Events at a Glance
Patriot Day Ceremony: September 11th Remembered
Dave and Renee Del Rossi, Austin Rohrer, and Allie Del Rossi at Sea Isle City’s Harvest Classic.
September
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Summer Social Pickleball Tournament
Marina Courts, 9am, universalrackets.com
The third annual coed event features two brackets: Pickle Peeps (rating 1.0-3.0) and Pickle Pros (3.0-4.5). Medals will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each bracket. The entry fee is $80 per team, which can be same gender or mixed. Register online at sictennispickleball.com. The rain date is Sept. 3.
Concert Under the Stars
Excursion Park, 7:30-9:30pm, visitsicnj.com
The season finale of this weekly event features Jesse Garron’s Elvis Presley tribute. Garron, who has been performing his Elvis tribute since 1997, will be backed by live musicians and female vocalists. You’ll hear rock, pop, gospel and oldies music that gives the show a universal appeal.
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Pose for Peace Yoga
JFK Boulevard beach, 7:30am, njbeachyoga.com
Join NJ Beach Yoga for its 10th annual “Pose for Peace” event on Labor Day in support of the National Epilepsy Foundation. All levels are welcome to join and help send a wave of peace to the world. During the event, attendees will form the shape of a peace sign, symbolic of sending a wave of peace to those who need help.
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Patriot Day Ceremony: September 11th Remembered
Veterans Park, 9-10am, visitsicnj.com
Sea Isle City will honor those who died on Sept. 11, 2001 during its annual Patriot Day Ceremony. The event will offer speeches, patriotic hymns, and a wreath-laying ceremony with local first responders, county officials, religious leaders, and community members in attendance.
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Women’s Civic Club Card Party & Game Day
Community Lodge, 11am
Join in the fun with lunch, raffles and prizes at the annual Card Party & Game Day Luncheon sponsored by the men and women of the Women’s Civic Club of Sea Isle City. Enjoy friendly rounds of Bridge, Pinochle, Mahjong and other table-top games. Tickets cost $25 per person and can be purchased by emailing j_molter@hotmail.com or lynlongfl@yahoo.com.
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POW-MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
VFW Post 1963, 301 JFK Blvd., 6-7:30pm, visitsicnj.com
The annual POW-MIA Recognition Day Ceremony is led by members of the Cape May County American Legion. All are welcome to attend and join the ceremony in remembering the nation’s prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.
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Fall Family Festival
JFK Boulevard & Promenade, 9am-4pm, visitsicnj.com
Featuring nearly 150 craft vendors along the Promenade, the Fall Family Festival also includes activities that all ages will enjoy such as live music, a photo booth, art bar, face painting and balloon twisters. Free amusement rides will be available from 10am-4pm.
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Fall Family Festival Antique Auto Show & Parade
9am-1:30pm, visitsicnj.com
Round out the Fall Family Festival by browsing vintage vehicles along the Promenade north of JFK Boulevard from 9am-1pm. Live music will be provided by The Snake Brothers Band from 10am-noon and awards will be presented to the winners of the auto show before the parade kicks off.
22-24
Irish Weekend at the Oar House Pub
318 42nd Place, oarhousepub.com
Wear your favorite green, orange and gold and enjoy the Oar House Pub’s Irish Weekend with live entertainment all weekend and vendors market. Live music headliner includes Reilly’s Daughter.
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Run for Nurses 5K
JFK Boulevard & Promenade, 9-11am, runsignup.com/Race/NJ/SeaIsleCity/RunforNurses
Sponsored by Dalrymple’s Card & Gift, the Run For Nurses is a 5K run and 1M walk raises funds for future frontline workers. Proceeds from this race will benefit the Cape Regional Foundation and will provide funding for the Robert J. Sorenson Employee Education Fund as well as the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Fund.
October
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Beach Cleanup
JFK Boulevard & Promenade, 10am-noon, visitsicnj.com
Help scour the beaches for trash and debris and spend the morning volunteering with the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission for its annual beach cleanup. Volunteers will be provided with trash bags and gloves before they set out to clean up. The rain date is Oct. 15.
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Leif’s Legacy 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk
Registration 8am, Race 9am, JFK Boulevard & Promenade, runsignup.com/Race/NJ/SeaIsleCity/LeifsLegacy5kRunWalk
Jen and Brian Larsen, of Sea Isle City and Skagway, Alaska, founded their nonprofit and this event in memory of their son, Leif Aleutian. The event raises awareness of premature birth and infant death and supports research and care for infants and babies. Proceeds will benefit two medical facilities: Shore Medical Center’s Special Care Nursery in Somers Point, and pediatric care at the Dahl Memorial Clinic in Skagway.
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Halloween Parade & Dance Party
45th Street & Landis Avenue to JFK Boulevard, 7pm, visitsicnj.com
Pirates, princesses and monsters … oh my! Break out your best costumes and head to Sea Isle City for the annual Halloween Parade and Dance Party! The parade will kick off at 7pm and head toward Excursion Park for the dance party and awards ceremony. All are welcome to participate in the parade.
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Harvest Classic
Excursion Park, 10am-3pm, seaislechamber.com
If you love fall this is the event for you! Bring the family to the 2nd annual Harvest Classic and enjoy pumpkin decorating, hayrides on the beach, live music and more. Local businesses will pop up at Excursion Park throughout the day and attendees are encouraged to drive throughout town to check out the Scarecrow Contest at each participating business. The rain date is Oct. 22.
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Trunk or Treat
Sea Isle City Library Parking Lot, 5-7pm, visitsicnj.com
Choose a theme and dress up your car and yourself for a spooky good time at Sea Isle City’s Trunk or Treat. Everyone is welcome to distribute candy from car trunks or open tailgates. Reserve a space by calling the Recreation Department. A prize will be awarded to the best-decorated vehicle at the conclusion of the event.
November
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Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Park, 11am-noon, visitsicnj.com
Honor Veterans Day with a special ceremony hosted by Mayor Leonard Desiderio and local officials. The ceremony will feature speeches, songs and a wreath ceremony in which war veterans will be honored as wreaths are placed at the base of the Memorial Fountain.
Susanna Maguire and Chris Tressel shop great deals during Girls Weekend.
17-19
Fall Girls Weekend
seaislechamber.com
Book your stay and kick off your holiday shopping during Girls Weekend. Treat yourself as you take advantage of deals, discounts and special events throughout the weekend. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization, Girls Weekend is not to be missed.
22-25
Holiday Wreath Auction
seaislewreath.com
Local businesses will decorate an artificial wreath with a theme of choice and display it throughout Thanksgiving Weekend. Attendees can bid on their favorites and take them home when the bidding closes on Saturday night to get a head start on their holiday decorating. Proceeds benefit the Sea Isle City Chamber’s Scholarship Program.
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Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa’s Arrival
Excursion Park, 6:30-7:30pm, visitsicnj.com
The holidays are here! Kick off the season as Mayor Desiderio hosts the annual holiday parade and tree lighting. The parade will feature fire engines, characters, and the man himself, Santa! Immediately following will be the tree lighting ceremony at Excursion Park.
24-25
Winter Village at The Ludlam
Ludlam Bar & Grill, ludlambar.com
Spend Thanksgiving Weekend in Sea Isle City and kick off the holiday season at The Ludlam with ice skating, holiday vendors, live entertainment and more! Don’t miss your chance to visit with Santa and share your wish list with him!
24-26
SIC Shop Small Weekend
seaislechamber.com
This is a great opportunity to support our local small businesses. Customers who spend $25 or more at participating businesses will be entered to win a flat-screen TV, courtesy of the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization. The winner will be announced Nov. 25 on Facebook Live.
SIC Shop Small Weekend
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa’s Arrival
December
2
Holiday Open House
Sea Isle City Museum, 11am-2pm, seaislemuseum.com
Enjoy the many exhibits and artifacts the Museum has on display as well as some vintage holiday decor! The Open House will feature light refreshments and good conversation among friends.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Sea Isle City
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Family & Friends Night
4-8pm, seaislechamber.com
Enjoy shopping and dining during these extended hours! Cross items off your holiday shopping list, grab a bite to eat, and pick up some gift cards throughout town at participating businesses.
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks
JFK Blvd., 8-9pm, visitsicnj.com
Spend New Year’s Eve in Sea Isle City and ring in 2024 earlier in the evening with a grand display of colorful fireworks at 8pm! Bundle up, grab a hot chocolate and view the fireworks from any spot in town.
