Cape May, New Jersey Activities
Cape May is the New Jersey shore town with something for everyone, every season of the year.
Our beaches are clean and inviting. For those who enjoy an early morning run, you can watch the sun rise over the ocean, then head back to Bayberry Inn for a sumptuous three-course breakfast.
Speaking of food, Cape May is home to some of the best fine dining in New Jersey. Many of those restaurants are within walking distance of the Bayberry Inn!
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or taking a walk along the waves to the Cape May Lighthouse. (You can climb to the top!) Watch spectacular sunsets every evening over the water.
For a taste of Cape May's history, take any of several different tours being offered by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, such as the Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour or the Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure.
Nature lovers can take off for a day of birding or nature walks. Cape May is recognized as an international bird migration spot.
Horse and carriage rides are always a treat (and very romantic with that someone special!)
In early winter, Christmas in Cape May is a must do. See the town ablaze in lights.
Anyone who loves professional quality theater is sure to enjoy an evening at Cape May Stage or East Lynne Theater Company.
Our spring Music Festival every May and June features performances by a variety of musicians.
The Food and Wine Festival in September, Victorian Week in October and Sherlock Holmes Weekend and the Cape May NJ State Film Festival in November keep things busy during the fall.
If you visit us in the summer, be sure to come back and sample other seasons of the year in Cape May, New Jersey!
Or, call the Bayberry Inn Toll Free at 877-923-9232
Calendar of Annual Events
in Cape May
January
Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Looking Glass Mystery Weekend
MLK Pot Luck Dinner
February
Crafts in the Winter
Antiques in the Winter
Kids Can! Expo at the Nature Center
March
Sherlock Holmes Weekend
Ocean Drive Marathon
April
Easter Egg Hunt
Fishing Flea Market
Easter Fashion Stroll
Cape May Jazz Festival
Earth Day Clean-up
Savor Something Sweet Towne Crier
Spring Festival
Spring Tulip & Garden Show
Vintage Dance Weekend
Secret Garden Tours
Jersey Boat Show
May
Spring Festival Antiques & Collectible Show
Secret Garden Tours
South Jersey/Striper Tournament
Live Street Performers Towne Crier
World Series of Birding
Great Cape May Footrace
Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
Cape May Spring Audubon Weekend
Cape May Music Festival
Spring Sidewalk Sale
Crafts & Antiques at Memorial Day
Memorial Day Ceremony
June
World War II Weekend
West Cape May Strawberry Festival
Shark Tournament
Victorian Fair
Cape May Point 5 Mile Run
Beach Party live Concert
Boardwalk Craft Show
Harbor Fest
Kite Festival
July
Thursdays Movies at the Beach
Independence Parade
Kiwanis Pancake Day
Fireworks Extravaganza
Viking/Ocean Showdown
Promenade Art Show
Jersey Cape Antique Auto Show
Mid-Atlantic Tuna Tournament
Star Soccer Camp
Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt
Beach Patrol Super Athalon
August
Thursdays Movies at the Beach
National Night Out
Queen Maysea Coronation
Sand Sculpture Contest
National Lighthouse Day Craft Show
Annual Baby Parade
Kiwanis Auction Night
Promenade Craft Show
Mid-Atlantic $500,000
September
Thursdays Taste of the Towne
Summer Send-Off Craft Show
Cape May Crafts
Cape May Kiwanis Pet Parade
September 11th Ceremony
Fall Sidewalk Sale
Cape May Food & Wine Festival
Constitution Day Ceremony
Beachfront Run
Art League Fine Art Show
October 2
Oktoberfest
Victorian Week
Star Gazing
Antiques for Victorian Week
Lima Bean Festival
Chester Co. Antique Auto Show
Crafts for Victorian Week
New Jersey State Film Festival
Fishing Flea Market
NJ Audubon Society Autumn Weekend
Halloween Parade
Halloween Party
Trick or Treat on the Mall
November
South Jersey Big Bass Open
Sherlock Holmes Weekend
Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
Veteran's Day Ceremony
Cape May Jazz Festival
Music on the Walk
Holiday Preview Weekend
Tree Lighting & Community Caroling,
Holiday Crafts Fair
December
City Treelighting Ceremony
Crafts at Christmas
West Cape May Christmas Parade
Christmas Candlelight House Tours
Dickens Christmas Extravaganza
Christmas Carols
Candlelight Hospitality Night