Events at a Glance
These events are listed as of print date and are subject to change. Please review our digital edition at seaisletimes.com for the most updated calendar of events and announcements.
Patriotic Drone Show
Bicycle Decorating Contest
June 30
Patriotic Drone Show
9-9:15pm, Dealy Field, visitsicnj.com
Sea Isle City will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic drone show at Dealy Field, featuring synchronized aerial imagery and music over the marsh near the kayak launch. The 14-minute performance, part of the “CMC Land of the Free, Celebration 250” grant program, will highlight patriotic themes with a Sea Isle City touch and is best viewed anywhere within Dealy Field.
July 2
Bicycle Decorating Contest
10am, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com
Display your decorated bikes, tricycles, wagons, strollers and scooters and compete for prizes during the annual Bicycle Decorating Contest. This free event starts at 10am at Excursion Park (onsite registration begins at 9:45am). Families can choose their favorite decorating themes (sports, princesses, etc.) but because 2026 is our nation’s 250th birthday, you can bet there will be plenty of wonderful red-white-and-blue decorations on display. Prizes will be presented to winners. No motorized bikes or scooters, please!
July 4
Junior Olympics
9:30am, Dealy Field, visitsicnj.com
Girls and boys, ages 3-12, will compete in running, jumping and throwing races by age and gender; and gold, silver, and bronze medals will be presented to winners. The Junior Olympics are sponsored by the city’s recreation office and hosted by volunteers from the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City. Don’t forget sunscreen, hats and bottled water for your young competitors!
Fireworks
9:15pm, 50th Street Beach, visitsicnj.com
As the sun sets, the celebration continues with Sea Isle City’s spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display. Beginning at 9:15pm, fireworks will launch from a barge off 50th Street beach, illuminating the night sky in honor of Independence Day and the nation’s Semi quincentennial. Residents and visitors are invited to gather at Excursion Park and along the beach and Promenade to enjoy the breathtaking show and celebrate 250 years of American history.
July 7
Patriotic Drone Show
9-9:15pm, 42nd Street Beach, visitsicnj.com
Enjoy the second night of the Patriotic Drone Show from a different location! The July 7 show will take place over the ocean near Excursion Park. Attendees can best view the show along the Promenade between 39th & 42nd Street, on a blanket in Excursion Park, or from the beach on either side of the 42nd Street restricted launch area. Due to the current Beach Fill Project, the precise beach that will be used to launch the drones may have to move one block north or one block South, depending on the progress of the beach fill. Please check visitsicnj.com for updates.
July 8-9
Captain Thomas P. McCann Mascot School
10:30am-12:15pm, 44th Street Beach, sicbp.com
All future lifeguards are invited to learn from the best during the Captain Thomas P. McCann Mascot School! Boys and girls ages 4-8 will spend two fun-filled mornings with the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, learning beach and water safety through games, races, and activities.
July 10
For Pete’s Sake Cornhole for Cancer
3:30-7pm, Excursion Park, 724-510-3909
Maryanne Pastry Shoppe hosts its sixth annual Cornhole for Cancer fundraiser in memory of late family member and SIC lifeguard Peter R. Bossow Jr. Registration is required and is now open online. The cost to participate is $70 per team. Join the event and help bring respite to families facing cancer!
July 11
McCann Family Women’s Basketball Tournament
9am-2pm, JFK Blvd. Basketball Courts, seaislerec.recdesk.com
The McCann Family Women’s Basketball Tournament will feature a 5-on-5 double elimination format. Open to up to 12 teams with an eight-player roster maximum, the $200 team entry includes a game jersey for each participant, with prizes awarded to the winners. Hosted by the Sea Isle City Division of Recreation.
Sweat & Sculpt by Jac
9:30am, Excursion Park, jacklynfit.com
Sweat & Sculpt by Jac, founded by Sea Isle City local Jacklyn Romano, is a fast-growing women’s fitness and wellness experience focused on movement, connection, and community. Each ticket includes a 45-minute signature mat Pilates class, a custom orange activewear set, goodies, and pre- and post-class vendors and networking experiences.
Captain Thomas P. McCann Mascot School Races
10:30am-12:15pm, 44th Street Beach, sicbp.com
After two days of learning from members of the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, mascots will put their new skills to the test in a series of fun races, including sprints and relays. These friendly competitions reinforce beach safety lessons while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship.
July 12
Phillies Youth Home Run Derby
9am-1pm, Dealy Field. seaislerec.recdesk.com
Spend the morning batting like the pros during the Phillies Youth Home Run Derby. This event is free for boys and girls ages 7-12. Participants will compete in a batting challenge using an automatic pitching machine, with prizes awarded by gender across four age groups. The top finishers in each division will advance to the regional finals.
July 13
Beach Bards Poetry & Prose Reading Series
6-7:30pm, Sea Isle City Library, 4800 Central Ave., cmclibrary.org
Beach Bards Poetry & Prose Reading Series features poets and writers sharing original works, followed by an open mic for attendees to share their own writing. Sponsored by the Cape May County Library System and coordinated by local poet Antoinette L. Braca, each event also includes book sales and signings, celebrating and supporting the literary arts in the community. The event is free and open to the public.
July 18
Sandy Sprint 5K & Family Walk
8:15-10:30am, Excursion Park, sandyovarian.org
The Sandy Sprint is hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation to spread the word about its mission and raise funds to advance research. The event includes a 5K Run, a 2-mile family fun walk, a survivor ceremony, and more! Onsite registration and pre-packet pickup will take place on Friday, July 17 from 4-6pm. There will be an after-party at the Oar House Pub.
1-Mile Ocean Swim
11am, 44th Street Beach, SICBP Headquarters, sicbp.com
Challenge yourself in the Atlantic as you test your physical and mental endurance during the 1-Mile Ocean Swim, hosted by the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol. Sign up online at sicbp.com. Pre-registration will close on July 16 at 11pm, but there will be on-site registration from 9-10:30am.
Dollar Dog Day
11am-2pm, VFW Post 1963, 301 JFK Blvd., vfwpost1963.com
The VFW Post 1963 Auxiliary will host its 7th Annual Dollar Dog Day from 11am-2pm at the Post. All will enjoy $1 hot dogs, snacks, soft pretzels, and drinks, along with family-friendly activities including face painting, games, live music, a fire truck display, and photo opportunities with giant hot dog props. The event also features a used-book sale and commemorative T-shirts for $15 (while supplies last), with all proceeds benefiting veterans, active-duty military members, and their families.
July 21-Aug. 6
Lifeguards in Training Program
10:15am-12:30pm, 44th Street Beach, sicbp.com
Open to ages 14-17, the Lifeguards in Training program will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 21 through Aug. 6. This hands-on program introduces basic lifesaving skills and rescue techniques, providing an educational and physical foundation for those interested in future beach patrol work. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants will learn surf bashing, swimming, running, paddling, and ocean rowing.
July 22
Christmas in July
6:30-8pm, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com
He’s making his list and checking it twice! Santa Claus is coming to Sea Isle City for a special Christmas in July celebration, where he’ll meet with children, hear wish lists, and pose for festive photos. Following his visit, stick around for Free Movies Under the Stars where the film “Elf” will be shown on the big screen.
July 24
Storm of ’62 Presentation
7-9pm, Excursion Park, seaislemuseum.com
Join the Sea Isle Museum for a look back at one of the most devastating storms in local history: The Ash Wednesday Storm, also known as the Storm of ’62. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts from two survivors, Pat Haffert and Joe LaRosa, as they share their unforgettable experiences during the storm that reshaped the Jersey Shore. LaRosa will also be selling and signing his two books detailing his personal account of the event.
July 25
Bill Liddell Men’s Basketball Tournament
9am-2pm, JFK Blvd. Basketball Courts, seaislerec.recdesk.com
Get ready for fast-paced 5-on-5 competition in this double-elimination tournament hosted by the Sea Isle City Division of Recreation. Each team may have up to eight players on its roster, with a maximum of 12 teams accepted into the tournament. Every registered participant will receive a game jersey, and prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Sign up online.
Shore Softball Classic
9am-4pm, Dealy Field Softball Field, heydayathletic.com
Heyday Athletic will host its annual Shore Softball Classic at Dealy Field. The format will include 10 vs. 10 coed games, with a cost of $375 per team. There will be prizes for the winning team, including long-sleeve championship shirts and a Heyday trophy.
July 28
Seize the Wave
7am-1pm, 37th Street beach, epilepsyservicesnj.org
Seize the Wave is a one-of-a-kind surf instruction experience created through a partnership between Epilepsy Services of New Jersey and Paul’s Purple Warriors. Limited to 35 registered participants, the event offers guided surf lessons led by the team at Heritage Surf Shop and Tass Home Remodeling. The experience begins with instruction on the beach before participants head into the ocean with experienced surfers.
Lifeguarding History in Sea Isle City
7-9:30pm, Excursion Park, seaislemuseum.com
Spend the evening with Tom McCann as he shares the rich history of South Jersey lifeguarding, along with stories from the patrol and his deep passion for the profession. He will also discuss his new book, “The Guards, South Jersey Lifeguarding from Brigantine to Cape May Point.” The evening begins with a meet-and-greet with the author at 7pm followed by a presentation at 8pm. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair.
