Black Legacy in Historic Cape May Trolley Tour

This tour celebrates Cape May’s Black history as an essential part of its National Historic Landmark status. In 2024, documentation of the Black community’s contributions led to Congress approving the updated designation, originally based on Cape May’s vast collection o......More

This tour celebrates Cape May’s Black history as an essential part of its National Historic Landmark status. In 2024, documentation of the Black community’s contributions led to Congress approving the updated designation, originally based on Cape May’s vast collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century wood-frame buildings. Hear these newly documented stories and see the homes, businesses, churches, and schools that showcase the community’s innovation and resilience.

Ocean Street Trolley Stop

Architectural Walking Tour

Put on your walking shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to describe the distinctive elements that make Victorian Cape May’s architecture so special. Comfortable shoes recomme......More

Put on your walking shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to describe the distinctive elements that make Victorian Cape May’s architecture so special. Comfortable shoes recommended.

Tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

National Playwrights Symposium Readings

The National Playwrights Symposium was created by Roy Steinberg and Shawn Fisher to bring Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwrights to work with mid-career writers each May in Cape May. The readings of work will be creations that did not exist prior to the week-......More

The National Playwrights Symposium was created by Roy Steinberg and Shawn Fisher to bring Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwrights to work with mid-career writers each May in Cape May. The readings of work will be creations that did not exist prior to the week-long event. Sometimes, the readings you will hear were written that morning. It is a stunning and exciting event.

In-Person Reading at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse

Live Music at Willow Creek Winery with Matt MacPherson

Friday night vibes on the Vineyard Bar Patio with Fire Pit Friday and live music. Matt MacPherson will be performing from 4 – 8pm. Seating on the Patio is first come first served. In the case of inclement weather, live music will be moved indoors to the Tasting Room.

Willow Creek Winery 168 Stevens St WCM

The Gardens of Cape May Tour

Don?t miss two of the biggest gardening events in Cape May, grafted together into one experience! Cape May MAC and the Garden Club of Cape May partner up for this year?s Gardens of Cape May Tour, offering garden lovers an enchanting day designed to bring garden dreams t......More

Don?t miss two of the biggest gardening events in Cape May, grafted together into one experience! Cape May MAC and the Garden Club of Cape May partner up for this year?s Gardens of Cape May Tour, offering garden lovers an enchanting day designed to bring garden dreams to life. Whether a seasoned gardener or a budding enthusiast, this tour offers inspiration and fresh ideas for the home garden. Fantasize about gardening possibilities and see, touch and smell what?s blooming at a selection of beautiful seaside homes around Cape May. Stop at Willow Creek Winery, host to the 2026 Cape May Garden Club Show, and step inside to see an explosion of floral and horticultural interpretations of this year?s theme: The Magic of Fairy Tales. The Gardens of Cape May Tour is Saturday, May 16, from 10am to 3pm and the Cape May Garden Club 2026 Flower Show is 11am to 2:45pm.

1048 Washington St. Cape May, NJ 08204

Sprng Crafts & Collectibles Show

Spring is in high gear and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the green lushness of the Emlen Physick Estate. See the gardens in bloom and support local artisans as you shop for unique handmade goods. Live music by C. Lynne Smith.

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Spring Crafts & Collectibles Show

Spring is in high gear and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the green lushness of the Emlen Physick Estate. See the gardens in bloom and support local artisans as you shop for unique handmade goods. Live music by C. Lynne Smith.

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Spring Crafts & Collectibles Show

Spring is in high gear and it’s time to get outside and enjoy the green lushness of the Emlen Physick Estate. See the gardens in bloom and support local artisans as you shop for unique handmade goods. Live music by C. Lynne Smith.

Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St.

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

Take this guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant at Schellenger’s Landing and you’ll learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May is a major commercial fishing port.Fisherman’s Wharf is a working dock and whe......More

Take this guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant at Schellenger’s Landing and you’ll learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May is a major commercial fishing port.Fisherman’s Wharf is a working dock and wheelchair accessibility is not guaranteed. Comfortable shoes recommended. In May Saturdays at 10:30am.

Guests meet in front of the main entrance at the Lobster House, next to the green awning.

Cape May Food Tours

Cape May's original walking food tour. Savor local cuisine at iconic local eateries while learning about the city's food past, present, and future. Your knowledgeable local tour guide will lead you through the historic streets of Cape May, stopping to sample delicious l......More

Cape May's original walking food tour. Savor local cuisine at iconic local eateries while learning about the city's food past, present, and future. Your knowledgeable local tour guide will lead you through the historic streets of Cape May, stopping to sample delicious local cuisine, share stories from our rich past, and share fun facts and photo ops along the way. At each location you'll sample a specialty food item. In some cases, our partners will prepare a special off-menu treat and discounts just for Cape May Food Tour guests. Book your tour today! www.capemayfoodtours.com

The Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street

Cape May Food Tours!

Cape May's original walking food tour. Savor local cuisine at iconic local eateries while learning about the city's food past, present, and future. Your knowledgeable local tour guide will lead you through the historic streets of Cape May, stopping to sample delicious l......More

Cape May's original walking food tour. Savor local cuisine at iconic local eateries while learning about the city's food past, present, and future. Your knowledgeable local tour guide will lead you through the historic streets of Cape May, stopping to sample delicious local cuisine, share stories from our rich past, and share fun facts and photo ops along the way. At each location you'll sample a specialty food item. In some cases, our partners will prepare a special off-menu treat and discounts just for Cape May Food Tour guests. Book your tour today! www.capemayfoodtours.com

Inn of Cape May 7 Ocean Street

Stairway to the Stars Lighthouse Climb

Without the light of the moon, you see the stars shine! Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon and the start of a new 29.5-day lunar cycle, when the moon is so dark it blends in with the night sky and is invisible to the na......More

Without the light of the moon, you see the stars shine! Climb the 199 steps to the top of the Cape May Lighthouse on evenings of the new moon and the start of a new 29.5-day lunar cycle, when the moon is so dark it blends in with the night sky and is invisible to the naked eye. Final climb is 15 minutes before closing time. Binoculars are permitted but must be worn securely. Stars and constellations are more visible on clear nights during the new moon.

Cape May Lighthouse, 215 Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point State Park.

Live Music at Willow Creek Winery with Bria Elena

Sunday afternoon vibes on the Vineyard Bar Patio. Bria Elena will be performing from 2 – 6pm. Seating on the Patio is first come first served. In the case of inclement weather, live music will be moved indoors to the Tasting Room.

Willow Creek Winery 168 Stevens St WCM

Architectural Walking Tour

Put on your walking shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to describe the distinctive elements that make Victorian Cape May’s architecture so special. Comfortable shoes recomme......More

Put on your walking shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to describe the distinctive elements that make Victorian Cape May’s architecture so special. Comfortable shoes recommended.

Tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

Architectural Walking Tour

Put on your walking shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to describe the distinctive elements that make Victorian Cape May’s architecture so special. Comfortable shoes recomme......More

Put on your walking shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to describe the distinctive elements that make Victorian Cape May’s architecture so special. Comfortable shoes recommended.

Tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

Architectural Walking Tour

Put on your walking shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to describe the distinctive elements that make Victorian Cape May’s architecture so special. Comfortable shoes recomme......More

Put on your walking shoes and stroll along the sidewalks of streets such as Hughes Street, Ocean Street and Columbia Avenue, with a knowledgeable guide to describe the distinctive elements that make Victorian Cape May’s architecture so special. Comfortable shoes recommended.

Tour begins and ends at the Washington Street Mall Information Booth.

Black Legacy in Historic Cape May Trolley Tour

This tour celebrates Cape May’s Black history as an essential part of its National Historic Landmark status. In 2024, documentation of the Black community’s contributions led to Congress approving the updated designation, originally based on Cape May’s vast collection o......More

This tour celebrates Cape May’s Black history as an essential part of its National Historic Landmark status. In 2024, documentation of the Black community’s contributions led to Congress approving the updated designation, originally based on Cape May’s vast collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century wood-frame buildings. Hear these newly documented stories and see the homes, businesses, churches, and schools that showcase the community’s innovation and resilience.

Black Legacy in Historic Cape May Trolley Tour

This tour celebrates Cape May’s Black history as an essential part of its National Historic Landmark status. In 2024, documentation of the Black community’s contributions led to Congress approving the updated designation, originally based on Cape May’s vast collection o......More

This tour celebrates Cape May’s Black history as an essential part of its National Historic Landmark status. In 2024, documentation of the Black community’s contributions led to Congress approving the updated designation, originally based on Cape May’s vast collection of late 19th- and early 20th-century wood-frame buildings. Hear these newly documented stories and see the homes, businesses, churches, and schools that showcase the community’s innovation and resilience.

Live Music at Willow Creek Winery with Gordon Vincent

Friday night vibes on the Vineyard Bar Patio with Fire Pit Friday and live music. Gordon Vincent will be performing from 4 – 8pm. Seating on the Patio is first come first served. In the case of inclement weather, live music will be moved indoors to the Tasting Room.

Willow Creek Winery 168 Stevens St WCM

Hello Summer Concert - AM GOLD

Say Hello to Summer 2026 with a FREE Concert featuring AM GOLD!

CAPE MAY CONVENTION HALL BEACH 714 Beach Avenue Cape May NJ 08204

Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour

Take this guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant at Schellenger’s Landing and you’ll learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May is a major commercial fishing port. Fisherman’s Wharf is a working dock and wh......More

Take this guided tour of Fisherman’s Wharf at the Lobster House Restaurant at Schellenger’s Landing and you’ll learn how your seafood gets from the sea to your table and discover how Cape May is a major commercial fishing port. Fisherman’s Wharf is a working dock and wheelchair accessibility is not guaranteed. Comfortable shoes recommended.

Guests meet in front of the main entrance at the Lobster House, next to the green awning.

Cape May Food Tours

Cape May's original walking food tour. Savor local cuisine at iconic local eateries while learning about the city's food past, present, and future. Your knowledgeable local tour guide will lead you through the historic streets of Cape May, stopping to sample delicious l......More

Cape May's original walking food tour. Savor local cuisine at iconic local eateries while learning about the city's food past, present, and future. Your knowledgeable local tour guide will lead you through the historic streets of Cape May, stopping to sample delicious local cuisine, share stories from our rich past, and share fun facts and photo ops along the way. At each location you'll sample a specialty food item. In some cases, our partners will prepare a special off-menu treat and discounts just for Cape May Food Tour guests. Book your tour today! www.capemayfoodtours.com

Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean Street

Tap Into Soul with Solomon Jaye

Tap Into Soul is an electrifying concert experience led by the dynamic Solomon Jaye — blending virtuosic tap, powerhouse vocals, and magnetic storytelling into one unforgettable evening. With every shuffle and syncopated beat, Jaye turns the stage into a living instrume......More

Tap Into Soul is an electrifying concert experience led by the dynamic Solomon Jaye — blending virtuosic tap, powerhouse vocals, and magnetic storytelling into one unforgettable evening. With every shuffle and syncopated beat, Jaye turns the stage into a living instrument, celebrating the rich traditions of jazz, soul, and American rhythm. Featuring classics like “Feeling Good,” “Georgia on My Mind,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” this high-energy celebration pulses with heart and groove. Don’t miss this one-night-only event that promises to have the theatre pulsing from the very first beat.

Cape May Stage - 405 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

National Historic Landmark at 50: A Seaside Celebration!

Live Music - Animal House Band from 12-2PM DJ Entertainment - Mike Dempsey 2-5PM Sand Sculpting Contest - Learn Tips & Tricks from Artist Brendan Schaffer 10AM-2PM Hot Dogs, Pizza & Sweet Treats with Limited Seating!

Cape May Convention Hall

Live Music at Willow Creek Winery with Cacy Thomas

Sunday afternoon vibes on the Vineyard Bar Patio. Cacy Thomas will be performing from 2 – 6pm. Seating on the Patio is first come first served. In the case of inclement weather, live music will be moved indoors to the Tasting Room.

Willow Creek Winery 168 Stevens St WCM

RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION - Cape May Stage Day

Join us on May 24, 2026, as we celebrate Cape May Stage Day — a joyful community gathering marking the official start of our new season. The afternoon will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the grand reopening of our newly renovated front doors, symbolizing our cont......More

Join us on May 24, 2026, as we celebrate Cape May Stage Day — a joyful community gathering marking the official start of our new season. The afternoon will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the grand reopening of our newly renovated front doors, symbolizing our continued commitment to welcoming audiences, artists, and neighbors alike. Together, we’ll celebrate the power of live theatre to bring people together and kick off a season filled with stories that connect and inspire our Cape May community.

Cape May Stage - 405 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ 08204

The Atlantic Brass Band

The Cape May Music Festival - The internationally award-winning, 35-piece Atlantic Brass Band, under the baton of Salvatore Scarpa, returns to Cape May with an exciting new program of rousing band music, the perfect high note for Memorial Day Weekend. Co-sponsored by Ca......More

The Cape May Music Festival - The internationally award-winning, 35-piece Atlantic Brass Band, under the baton of Salvatore Scarpa, returns to Cape May with an exciting new program of rousing band music, the perfect high note for Memorial Day Weekend. Co-sponsored by Cape May MAC and the City of Cape May. (rain location Cape May Convention Hall) Free admission.

Rotary Park 400-498 Lafayette St, Cape May, NJ

37th Annual Cape May Music Festival: Atlantic Brass Band

The award-winning, 35-piece Atlantic Brass Band, under the baton of Salvatore Scarpa, returns to Cape May with an exciting new program of rousing band music, the perfect high note for Memorial Day Weekend.

Rotary Bandstand, 400-498 Lafayette St. (Rain location: Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave.)