Multi-Day Events
Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay
Sat. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Amherst Ave. between Coolidge and Decatur
Margate’s free Fall Funfest by the Bay celebrates the beauty of the bay area and the promenade along the water. This year’s event features over 110 booths and amusements comprised of mouthwatering foods, unique fine arts and crafts, Margate’s retailers, sponsors, nonprofits, Margate City municipal departments, kids’ activities, live bands, a kids’ stage, wetlands wonderland, and two days of parades featuring Miss New Jersey. For more information, visit margatehasmore.com.
Atlantic City Latino Festival
Sat. & Sun. 12 – 9 p.m.
Showboat Hotel 801 Boardwalk
Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of Latino culture. This music-filled festival will feature fun activities for the entire family, as well as a children’s entertainment area and authentic Hispanic food and vendors. The festival will take place at Showboat’s new outdoor event center located on the Boardwalk and New Jersey Ave. Entry for the event is free; parking is $10. Attendees are asked to register at the festival’s website, www.aclatinofest.com.
U.S. Open Pool Championship
Mon. Sep. 25 – Sat. Sep 30
Harrah’s Atlantic City 777 Harrah’s Blvd.
The best pool players are taking on the toughest tournament in pool where only one can be crowned the winner. Day tickets and season passes are available at matchroompool.com/event-tickets/.
Free Yoga for Kids
Tue. & Thu., 5 p.m.
Somers Point Youth Center 599 Marks Rd.
Somers Point PAL and Worthy Beyond Purpose host Free Yoga for Kids ages 4-7 years old on Tuesdays and ages 8-12 on Thursdays. Certified instructor Kira Evans will provide sessions with a focus on breathing and calming down. For more information or to register, go to visitsomerspoint.com and click on Events.
Atlantic City Restaurant Week
Oct. 1 – 6
Fall for Atlantic City Restaurant Week. Enjoy three-course, pre-fixe meals at restaurants in and around the city. Meals consist of an appetizer, entrée, desserts from restaurants hosting a variety of cuisine, from Asian to American, Italian to Latin and everything in between. Visit atlanticcitynj.com/restaurant-week/.
Thursday,
September 21
Funfest Weekend Kickoff
6 – 9 p.m.
Steve & Cookie’s 9700 Amherst Ave. Margate
Kick off Funfest Weekend at the Outdoor Bar of Steve & Cookie’s. Enjoy $5 subs from Florida Cold Cuts, $10 drinks from American Harvest, and live music by Mike D’Arc. Proceeds benefit the Steve & Cookie’s Dog Show on Sunday.
Open Mic at Ventnor Coffee
6:30 – 9 p.m.
108 N. Dorset Ave. Ventnor
Ventnor Coffee hosts Open Mic every Thursday. Come early to sign up. Bring your songs, poetry, and jokes. Singer-songwriter Pete Glaze will perform from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sunset Beach Yoga
7 p.m.
William Morrow Beach, Somers Point
Untie all the knots in your mind and body after a long day and enjoy 60 minutes of gentle yoga on the Somers Point Beach. What you will need: comfortable yoga attire, a beach towel, water bottle and an open mind. Donation Based. To sign up, visit https://strengtheningsouls.square.site.
Friday, September 22
Smithville Car Cruise
5 – 8 p.m.
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Car cruises are held on the second and fourth Friday of the month. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene and near the red covered bridge; you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car. For more information, visit www.historicsmithville.com.
Community Night in Absecon
5 – 8 p.m.
ShopRite 616 White Horse Pike
ShopRite of Absecon will host it’s inaugural Community Night. Enjoy an evening of face painting, washable tattoos, food, music, police and fire demonstrations, raffles, and entertainment. All proceeds benefit our local food bank. Free admission and family fun.
End of Locals Summer Party
5 – 8 p.m.
The Seed 807 Baltic Ave. Atlantic City
The 2023 End of Locals Summer Party takes place this Friday. Food by Greens and Grains, cooking demonstrations by Atlantic City Food Project, merch by Tony’s Baltimore Grill, and Skate AC Demo. All food and merch proceeds go to the Atlantic City Food Project and Skate AC.
Ghost Mart
9 p.m.
Anchor Rock Club 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City
Enjoy a goth-style dance party and an alternative pop-up night market featuring dark music and art. Shop for odd, obscure, eclectic gifts from local vendors and artists while having drinks and dancing the night away to bands and local DJs. This event is 21+. Learn more at anchorrockclub.com.
Saturday, September 23
Charity League Yard Sale
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
118 Pleasant Ave. Somers Point
The Charity League of Atlantic County invites everyone to the yard sale, featuring a wide array of items and something for everyone. All proceeds benefit our agencies. Cash only.
C.R.O.P.S. Markets in Linwood
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Central Square 199 New Rd.
Join C.R.O.P.S. for the first day of fall. Enjoy live music by Mitchell Faber, Bracelet Making with Liz Tran, and plant your own Fall container Garden. Plus, local vendors, tasty food, and much more.
Smithville Italian Festival
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Italian Festival has quickly become one of Historic Smithville’s favorite events, with Italian live music provided by Jim Craine and the Atlantic City All Star Band feat. Tony DeLuca, delicious Italian food and delectable desserts, wine tasting vendors, American and Italian beer on tap, Italian folk dancing, vendor market with handcrafted items and imported Italian specialties, super 50/50 and free bocce ball. For more information, visit www.historicsmithville.com. Rain date: Sun. Sept. 24
Tuckahoe Transportation Heritage Festival
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuckahoe Train Station 31 Mill Rd.
This free event will feature classic trains, classic cars, train rides, motor car rides, garden railway, music, food, and more. Cape May Seashore Lines will be operating short excursion train rides. The former Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) Blue Comet observation car Tempel will be on display. A Motor Car ‘train’ will be operating short trips, and the Tuckahoe Rail Station will be open to the public. Learn more at http://seashorelines.org/Passenger/Tuckahoe.
Ocean City Jeep Invasion
12 – 5 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
Jeeps will be displayed on the boardwalk between 5th – 14th Street. For more information, visit www.NJJeepInvasion.com or email njjeepinvasion@gmail.com.
Dear Summer, Thanks for the Memories
12 – 8 p.m.
Orange Loop Amphitheater 120 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City
Norstep Productions Presents a day of music, art, food, vendors, and games. Enjoy live music by Supreem and the New Experience, Sunblaze Hane, Isn’t it Always?, Cheezy and the Crackers and more. Tickets are $25 general admission. This event is 21+. Tickets are available for purchase via Eventbrite.
Funfest After Dark
7:30 – 10 p.m.
Amherst & Washington Ave. by the Bay
Funfest After Dark is a special adults-only event with adult beverage sampling, finger foods, live music and dancing by the NJ British Invasion. Tickets include admission to the decorated Washington Ave. Pier for the wine and spirits tasting. Tickets are $20 preadmission and $25 at the door. For more information, visit margatehasmore.com.
Sunday, September 24
OCNJ Half Marathon, 5k & 10 Mile Non-Competitive Walk/Run
8:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk
Choose your distance and participate in one of New Jersey’s Best Half Events. Advance registration is required for the Half Marathon and 10 Mile Walk and Run. In-Person Registration open at the Aquatic & Fitness Center Friday 4 – 6 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday registration for the 5k Run and Walk open at the Music Pier Sunday 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us/race-events.
Steve & Cookie’s 26th Annual Dog Show
1 p.m.
9700 Amherst Ave. Margate
Steve & Cookie’s annual Dog Show will take place this Sunday during Funfest Weekend. All dogs must be registered by 12:34, online and in person. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City and NJ Aid for Animals. For more information or to register, visit www.facebook.com/annualdogshow.
Autumn Exhibit – Painting Creatively
4 – 6 p.m.
Great Bay Gallery 829 Bay Ave. Somers Point
Great Bay Art Gallery invites the public to a Meet & Greet Reception for its autumn exhibit, Painting Creatively, a collection of work by 13 artists. Opening September 20 – October 14. For more information, visit www.greatbayartgallery.com.
Tuesday, September 26
Somers Point Dance Society
7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Co. #1 447 Bethel Rd.
Come out to Somers Point Fire Co. #1 every Tuesday for social dancing, line dances, dance mixers, and more. Light snacks included in admission. $10 live musical duo each week. Call Rita Voli at (609) 408-3619 for information. See you on the dance floor.
Wednesday,
September 27
Boardwalk Hall Silent Film Series – “Speedy”
6:30 p.m.
2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Speedy is a fantastic comedy with one of the kings of silent film, Harold Lloyd. In one slower-paced, old-fashioned corner of New York City, Pop Dillon owns and operates the city’s last horse-drawn streetcar. His granddaughter Jane Dillon is in love with Harold “Speedy” Swift, who does everything he can, with hilarious effect, to save a soon-to-be bygone era. Purchase tickets online via Ticketmaster or the Boardwalk Hall box office.
Health and Wellness
Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder
Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
Offered by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County through the Intensive Family Support Services program. Call (609) 517-8614 for more information on how to participate.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1:30 p.m.
6009 Paul and Thelma Lane, Mays Landing
Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at (609) 402-6966 for more information.
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 Shore Rd. Somers Point
For more information and to register, please visit www.namiacm.org, or call (609) 741-5125. NAMI ACM is a non-profit nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation.
Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups
Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, LGBTQIA+, individuals aged 18-30. Boomers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others. Call (609) 652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.
Recovery Groups
Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling the (609) 652-3800.
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