Events at a Glance
Board members of the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children at the Barefoot Ball (from left): Josh Miller, Jamie Diller, David Baxter, Matt Barnoski, Camp Supervisor Emily Mulhern, Monica Coskey, Matt Pappas, Doug Heun, Vince Lamanna and Camp Director Jim Moreland.
Sept. 2
Tim Kerr Splash N’ Dash
30th Street beach, 6:30pm, timkerrcharities.org
For ages 5-15. Includes a 100-meter and 200-meter swim, and a 1K and 2K beach run. Race is limited to 100 participants.
Sept. 3
Stone Harbor Farmers Market
Water Tower Parking Lot, 8am-noon
stoneharbornj.org
Come support the local businesses selling fresh seafood, produce and more! This is the last Farmers Market of the season, so be sure not to miss it!
Tim Kerr Charities 7 Mile Island Run & 5K Run
Community Hall, 8:30am
timkerrcharities.org
Individuals can choose to participate in the 5K or in the 7 Mile Island Run, or both! Proceeds from this event benefit the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Sept. 5
Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series: NJ British Invasion
Water Tower Parking Lot, 7-9pm
stoneharbornj.org
This is the final Tuesdays at the Tower concert of the season, so you won’t want to miss it. Presented by the Borough of Stone Harbor and the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
Sept. 6-10
Association of Pickleball Professionals
New Jersey Open
8th Street Pickleball Complex, apptour.org
Avalon becomes an official tour stop for the Association of Pickleball Professionals right on the heels of Labor Day. The inaugural APP New Jersey Open will feature top tour professionals, a senior pro tournament, and an amateur division so locals and visitors can compete with each other. The event will include vendors and other attractions. It will be live streamed to a worldwide audience, and may be broadcast on a major television network.
Sept. 6, 8
Art Workshop: Furry Pets in Soft Pastels
Avalon Free Public Library, 11am-2pm
avalonfreelibrary.org
Renee Leopardi hosts two one-day workshops with a focus on painting fur, achieving layers of color and texture. You may paint along with Renee’s photo references or bring your own. Registration is required; to register, please call the library or stop by the circulation desk as space is limited.
Sept. 7
Thursdays at Surfside: Peter Mayer Group
Surfside Park, 7-9pm
avalonrecreation.org
Bring your beach chairs, blankets or towels and enjoy the last summer concert of the Thursdays at Surfside Series with the Peter Mayer Group. Mayer, based in Nashville, is the lead guitarist in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. This week’s concert is sponsored by the Avalon Free Public Library. Beer, wine and snacks will be for sale by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce.
Mackenzie Black and Megan Zavawski at Avalon’s End-of-Summer Shop Hop.
Sept. 8-10
End-of-Summer Shop Hop
visitavalonnj.com
Indulge in some end of summer discounts at participating stores during this annual event hosted by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce. Plus, stop by Bobby Dee’s Rock’n Chair Restaurant and check out its special Shop Hop menu!
Sept. 9
Barefoot Ball
ICONA Windrift, 5-9pm, dillerblindhome.org
An evening to benefit the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children. Enjoy ocean views, live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the beautiful Level 2 of the ICONA Windrift for a great cause. There will be live and silent auction items and the 2023 scholarship awards will be presented to five campers. Learn more on the home’s website.
Sept. 10
American Legion Post 331 Spaghetti Dinner
4:30-7:30pm, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor
stephencludlampost331.org
Post 331’s annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser will benefit Veterans Haven South. Tickets are $20 at the door, or you can pick them up at the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce in advance. Takeout will be available.
Sept. 11
9/11 Quiet Reflection
Freedom Park, 96th Street, 8:40-9am
stoneharbornj.org
Join the Stone Harbor Fire Department for a moment of silence, to remember the tragic events of 9/11 and to honor the lives lost 22 years ago.
Sept. 12
Create a Dish Garden
Avalon Free Public Library, 2-3pm
avalonfreelibrary.org
Bring the outside in. Join Brandy Parks from the Garden Greenhouse and Nursery to learn about presentation and care, then create a dish garden to take home. Registration is required.
Sept. 13
Tour of the Avalon Pollinator Garden
Between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive at 71st Street, 9:30-10:30am
Witness the pollinator garden in action during the fall migration of birds, butterflies, and dragonflies. (Rain date: Sept. 14).
Beachside Science: Just Passing Through – Monarch and Migration in Avalon
Surfside Park, 6-7pm, avalonfreelibrary.org
In collaboration with the Avalon Environmental Commission, join the Avalon Free Public Library to learn about the journeys of these animals: where they came from, and where they’re going. From tiny monarch butterflies to giant bald eagles.
Sept. 16
History Center Lecture: Prohibition
Tennis Building, 250 39th Street, 3-4pm
avalonfreelibrary.org
The Avalon History Center welcomes Mike Dixon, who will share colorful stories of rumrunners, moonshiners, bathtub gin, intriguing personalities, complicated politics, organized crime, outgunned lawmen, and the temperance movement.
Tim Kerr Charities Point to Point Bay Swim
23rd Street & Ocean Drive, 9:30am, timkerrcharities.org
The fastest runners will be in the water first. Includes a 1.2-mile bay swim starting at the 23rd Street beach and ending at 7th Street. All proceeds will sponsor a cabin at the Ronald McDonald Camp.
Music with Friends, The Whitebrier, 4-8pm
friendinneednj.org
Join local nonprofit organization Friend In Need for a Music with Friends Concert at The Whitebrier. You’ll enjoy the music of The Poetic Champions, Gordan Vincent, Marnie & Nate + Parker Lengle and Dan Berry. There will be a $10 donation fee at the door.
Sept. 19
“300 Years in the Middle,” a documentary on Middle Township,
Avalon Free Public Library, 6-7:30pm
avalonfreelibrary.org
The Cape May County Historical & Genealogical Society and special guest Stan Sperlak present “300 Years in the Middle.” This year marks the 300th anniversary of the division of Cape May County, and this documentary brings together three centuries of the history of Middle Township.
Sept. 21
Tea Time, Avalon History Center, 11am-12pm
avalonfreelibrary.org
Enjoy tea at the Avalon History Center as the staff and guests share memories of old Avalon.
Plan and Prepare for an Emergency
Avalon Free Public Library, 3-4pm
avalonfreelibrary.org
Avalon Fire Chief Ed Dean will teach you about Avalon’s Emergency website and offer suggestions about how to prepare for natural disasters and other emergency situations.
Nostalgia Night
Rock’n Chair, 2409 Dune Drive, 6-7pm, avalonfreelibrary.org
The Avalon History Center invites you to take part in a night of “remembering together,” sharing stories and memories of Avalon.
Sept. 22
Savor En Blanc Dinner, Location TBD, 6-9pm
stoneharborchamber.com
Dining al fresco on 96th Street. Guests will dress in white and bring food, drinks, tables, chairs and décor. Individual tickets available and also 10-person package with a table provided. Live music and entertainment all night by Eddie Morgan and REK’D 4 JAZZ. Call the Stone Harbor Chamber Welcome Center for ticket information: 609-368-6101.
Sept. 23
“Just Imagine”: Mentalist Mark Zacharia
Avalon Free Public Library, 3-4pm
avalonfreelibrary.org
Join mentalist Mark Zacharia for an afternoon of amazement and amusement. This program is best suited for individuals ages 16 and up. Registration is required.
Savor September Wine, Food, and Beer Festival
200 block of 96th Street, Noon-8pm
stoneharborchamber.com
The biggest event of the year sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce. You won’t want to miss the live music, local libations, and lots of fun on 96th Street!
Avalon Lions Jerry Blavat Tribute Concert
Community Hall, 8pm, avalonrecreation.org
Jerry Blavat was an icon for the shore and Philly area. This event is held as a fundraiser and a remembrance of his legacy. Dance Party spun by his former DJ Joel Sevens from 6-7pm, followed by the Fabulous Grease Band. BYOB and BYO food. Sponsored by the Avalon Lions Club.
Sept. 28
Read to a Therapy Dog
Avalon Free Public Library, 6-7:30pm, avalonfreelibrary.org
Kids in grades K-3 are invited to read to a therapy dog! Registration required.
Sept. 29
22nd Annual Play with Jack Golf Outing
Noon, Avalon Golf Club, playwithjackfoundation.com
Spend a perfect fall day hitting the golf course for a great cause! The Play With Jack Foundation was established to raise funds and awareness in an effort to fight cancer in Jack Cremin’s honor. The event begins with registration and lunch at noon, followed by a 1pm shotgun start.
Sept. 30
Drop-In Flu Shot Clinic
Avalon Free Public Library, Noon-3pm, avalonfreelibrary.org
The Acme pharmacy staff will be at the Avalon Library for a drop-in flu clinic. Flu shots are free with most insurances.
Oct. 1
Avalon Lions Spaghetti Dinner
Whitebrier Restaurant, 4:30-7:30pm
Sponsored by the Avalon Lions Club, this annual event will take place at The Whitebrier. Enjoy an authentic spaghetti dinner in support of the various charities the Lions support. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for children. For more information, contact Carol Hunsicker at 215-219-4217.
Oct. 6-7
Avalon Garden Club Yard Sale
Friday, 8am-1pm; Saturday 8am-noon, Avalon Greenhouse, 39th Street between Ocean and Dune Drive., avalongardenclub.org
Search for unique items and things you never knew you needed during the fall yard sale to benefit the Avalon Garden Club.
Oct. 7
Avalon Arts and Seafood Festival
Surfside Park, 10am-5pm, visitavalonnj.com
Join a variety of craft and food venders for the annual Arts and Seafood Festival. Hosted by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce, the event will also feature live music, live streaming of college football games in the Sound Advice Lounge, kids activities and beer and wine for sale.
Classic & Vintage Car Show
96th Street, 10am-1pm, stoneharbornj.org
You’ll be oohing-and-aahing as you check out the vehicles on display at this Vintage car show. To register your vehicle, email Tourism@SHNJ.org for an application!
Oct. 8
Garden Club of Stone Harbor Fashion Show
11:30am-1pm, gardenclubofstoneharbor.org
You’re invited! The annual Garden Club of Stone Harbor Fashion Show celebrates “Breezing into Fall.” Held at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, there will be fashions by Bellanova, Charlotte Shoppe, and People People. Tickets are $50 and available at Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Diller & Fisher, and the three participating shops.
Oct. 21
Beach Sweep
9am-12pm, stoneharbornj.org
Meet at 95th Street entrance. All volunteers must register online at cleanoceanaction.org. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Home Owners Association, The Wetlands Institute, and Clean Ocean Action.
Fall Dune Grass Planting
Community Hall, 8:30am
avalonrecreation.org
Rain date: Oct. 22
Join volunteers across Avalon in helping to protect our beaches by preserving the dunes on a special Dune Grass Planting Day. Volunteers will meet at Avalon Community Hall at 8:30am, and lunch will follow the planting. Contact Chuck McDonnell (609-967-3066) or Sue Keen (609-967-5924) to sign up.
Oct. 28
Business District Trick-or-Treat
10am-4pm, stoneharbornj.org
Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Bring your little ghosts to downtown Stone Harbor to trick-or-treat through participating businesses. Look for GHOST signs on the doors or windows of participating businesses.
Trunk-or-Treat
30th Street Parking Lot, 5-7pm, avalonrecreation.org
Get ready for a night of fall fun during Avalon’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event! A costume parade, hayrides and delicious fall fare – caramel apples, anyone? – make this a hit with all ages. Cars must be parked no later than 4:30pm.
Oct. 31
Seven Mile Beach Trick-or-Treating
5-8pm
Residents, make sure to register your home for the Trick-or-Treat route and someone from the Stone Harbor Recreation Department will drop off a wooden pumpkin to mark your house as a part of the festivities. Kids and families – pick up your maps at the 82nd Street recreation building and get ready for a night of fun!