Cape May Events August 2018
Cape May is one of our favorite vacation destinations in southern New Jersey. With a full event calendar for the month of August, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Check out the list of upcoming Cape May events below.
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Monday, August 6th, 2018
Congress Hall Carnival: Kid friendly event on the lawn at Congress Hall from 5:30-9:00pm. Games, face painting, balloon twisting, food, and more.
Suite Inspiration at Rotary Park: Free music in the Park 7:00pm- 9:00pm.
Calliope Rose- A Mythological Lighthouse Comedy: 8:00pm- 9:00pm at the Aerodrome. Cost $20.
Cape May City Elementary Presents- I Hate Monologues: 8:00pm-9:50pm at the Cape May City Elementary School. Cost $25 adults and $15 student.
Tuesday, August 7th, 2018
National Lighthouse Day at the Cape May Lighthouse: Celebrate National Lighthouse day at the Cape May Lighthouse 9:00am-2:00pm.
West Cape May Farmer’s Market: The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex Backyard Park. Rain or Shine 3:00pm – 7:30pm.
National Night Out at Convention Hall: Free admission. National Night Out will be held outside Convention Hall, along the beach and promenade. 6:00pm- 9:00pm.
Trivia Night at Willow Creek Winery: 6:00pm- 8:00pm. Trivia starts at 6pm, so arrive early to register.
Magic Show at Cape May Convention Hall: Free admission. Family Magic Show with Rich Lessig. 7:00pm-8:30pm.
Calliope Rose- A Mythological Lighthouse Comedy: 7:00pm- 9:00pm at the Aerodrome. Cost $20.
Wednesday, August 8th, 2018
Family Fun Days at the Cape May Lighthouse: Kid friendly activities, performers, entertainment, and Craft vendors at the base of the lighthouse. 9:00am-2:00pm.
Breakfast with the Pirates at the Emlen Physick Estate: Breakfast with Pirates! 9:30am-11:00am. Admission is $18, but spaces are limited and reservations are necessary.
Cape May City Elementary Presents- I Hate Monologues: 8:00pm-9:50pm at the Cape May City Elementary School. Cost $25 adults and $15 student.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Thursday, August 9th, 2018
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Movies on the Beach- Jaws (PG): Free admission. Movies are shown on the beach next to Cape May Convention Hall. Movie begins at 8:30pm. Live local musicians 6:45-7:45pm. Children’s activities and games begin at 8pm. Bring your beach chairs and blankets!
Friday, August 10th, 2018
St. Barnabas 57th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale: 10:00am- 5:00pm 2723 Bay Drive
Fishing Creek, NJ.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Wind Symphony of Southern New Jersey at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Saturday, August 11th, 2018
9th Annual Cabanas Beach Bash: Free admission, 8:00am beach between Decatur & Gurnery Street.
Classic Car Show at Historic Cold Spring Village: 10:00am-4:30pm at Historic Cold Spring Village. Cost adults $14, children ages 3-12 $12, under 3 free.
Promenade Craft Show: 10:00am- 5:00pm at the Cape May Promenade.
Barrington Band at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Limelight Variety Cabaret & Magic Show: Dancers, Showgirl performers, and illusions from America’s Got Talent finalist Michael Grasso. Congress Hall 8:15pm. Cost Adults: $70 Children $35.
Sunday, August 12th, 2018
Classic Car Show at Historic Cold Spring Village: 10:00am-4:30pm at Historic Cold Spring Village. Cost adults $14, children ages 3-12 $12, under 3 free.
Promenade Craft Show: 10:00am- 5:00pm at the Cape May Promenade.
Calliope Rose- A Mythological Lighthouse Comedy: 7:00pm- 9:00pm at the Aerodrome. Cost $20.
Fred Hall Band at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Free Nature and Wildlife Show at Convention Hall: Family fun at Cape May Convention Hall 7:30pm-9:00pm. Free admission.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company Presents “We’ll Meet Again- Songs of WWII”: 8:00pm- 9:30pm at the Henry Sawyer Room at the Chalfonte Hotel. Cost is $27, Students/ Military $17, ages 12 and under free.
Monday, August 13th, 2018
Congress Hall Carnival: Kid friendly event on the lawn at Congress Hall from 5:30-9:00pm. Games, face painting, balloon twisting, food, and more.
Lower Cape May Regional Community Band at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Calliope Rose- A Mythological Lighthouse Comedy: 8:00pm- 9:00pm at the Aerodrome. Cost $20.
Cape May City Elementary Presents- I Hate Monologues: 8:00pm-9:50pm at the Cape May City Elementary School. Cost $25 adults and $15 student.
Cape May Stage Presents Anita Gillette with Penny Fuller: 8:00pm – 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $50.
Tuesday, August 14th, 2018
West Cape May Farmer’s Market: The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex Backyard Park. Rain or Shine 3:00pm – 7:30pm.
Trivia Night at Willow Creek Winery: 6:00pm- 8:00pm. Trivia starts at 6pm, so arrive early to register.
Air Force Rhythm & Blues at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00pm – 9:00pm.
Magic Show at Cape May Convention Hall: Free admission. 7:00pm – 8:30 pm at Cape May Convention Hall.
Calliope Rose- A Mythological Lighthouse Comedy: 8:00pm- 9:00pm at the Aerodrome. Cost $20.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
Wednesday, August 15th, 2018
Family Fun Days at the Cape May Lighthouse: Kid friendly activities, performers, entertainment, and Craft vendors at the base of the lighthouse. 9:00am-2:00pm.
The Hit Men: Legendary Rock Super group at Convention Hall: 8:00 pm- 9:30pm at Convention Hall. Tickets are $48.
Cape May City Elementary Presents- I Hate Monologues: 8:00pm-9:50pm at the Cape May City Elementary School. Cost $25 adults and $15 student.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Thursday, August 16th, 2018
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Movies on the Beach: Trolls (pg): Free admission. Movies are shown on the beach next to Cape May Convention Hall. Movie begins at 8:30pm. Live local musicians 6:45-7:45pm. Children’s activities and games begin at 8pm. Bring your beach chairs and blankets!
Friday, August 17th, 2018
Vinyasa in the Vines at Willow Creek Winery: 10:00 am- 11:00am at Willow Creek Winery. Hosted by Cape May Yoga. Cost is $20 + tax. Classes include a post savasana glass of sangria.
John Clark Band at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00 pm – 9:00pm.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Saturday, August 18th, 2018
The Hobo Band at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Dancing to the Fred Hall Orchestra: Free family fun at Cape May Convention Hall. Children’s dancing from 7:30-8:30pm. Adult Ballroom Dancing from 9:00-10:30pm.
Village Filed Day at Historic Cold Spring Village: A fun filled weekend of 1800’s games and frivolity will take place at the first Village Field Day! Bocce Ball, Town Ball demonstrations and much, more. Games for young and old alike!
Sunday, August 19th, 2018
Calliope Rose- A Mythological Lighthouse Comedy: 7:00pm- 9:00pm at the Aerodrome. Cost $20.
Sweet Adelines at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00pm- 9:00pm.
Free Nature and Wildlife Show at Convention Hall: Family fun at Cape May Convention Hall 7:30pm-9:00pm. Free admission.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
Village Filed Day at Historic Cold Spring Village: A fun filled weekend of 1800’s games and frivolity will take place at the first Village Field Day! Bocce Ball, Town Ball demonstrations and much, more. Games for young and old alike!
Monday, August 20th, 2018
Congress Hall Carnival: Kid friendly event on the lawn at Congress Hall from 5:30-9:00pm. Games, face painting, balloon twisting, food, and more.
Old School at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00-9:00pm
Calliope Rose- A Mythological Lighthouse Comedy: 8:00pm- 9:00pm at the Aerodrome. Cost $20.
Cape May City Elementary Presents- I Hate Monologues: 8:00pm-9:50pm at the Cape May City Elementary School. Cost $25 adults and $15 student.
Tuesday, August 21st, 2018
West Cape May Farmer’s Market: The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex Backyard Park. Rain or Shine 3:00pm – 7:30pm.
Trivia Night at Willow Creek Winery: 6:00pm- 8:00pm. Trivia starts at 6pm, so arrive early to register.
Magic Show at Cape May Convention Hall: Fun and free family event. 7:00-8:30pm at Cape May Convention Hall.
Calliope Rose- A Mythological Lighthouse Comedy: 8:00pm- 9:00pm at the Aerodrome. Cost $20.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Family Fun Days at the Cape May Lighthouse: Kid friendly activities, performers, entertainment, and Craft vendors at the base of the lighthouse. 9:00am-2:00pm.
Breakfast with the Pirates at the Emlen Physick Estate: Breakfast with Pirates! 9:30am-11:00am. Admission is $18, but spaces are limited and reservations are necessary.
Cape May City Elementary Presents- I Hate Monologues: 8:00pm-9:50pm at the Cape May City Elementary School. Cost $25 adults and $15 student.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
The Beach Bumz Band at Convention Hall: Cape May Summer Concert Series. Free admission. 8:00pm-9:30pm.
Thursday, August 23rd, 2018
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Movies on the Beach- The Greatest Showman (PG): Free admission. Movies are shown on the beach next to Cape May Convention Hall. Movie begins at 8:30pm. Live local musicians 6:45-7:45pm. Children’s activities and games begin at 8pm. Bring your beach chairs and blankets!
Friday, August 24th, 2018
Vinyasa in the Vines at Willow Creek Winery: 10:00 am- 11:00am at Willow Creek Winery. Hosted by Cape May Yoga. Cost is $20 + tax. Classes include a post savasana glass of sangria.
Duffy String Band at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Saturday, August 25th, 2018
Seafarers Encampment at Historic Cold Spring Village: 10:00am- 4:30pm at Historic Cold Spring Village. Cost Adults $14 Children ages 3-12 $12, children under 3 are free.
Tri-County Band at Rotary Park: Free music in the park 7:00pm-9:00pm
Dancing to the Fred Hall Orchestra: Free family fun at Cape May Convention Hall. Children’s dancing from 7:30-8:30pm. Adult Ballroom Dancing from 9:00-10:30pm.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Sunday, August 26th, 2018
Seafarers Encampment at Historic Cold Spring Village: 10:00am- 4:30pm at Historic Cold Spring Village. Cost Adults $14 Children ages 3-12 $12, children under 3 are free.
Uncle Sammy’s Band at Rotary Park: Free live music in the park 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Free Nature and Wildlife Show at Convention Hall: Family fun at Cape May Convention Hall 7:30pm-9:00pm. Free admission.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
Monday, August 27th, 2018
Congress Hall Carnival: Kid friendly event on the lawn at Congress Hall from 5:30-9:00pm. Games, face painting, balloon twisting, food, and more.
Westmont Philharmonic Orchestra at Rotary Park: Free live music in the park 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Cape May City Elementary Presents- I Hate Monologues: 8:00pm-9:50pm at the Cape May City Elementary School. Cost $25 adults and $15 student.
Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
West Cape May Farmer’s Market: The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex Backyard Park. Rain or Shine 3:00pm – 7:30pm.
Trivia Night at Willow Creek Winery: 6:00pm- 8:00pm. Trivia starts at 6pm, so arrive early to register.
Magic Show at Cape May Convention Hall: Fun and free family event. 7:00-8:30pm at Cape May Convention Hall.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
Wednesday, August 29th, 2018
Angelus Chorus at Cape May Convention Hall: Free concert at Convention Hall. 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Cape May City Elementary Presents- I Hate Monologues: 8:00pm-9:50pm at the Cape May City Elementary School. Cost $25 adults and $15 student.
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Thursday, August 30th, 2018
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Movies on the Beach: The Peanuts Movie (PG): Free admission. Movies are shown on the beach next to Cape May Convention Hall. Movie begins at 8:30pm. Live local musicians 6:45-7:45pm. Children’s activities and games begin at 8pm. Bring your beach chairs and blankets!
Friday, August 31st, 2018
Vinyasa in the Vines at Willow Creek Winery: 10:00 am- 11:00am at Willow Creek Winery. Hosted by Cape May Yoga. Cost is $20 + tax. Classes include a post savasana glass of sangria.
John Walter Cape Community Band at Rotary Park: Free Music at the park 7:00pm-8:00pm
Cape May Stage Presents “The Lion in Winter”: 8:00pm to 10:00pm at the Cape May Stage. Cost is $23-$52.50.
East Lynne Theater Company presents “Arsenic and Old Lace”: 8:00pm- 10:15pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Cost is $35, $30 senior, $20 student/military
Airfest 2018 at Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum: All Day event. Adults $16 Kids ages 3-12 $10.00 Children under 2 are free.
For more information on any of the events listed please visit the calendar of events.
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