Events & Happenings - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Absecon Lighthouse Marks 169 Years With Free Kids Climbs and Anniversary Specials

by shorelocalnews | Jan 13, 2026 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Absecon Lighthouse, New Jersey’s tallest and the country’s third tallest masonry light, is celebrating the 169th anniversary of the lighting of its historic first-order Fresnel Lens, first lit on January 15, 1857. To celebrate, kids 12 & under are invited to...

What’s happening in Ocean City: Martin Luther King Day Ceremony set for Monday, Jan. 19

by shorelocalnews | Jan 12, 2026 | Events & Happenings, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey, Wahoo

Ocean City will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The ceremony will start at 12 p.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle (550 Wesley Avenue). The event brings the community together to remember Dr. King through words, song...

Resorts Casino Hotel to Present ‘OH WHAT A NIGHT!’ Frankie Valli Tribute at Superstar Theater

by shorelocalnews | Jan 12, 2026 | Entertainment, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Events & Happenings, Features, Music, South Jersey, Wahoo

Resorts Casino Hotel is welcoming OH WHAT A NIGHT! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to the Superstar Theater on Friday, February 13 at 9PM. OH WHAT A NIGHT! is a high-energy musical revue of the classic pop songs of FRANKIE VALLI AND...

Atlantic Cape to honor two former coaches with Athletics Recognition of Excellence Awards

by shorelocalnews | Jan 12, 2026 | Sports, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey

WHO: Atlantic Cape Community College WHAT: Atlantic Cape Community College will recognize former men’s basketball head coach Nicholas Asselta and former cheerleading coach and alumna Nancy Small Asselta ‘73 with Athletics Recognition of Excellence Awards for...

Events and Happenings

by shorelocalnews | Jan 8, 2026 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Calendars, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Thursday, January 8 Crochet Group 6:30 p.m. Egg Harbor City Library, 134 Philadelphia Ave. If you do any type of needle craft, this is your club. Learn and practice in a fun and welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome. Register online at...

Top Weekly Entertainment Picks

by Steffen Klenk | Jan 8, 2026 | This Week's Top Entertainment Picks, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Steffen Klenk, Wahoo

Looking for something to do this weekend? We have you covered with our Top Weekly Entertainment Picks. From the best in live and local music to the hottest DJs, trivia and dancing, there’s something for everyone. What: Tony Mart Triple Tribute Concert Where: Josie...