January ... it's cold ... an ideal time to fire up your imagination ... dream of dappled Sycamore-lined streetscapes, spring greenery, family visits this summer to the Cape May Lighthouse, and more. Indulge your love affair with Cape May and plan now to join us in 2024 for these outstanding events:

Jan. 13 - March 25 

CARROLL GALLERY EXHIBIT: "LINE IN THE SAND: SEGREGATED BEACHES IN CAPE MAY AND ATLANTIC CITY"

Learn how people of color vacationed at the beach in Cape May and Atlantic City during the harsh racial divide of the Jim Crow era. Free admission.

April 12 - Nov. 3

CARROLL GALLERY EXHIBIT: "WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM: A HISTORY OF SUMMER'S FAVORITE TREAT"

Learn about the history of ice cream, its many iterations and how the Victorians celebrated it. Free admission.

May 26 - June 23

35th ANNUAL CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL 

Outstanding orchestral, chamber, jazz, brass band and original contemporary music, plus Bach's Lunches and a jazz brunch. New in 2024! Cape May Cabaret with Erich Cawalla.

June 15

GARDENS OF CAPE MAY TOUR 

Be inspired by beautiful gardens from a selection of lovely Cape May homes.

Sept. 14

HARVEST BREW FEST

Taste craft beers at this Physick Estate festival that celebrates all things local, with live music onstage. Families welcome!

Oct. 1-31

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

Scare yourself to bits with special tours and events themed for the spooky season.

Oct. 12-14

52nd ANNUAL VICTORIAN WEEKEND

Step back in time as you learn about Cape May's Victorian architecture and history on this holiday weekend of tours and events.

Oct. 13

LESSONS OF HISTORY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES: CRAIG L. SYMONDS

Professor Emeritus of History at the United States Naval Academy presents “The War Comes Home to America: U-boats off the Mid-Atlantic.” 

Oct. 19-20

25th ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE CHALLENGE OF NEW JERSEY

Take on the challenge of visiting New Jersey's lighthouses over two days! lighthousechallengenj.com

Nov. 15 - Jan. 1, 2025

CAPE MAY'S HOLIDAY SEASON

Six weeks of special holiday tours and events including:

*Holiday Preview Weekend (Nov. 22-24)

*Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Nov. 23)

*51st Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tours (Dec. 7, 14, 21)

*Plus Lamplighter Christmas Tours, Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley Rides, Physick Family Christmas House Tours, Holiday Inns Tours, Holiday Lights Trolley Rides, Santa's Trolley Rides, Breakfast with Santa, and more.

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