Events at a Glance
Lynda, Ryan, Maddie and Christian Wayne at the Community Open House for the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children.
May 15-31
Entries for Avalon Historical Society Photo Contest, avalonhistoricalsociety.org
Submit your entries for this annual contest May 15-31. Entries can be dropped off at the Avalon History Center, or mailed to 215 39th St., Avalon, NJ 08202. Judging will begin the first week of June, and winning entries will be on display through the end of June.
May 27
Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony, 10am, 95th Street beach, shnj.org
Join Stone Harbor for the official opening of the beach for the summer season. The third annual Color Fun Run will take place, a non-timed event open to all ages from 82nd Street to 95th Street. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 200 participants. Following the run, Mayor Judith Davies-Dunhour and the Stone Harbor Beach Patrol Captain will host the opening ceremony. The location of the Color Run is subject to change, depending on the progress of the current beach fill. Follow the Borough of Stone Harbor on Facebook or visit SHNJ.org for the most up-to-date info.
Book Bingo, 10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Kick off the unofficial first weekend of summer with Book Bingo! Kids, join the Avalon Free Public Library for a few rounds of bingo and the chance to win some great books or other prizes.
Community Open House, 11am-2pm, Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children, 127 26th St., Avalon, dillerblindhome.org
The Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children invites you to the Community Open House. As a thank you to the community for its continued support, the celebration will include a hot dog cookout, tours of the home and entertainment for the kids.
May 28
St. Mary’s Strawberry Festival, 6-8pm, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 9425 Third Ave., Stone Harbor, stmarysstoneharbor.org
Celebrate the season of Jersey fresh strawberries with this fun and flavor-filled event. Featuring sweet Jersey strawberry desserts and Springer’s Ice Cream, attendees are invited to stop by and experience a taste of the season – available to eat in or take out.
Turtle Trot 5K Race/2-Mile Walk, 8am, 96th Street & First Avenue, stoneharborchamber.com
Register for this annual family-fun run through Stone Harbor. Sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce, a portion of the proceeds go to The Wetlands Institute’s Diamondback Terrapin Conservation Program. Sign up online at raceroster.com.
Stone Harbor Farmers Market, 8am-12:30pm, 95th Street Water Tower Plaza, shnj.org
Stone Harbor’s weekly Farmers Market is back every Sunday with a variety of vendors offering fresh and local seafood, produce, flowers, desserts, coffee, and more – all locally grown in New Jersey. Visit facebook.com/StoneHarborFarmersMarket page for the list of vendors.
JUNE 1
Thursdays at the Stone Harbor Fire House, 7-8pm, 175 96th St., stoneharborfire.com
Join the Stone Harbor Volunteer Fire Department for an open house every Thursday throughout the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day)! Volunteers will be on hand to show equipment and explain what they do.
JUNE 3
Lecture: Flounder Fishing, 11am-noon, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join Captain Barrett Francis as he discusses local flounder fishery. Attendees will learn where to fish, tides, habits, baits, and rigs and time of year to make the most of the flounder fishing season at Seven Mile Beach and surrounding areas.
History Center Lecture: Charles Lindbergh, 1pm, 39th Street Tennis Building, avalonhistorycenter.org
Explore the life of Charles Lindbergh with this lecture by Jerry McNeff. He will examine both Lindbergh’s exploits and his foibles.
JUNE 8
Lecture: Raising Honeybees, 6pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Curious about honeybees and beekeeping? Jerry Futrell, owner of Golden Boy Honey in Rio Grande, will give a presentation about how to maintain a colony and how bees are the powerful pollinators of crops and flowers.
JUNE 9
Art Workshop: Glass Tile Necklaces, 5pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Choose your stones, charms and more to create your very own glass tile necklace with Dee Mason. Each participant will have the opportunity to make two unique pendants. Registration is required. To register, call 609-967-7155 or stop by the circulation desk. Space is limited.
JUNE 10
Avalon Garden Club Flower Show, 10am-3pm, Avalon Community Hall, avalongardenclub.org
Spend the morning browsing the Avalon Garden Club’s 39th annual display of flowers and arrangements. There are seven artistic design classes and 12 horticulture classes. The public attending the show will vote for their favorite exhibit in each class with pennies supplied by the Garden Club. The awards ceremony will begin at 2pm.
JUNE 14
Open House at American Legion Post 331, Noon, 117th Street and Second Avenue, stephencludlampost331.org
American Legion Post 331 in Stone Harbor honors Flag Day with a ceremony and open house. The ceremony will begin at noon with the swearing in of newly elected officers, followed by an open house and tours of the historical building.
JUNE 17
Stone Harbor BeachFit Expo, 7am-noon, Stone Harbor Recreation Fields, 8100 Second Ave., facebook.com/StoneHarborBeachFitExpo/
Join some of Seven Mile Beach’s best fitness instructors for a morning of free classes. The BeachFit Expo will focus on health, fitness, and wellness for all ages. Explore new trends in fitness, indulge in some nostalgic favorites, and maybe even break some bad habits while you’re there.
Avalon Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 8-11am, Avalon Community Hall, avalonlions.com
Bring the family and join the Avalon Lions Club for its annual pancake breakfast at Avalon Community Hall. It’s $10 for adults and $8 for children to enjoy pancakes, bacon, sausage and all the breakfast fixings!
Speakers at Surfside: An Evening with Bernie Parent, 7-8:30pm, Surfside Park, avalonfreelibrary.org
Spend an evening with Flyers great Bernie Parent at Surfside Park as he discusses his book, “Unmasked: Bernie Parent and the Broad Street Bullies.” A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame, the goalie played 13 seasons with the Flyers, including the Stanley Cup seasons of 1973-74 and 1974-75. Parent won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie and the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP both seasons.
JUNE 22
LEGO Thursday, 10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Work your way to become a master builder on LEGO Thursdays. The Avalon Library will supply the LEGOS, you supply the imagination. Groups will work together to design and assemble a new project each session. All ages welcome. Participants under the age of 8 should be accompanied by a caregiver.
JUNE 23
Avalon Historical Society Olde House Tour, 1-4pm, avalonhistoricalsocietyshop.org
Participate in a tour of several of Avalon’s old homes to see tradition and beauty during the Olde House Tour. This self-guided tour is a ticketed event beginning at the History Center, 215 39th St. Call 609-967-0090 for event and ticket details.
JUNE 24
Stone Harbor Garden Club A Tour of Homes and Gardens, 12:30-4pm, gardenclubofstoneharbor.org
The Stone Harbor Garden Club is thrilled to announce the return of its Tour of Homes and Gardens after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. There are six properties, including the newly renovated Pebbles, and two gardens. This project provides the financial resources necessary for the Garden Club to fund its beautification efforts in Stone Harbor. Tickets will be available at Diller & Fisher Realtors in Stone Harbor, Chamber of Commerce in Stone Harbor, Suncatcher, Shirley Chic, and Nesting.
JUNE 23-25
GOLD RUSH @ trendz, 10am-6pm, 209 96th St., Stone Harbor
Monica Rich Kosann and Stephanie Albertson host in-store pop-ups for the weekend. Kosann continues to design jewelry with relevant links and elements to create your own story. Albertson, a trained metalsmith, debuts her new works combining luxurious 22k and vibrant gems. Please schedule an appointment if you would like Albertson to breathe new life into a sentimental favorite.
JUNE 25
Avalon Lions Club Golf Classic, 11am registration, noon lunch, 1pm shotgun start, Avalon Golf Club, avalonlions.com
Spend the day golfing for a cause! The Avalon Lions Club is set to host its 14th annual golf tournament at Avalon Golf Club with lunch, dinner, auction items and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children.
Symphony at Surfside featuring the Bay Atlantic Symphony, 7pm, Surfside Park, avalonfreelibrary.org
Introducing a new concert series this summer! Sponsored by the Avalon Free Public Library, the Bay Atlantic Symphony will perform on the fourth Sunday of each month this summer. June’s performance is “The Sultry Sound of Summer,” featuring the exciting Latin Jazz Quartet.
JUNE 26
Monday Funday: Dance Party, 10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Mondays are fundays this summer with the Library and History Center programming. Kick off the first Monday Funday of the summer with Mr. Ray! Kids and their families are invited to come listen to some great music and dance along!
Recommended Reads with Carol Fitzgerald, 6-7:30pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
The Book Report Network’s Carol Fitzgerald is back this summer to share must-read 2023 releases. Attendees will get the scoop on all the latest from romance to mystery to historical fiction.
JUNE 27
HurriKanen’s Kids Community Donation Night, 6pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join HurriKanen’s Kids to learn more about the organization, the life of Kanen Keating-Wear, and how the organization benefits children with pediatric cancer at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Donations of new art supplies and new small toys are accepted at this event.
Paper Peddler Trivia Night, 7pm, Avalon History Center, avalonhistorycenter.org
Bring a team of friends and demonstrate your knowledge of Avalon’s history and culture in a Quizzo-inspired trivia game! Browse old photos and memorabilia. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Call 609-967-0090 to reserve a table for your team of up to four people.
Avalon Beach Movie “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” Dusk, 30th Street beach, avalonrecreation.org
Bring your blankets and beach chairs and enjoy a beachside movie at Avalon’s 30th Street beach.
JUNE 28
Crafty Wednesday, 10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join Miss Paige at the Avalon Library for a fun arts and crafts project each week! Crafty Wednesdays will be held weekly through Aug. 30. Kids of all ages are welcome.
Lecture: Stress Less College Admissions, 6-7pm, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
College-bound students and families are invited for this presentation by Rich Freccia of the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling. The lecture will address how to reduce stress and lessen anxiety in the college admissions decision-making process in this informative presentation.
JUNE 29
Book Bike Story Time, 10am, 39th Street Playground, avalonfreelibrary.org
The Avalon Library invites you over to the 39th Street Playground for a special visit from the Book Bike! Families will listen to a few stories and learn about how the Book Bike can bring the library into the community. This program is weather permitting.
Thursdays at Surfside: The Discoteks, 7-9pm, Surfside Park, avalonrecreation.org
The summer concert series begins with The Discoteks, performing the hits of 1970s disco and Motown! Attendees are encouraged to bring a beach chair and enjoy a night of music. Beer and wine for sale, sponsored by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce.
JUNE 30
Kids’ Event: Andrew’s Big Show, 10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Andrew’s Big Show is guaranteed to have you laughing and amazed! Andrew can fit himself into the tightest of places – stop by and enjoy the fun!
Skee-Ball Competition, 4-7pm, Greyhound Poker Palace, 2805 Boardwalk, Avalon, avalonhistoricalsociety.org
Join the Avalon Historical Society on the Avalon Boardwalk for an evening of Skee-Ball, the beloved arcade game that has stood the test of time. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society.
Friday Nights at Surfside: Patriot Summer Kickoff, 6:30-8:30pm, Surfside Park, avalonrecreation.org
Start your weekend off with Friday Nights at Surfside! Each week, families will enjoy balloon art, face painting, a DJ, trivia and more. There will be interactive character shows, picture lines, games and prizes each week.
