Cape May Event Calendar

Tag: outdoor event

Hoot & Howl Nature Prowl: Trick-or-Treat Trail

Come celebrate Halloween at the Nature Center of Cape May with some not-so-spooky fun for the whole family! Swing by for a howling good time, including sweet treats, live-animal encounters, and spooky surprises. Stop by anytime 6pm-8pm. It is free to explore the nature center, and we will have various activities for ghouls and ghosts… Read more »


Cape May Harbor Beach Sweep

Join us at the Nature Center to help clean our ocean and harbor beaches here in Cape May. This date coincides with Clean Ocean Action’s annual Beach Sweeps. This is a great community service project for your civic organization or scout group. Additionally, we’ll plant, mulch, deadhead, weed, and prune throughout the Center’s grounds and… Read more »


Nighttime at the Nature Center

Who is hanging around the nature center after hours? Thursday evenings in October, we will explore the lives of Cape May’s nocturnal critters, from the bats and owls flying overhead to the creepy-crawly critters hiding in the leaves. We will set up a moth observation station, learn owl calls, and monitor bat movement! Enjoy a… Read more »


Sunset Dolphin Watch Party

Join us for a sunset dolphin watch to celebrate the end of summer aboard a sunset cruise with the Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center benefitting the lifesaving work of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center! Enjoy a beautiful September sunset on the water while spotting some of New Jersey’s most magnificent wildlife in their… Read more »


Fall Equinox Yoga and Vision Boarding

This fall equinox, take a minute to rest and reset from a busy summer season. Join us at the Nature Center of Cape May on the first day of fall, for an evening of reflecting, creating, and manifesting. We will open with 45 minutes of nature-infused yoga and meditation. This is a gentle, all-levels class led… Read more »


Monarch Festival at the Nature Center of Cape May

Enjoy music, food, and monarch butterfly tagging demonstrations. Make a craft to take home along with a monarch-themed souvenir from a local vendor. Discover what you can do to help protect these beautiful butterflies! Enjoy the following special programming and more at this year’s festival! Butterfly Yoga with Itswell Yoga at 10am Butterfly Parade at… Read more »


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Camille Peruto at Willow Creek Winery

Spend a relaxing afternoon on the Vineyard Patio with live music by Camille Peruto! Enjoy great wine, beautiful views, and soulful tunes in the perfect open-air setting. Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early to grab the best spot! Unwind, and soak in the Sunday vibes. See you there!


Monarch Drop-In at the Nature Center of Cape May

Stop by NJ Audubon’s Nature Center of Cape May to learn about the Monarch Monitoring Project. The team may be tagging monarchs, tending to the gardens that support the monarchs, or engaged in other project activity. No reservations needed for this free program, but contributions to the Monarch Monitoring Project are welcome. NO preregistration required Family-friendly Meeting… Read more »


Migration 101 Mini-Workshop

Are you interested in uncovering the mysteries surrounding bird migration? Join our CMBO Interpretative Naturalists as they explain how birds of all shapes and sizes are able to complete their annual migrations, as well as why Cape May is one of the best places to witness this incredible natural phenomenon! Meets at the East Shelter,… Read more »


Hawk ID Mini-Workshop

Struggling to separate a Sharp-shinned Hawk from a Cooper’s? Amazed when a Bald Eagle is spotted high in the sky where you see nothing? Learn how seasoned Hawk watchers spot and identify these magnificent birds. Join CMBO interpretive naturalists at the raptor capital of North America, Cape May Point State Park. Meets at the East… Read more »