Events at a Glance
SEPTEMBER 1
Stone Harbor Farmers Market
8am-12:30pm, 95th Street Water Tower Plaza
Don’t miss the last Farmers’ Market of the season! Stock up on fresh produce, desserts, and more!
Tim Kerr Charities 7 Mile Island & 5K Run/Walk
8:30am, Avalon Community Hall, 3001 Avalon Ave., timkerrcharities.org
Get your exercise in while supporting a great cause! Race-day entry is set for 7-8:15am at Community Hall. Easy grab-and-go awards once results are posted. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
SEPTEMBER 3
Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series
7-9pm, 95th Street Water Tower Plaza, stoneharbornj.org
This is the last concert of the summer series, so make sure you don’t miss it! Bring your chair and dancing shoes!
SEPTEMBER 6-8
Tomina Townsend, Carrie O’Shaughnessy, Kristy Rusc at End-of-Summer Shop Hop
End-of-Summer Shop Hop
Participating businesses around Avalon, visitavalonnj.com
Shop till you drop this weekend at Avalon’s annual End-of-Summer Shop Hop! Participating stores will offer special deals on clothing, shoes, apparel, accessories, home decor and more! Take a break for lunch with specials all weekend at Bobby Dee’s Rock ‘n Chair.
SEPTEMBER 7
Three of the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children’s scholarship recipients (from left): Talyn Robinson, Treymir Forman, Rose West.
Barefoot Ball
5-9pm, ICONA Windrift, 105 80th St., 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 2024 scholarship awards will be presented to five campers. Learn more on the home’s website.
Lenape Lifeways: Introducing the First People of Pa., N.J., and Del.
1-2pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
This program explores the life and times of peaceful and progressive Native Americans during the time of Columbus. It compares their customs, history, and contributions with those of the Europeans and Colonial Americans, featuring a lecture/demonstration and interactive exhibits. Presented by Carla Messinger.
SEPTEMBER 11
Just Passing Through: Migration at the Avalon Coastline
6-7pm, Community Hall, avalonfreelibrary.org
The Avalon coast sees an impressive migration spectacle every year, with thousands of animals stopping through. From the small monarch butterflies to the ospreys in the marsh, this lecture will discuss the journeys of these animals as the seasons change. It will also include a live monarch tagging, as available! Presented by Erin Rawls of The Wetlands Institute and co-sponsored with the Avalon Environmental Commission.
SEPTEMBER 12
Hybrid “What’s It Worth” Appraisal Program
5-7pm, Avalon Senior Center, 3100 Dune Drive, avalonfreelibrary.org
Author, auctioneer, appraiser, and radio show host Mike Ivankovich will introduce you to what determines value and reveal what your personal treasures are worth. Registration is required to have your item appraised but all are welcome to attend. Registration is now open. Please call the library at 609-967-7155 or stop by the circulation desk to register.
SEPTEMBER 13-15
7 Mile Island Pickleball Classic
8th Street Pickleball Courts, avalonlions.com
This charity tournament benefits the Avalon Lions Club and other organizations such as the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children. The tournament will include men’s, women’s, mixed, youth, and coed doubles events. All events will be in a round-robin format. The registration deadline is Sept. 4. Please register at pickleballbrackets.com.
SEPTEMBER 14
Illusion and Mind-Reading Show
2-3pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Magician Anthony Salazar presents his show with sleight-of-hand magic and mentalism. This high-energy show is guaranteed to thrill and amaze! This show is suitable for ages 16 and up. Registration is required. Please call the library at 609-967-7155 or stop by the circulation desk to register.
SEPTEMBER 20-21
Savor September Weekend
Savor September Weekend
96th Street, stoneharborchamber.com
Savor September in Stone Harbor with a full weekend of fun. Kick off the weekend on Friday with the Savor En Blanc from 6-9pm. Tickets are now available at the welcome center. On Saturday, 96th Street transforms into the largest showcase of food, wine and beer. Enjoy tasting tents, live music and local vendors from 11am-7pm.
SEPTEMBER 21
Tim Kerr Charities Point-to-Point Bay Swim
11:30am, Avalon Yacht Club, 704 7th St., timkerrcharities.org
This event benefits Tim Kerr Charities and is a great way to familiarize yourself with open-water swimming. The starting point is at the 23rd Street Public Dock on Ocean Drive. Participants will receive a swim cap, chip timing, and a premium Tultex hoodie. Check-in begins at 9:30am at the Avalon Yacht Club. A bib list will be emailed on Sept. 15. Registration is required. Visit runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Avalon to register.
Avalon Lions Dance Party
Doors 6:30pm, Show 7pm, Community Hall, avalonlions.com
The Fabulous Grease Band will be playing oldies to dance to! Bring your own food and drinks. Advance tickets and table reservations are required. Registration is now open and available at Community Hall, Mondays & Fridays from 10am-Noon.
SEPTEMBER 25
Medicare with Confidence
5-6pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Turning 65 or wanting to learn more about Medicare? This educational seminar will provide information on Medicare basics, important terminology, enrollment periods, plan types available, and cost assistance. Medicare is not one-size-fits-all. You will also learn about the changes to Medicare in 2025 due to the Inflation Reduction Act. Attending this educational seminar will allow you to understand “Medicare with confidence.” Presented by Steven Bronfreund from the SMS Insurance Agency.
SEPTEMBER 26
Kids Event: Read to a Therapy Dog
6pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Children in Grades K through 2 are invited to read to a perfect listener: a therapy dog! Registration is required by calling the library at 609-967-7155 or by stopping by the circulation desk. Space is limited.
SEPTEMBER 28
Drop-In Flu Shot Clinic
Noon-3pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
ACME Pharmacy will be on-site for a drop-in flu clinic. Flu shots are free with most insurances. Please bring your ID and insurance card.
OCTOBER 5
History Center Author: The Secret of Seven Mile Island
1-2pm, 39th Street Tennis Building, avalonfreelibrary.org
Author & illustrator Dan Thompson will share insights and details about his debut historical fiction novella, The Secret of Seven Mile Island, released in May 2024 by The Paper House Publishing. Inspired in part by cherished times spent at his parents’ home in Avalon since the 1980s, Dan will discuss why Seven Mile Island was the perfect setting for this story to unfold.
OCTOBER 8
Movie Night at the History Center
6-8pm, 215 39th Street, avalonfreelibrary.org
Enjoy a movie at the Avalon History Center with a Tuesday night showing of “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.” Come in your PJs and enjoy popcorn as a snack. This event is suggested for children 8 years and older. Registration is required, space is limited. Please call the History Center at 609-967-0090 to register your child.
OCTOBER 8-29
Tuesday Wellness Workshops
6-7:30pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join Kathy Thomson at the Avalon Free Public Library for a series of wellness workshops during October for Emotional Wellness Month. No registration is required. Oct. 8: Mindfulness-Based Stress, Oct. 15: Strategies for Better Sleep, Oct. 22: Self-Compassion and Oct. 29: Practicing Gratitude.
OCTOBER 11
Charcuterie Board Workshop
1-2:30pm, Avalon Senior Center, avalonfreelibrary.org
Sign up for this fun workshop with Raffa’s Vanessa DeRose. Attendees will learn the art of charcuterie and build their own sample box to take home! Registration is required. Avalon property owners may register beginning September 11. All others may register beginning September 25. To register, please call 609-967-7155 or stop by the circulation desk. Space is limited.
OCTOBER 12
Sing A Long with Jen
10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Spend the morning singing along to music with Jen Stewart. Kids and their families will hear some old favorites and learn a few new ones! Suggested for ages 8 and under.
Andrea Orlandini, Katie Potts, Diane Schuster enjoying the Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival.
Avalon Arts & Seafood Festival
10am, Surfside Park, 2901 Avalon Ave., visitavalonnj.com
Join a variety of craft and food vendors 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
10am-1pm, 96th Street, 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!
Fall Puzzle Swap
1-3pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Drop off your gently used jigsaw puzzles (limit 10) at the library between Oct. 1-11 and receive a ticket for the number you dropped off. On Saturday, Oct. 12, stop by the library from 1-3pm to exchange your ticket for the same number of new-to-you puzzles. All puzzles must be in the original box and have all of their pieces. Drop-in puzzle swaps are welcome after 2pm.
OCTOBER 19
Fall Dune Grass Planting
8:30am, Avalon Community Hall, avalonboro.net
Join the community in the annual Dune Grass planting! Volunteers will meet at Community Hall at 8:30am, at which time a brief planting demonstration will be given. Please contact Sue Keen at 609-967-5924 or Chuck McDonnell at 609-967-3066 no later than Oct. 10 to sign up. Rain date is Oct. 20.
Aquatic Adaptions
10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Children ages 8-12 will enjoy this hands on event and be able to observe, touch, and pick up sea animals that may include sea stars, sea urchins, hermit crabs, spider crabs, clams, sea snails, mummichogs, and oyster toadfish.
OCTOBER 26
Aria Phillips and her nurse, Sonia Oden, wave during Stone Harbor’s business district Trick-or-Treat.
Stone Harbor Business District Trick or Treat
10am-4pm, Downtown Stone Harbor, stoneharborchamber.com
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.
In Concert: The Hampton Brass Quartet
2pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join the Avalon Free Public Library for an afternoon of brass compositions from the Hampton Brass Quartet. This versatile and distinctive brass ensemble has been performing together since 1955 and will highlight everything from Bach to Beatles, Mozart to Motown, and you may even hear some Halloween favorites!
Avalon’s Trunk or Treat
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.
OCTOBER 31
Seven Mile Island Trick-or-Treat
5-8pm, Borough-wide, avalonrecreation.org
Happy Halloween! 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!