Events at a Glance

Patriot Day Ceremony: Sept. 11 Remembered

Fall Girls Weekend

Family & Friends Night

Harvest Classic

Winter Village

Sept. 1
Pose for Peace

7:30-8:45am, JFK Blvd. Beach, njbeachyoga.com
NJ Beach Yoga is set to host its 13th annual Pose for Peace event on Labor Day. Attendees will help form the shape of a peace symbol while sharing waves of peaceful yoga. Donations will be collected for the Epilepsy Foundation. Online registration is required at njbeachyoga.com.

Sept. 6
Run for Nurses 5K Run/1 Mile Walk

9-11am, Promenade & JFK Blvd., runsignup.com/Race/NJ/SeaIsleCity/RunforNurses
Hosted by Dalrymple’s Card and Gift, this 5K run and 1 mile walk along the Promenade supports the next generation of frontline healthcare heroes. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Cooper University Cape Regional Hospital Foundation by providing funding for the Robert J. Sorenson Employee Education Fund and the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Fund. Registration is required.

Sept. 7
Decorated Golf Cart Parade

4-5pm, Excursion Park to 93th Street & Bay, visitsicnj.com
New for 2025! Sea Isle City’s Decorated Golf Cart Parade will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7. Show off your creativity and community spirit in categories like Funniest, Best in Show, and Most Sea Isle Spirit! Call 609-263-0050 to register and pick your category.

Sept. 9
Women’s Civic Club Fundraiser Luncheon

11am-3pm, Community Lodge, 300 JFK Blvd., visitsicnj.com
Join the Women’s Civic Club for its annual fundraiser featuring lunch and tabletop games such as mahjong, bridge, pinochle and more as well as raffles. Tickets are $25. All proceeds will benefit local food pantries and other community outreach programs. For tickets or to reserve a table, call Helen at 609-617-8227.

Sept. 11
Patriot Day Ceremony: Sept. 11 Remembered

9-10am, Veterans Park (Landis Ave. & JFK Blvd.), visitsicnj.com
Join Mayor Len Desiderio as Sea Isle City honors the lives of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. This solemn event will include heartfelt speeches, patriotic hymns, and a wreath-laying ceremony. Local first responders, county officials, religious leaders, and community members will gather in remembrance and unity.

Sept. 13
Fall Social Pickleball Classic

8am-4pm, Marina Pickleball Courts, sictennispickleball.com
The tournament will feature two competitive draws: one for Pickle Peeps (Beginner level 1.0-3.0) and one for Pickle Pros (Intermediate/Advanced level 3.0-4.5). The format is coed doubles, and each team is guaranteed at least two matches. The cost is $40 per person with an additional $10 admin fee per player. Register at sictennispickleball.com.

Fall Family Festival

9am-4pm, JFK Blvd. & Promenade, visitsicnj.com
Sea Isle City’s Fall Family Festival hosts nearly 100 vendors along the Promenade for a seaside vendor craft market and food court. The event also includes activities that all ages will enjoy from 10am-3pm such as music from the Brass Pocket band, face painting, an art bar, photo booth, inflatables, and more.

Sept. 14
Fall Family Festival Antique Auto Show & Parade

9am-2pm, Promenade north of JFK Blvd., visitsicnj.com
Stroll the Promenade and browse vintage vehicles on display in a wide variety of makes and models. Live music will be provided by The Snake Brothers from 10am-noon and awards will be presented to the winners of the auto show at 1pm before the parade kicks off at 1:30pm.

Sept. 18
James J. Bennett Jr. ’14 Golf Outing

10am, Shore Gate Golf Club, Ocean View
The sixth annual James J. Bennett Jr. ’14 Golf Outing will take place on Sept. 18 at the Shore Gate Golf Club, 35 School House Lane, Ocean View. Registration begins at 10am. All proceeds benefit the James J. Bennett Jr. ’14 Memorial Fund.

Sept. 19
POW-MIA Recognition Day Ceremony

6-8pm, VFW Post 1963, 301 JFK Blvd., vfwpost1963.com
POW-MIA Recognition Day remembers and honors those who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. Join the VFW Post 1963 in this somber remembrance ceremony.

Sept. 19-21
Irish Weekend at the Oar House Pub

318 42nd Place, oarhousepub.com
Wear your favorite green, orange and gold, and head to the Oar House Pub’s Irish Weekend! Enjoy live entertainment all weekend long, featuring local Irish bands, Irish food and drink specials, and festive fun you won’t want to miss. Sláinte!

Oct. 4
Blessing of the Animals

Noon-1:30pm, St. Joseph Church, stjosephsic.org
Join St. Joseph Church in celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with the annual Blessing of the Animals in the Parish Life Center parking lot. Whether they’re furry, feathered, scaly, or hairy, all are welcome to bring their beloved pets for a special blessing and a sprinkle of holy water from Father Perry.

Oct. 11
Autumn Beach Cleanup & Dune Grass Planting

10am-noon, JFK Blvd. & Promenade
Help clean our beaches and plant dune grass with the Environmental Commission. Register the day of the event at JFK Boulevard and the Promenade, where commission members will distribute trash bags and other supplies. For any questions, call 609-263-2081.

Oct. 17
Halloween Parade & Dance Party

7-9pm, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com
Wear your spooktacular costumes and join in some Halloween fun. The parade will kick off at 7pm and proceed from 45th to 40th Street along Landis Avenue and head toward Excursion Park. The dance party will follow at Excursion Park.

Oct. 18
Harvest Classic

10am-3pm, Excursion Park, seaislechamber.com
Don’t miss Sea Isle City’s hometown fall festival, the Harvest Classic! The event will feature live music, a pie-baking contest, vendors market, pumpkin decorating, hayrides on the beach, and more! You will also have the chance to vote for your favorite scarecrow at local businesses throughout the weekend.

Oct. 31
Trunk or Treat

5-7pm, Sea Isle City Library Parking Lot, visitsicnj.com
Dress up your car in the theme of your choice and have 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.

Nov. 2
All Saints Museum

10:30am-1:30pm, St. Joseph Church, stjosephsic.org
Join St. Joseph Church for 10:30am Mass, followed by a special “Visit with the Saints” in the Parish Life Center. Watch the “Saints” procession into Mass and then parade behind a live trumpeter playing “When the Saints Come Marching In,” followed by each “Saint” sharing their inspiring story. For more information, call 609-263-8696.

Nov. 11
Veterans Day Ceremony

11am-noon, Veterans Park (Landis & JFK Blvd.), visitsicnj.com
Join in Sea Isle City’s salute to America’s veterans in 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.

Nov. 21-23
Fall Girls Weekend

Participating businesses, seaislechamber.com
Call your girlfriends and book your weekend escape to Sea Isle City for the Fall Girls Weekend … because you deserve it! Nearly 40 participating businesses will offer huge discounts on retail, restaurants, lodging and more during their store hours.

Nov. 21-29
Holiday Wreath Auction

Participating businesses, seaislechamber.com
Join the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization for its Holiday Wreath Auction & Contest! Participating businesses and civic organizations will decorate and display a holiday wreath (with a theme of their choice) that will be up for auction! Whether you are at home or spending Girls Weekend or Thanksgiving weekend in Sea Isle City, you can bid online. Proceeds from this event will help fund the SICCCR's College Scholarship Program.

Nov. 28
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa’s Arrival

6:30-8pm, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com
Celebrate 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.

Nov. 28-29
Winter Village

Friday, 11am-8pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, seaislechamber.com
Excursion Park will transform into a festive Winter Wonderland, featuring visits with Santa and his special guests, holiday performances, music, and a shopping village for unique gifts. Guests can also enjoy seasonal treats at the food court while taking in the holiday cheer.

Shop Small Business Weekend

Participating businesses, seaislechamber.com
Shop local and get your holiday shopping started over Thanksgiving weekend. Customers who spend $25 or more at participating businesses will be entered to win a prize, courtesy of the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization.

Dec. 6
Holiday Open House

11am-2pm, Sea Isle City Historical Museum, seaislemuseum.com
Get into the holiday spirit at the Sea Isle City Historical Museum at 4800 Central Ave. Attendees will take a “Stroll Through Time” while enjoying light refreshments and festive holiday music among friends and community.

Dec. 11
Family & Friends Night

4-8pm, Participating businesses, 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.

Dec. 20
Live Nativity

4-6:30pm, St. Joseph Church, stjosephsic.org
Join St. Joseph Church for Mass at 4pm, followed by a live nativity reenactment at 5pm. The story will be narrated and brought to life by parishioners through mime and gesture, beginning in the sanctuary and continuing outside with live animals. This free event concludes with hot chocolate and cookies for all.

Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Fireworks

8pm, JFK Blvd. Beach, visitsicnj.com
Spend New Year’s Eve in Sea Isle City and ring in 2026 with a grand display of colorful fireworks at 8pm! Bundle up, grab a hot chocolate, and view the fireworks from any spot in town.