Weekly Events
Sunday
Stone Harbor Farmers Market
95th Street Water Tower Plaza, through Sept. 1, 8am-12:30pm, stoneharbornj.org
Join the Stone Harbor community every Sunday for the Farmers Market. Come support local businesses selling fresh produce, seafood, and more.
Monday
Monday Fundays
Avalon Free Public Library, through Aug. 26, 10am, avalonfreelibrary.org
The Avalon Free Public Library offers a fun activity for kids every Monday morning. The schedule includes: Polka Dot Run (8/5 Library), HC Mini Camp (8/12 History Center),The Amazing Eskies (8/19 Library), and Swashbucklers and Sea Dogs (8/26 Tennis Building).
Knitting Group
Avalon Free Public Library, through Sept. 30, 3pm, avalonfreelibrary.org
All levels of knitters are welcome to meet and share knitting techniques.
Tuesday
Story Time
Avalon Free Public Library, through Aug. 27, 10am, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join Miss Linda at the Avalon Library, every week, for story time! Stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts, suggested for ages 8 and under.
Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series
95th Street Water Tower Plaza, through Sept. 3, 7-9 pm, stoneharbornj.org
The Borough of Stone Harbor and the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce present their annual summer concert series under the iconic water tower. Bring your own chairs and dancing feet. There’s a pop-up bar, too! The schedule includes: Three and One (8/13), Marnie’s Musicians (8/20), and The Seabillys (8/27).
Tuesday & Thursday
Canasta/Pinochle/Majongg
Avalon Senior Center, year-round, 1pm, avalonrecreation.org
Join the Avalon Senior Center for an afternoon of games and fun. All are welcome!
Wednesday
Avalon Dune and Beach Walk
48th Street and Dune Drive, through Aug. 28, 9:30-10:30am, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join The Wetlands Institute for an informative walk along the maritime forest and dune trails to learn more about the local flora and fauna.
Crafty Wednesdays
Avalon Free Public Library, through Aug. 28, 10am, avalonfreelibrary.org
Kids of all ages are welcome to join Miss Paige and the Avalon Library for creative new art projects each week. Check the schedule online for each week’s theme.
Mahjongg
Avalon Senior Center, through Sept. 18, 1pm, avalonrecreation.org
Join the Avalon Senior Center for an afternoon of fun. An instructor is present to help and teach on Wednesdays only. All are welcome.
Thursday
LEGO Thursdays
Avalon Free Public Library, through Aug. 29, 10am, avalonfreelibrary.org
This is perfect for all LEGO fans! The library supplies the LEGOs and groups work together to design and assemble new pieces each session. Leave your own LEGOs at home. All ages welcome.
Thursdays at Surfside
Surfside Park, through Sept. 5, 7-8:30pm, avalonrecreation.org
Bring your own beach chairs and enjoy a Thursday night concert series. Beer and wine for sale sponsored by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce. In the event of inclement weather, shows will be moved inside Avalon Community Hall. The schedule includes: Yacht Rock Gold (8/1), StevieMac (8/8), Well Alright (8/15), Yellow Brick Road (8/22) and Southern Steel (8/29).
Friday
Friday Nights at Surfside Park
Through Aug. 23, 6:30-8:30pm, avalonrecreation.org
There is creative balloon art, face painting, tattoos, as well as a DJ, trivia, dancing, character shows, games, and more surprises. Each week there is a new theme, so be sure to check online. Frozen Fever (8/2), Superheroes (8/9), Minion Mayhem (8/16), and Mickey’s Magical Showcase (8/23).
Beach Movies
30th Street beach, through Aug. 23, begins at dusk after
Friday Nights at Surfside Park, avalonrecreation.org
Movies that the whole family will enjoy are shown right on the beach. See online for the schedule of movies. The schedule includes: “Jaws” (8/9), “Kung Fu Panda 4” (8/16) and “Mama Mia!” (8/23).