Multiday events
Fakefest
Now – Sunday, June 30
The Deck at Golden Nugget 600 Huron Ave. Atlantic City
Some of the hottest cover bands on the East Coast converge for this annual event that will make you do a double take all week long. See the complete schedule at www.goldennugget.com/atlantic-city and click on Entertainment.
FlowRider Flow Tour
Saturday, June 29 & Sunday, June 30
Island Waterpark at Showboat 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Surf’s up. Island Waterpark is teaming up with FlowRider to host the very first Flow City Pro Am event. Flowboarding competitors will have the chance to display their skills to win awards and prizes. This friendly event is for all ages, genders, and/or skill levels. Registration is open at www.islandwaterparkac.com. Click on Get Tickets and search for FlowCity Pro Am.
Beach Walks in Ocean City
Tuesday 9 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
59th St. & Central Ave.
Enjoy a nature walk along the beach in Ocean City. Meet at the beach entrance to Corson’s Inlet at 59th St. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Thursday, June 27
Sunset Yoga on the Beach
7 p.m.
William Morrow Beach, Somers Point
Bring some water, a towel, or a yoga matt of your choice, and join in a 60-minute gentle yoga on the beach. This donation-based class is open to all.
Movie Night in Somers Point
7:45 p.m.
Somers Point Softball Field 599 Marks Rd.
Join the Somers Point Police Department for a free community movie night. Bring your chair or blanket and watch “Lightyear” on the screen. The snack stand will be open and is cash only. No dogs allowed.
Friday, June 28
American Red Cross Blood Drive
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Somers Point Youth Center 599 Marks Rd.
The American Red Cross will be at the Youth Center in Somers Point for a partnered blood drive, hosted by the Somers Point Police Department. Appointments can be made by visiting www.redcrossblood.org . Click on ‘Find a Drive’ and search: SPPD.
Smithville Car Cruise
5 – 8 p.m.
Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene near the covered bridge; you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car. More information is available at www.historicsmithville.com.
North Beach Atlantic City Fireworks Celebration
9:30 p.m.
North Beach between Ocean Casino and Resorts
North Beach will host its 4th annual summer kick-off with an oceanfront fireworks spectacular, hosted in partnership with Fireworks by Grucci. The event is free and open to the public and will feature several viewing locations throughout the north end of the Boardwalk, including Steel Pier, Resorts, Hard Rock, Showboat, and Ocean Casino. More information is available at www.atlanticcitynorthbeach.com .
Saturday, June 29
Margate Beachstock
8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Huntington Ave. Beach
The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party returns for a fun-filled day of activities. This year’s event features new food vendors, more kid’s activities, an eclectic live-music lineup featuring the No Clue Trio, Sunset Cries, and NJ British Invasion, free surf and kite lessons, cornhole, volleyball, obstacle course, Tiki Beach Bar, and so much more. The event is free and beach tags are not required. Learn more at www.margatehasmore.com .
Mays Landing Hometown Celebration
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Memorial Park Main St. & Philadelphia Ave.
Join the Township of Hamilton and the Mays Landing Merchants Association in celebrating a time-honored tradition that brings township residents together for a day of family fun. This 24th annual event will include food trucks, art and craft vendors, a chalk walk, live music, touch-a-truck, prizes, kids rides, and lots more.
Magic Show at the Library
10:30 a.m.
Longport Library 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Calling all kids: prepare to be amazed as an illusionist conjures some fun and mind-bending feats. Call (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more.
Mommy & Me Class
12:30 p.m.
Otto Bruyns Public Library 241 W. Mill Rd. Northfield
Enjoy a special Mommy and Me class at the Northfield Library with Retro Fitness. For more information, call (609) 646-4476.
Concert and Bonfire on the Beach in Longport
6:30 p.m.
33rd Avenue Beach, Longport
Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy a bonfire and a concert by Pan Gravy. Call Longport Library at (609) 487-7403 to register or learn more. Rain date: Sunday, June 30.
Beachstock After Dark
7 – 10 p.m.
Huntington Ave. Beach
Margate Beachstock heats up with a bonfire and South Pacific Island Dancers at 8 p.m. Q102’s DJ Nico Oso will spin the tunes at 8:30 p.m., followed at 9 p.m. with a live performance by KNOX, best known for the hit single “Not the 1975”. Plus, enjoy a free movie on the beach, “Trolls Band Together,” at 6:45. The event is free and beach tags are not required. Learn more at www.margatehasmore.com .
Sunday, June 30
Pancake Breakfast in Ocean City
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
American Legion Post 524 at 4562 West Ave.
Enjoy an all you can eat pancake breakfast, pus sausage, coffee, tea, and orange juice. $10 for adults, $5 children. Proceeds support Ocean City Boy Scout Troop 32. For additional information, contact Jen Somers at (609) 425-9494.
Bernadette Peters with the Ocean City POPS
7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage, film, and television. She has gained numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, four Emmy and Grammy Award nominations, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. See her perform as the Ocean City POPS open their 2024 season. More information is available at www.oceancityvacation.com .
Monday, July 1
Beach Exercise: Yoga
8 a.m.
6th Street Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Attendance is free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398-6900.
We Walk Somers Point
8:30 a.m.
Somers Point City Hall 1 E. West Jersey Ave.
The City of Somers Point is hosting a walking club each Monday at 8:30 a.m. with the purpose of promoting health and creating opportunities for people to pursue fitness goals while meeting neighbors. The group will meet at different starting points each week. Open to all residents of Somers Point. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/SomersPoint or email dshallcross@spgov.org.
Library on the Beach
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
14th Street Beach, Ocean City
Stop by the big blue tent at 14th Street beach and learn about all that the Ocean City Free Public Library has to offer this summer. There will be free books and library giveaways. Weather permitting. Visit www.oceancitylibrary.org for more information or call (609) 399-2434.
EHT Monday Morning Madness
11 a.m.
Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater in Tony Canale Park
Presented by EHT Recreation. Enjoy free weekly family entertainment at Tony Canale Park. This week, Family Stages Presents: “Jack and the Beanstalk.” Visit www.ehtrec.com or www.facebook.com/EHTRecreation for more information and updates in the event of weather.
Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen
7 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Enjoy this tribute to Queen featuring Patrick Myers. Produced by BRE Presents. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.ocnj.us/SummerConcertSeries .
Tuesday, July 2
Funtastic Tuesdays
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Ave. Ocean City
Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors along Asbury Ave. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
‘Garfield,’ The Musical with Cattitude
10:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Presented by the Ocean City Theatre Company. Garfield fantasizes about having the most amazing birthday in this history of birthdays. Unfortunately, all his friends, and even his nemesis, seem to have forgotten. Feeling rejected, Garfield ventures out to find excitement, but he soon realizes that home is where the heart, and the food, is. Tickets are available at www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com .
Game Days
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Beth El Synagogue 500 N. Jerome Ave. Margate
This event will take place weekly through Aug. 27. Cost is $15 per person and includes full lunch and snacks. Call (609) 823-2725 to reserve a table or to join a game.
Thoughts from the Bookshelf
3 p.m.
Margate Library Meeting Room 8100 Atlantic Ave. Margate
Join JFS Village and Pat Goldstein for a gathering of lively and thoughtful discussion about books and life. This month, the group will discuss the novela, “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan. This program will be held in-person at the Margate Library. RSVP by June 28 by calling (609) 287-8872 or email Tina Serota at tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Mummers Night
7 – 9 p.m.
Ocean City Boardwalk
Watch the Mummers strutting the Boardwalk from 6th – 14th St. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Somers Point Dance Society
7:30 – 10 p.m.
Somers Point Fire Hall 447 Bethel Rd.
Admission is $10 and includes snacks, live musical duos, line dancing, dance mixers, social dancing, and plenty of parking. Come out and kick up your heels, or just listen to good music with good company.
Wednesday, July 3
Beach Exercise: Pilates
8 a.m.
6th Street Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Attendance is free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398-6900.
Wacky Wednesday: Pie Eating Contest
10:30 a.m.
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Celebrate America with a good old-fashioned apple and cherry pie eating contest. No hands allowed. The contest is free and limited to 150 participants. Must be present at 10:30 a.m. start time to participate.
Somers Point Pinochle Club
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Somers Point Senior Center 22 N. Ambler Rd.
All are welcome to attend. For more information, go to www.visitsomerspoint.com and click on Events.
Thursday, July 4
Market Days
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Downtown Asbury Ave. Ocean City
Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors along Asbury Ave. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com .
Friday, July 5
Beach Exercise: Low Impact
8 a.m.
6th Street Volleyball Courts, Ocean City
Attendance is free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398-6900.
Thrilling Movies at the Beach
7 p.m.
Granville and Huntington Ave. Beach
Join Margate for a free movie at the beach next Friday. Movies are shown on the beach behind the Bloom Pavilion. This week’s feature film is “Kung Fu Panda 4.” Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for free fun activities and giveaways, while supplies last. The event is part of Thrilling Thursdays. Learn more at www.margatehasmore.com .
Saturday, July 6
Red Wine and Blueberry 5K Run
9 a.m.
Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City
Dress in your most patriotic outfit and start your holiday weekend with a 5k run along a flat multi-surface road to Egg Harbor City Lake and back to Renault Winery. The event is rain or shine. A 1 mile kids fun run starts at 9:15 a.m., followed by the 5k run at 9:30. Learn more and sign up at www.renaultwinery.com .
T. John Carey Masters Swim
6:15 p.m.
Ocean City Beach between 6th – 14th St.
The Master’s Swim is one of the premier open-water swimming events on the Jersey Shore, consisting of a one-mile ocean race following a point-to-point course running parallel to the beach. Competitors will enjoy memorable views passing the iconic Music Pier as spectators cheer on the swimmers. Registration is open now at www.raceforum.com/johncarey . Visit www.ocnj.us/departments/OCBP for updated information and starting location.
Health and Wellness
Living in the Moment Group
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Mental Health Association of Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 8, Galloway
Slow down and spend an hour with like-minded people working on developing gratitude, self-love, and other character traits that encourage mindfulness. Weekly meetings include meaningful discussions, camaraderie, and a group activity. For more information, call (609) 652-3800 ext. 0306 or email ytran@mhanj.org.
MHA Atlantic Family Meetings
Thursday, June 27, 10 a.m.
These virtual support groups and educational programs are for individuals with a loved one affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders. Day and evening meetings include an educational segment as well as support in the form of stress-reduction, self-care, resources, and advocacy. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday, and 7 p.m. every third Wednesday. Contact Gail Christian at (609) 652-3800 ext. 0301 or gchristian@mhanj.org to receive a meeting link.
Dementia Support Group
Wednesday, July 3, 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, July 8, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph Church 608 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Participants gain the support of their peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more information and to register, please visit www.namiacm.org, or call (609) 741-5125.
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