Events at a Glance + Weekly Events

Aug 27

SEPTEMBER 7

Pose for Peace
7:30-8:30am, JFK Boulevard Beach, njbeachyoga.com

Join NJ Beach Yoga for its 14th annual Labor Day Pose for Peace. During this event, yogis will form a human peace sign while sharing waves of peaceful yoga on the beach. This event is a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation. Registration is required.

SEPTEMBER 8

Women’s Civic Club Fundraiser Luncheon
11am-3pm, Community Center, visitsicnj.com

The Sea Isle City Women’s Civic Club is hosting its annual Card Party & Game Day Luncheon Fundraiser. There will be tabletop games, a raffle, prizes, and a luncheon. Tickets are $25, and all proceeds benefit local food pantries and other community outreach programs. To purchase tickets, reserve a table for four players, or for more information, call 609-675-6990.

SEPTEMBER 11

Patriot Day Ceremony: Sept. 11th Remembered
9-10am, Veterans Park, visitsicnj.com

Mayor Leonard Desiderio invites you to join this somber remembrance ceremony to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Community Center at 4500 Central Ave.

SEPTEMBER 12

Run For Nurses 5K/1 Mile Walk
9-11am, Promenade & JFK Blvd., runsignup.com/Race/NJ/SeaIsleCity/RunforNurses

Dalrymple’s Card & Gift Shoppe is hosting the Run For Nurses 5K/1 Mile Walk to support frontline workers. Race-day registration and packet pickup opens at 7:30am. Proceeds go to Cooper University Cape Regional Hospital Foundation and support the Robert J. Sorenson Employee Education Fund and the Nursing & Allied Health Scholarship Fund.

SEPTEMBER 15

Rosary at the Beach
9-9:30am, JFK Blvd. Beach, stjosephsic.org

Join the members of St. Joseph Church at the gazebo off of JFK Boulevard for a reading of the rosary.

SEPTEMBER 18

POW-MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
6pm, VFW Post 1963, vfwpost1963.com

Join the Veterans of Foreign War Post 1963 in a solemn remembrance ceremony for POW-MIA Recognition Day. Come together to honor those who were prisoners of war, those missing in action, and those who never returned home.

SEPTEMBER 19

Fall Family Festival
9am-4pm, Excursion Park & along Promenade, visitsicnj.com

Bring the whole family to the Fall Family Festival hosted by Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism for a day of fun. Stop by the Seaside Vendor Craft Market along the oceanfront Promenade and the food court all day. From 10am to 3pm, enjoy free inflatable attractions, face painting, a photo booth, art bar, sand art (fee), and balloon art.

SEPTEMBER 20

Fall Family Festival Antique Auto Show & Parade
9am-2pm, Excursion Park & along Promenade, visitsicnj.com

Enjoy live music from 10am to noon before the Auto Show awards at 1pm. The Antique Auto Parade kicks off at 1:30 and will run south along Pleasure Avenue from 44th Street to 93rd Street, then north on Landis Avenue from 93rd Street to JFK Boulevard. Applications to enter the car show are now open on visitsicnj.com. For more information, call 973-563-0254 or email CarShowSIC@aol.com.

Knights of Columbus 500 Club Drawing
4-6:30pm, St. Joseph Church, stjosephsic.org

There will be 500 raffle tickets available to purchase, each for $100. Half of the total will go toward funding Catholic education in the area. The other half will go to the raffle winners. If all tickets are sold, first place will receive $10,000, second place $5,000, and winners 3-12 will each receive $1,000. This event is open to anyone.

OCTOBER 10

Beach Clean-Up
10am-Noon, JFK Blvd. & Promenade, visitsicnj.com

Participate in the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission’s Autumn Beach Clean-Up and Dune Grass Planting event. Volunteers will be given supplies to remove trash from the beach and dunes. Volunteers will also be given seedlings to plant dune grass along the shoreline. For more information, contact 609-263-2081.

OCTOBER 16

Halloween Parade & Dance Party
7-9pm, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com

Put on your best costumes for a night of spooks, treats, and fun! Sea Isle City’s annual Halloween Parade will begin at 45th Street and Landis Avenue. The procession will move north toward JFK Boulevard. Watch or participate in the parade and get into the Halloween spirit. The Dance Party follows at Excursion Park.

OCTOBER 17

Harvest Classic
10am-3pm, Excursion Park, seaislechamber.com

The 2026 Harvest Classic will feature pumpkin decorating, hayrides on the beach, live music, a scarecrow contest, and a pie-baking contest. Don’t forget to stop by Excursion Park throughout the day to check out local businesses’ pop-ups with every-day and fall favorites.

OCTOBER 31

Trunk or Treat
5-7pm, Community Center, visitsicnj.com

Dress up your car for Sea Isle City’s annual Trunk or Treat event. Head to the Community Center and give out candy from your car trunks or open tailgates. A prize will be awarded to the best-decorated vehicle. This is an event for the whole family. To reserve a parking space, contact the Sea Isle Recreation Department at 609-263-0050.

NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day Ceremony
11am-Noon, Veterans Park, visitsicnj.com

Head to Veterans Park for this memorial event with Mayor Leonard Desiderio and other dignitaries. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Community Center at 4500 Central Ave. Contact 609-263-4461, Ext. 1245, for more information.

NOVEMBER 20-22

Fall Girls Weekend
Participating locations’ business hours, seaislechamber.com

Grab your girlfriends and head to Sea Isle City for a weekend of shopping, dining, fun, and making memories. Enjoy special events, discounts throughout participating retail stores and restaurants, and more.

NOVEMBER 25-28

Holiday Wreath Auction
Bid online at seaislewreath.com

Get ahead on holiday decorating with Sea Isle City’s Holiday Wreath Auction. Participating organizations will submit decorated wreaths for bidding. Online bidding starts Nov. 25 at 10am and ends Nov. 28 at 2pm. Wreaths will be displayed during Winter Village at Excursion Park and ready to go home with the successful bidder on Saturday. All proceeds support the Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization’s College Scholarship Program.

NOVEMBER 27-29

Shop Small Businesses Weekend
Participating businesses during store hours, seaislechamber.com

Support Sea Isle City by shopping local this weekend. Stop by your favorite Sea Isle City businesses during operating hours. With unique gifts and great holiday deals, why not shop small this holiday season?

NOVEMBER 27-28

Winter Village
Friday 11am-8pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Excursion Park, seaislechamber.com

This event, hosted by the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization, has everything you need to get into the holiday spirit. Excursion Park will transform into a festive Winter Wonderland, featuring visits with Santa, 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.

NOVEMBER 27

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Procession with Santa
6-8pm, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com

Put on your Santa hats! The Holiday Procession begins at 6pm and runs from the bridge off JFK Boulevard to Excursion Park. After the procession, participate in a sing-along at Excursion Park. Join Santa and Mayor Desiderio as they light the tree. Stay after for meet-and-greets with your favorite characters, participate in family photo ops, and get photos with Santa.

DECEMBER 5

Holiday Open House
11am-2pm, Sea Isle City Historical Museum, seaislemuseum.com

Stop by Sea Isle City Museum for its open house. There will be a scavenger hunt with prizes, light refreshments, holiday music, and a chance to “Stroll Through Time.” You will also be able to meet the artist behind the 2026 Museum Christmas Ornament and take part in the second annual Founding Family Celebration.

DECEMBER 10

Family & Friends Night
4-8pm, Participating businesses, seaislechamber.com

Family & Friends Night in Sea Isle means extended shopping hours! Participating businesses will keep their doors open longer so you can grab a delicious meal and pick up the final few gifts for the holiday season.

DECEMBER 19

Live Nativity
5-6pm, St. Joseph Church, 4308 Landis Ave., stjosephsic.org

Immediately following the 4pm Mass, St. Joseph Church will put on a live nativity scene. The event kicks off at 5pm inside the church where parishioners narrate the story of the night Jesus was born. After that, everyone will head outside to a re-creation of the stables in Bethlehem and will be greeted by live animals. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.

DECEMBER 31

New Year’s Eve Fireworks
8pm, JFK Boulevard Beach, visitsicnj.com

Celebrate the new year with a wonderful fireworks display. Bundle up and head to the beach off of JFK Boulevard for a front-row view. Or stay inside and enjoy the show from the comfort of your home. This event will be held rain or shine.

Weekly Events

SEPTEMBER 1

Sea Isle City Farmers Market
8am-Noon, Excursion Park, seaislechamber.com

Enjoy one last stroll around the popular farmers market. Held from 8am-noon, the market features fresh produce, homemade baked goods, artisan items, and a variety of local vendors.

Guided Beachcombing
10-11am, 29th Street Beach, weather permitting, visitsicnj.com

Become an official beachcomber this summer as you scour the beaches in search of shells, rocks and wildlife. With help from knowledgeable tour guides, children and families of all ages will enjoy this fun, educational morning activity.

SEPTEMBER 2

Free Family Movies Under the Stars
Dusk, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com

Bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy “Moana 2.” Families and visitors of all ages can gather for a fun outdoor movie night featuring favorite family-friendly films under the night sky. All movies are weather permitting.

SEPTEMBER 3

Guided Beachcombing
10-11am, Townsends Inlet Waterfront Park at 94th Street, weather permitting, visitsicnj.com

A second chance during the week to enjoy this hands-on exploration of the beach and dunes during the Guided Beachcombing. Families and children of all ages can discover shells, wildlife and other coastal treasures while learning fun facts about marine life and the local shoreline from experienced guides.

SEPTEMBER 5

Concert Under the Stars
7:30-9:30pm, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com

Get ready to dance and sing along to all your favorite Taylor Swift hits! The last Free Concert Under the Stars of the summer at Excursion Park will feature Fearless, a Taylor Swift tribute band.

Alexa Lesniak