Multi-day Events
Miss New Jersey Competition
- Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Preliminary rounds will be held next Thursday, June 18 & Friday, June 19. The final competition and crowning will be held on Saturday, June 20. Visit www.oceancityvacation.com for more information.
Summer Book Sale
- Friday, June 19 & Saturday, June 20
Ocean City Library, 1735 Simpson Avenue
This summer book sale will have something for everyone with fiction, non-fiction hardback and paperback books, along with selections for children and young adults. Puzzles, audio books, CDs and DVDs will also be available for sale. The event will be held Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hosted by the Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library.
Ventnor Citywide Yard Sale
- Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Mark your calendars for Ventnor City’s annual Yard Sale. Bargain hunters will enjoy a fantastic weekend of deals. Shop for pre-used and gently-used items including clothing and accessories, home décor, furniture, and collectables. Visit www.ventnorcity.org for additional information.
Saturday, June 20
5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
- 8 a.m.
Brigantine Elks Lodge, 400 Bayshore Avenue
Join the Brigantine Elks Lodge Drug Awareness Committee for their 2nd annual run and walk to raise awareness for drug prevention and addiction. All ages are invited to participate. Event check-in will start at 7 a.m. Visit www.runsignup.com/race/nj/brigantine/activitiesgreaterthandrugs5k for more information.
Sea Isle Skimmer Festival
- 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
JFK Boulevard and Promenade
A seaside vendor craft market along the promenade, along with a food court, face painting, photo booth, art bar, sand art, balloon artists, and bounce houses. Plus, enjoy live music by the Brass Pocket Band at Excursion Park from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Atlantic County Pride in the Park
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
War Memorial Park, 109 Route 50, Mays Landing
Join ACQA for an afternoon of music, food, crafts, and community support. Attendees will enjoy a plethora of activities, including arts and crafts, face painting, a photo booth, and more, emceed by Michelle Tomko. Enjoy lunch at one of the food trucks and stop by the community resource tables. The first 300 attendees will receive their annual event t-shirt.
Atlantic City Great Pride Festival
- 12 – 6 p.m.
O’Donnell Memorial Park. 3501 Atlantic Avenue
Join the Atlantic City Great Pride Committee in a community celebration with friends and neighbors. AC Pride will offer live entertainment by local DJs, along with delicious food, resources, vendors, and a host of activities for all ages.
Miss New Jersey’s Teen Competition
- 1 – 3 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
The annual Miss New Jersey Teen Competition returns to Ocean City. Visit www.oceancityvacation.com for details on tickets.
Port Republic Community Day
- 1 – 9 p.m.
Harry Bowen Memorial Park, 141 Main Street
Join Port Republic for an unforgettable day of community, history, food, music, and fireworks as the town celebrates America’s 250th Birthday. Festivities include live reenactments and educational activities, along with a parade starting at 4 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, live music by Poor Mouth Henry, a pie eating contest, corn hole tournament, and games from 5 – 8:30 p.m. The evening will be capped off with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Rain date: Saturday, June 27.
Tuesday, June 23
Trivia at the Library
- 6:30 p.m.
Longport Library, 2305 Atlantic Avenue
Gather your friends and test your knowledge in an evening of brain-teasing fun at the library. Please call 09-487-7403 to register or learn more.
Senior Dance Society
- 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. No. 1, 447 Bethel Road
Join in the fun and enjoy an evening of dancing with live music duos every Tuesdays. Activities include social dancing, line dancing, dance mixers and more. For more information, contact Sharon at kookiecar@yahoo.com.
Thursday, June 25
World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
- 8:30 – 11 a.m.
OC Waterpark, 728 Boardwalk
Families are invited to participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. The event will be highlighted by a 30-minute group swim lesson led by certified lifeguards, with demonstrations from first responders, all to teach kids the importance of swimming and prevent drowning. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. with informational booths, followed by the swimming lesson at 10 a.m. Registration is available at www.ocwaterpark.com/events/.
Northfield 250th Freedom Festival
- 4 – 7 p.m.
Birch Grove Park, 1675 Burton Avenue, Northfield
The Northfield 250th Committee invites the community to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States. The event will include local food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment. Admission is free. For more information, contact Carolyn at cbucco@cityofnorthfield.org.
Absecon Galloway Rotary Club Meetings
- 6 p.m.
Gourmet Italian Restaurant, 324 South Pitney Road, Galloway
Learn more about Rotary, how they serve our local community, and meet local community members. For club information, go to www.facebook.com/AbseconGallowayRotary or email Rose McCarthy, Club President, at bluerose46@aol.com.
Friday, June 26
Smithville Car Cruise
- 5 – 8 p.m.
Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Road
Cruise over to Smithville and hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Drive to the side parking lot of the Village Green near the red-covered bridge, and look for the orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your ride. Visit www.historicsmithville.com for more information.
Saturday, June 27
Margate Beachstock
- 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Huntington Avenue Beach
The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party returns for a spectacular day of free activities with new food vendors, more kid’s activities, an eclectic lineup of live music, free surf and kite lessons, volleyball, cornhole, a Tiki Beach Bar, a surf competition, and more. The event is free to attend, and no beach tags are required. Rain date: Sunday, June 28. Visit www.margatehasmore.com for the complete event schedule.
Pineapple Classic Surf Tournament
- 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Huntington Avenue Beach
Jetty and Ben Gravy are teaming up to bring a multi-divisional surfing competition to Margate beach. Professional surfer Ben Gravy will headline the event, which will feature team-based heats, open competition, and experiences for youth surfers. Sign up on-site or online at www.margatehasmore.com.
Ocean City Antique Auto Show
- 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds, 550 Wesley Ave.
Join the Jersey Cape Region Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) for their 70th Annual Memorial Antique Auto Show. Dozens of classic cars will be parked between 5th and 6th Streets off Asbury Ave. A boardwalk parade will proceed the event at 2 p.m. More information is available at jerseycape.aaca.com/calendar.
Sunday, June 28
Brandon Tomasello: One Man Rat Pack with the OC POPS
- 7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
The Rat Pack comes to musical life with Ocean City favorite Brandon Tomasello as he presents a timeless and unmistakable performance of Frank, Dean, and Sammy. Tickets are available at www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Monday, June 29
Jurassic Adventure with Dinosaurs Arise
- 6 p.m.
Otto Bruyns Public Library, 241 W. Mill Road, Northfield
Come face-to-face with a T. Rex at the library. Children and their families are invited to enjoy a pre-historic adventure as they meet a life-like eight-foot T. Rex, along with baby dinosaur puppets. Participants will also be invited to feed a small triceratops, dig into discovery, and unearth fossils. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. Please call 609-646-4476 for more information.
Straight No Chaser
- 7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk
Experience the thrilling sounds and stunning vocals of Straight No Chaser at the Music Pier. The nine-member vocal group will blend harmonies, hits and humor in their upcoming “Beach Bash.” Visit www.ocnj.us/summerconcertseries for more information and to purchase tickets. Produced by BRE Presents.
Health and Wellness
Depression and Anxiety Group
- Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Atlantic Community Wellness Center 1125 Atlantic Ave. Suite 617, Atlantic City
This weekly in-person support group is offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness, and recovery. Meetings are led by peers who have lived experience. No cost to participate. Offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. For more information, call 609-652-3800 or email jgimbel@mhanj.org.
Dementia Support Group
- Wednesday, July 1, 1:30 p.m.
Egg Harbor Township Community Center 5045 English Creek Ave.
Held on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at 609-402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
- Monday, July 13, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point
NAMI of Atlantic/Cape May offers free self-help, peer-led support groups for family members, caregivers, and friends of individuals over the age of 18 living with a mental illness. Family Support and Connections groups meet on the second Monday of each month. Please visit www.namiacm.org for further information.
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