Events at a Glance

Aug 25

Patriot Day Ceremony: September 11th Remembered

Naomi McHenry and Anecia DiAntonio with their faces painted at the Fall Family Festival.

SEPTEMBER 2

Pose for Peace
7:30-8:45am, JFK Boulevard Beach, njbeachyoga.com
A peaceful mind creates a peaceful life. Join NJ Beach Yoga for this annual event in which the class is held in the shape of a peace symbol. Donations will be collected for the Epilepsy Foundation. Online registration is required. Please visit njbeachyoga.com for more information and registration.

SEPTEMBER 7

Run for Nurses 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
9-11am, Promenade at JFK Boulevard, facebook.com/dalrymplecardandgift
Hosted by Dalrymple’s Card and Gift, this event will raise funds for future frontline workers. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Cooper University Cape Regional Hospital Foundation by providing funding for the Robert J. Sorenson Employee Education Fund and the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Fund. The 5K Run is $35 and the 1 Mile Walk is $25. Registration is required. Please visit runsignup.com/Race/NJ/SeaIsleCity/RunforNurses for more information and registration.

SEPTEMBER 10

Women’s Civic Club Fundraiser Luncheon
11am-3pm, Community Lodge, 300 JFK Blvd., visitsicnj.com
Join the Women’s Civic Club for its annual fundraiser featuring food, a raffle, and fun! Money raised will go to charity.

SEPTEMBER 11

Patriot Day Ceremony: September 11th Remembered
10am-11am, Veterans Park, Landis Avenue & JFK Boulevard, visitsicnj.com
The mayor invites you to attend this somber remembrance ceremony for the heroes of 9/11 and loved ones lost. In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved to the Community Lodge, 300 JFK Blvd.

SEPTEMBER 14

Fall Family Festival
9am-4pm, JFK Boulevard & Promenade, visitsicnj.com
Have fun with the whole family at this annual event featuring free face painting, a photo booth, an art bar, sand art, and so much more! Hosted by the Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism. Visit visitsicnj.com for vendor applications and schedules.

SEPTEMBER 15

Fall Family Festival Antique Auto Show & Parade
9am-2pm, Promenade (north of JFK Boulevard), visitsicnj.com
Check out vintage cars while enjoying live music from the Snake Brothers Band that starts at 10am. The show awards will start at 1pm and the parade to follow at 1:30pm. The parade runs along Pleasure Avenue from 44th to 93rd Street and then runs north on Landis. Go to visitsicnj.com for more information and entry applications.

SEPTEMBER 20

POW-MIA Recognition Day Ceremony
6pm, VFW Post 1963, 301 JFK Blvd.
POW-MIA Recognition Day remembers and honors those who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. Join the VFW Post 1963 in this somber remembrance ceremony.

September 20-22

Irish Weekend at the Oar House Pub
318 42nd Place, oarhousepub.com
Wear your favorite green, orange and gold and make plans to check out the Oar House Pub’s Irish Weekend. There will be live entertainment all weekend, including local Irish bands and more.

Drake Williams and Corey Jefferson at a Beach Clean-Up.

OCTOBER 12

Beach Clean-Up
10am-noon, JFK Blvd. & Promenade, visitsicnj.com
Keep our beaches beautiful alongside other volunteers with the same mission. Scour the beaches for trash and debris. Supplies will be available at JFK Blvd. and Promenade starting at 10am.

OCTOBER 13

Leif’s Legacy 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk
Registration 8am, Race 9am, JFK Boardwalk & Promenade, runsignup.com/Race/NJ/SeaIsleCity/LeifsLegacy5kRunWalk
Jen and Brian Larsen, of Sea Isle City and Skagway, Alaska, founded their nonprofit and this event in memory of their son, Leif Aleutian. The event raises awareness of premature birth and infant death and supports research and care for infants and babies. Proceeds will benefit two medical facilities: Shore Medical Center’s Special Care Nursery in Somers Point, and pediatric care at the Dahl Memorial Clinic in Skagway.

OCTOBER 18

Halloween Parade & Dance Party
7-9:30pm, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com
Have some spooky fun at the annual Halloween Parade and Dance Party. The parade along Landis Avenue from 45th to 40th Street will begin at 7pm. Dance party to follow at Excursion Park. Please call 609-263-0050 for further information. Presented by Sea Isle City Division of Recreation.

OCTOBER 19

3rd Annual Sea Isle Fall Social
9am-5pm, Marina Pickleball Courts, 304 JFK Blvd., sictennispickleball.com
Enjoy a full day of pickleball fun and mingle with other pickleball lovers while closing out the summer season. Open to pickleball pros and beginners, there are two matches guaranteed along with light refreshments provided. The tournament is coed.

Harvest Classic
10am-3pm, Excursion Park, seaislechamber.com
Enjoy Sea Isle City's hometown fall festival, the Harvest Classic on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Excursion Park. Bring the family to enjoy pumpkin decorating, hayrides on the beach, live music and more. Local businesses will pop up at Excursion Park throughout the day and attendees are encouraged to drive throughout town to check out the Scarecrow Contest at each participating business.

OCTOBER 31

Trunk or Treat
5-7pm, Sea Isle City Library Parking Lot, visitsicnj.com
Dress up your car in the theme of your choice and have a spooky good time at Sea Isle City’s Trunk or Treat. Everyone is welcome to distribute candy from car trunks or open tailgates. Reserve a space by calling the Recreation Department. A prize will be awarded to the best-decorated vehicle at the conclusion of the event.

NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day Ceremony
11am-noon, Veterans Park, Landis Avenue & JFK Boulevard, visitsicnj.com
Join the mayor and other dignitaries for this memorial event honoring those who served our great country. The rain location is Community Lodge, 300 JFK Blvd.

Laricks Compass Real Estate's entry for the Scarecrow Contest at the Harvest Classic.

NOVEMBER 22-24

Fall Girls Weekend
seaislechamber.com
Kick off your holiday shopping during Girls Weekend. Treat yourself as you take advantage of deals, discounts and special events throughout the weekend. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization, Girls Weekend is not to be missed.

NOVEMBER 27-30

Holiday Wreath Auction
10am, seaislechamber.com
Check out the holiday wreaths on display at participating businesses and bid on your favorite at seaislewreath.com. Bidding ends at 5pm on Nov. 30. Proceeds help to fund the Chamber's scholarship program.

NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 1

Shop Small Weekend
seaislechamber.com
This is a great opportunity to support our local small businesses. Customers who spend $25 or more at participating businesses will be entered to win an Apple iPad, courtesy of the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Sea Isle City

NOVEMBER 29

Mayor’s Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:30-8pm, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com
Join Mayor Len Desiderio and community organizations to get into the holiday spirit! The parade will step off at 6:30pm, followed by the annual tree lighting ceremony with Santa at Excursion Park. Check visitsicnj.com for parade route and schedule of events.

DECEMBER 5

Family and Friends Night
4-8pm, seaislechamber.com
Enjoy shopping and dining during these extended hours! Cross off items on your holiday shopping list, grab a bite to eat, and pick up some gift cards throughout town at participating businesses.

DECEMBER 7

Holiday Open House
11am-2pm, Sea Isle City Museum, 4800 Central Ave., seaislemuseum.com
Get into the holiday spirit and stroll through time while enjoying light refreshments and holiday music. Please call 609-263-2992 for more information.

DECEMBER 11

Santa’s Calling
6:30-7:30pm, seaislerec.recdesk.com
Sign up your little ones to get a personal call from Santa! Register at seaislerec.recdesk.com or call 609-263-8687 for more information.

DECEMBER 31

New Year’s Eve Fireworks
8pm, JFK Boulevard Beach, visitsicnj.com
Ring in the New Year with fireworks early enough for the whole family to enjoy them!

Olivia Tadlock