Events at a Glance
Stone Harbor Field Day & Phillies Home Run Derby
June 29-July 2
Pop Up at Trendz featuring Walters Faith, 10am-5pm, 209 96th St., Stone Harbor
Mollie Faith Good and Stephanie Walters Abramow join forces to combine the elegance of timeless jewelry with the principles of modern design. Together their talents create bold yet fine gold and diamond pieces with unexpected details by pairing deceptively simple settings with unexpected details.
JULY 1
Stone Harbor Sandbag Challenge, 7-11:30am, Recreation Athletic Field & 82nd Street beach, stoneharbornj.org
Join in the 31-block individual sandbag carry on the beaches of Stone Harbor that features different challenges including squats and burpees. Also offered is a Kids Run with obstacles for anyone 10 and under who wants to join in the activities. All participants will receive a shirt and a medal.
Stone Harbor Fire Department Hoagie Sale, 8am-noon, Firehouse, 96th Street & Second Avenue, stoneharbornj.org
First come, first served, for the Stone Harbor Fire Department Hoagie Sale! Hoagies are $7.50, Get your beach-day lunch, bright and early!
12th Annual Clamshell Pitch, 8:30-10:30am, 30th Street beach, avalonhistoricalsociety.org
Try your hand at this fun sport that has its roots on Avalon’s beaches. No experience necessary. Compete in singles and/or doubles. Registration and practice begin at 8:30, tournament starts at 9.
JULY 3
Fourth of July Celebration Boat Parade, 6:30pm, Avalon back bays, avalonrecreation.org
Start the holiday celebrations the right way. Find a comfy spot and enjoy watching the boats parade by with their patriotic-themed decorations.
Speakers at Surfside: Author Jane Kelly, 7pm, Surfside Park, avalonfreelibrary.org
Jane Kelly will discuss her new book, “Strangers in the Avalon Dunes,” which features her series character Meg Daniels as she house-sits in Avalon and tries to solve the mystery of a family member’s grandfather who disappeared 40 years ago.
July 4
Stone Harbor Field Day & Phillies Home Run Derby, 9am-1:30pm, Recreation Athletic Field, stoneharbornj.org
Start your holiday off right at the 82nd Street recreational fields for a fun-packed morning!
Bay Atlantic Symphony Concert, 7pm, Avalon Community Hall, avalonrecreation.org
Join the Bay Atlantic Symphony for a special celebration of Independence Day before the fireworks begin!
Avalon Fireworks, 9-9:30pm, 30th Street beach, avalonrecreation.org
Grab a blanket and a spot on the beach for one of the biggest fireworks displays on the East Coast, in sync with the music of 98.7 The Coast.
Stone Harbor Fireworks, 9-9:30pm, 85th Street beach, stoneharbornj.org
Wrap up the holiday weekend with a sky full of colors. Join in the holiday fun with a spot on the beach to watch the Fourth of July fireworks!
July 6
Pop Up at Trendz featuring Jade Trau, 11am-6pm, 209 96th St., Stone Harbor
The Diamond “It” Girl. Jade Trau’s artistry is forging the path for a new style of jewelry — one that juxtaposes vintage silhouettes with a modern sensibility to reimagine a new kind of classic. Select a thoughtfully designed piece from her collection and/or collaborate with Jade in person to customize, restyle or reset a piece of your own!
Laughter Yoga, Avalon Free Public Library, 2-3pm, avalonfreelibrary.org
This exercise combines laughter with yoga breathing exercises for a destressing experience. Participants will remain seated for the event, making this a no-impact exercise, perfect for older adults and those with low-mobility. Registration required; please call the library at 609-967-7155 or stop by the circulation desk.
Family Fun Mini Golf, 6-8:30pm, Go Fish Miniature Golf, 2418 Dune Drive, avalonhistoricalsociety.org
This is a fundraiser for the Avalon Historical Society. Bring your family and friends, and have fun contributing to our community.
July 8
Parkinson’s Council Flip-Flop Walk, 9am, Avalon Community Hall, theparkinsoncouncil.org
The Parkinson Council and the Storbeck Family will host 13th annual Flip Flop Walk in Avalon. Funds raised at this event help The Parkinson Council invest local dollars into our local community for research, comprehensive care, movement programs, and quality of life initiatives. The two-mile walk starts at the Avalon Community Hall and winds down the Avalon boardwalk, looping to Avalon Drive to return to the community hall for cool sweet treats and beach-themed raffle items!
July 9
Tim Kerr Charities 1.2-Mile Bay Swim, 2:30pm, Avalon Yacht Club, timkerrcharities.org
Proceeds benefit the Avalon Fire Rescue Water Safety Team and the Avalon Yacht Club Charitable Foundation. Use the Bay Swim as practice for the Tim Kerr Classic later in the month!
The Fabulous Greaseband: Bring Back the Bongo Room, 7-9pm, Surfside Park, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join us as the local legends return to their Sunday night stomping ground. Bring your beach chairs, your dancing shoes, and your memories to this special event. Come early to share a Bongo Room memory, or other story, at the Avalon History Center’s “mobile” oral history booth.
July 10
A Night with Holdyn Barder, 7-8pm, Stone Harbor Museum, stoneharbormuseum.org
Join the Stone Harbor Museum as it welcomes rising country-music star Holdyn Barder, a Bucks County native who grew up spending his summers in Stone Harbor. Special performance, fueled by Wawa.
July 12
“Depression in Stone Harbor”, 7-8pm, Stone Harbor Museum, stoneharbormuseum.org
Revisit the hard times of the 1930s in Stone Harbor with the Stone Harbor Museum’s Summer Speaker Series.
Beachside Science at Surfside: Turtle Talk, 6-7pm, Surfside Park, avalonfreelibrary.org
Erin Rawls, outreach co-coordinator for The Wetlands Institute, will introduce participants to several species of turtle that can be found locally. This includes the Northern Diamondback Terrapin, the only reptile found in a salt marsh and the turtle you’re most likely to see crossing the road in Avalon.
July 14-16
Pop Up at Trendz featuring Suzy Landa, 10am-5pm, 209 96th St., Stone Harbor
Inspired by modernist structures and sculpture, Suzy Landa plays with layers, negative space, movement, and dimension to create pieces that look different when observed from varying angles … often harboring an element of surprise! Suzy’s secret weapon is her discerning eye, responsible for sourcing rare one-of-a-kind gems from around the world.
July 14
“Fishing for the Origins of the Great White Shark”, 11am-noon, Tennis Building, 250 39th St., avalonfreelibrary.org
Dr. Dana Ehret, a paleontologist with the New Jersey State Museum, will discuss his research and fieldwork into the origins and evolution of the Great White Shark in this Avalon History Center lecture.
July 15
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway, 7-8:30pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join the Avalon Library for an electrifying musical revue that celebrates the greatest moments from a century of Broadway history. Featuring a cast of Broadway veterans with powerful vocals and stunning choreography, this is an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Stone Harbor Festival of Lights, Viewing & Food Truck Festival, 7-10pm, Municipal Marina Lot, 81st Street & Bay, stoneharbornj.org
It’s the best way to enjoy the Festival of Lights! The Borough of Stone Harbor is hosting the third annual Food Truck Festival for those who do not have access to a bayfront home to watch this spectacle of lights. A variety of food trucks will be on location, along with a wine and beer garden.
Festival of Lights Boat Parade, 8-10pm, Stone Harbor Back Bay
Don’t miss this annual event! The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor’s Festival of Lights boat parade is a twinkling tradition in Stone Harbor. Come out and support these artisans as they sail along the bay in their masterpieces.
July 16
Blueberry Festival, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 9212 Third Ave., oursaviourstoneharbor.org
Join members of Our Saviour Lutheran Church for the 22nd Annual Blueberry Festival. Featuring fresh blueberries, blueberry desserts and live music, all donations benefit the community programs provided by Our Saviour’s Parish Nurse Ministry.
July 18
SAT Crash Course, Avalon Free Public Library, 5:30-7:30pm, avalonfreelibrary.org
Learn SAT test prep strategies, review practice exam questions, and get an overview of what to expect on the SAT in this two-hour crash course presented by Crystal Hutchinson. Registration required; please call the library at 609-967-7155 or stop by the circulation desk.
July 19
Speakers at Surfside: “Changing Climate at the South Jersey Shore”, 7-8pm, Surfside Park, avalonfreelibrary.org
Climate change is on everyone’s mind these days and the impact in South Jersey, especially at the shore, is critical. You’ll want to hear what meteorologist Joe Martucci has to say about it. He has been the meteorologist for The Press of Atlantic City since 2017, covering Cape May, Atlantic, Ocean and Cumberland counties. Transforming media meteorology, Martucci is the only meteorologist at a newspaper in New Jersey.
July 20
Tea Time, 11am-noon, Avalon History Center, avalonfreelibrary.org
Enjoy tea while members of the community share memories of old Avalon, and makes new ones. Learn about Avalon before your time.
Pop Up at Trendz featuring Marla Aaron, 11am-4pm, 209 96th St., Stone Harbor
Meet the ingenious, quirky lock wizard in person and play to your hearts delight — an unfathomable number of combinations … layer, twist, loop it, fiddle, and spin ’til you drop! Check out Marla’s expanding collection beyond the lock … rings, earrings, bracelets and more. Appointments suggested.
July 21
History Center Open House, 10am-noon, Avalon History Center, avalonfreelibrary.org
Please join the Avalon History Center as it shares the updated and expanded Avalon Business History exhibits. Make new friends and enjoy some locally made light refreshments. Attendees will also have a chance to learn about the History Center’s various initiatives and participate in its ongoing video and oral history programs.
July 22
Wetlands Institute Summer Celebration, 6-9pm, ICONA Avalon, wetlandsinstitute.org
The Wetlands Institute is excited to host its annual cocktail party to celebrate summer. There will be silent and live auctions. To register for the silent auction, visit the Wetlands’ website. If you are interested in being a sponsor, sponsor forms are also available on the website. Tickets are available online, donations welcome.
July 23
Tim Kerr Charities Beach Classic,8am, 30th Street beach, timkerrcharities.org
Avalon Beach Classic is a day of family fun, and we have a run for everyone. Enjoy the beautiful Avalon beaches and the cool ocean breeze. A 5K run kicks off the day at 8am. The youth go off hot on the heels of mom and dad at 8:05am for the 2K and 1K runs, along with the 2-mile walkers.
Symphony by the Sea, 7pm, Surfside Park, avalonfreelibrary.org
The Bay Atlantic Symphony presents a new Symphony by the Sea series at Surfside Park on the fourth Sunday of each month this summer.
July 24
Secrets to Writing a Standout College Essay, Avalon Free Public Library, 6-7:30pm, avalonfreelibrary.org
What are admissions officers looking for? What should you write about? What topics should you avoid? Presented by Mary Lamb, you’ll learn how to choose a topic that highlights your strengths for admission, get expert tips for crafting a compelling narrative, learn the dos and don’ts for writing a college essay that makes you stand out in all the best ways. Registration required; call the library at 609-967-7155 or stop by the circulation desk.
Speakers at Surfside: An Evening with Ann Napolitano, 7pm, Surfside Park, avalonfreelibrary.org
Bring your beach chairs and blankets to Surfside Park and enjoy an evening with best-selling author Ann Napolitano. Best known for her novels “Dear Edward” and “Hello Beautiful,” the 100th selection for Oprah’s Book Club, Napolitano’s appearance is not to be missed.
July 24-27
Santa’s Stone Harbor Vacation, stoneharbornj.org
Spot Santa in his red and white summer gear in Stone Harbor! Take a picture with Santa around the island as he comes to the shore to celebrate Christmas in July.
July 26
Escape Room, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Grab your family or a group of friends and see if you can escape from the library’s Escape Room! Groups will register for a specific time and will have 30 minutes to solve the puzzles and find the key! Registration is required. To register, please call the library at 609-967-7155 or stop by the circulation desk.
Speaker Series: “Gone But Not Forgotten”, 7-8pm, Stone Harbor Museum, stoneharbormuseum.org
Revisit the past with the latest entry in the Stone Harbor Museum speaker series.
July 27-30
7 Mile Players: “The Lion King JR”, 7pm (Thur-Sat), 6pm (Sun), Middle Township High School Performing Arts Center, 7mip.org
Enjoy the show as the cast and crew of the 7 Mile Players stage the Disney musical. The venue is located off Stone Harbor Boulevard.
July 28
Book Bike Story Time, 10-11am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join the Avalon Library at the 39th Street Park for special visit from the Book Bike! Hear a few stories and learn about how the Book Bike can bring the library into the community.
July 28-30
Pop Up at Trendz featuring Pamela Froman, 10am-5pm, 209 96th St., Stone Harbor
Dubbed “The Golden Girl” by W magazine, Pamela Froman’s creations intertwine classic European design elements with her own unique sensibility. Distinctive design elements make up Pamela’s jewelry DNA: her special alloy formulated to complement skin tones; her hands on metal manipulation to create irregular surfaces which she defines as “crushed”; the exquisite rare gems selected by Pamela’s creative eye; her use of multiple metals in a single piece; her ombre effect wherein one color of metal seamlessly flows into another; and her maneuvering of a straight line to exhibit movement … each piece is dynamic!
Avalon Players: “Descendants: The Musical”, 7pm (Fri-Sat), 5pm (Sun), Avalon Elementary School, avalonplayers.com
Join the cast and crew of the Avalon Players, as they stage “Descendants: The Musical,” based on the Disney Channel Original Film “Descendants.”
July 30
Songs of the Spirit, 4pm, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 9212 Third Ave., oursaviourstoneharbor.org
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz and sacred gospel favorites featuring piano, saxophone, clarinet, and vocals. The concert highlights the talents of the church’s musical directors, Bob Morris and Glenn Kincker, with a guest appearance from Joe Hrin on sax and clarinet.
July 31
Speakers at Surfside: Mike McGrath, 7pm, Surfside Park, avalonfreelibrary.org
Mike McGrath is the Garden Guru, author and radio host who tackles tough garden, lawn, and pest problems every week. The popular public radio show, “You Bet Your Garden,” is an hour of “chemical-free horticultural hijinks.”
