirit” of the season. 609-884-5404. 800-275-4278.
www.capemaymac.org
ATLANTIC CITY FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL: Atlantic City Convention Center. If you¹re a gourmet enthusiast and love your kitchen, love to cook, love to eat fine foods, sample fine wines and microbrew beers or just love to shop for unique specialty gifts, this annu- al event is a must.
www.gourmetshows.com
THIRD FRIDAY: Glasstown Arts District, Millville. High Street in the District comes alive with those enjoy- ing the arts, entertainment & more. Exhibition openings, live music, dining and shopping in a festive atmosphere. 800-887-4957.
www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
The Wildwoods NJ Governor’s Cup Hydrofest, held on Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest, is an exciting international powerboat racing event, coupled with a festival of crafts, merchandise & food.
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OUT IN AC: Atlantic City. A three-day LGBT weekend that features concerts, comedians, special events, after-
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