Free Family Fun Spots of the Weekend
Nov. 20th-22nd
All of the events show have no registration required and are FREE. A few require a small donation. If you have questions please click the links or call. The are the events happening in and around Cape May County NJ.
November 20th
Gingerbread House Contest -FREE
The Flanders Hotel Ocean City 08226
11/20/2015 – 1/1/2016
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: Preschoolers, Elementary, Tweens
FREE
CALL: (609) 399-1000
WEBSITE
The Flanders Hotel Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Everyone can enter and win fabulous prizes
From Nov.2oth – Dec 30th you can drop off your creation and register to win…Judging on January 1, 2016. 1st place for adults is a 2 night stay in a luxury Penthouse! 1st place for children is a basket of Toys & Ride Tickets! Every child ages 4-12 who enters will receive a prize! Check out our website for additional prizes & details!
The 69th Annual Christmas Mart
Greate Bay Country Club In Somers Point
901 Mays Landing Rd
Somers Point 08244
11/20/2015 – 11/21/2015 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: All
FREE
CALL: (609) 927-5071
WEBSITE
The Charity League of Atlantic County is hosting their annual Christmas Mart on Friday November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, NJ. The theme of The Christmas Mart this year is ‘Visions of Sugar Plums.’
The annual sequinned pin will be revealed on Friday at 10 am when The Mart opens. The Mart showcases handmade items and specialty boutiques and shops until closing on Friday night at 8 pm. The Mart will reopen on Saturday at 10 am and end at 4 pm. Santa will be available throughout both days for photos and visits with children and adults alike.
Preschool Playgroup
Family Success Center of Cape May County
1046 Route 47 S # B Rio Grande 08242
11/6/2015 – 11/20/2015 Weekly on Friday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
No Registration
FREE
CALL: (609) 778-6226
A free playgroup for preschool age children!
Free Santa Photos, Crafts & Activities
Free Santa Photos, Crafts & Activities
Bass Pro Shops – Atlantic City, NJ
30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Atlantic City 08401
11/18/2015 – 11/25/2015 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
No Registration Needed
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 449-4500
WEBSITE
Join us throughout the Holiday Season at Bass Pro Shops for a Winter Wonderland! Featuring Free Photos with Santa, Free Kids Crafts plus Free Games & Activities! Check web link above for complete details & times of activities each day!
Free Activity Friday’s
Avalon Recreation Department 3001 Avalon Ave Avalon 08202
10/2/2015 – 12/18/2015 Weekly on Friday 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: Elementary
FREE
CALL: (609) 967-3066
WEBSITE
Grades K-4 are invited to join us for Free activity Friday’s! Free & Open to the general public. Grades K-4 are from 6-7:30. (Grades 5-8 are from 7:30-9pm)
November 21st
Gingerbread House Contest- FREE
The Flanders Hotel Ocean City 08226
11/20/2015 – 1/1/2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: Preschoolers, Elementary, Tweens
FREE
CALL: (609) 399-1000
WEBSITE
The Flanders Hotel Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Everyone can enter and win fabulous prizes
From Nov.2oth – Dec 30th you can drop off your creation and register to win…Judging on January 1, 2016. 1st place for adults is a 2 night stay in a luxury Penthouse! 1st place for children is a basket of Toys & Ride Tickets! Every child ages 4-12 who enters will receive a prize! Check out our website for additional prizes & details!
Made in America Craft Show
Upper Township Department of Recreation
1790 Route 50 Upper Twp. Community Center Tuckahoe 08270
11/21/2015 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
FREE
CALL: 609-628-2011 x248
Crafts For Christmas
Seashore Community Church of the Nazarene 446 Seashore Rd Erma 08204
11/21/2015 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
No Registration
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 886-6196
WEBSITE
Amazing handmade crafts & goodies! Be sure to come out and support this fundraiser for the teens!
Nature Walk for all ages at Upper Library
Nature Walk for all ages at Upper Library: Winter Warriors: How Animals Resist
Upper Cape Library 2050 Route 631 Petersburg 08270
11/21/2015 9:30 am – 10:30 am
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: All
FREE
CALL: 609-628-2607
WEBSITE
The Nature Center of Cape May will present a nature walk series for all ages on the third Saturday of each month. This month, Sam will focus on animal’s winter survival! All materials will be provided or found in nature. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. All children attending are required to have adult supervision.
Sam Wilson is a teacher and naturalist at the New Jersey Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May. His passion is teaching about science and nature, and conveying the importance of the conversation of our natural resources and wildlife.
The 69th Annual Christmas Mart
69th Annual Christmas Mart
Greate Bay Country Club
901 Mays Landing Rd Somers Point 08244
11/20/2015 – 11/21/2015 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: All
FREE
CALL: (609) 927-5071
WEBSITE
The Charity League of Atlantic County is hosting their annual Christmas Mart on Friday November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, NJ. The theme of The Christmas Mart this year is ‘Visions of Sugar Plums.’
The annual sequinned pin will be revealed on Friday at 10 am when The Mart opens. The Mart showcases handmade items and specialty boutiques and shops until closing on Friday night at 8 pm. The Mart will reopen on Saturday at 10 am and end at 4 pm. Santa will be available throughout both days for photos and visits with children and adults alike.
Beach Plum Farm Self- Guided Tours
Beach Plum Farm Self-Guided Tours
Beach Plum Farm 140 Stevens St West Cape May 08204
5/9/2015 – 12/26/2015 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
No Registration
Free For All Ages
WEBSITE
Experience our 62-acre farm on your own time! Grab a map from any of our properties’ front desk and go explore! Located only about 1.5 miles from each property, it is just a short bike ride. Visit with our chickens, pigs, and sheep. FREE
Saturday Nature Walks in Cape May Poin
Saturday Nature Walks Cape May Point State Park
Lighthouse Ave Meet at the Visitors Center Cape May Point 08212
11/21/2015 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
No registration
FREE For All Ages
CALL: 609 884 2159
WEBSITE
2 times 10AM & 2PM*** Join us for a fun & FREE Nature Walk around Cape May Point State Park!
Alpaca Holiday Photo Shoot Day
Alpaca Holiday Photo Shoot Day
Jersey Shore Alpacas 521 S Route 47 Cape May 08204
11/21/2015 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: All
COST: Donations Accepted
CALL: (609) 889-4957
WEBSITE
We’re dressing up our alpacas in their finest holiday scarves! There will be refreshments as well as open-access to the ‘pacas for picture-taking. There is no charge, but donations are gladly accepted. Visitors should plan to bring their own camera.
Alpaca Farm Visits
Jersey Shore Alpacas 521 S Route 47 Cape May 08204
3/14/2015 – 12/26/2015 Weekly on Saturday
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
No Registrations For All Ages
COST: Donations Accepted
CALL: (609) 889-4957
WEBSITE
It’s been a bitter winter, and the alpacas have been shut into the barn for more days than they’d like, so now they are eager to get out and meet their adoring public! We hope you’ll stop by and say “hello!”
Baby’s First Christmas at Babies “R” Us
Baby’s First Christmas at Babies “R” Us
130 Consumers Square Mays Landing 08330
11/7/2015 – 11/21/2015 Weekly on Saturday
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
No Registration Needed
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 484-1178
WEBSITE
Come celebrate with us! There’s lots of fun in store:
‘ Meet & mingle with parents & their babies
‘ Share holiday storytime, activities & more
‘ Enjoy prizes & giveaways!
Create baby’s first “Ugly Christmas Sweater”…
with a free Gerber Onesies bodysuit! Then share your pics with Us using #BRUChristmas.” Happening November 7th, 14th & 21st!
Princess Gala At The Zoo
Princess Gala at the Zoo
Cape May County Park & Zoo 707 Rt 9 North Cape May Court House 08210
11/21/2015 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 465-5271
WEBSITE
Bippity Boppity Boo! You are invited to attend a Princess Gala at the Zoo. Come in your favorite princess attire for festivities planned throughout the day, such as glass slipper hunts, sing-a-longs and photo opportunities with our favorite princesses. Princes are welcome also, as are Kings and Queens.
FREE Horse & Carriage Rides in Ocean City
Ocean City 9th & Asbury Ave In Front of Borough Hall Ocean City 08226
11/21/2015 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
Free for All Ages
CALL: 609.399.6111
WEBSITE
Enjoy FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES and photos with Santa in Ocean City’s Award Winning Downtown. Bring your camera!
International Games Day
Cape May Court House Library 30 Mechanic Street Cape May Court House 08210
11/21/2015 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
No Registration
FREE For All Ages
CALL: 609-463-6350
WEBSITE
Play games of all kinds on International Games Day! We have video games, board games, Dungeons and Dragons, and a Minecraft tournament!
Nature Walk for all ages at Lower Library: Winter Warriors: How Animals Resist
Nature Walk for all ages at Lower Library: Winter Warriors: How Animals Resist
Lower Cape Library 2600 Bayshore Road Villas 08251
11/21/2015 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
No registration Needed
FREE For All Ages
CALL: 609-886-8999
WEBSITE
The Nature Center of Cape May will present a nature walk series for all ages on the third Saturday of each month. This month, Sam will focus on animal’s winter survival! All materials will be provided or found in nature. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. All children attending are required to have adult supervision.
Sam Wilson is a teacher and naturalist at the New Jersey Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May. His passion is teaching about science and nature, and conveying the importance of the conversation of our natural resources and wildlife
Free Santa Photos, Crafts & Activities
Bass Pro Shops – Atlantic City, NJ
30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Atlantic City 08401
11/18/2015 – 11/25/2015 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
No Registration Needed
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 449-4500
WEBSITE
Join us throughout the Holiday Season at Bass Pro Shops for a Winter Wonderland! Featuring Free Photos with Santa, Free Kids Crafts plus Free Games & Activities! Check web link above for complete details & times of activities each day!
Tree Lighting Ceremony & Free Tours
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St Cape May 08204
11/21/2015 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
No Registration Needed
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 884-5404
WEBSITE
Visit the Estate on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7pm as Santa arrives to flip the switch for the festive Tree-Lighting Ceremony (sponsored by Sturdy Savings Bank). That evening, the Physick House will be open for free, self-guided tours from 6pm-8pm. Visitors are encouraged to share in the holiday spirit and bring a non-perishable food item for the Cape May Community Food Bank..
November 22nd:
Gingerbread House Contest- FREE
The Flanders Hotel Ocean City 08226
11/20/2015 – 1/1/2016
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
REGISTRATION: No
AGE RANGE: Preschoolers, Elementary, Tweens
FREE
CALL: (609) 399-1000
WEBSITE
The Flanders Hotel Annual Gingerbread House Contest
Everyone can enter and win fabulous prizes
From Nov.2oth – Dec 30th you can drop off your creation and register to win…Judging on January 1, 2016. 1st place for adults is a 2 night stay in a luxury Penthouse! 1st place for children is a basket of Toys & Ride Tickets! Every child ages 4-12 who enters will receive a prize! Check out our website for additional prizes & details!
Beach Plum Farm Self-Guided Tours
Beach Plum Farm
140 Stevens St West Cape May 08204
5/9/2015 – 12/26/2015 Weekly on Saturday , Sunday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
No Registration
Free For All Ages
WEBSITE
Experience our 62-acre farm on your own time! Grab a map from any of our properties’ front desk and go explore! Located only about 1.5 miles from each property, it is just a short bike ride. Visit with our chickens, pigs, and sheep. FREE
Free Santa Photos, Crafts & Activities
Bass Pro Shops – Atlantic City, NJ
30 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Atlantic City 08401
11/18/2015 – 11/25/2015 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
No Registration Needed
FREE For All Ages
CALL: (609) 449-4500
WEBSITE
Join us throughout the Holiday Season at Bass Pro Shops for a Winter Wonderland! Featuring Free Photos with Santa, Free Kids Crafts plus Free Games & Activities! Check web link above for complete details & times of activities each day!
