Events & Happenings - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Summer Fridays at Fisherman’s Park

by Chef Christina Martin | Jul 31, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

I recently visited Fisherman’s Park, Massachusetts and Drexel avenues in Atlantic City, for one of its C.R.O.P.S. Summer Fridays. C.R.O.P.S. (Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces), partnered with the Atlantic Center for Independent Living at Fisherman’s Park...

Atlantic County 4-H Fair returns for 76th year, celebrating youth achievement

by Madison Russ | Jul 31, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

For 76 years, the Atlantic County 4-H Fair has been a summertime staple. This year, the tradition continues with two days of contests, performances and family fun from Aug. 8 through 9. The fair is also a chance to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of local...

Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck to host fifth annual duct tape boat regatta

by Rebecca Oldham | Jul 31, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, South Jersey, Wahoo

The Sweetwater Marina & Riverdeck, located at 2780 7th Ave., prepares to host The Great Race on the Mighty Mullica, its fifth annual duct tape boat regatta. Presented by the Sweetwater Yacht Club, the River Deck will hold the event on Sunday, Aug. 3, bringing...

Catch the wave of creativity: Art of Surfing rides over to the Music Pier

by Delaney Crawford | Jul 31, 2025 | Features, Art, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Ocean City, South Jersey, Wahoo

For the 24th year in a row, art and surfing collide in a must-see event on the Ocean City Boardwalk. The Art of Surfing is a vibrant celebration of surf culture in South Jersey, brought to life through original art, live music and the craftsmanship of...

Night in Venice celebrates champions

by Steffen Klenk | Jul 31, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Ocean City, South Jersey

It was a party like no other on Saturday night as Ocean City marked its 70th annual Night in Venice boat parade. Thousands found prime viewing spots along the bayside, some adorning their favorite team’s jersey, for this year’s theme commemorating “70 Years of...

Top Weekly Entertainment Picks

by Steffen Klenk | Jul 31, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

It’s another sizzling hot summer weekend in South Jersey. Fireworks and drones offer a cool show for the Atlantic City skyline while headline acts heat up the stage. Plus, a Bee Gees tribute band performance benefits the local arts community, and illusionist Leon...