Events at a Glance
“NYC at Night” by Josef Kote
May 25-28:
Ocean Galleries Hosts Josef Kote “Harmony in White”
10am-10pm Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm Monday
Meet the artist Saturday and Sunday from 7-10pm. Ocean Galleries is excited to welcome back renowned artist Josef Kote with his new exhibit, “Harmony in White,” featuring pieces created specifically for his shore customers in mind.
More information: oceangalleries.com
May 26:
War at the Shore Touch Football Tournament
9am to 5pm, Stone Harbor Recreation Fields
Kick off the holiday weekend with some friendly competition with the Touch Football Tournament hosted by Philly Sports League. 8v8 coed teams, all teams play at least two games (adults only).
More Information: phillyleagues.com
Stone Harbor Beach Opening Ceremony/ Stone Harbor Survivor Competition
Noon, 95th Street and the beach
New for 2018! Cheer on Stone Harbor’s finest – the beach patrol, police, fire, rescue and office of emergency management personnel – as they compete for a chance to officially open the beach with Mayor Judy Davies-Dunhour for the season.
More information: shnj.org
May 27:
Turtle Trot 5K & 2-Mile Fun Walk
6:45am registration, 8am race, 8:05am walk, 95th Street and First Avenue
Start your day with a family-fun race and walk through Stone Harbor, with proceeds to benefit The Wetlands Institute’s Diamondback Terrapin Conservation program. Awards are given to the top male and female finishers overall and in each age bracket.
More information: stoneharborbeach.com
Mull-Morial 5K Beach Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk
8:30am, 30th Street beach
Enjoy a morning jaunt along the beaches of Avalon for a good cause. Proceeds benefit the local nonprofit Friend In Need. Awards given to the top three male and female in each age bracket.
More information: runsignup.com
Stone Harbor Farmers Market
(Sundays through Sept. 2), 8am to 12:30pm, 95th Street Water Tower Plaza
Stone Harbor’s weekly farmers market features fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, baked breads, gourmet coffee, gourmet oils and vinegars and much more!
More information: shnj.org
May 28:
Avalon Memorial Day Parade
9am, 32nd Street and Dune Drive to 21st Street, ending at Veterans Plaza
Join American Legion Post 331, the Patriot Brass Ensemble and a number of local civic clubs and organizations on a parade to Veterans Plaza. The ceremony will include comments from Post 331 Commander James Fleischmann, Mayor Martin Pagliughi and the guest speaker, retired Army Brigadier Gen. Jeffrey L. Pierson, followed by a flag-raising, gun salute and wreath presentation.
More information: avalonboro.net
Memorial Service for Fallen Heroes and Stone Harbor Memorial Day Parade
11am Service for Fallen Heroes at Stone Harbor Firehouse, Noon for Parade, 96th Street and Third Avenue
Join the Stone Harbor Volunteer Fire Department at the annual Memorial Service honoring firefighters who passed during the year. The American Legion Post 331 will then lead a parade down 96th street, followed by an open house at Post 331 offering guided tours of the Tatham Life Saving Station, hot dogs, ice cream and beverages.
More information: stephencludlampost331.org
June 2:
APAC Concert The Duprees and DJ Lou Costello
6:30pm doors, 7:30pm music and dancing, 8pm concert, Avalon Community Hall, $25
Enjoy the Avalon Performing Arts Council’s annual summer concert featuring music and dancing with WVLT 92.1FM’s Lou Costello followed by a performance by The Duprees. BYO beverage and food, table reservations recommended.
More information and tickets: 609-967-3066, avalonperformingarts.org
Stone Harbor Garden Club Tour of Homes
12:30-4pm
Featuring six unique and beautiful homes throughout Stone Harbor, plus an additional stop at the Garden of Kindness at the Stone Harbor Elementary School for guided tours by students and light refreshments. Tickets are $30 and are available at Diller & Fisher Realtors, Moonstruck, Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce and Mimi’s.
More information: 609-313-2460
June 4-10:
7 Mile Restaurant Week Participating restaurants throughout Avalon and Stone Harbor
Enjoy more than 45 participating restaurants for this weeklong celebration offering breakfast and lunch specials and three-course dinner options for only $30.18.
More information: visitavalonnj.com
June 9:
Avalon Garden Club Flower Show
Noon to 4pm, Avalon Community Hall
Featuring 10 unique classes for display and two entry themes of Artistic Design and Horticulture. Additional display presented by Avalon Stone Harbor Elementary School’s third grade. Browse the Garden Club’s entries in the 2018 challenge plant category featuring Blue Seas. The show is free; however, donations to the Garden Club are welcome.
More information: Rosemarie Dvorak, 609-368-5907
June 16:
Avalon Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
8-11am, Avalon Community Hall, adults $8, children $6
The club’s annual pancake breakfast features fluffy pancakes and all the fixings, beverages and children’s activities. Proceeds benefit the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children.
More information: avalonlions.com
Tim Kerr Charities Friends and Family Beach Run
8am, 30th Street and the beach
A family-fun fitness event that includes the option to participate in a 3-, 2- or 1-mile beach run or walk. Children ages 5-15 welcome to participate in the Finn’s Fund 1K. Awards for top three males and females overall and in each age category. Proceeds to benefit Avalon Lions Club, Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children and Friend In Need.
More information: timkerrcharities.org
June 17:
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Strawberry Festival
6-8pm, 9425 Third Ave.
Enjoy handpicked local Jersey strawberries and very berry homemade treats!
More information: stmarysstoneharbor.org
June 19:
Paper Peddler Trivia Night
6-8pm, Avalon History Center
Bring a team of friends and demonstrate your knowledge of Avalon’s history and culture in a Quizzo-inspired trivia game. Prizes awarded to winning teams. Reservations recommended by calling 609-967-0090.
More information: avalonhistorycenter.org
June 22:
APAC Art Show Preview Night “Celebrating Three Decades of Art”
6-9pm, Avalon Elementary School
Offering light food and beverages. Catch a sneak peek of Saturday’s art show featuring more than 55 artists in categories including oil, acrylic, watercolor, fiber, art, sculpture, mixed media and photography.
More information: avalonperformingarts.org
June 23:
APAC Art Show “Celebrating 30 Decades of Art”
10am-4pm, Avalon Elementary School
Featuring a variety of original artwork available for purchase including an Emerging Artist category open to high school students. Winners announced by noon. Admission free; however, donations are accepted to benefit APAC’s mission of bringing arts to Avalon.
More information: avalonperformingarts.org
Avalon Library Open House & Story Book Bash
10am-1pm, Avalon Free Public Library
See all that the Avalon Library has to offer plus children’s activities, face painting, character appearances, a special story time, giveaways and more!
More information: avalonfreelibrary.org
June 24:
Avalon Lions Club Charity Golf Classic
10am registration, Avalon Golf Club
Spend a day on the course for a great cause. Pricing includes lunch, golf, dinner and prizes. Proceeds benefit the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children.
More information: Mike Sowers, 609-519-7185
June 26:
Avalon Beach Movie
Tuesdays through Aug. 21, Dusk, 30th Street beach
Grab your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy family-fun hits including “Wonder,” “Cars 3,” “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” “Coco” and more!
More information: avalonrecreation.org
June 28:
Avalon’s Thursdays on Dune begins
5:30-7pm children’s activities, 7-8:30pm live band, Veterans Plaza
Thursdays on Dune is held every Thursday through the summer offering children’s activities, character appearances, crafts and giveaways followed by a live band each week.
More information: visitavalonnj.com
June 30:
Brendan Borek Fund Low Tide Beach Ride
5-7:30pm, 9th Street Beach
Enjoy an afternoon bike ride while the tide rolls in on the beach for a great cause. All ages are welcome to join for a ride from 9th Street to 32nd Street in Avalon. Proceeds to benefit the Brendan Borek Endowed Fund at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
More information: brendansfund.org
