Wildwood Events Calendar 2026–2027
Planning a trip to the Wildwoods? Here are the family-friendly festivals, beach events, parades and big weekends happening in Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and the surrounding Cape May County area. Daytona Inn & Suites is 1 block from the beach, 1 block from the boardwalk and 3 blocks from the Wildwoods Convention Center, so you can walk to most of these events. Big weekends sell out early, so book direct and save.
Coming Up This Fall
October 2026
The Race of Gentlemen | Oct 1-4 | Wildwood beach. Vintage hot rods and motorcycles racing on the sand.
Olde Tyme Italian Festival | Oct. 2–3 | Wildwood.
Crest Best Run Fest | Oct. 3 | Wildwood Crest.
WILDWOOD FALL FESTIVAL WEEKEND Oct 9 - 11th
Make a fall weekend of it in Wildwood! October 9–11 brings a full lineup of festivals, live entertainment, rides, food and special events throughout the island.
Wildwood Days Festival | Saturday, Oct. 10 | Celebrate Wildwood’s legendary music and pop-culture history at the first-ever Wildwood Days Festival, presented by the Bobby Rydell Foundation at Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood. This free festival celebrates the golden age of the Jersey Shore with live entertainment, food, crafts and plenty of Wildwood nostalgia.
Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest | Oct. 9–11 | Enjoy the final weekend of Oktoberfest at Morey’s Piers on Mariner’s Pier with amusement rides, live music, German-inspired food and drinks, and Oktoberfest festivities on the Boardwalk.
Ignite Youth Conference | Oct. 9–11 | Thousands of young people, youth leaders and families from throughout the region gather at the Wildwoods Convention Center for a weekend of inspirational programs, speakers, music and concerts.
Unity Day | Saturday, Oct. 10 | A free community celebration at Fox Park from noon to 4 p.m. featuring local organizations, churches, law enforcement and community resources.
Bonfire on the Beach | Saturday, Oct. 10 | Head to North Wildwood from 6–10 p.m. for the annual Bonfire on the Beach at 1st & Surf Avenues, featuring live music, food and refreshments around a beachfront bonfire.
THE BIGGEST WEEKEND IN WILDWOOD Oct 17 - 18th
Monsters on the Beach Monster Truck Races | October 17–18 | Wildwood beach. A kid favorite. Rescheduled from Sept. 25–27
Wildwoods Fall Festival | Oct. 17, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Fox Park, across from the Convention Center. Free family entertainment, food and craft vendors, live bands and a beer garden.
Wildwoods Oldies Spectacular Concert | Oct. 17 | Wildwood.
Mudhen Harvest Fest | Oct. 18 | Wildwood. Pumpkin painting, family fun, live music at Mudhen Brewery
North Wildwood Halloween Trunk or Treat Block Party | Oct. 24 | North Wildwood.
Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House | Oct. 24 | North Wildwood.
Byrne Community Center Haunted Gym | Oct. 30–31 | Wildwood.
November 2026
North Wildwood Veterans Day Services | Nov. 11 | North Wildwood.
Wildwood Christmasween | Nov. 14, noon–4 p.m. | Wildwoods Convention Center. Halloween meets Christmas for the whole family.
Cape May Christmas Tree Lighting | Nov. 21 | Physick Estate, Cape May.
North Wildwood Family Holiday Beach Bonfire | Nov. 27 | North Wildwood.
Christmas in North Wildwood | Nov. 27–29 | North Wildwood.
Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village | Nov. 28 | Wildwood.
December 2026
Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade | Dec. 4 | Wildwood.
North Wildwood Christmas Tree Lighting | Dec. 5 | North Wildwood.
Wildwood Winter Wonderland | Dec. 11–19 | Holly Beach Park, Wildwood.
Wildwood Family Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting | Dec. 12 | Wildwood.
Boardwalk Basketball Classic | Dec. 26–31 | Wildwoods Convention Center.
Big Wildwood Events: Plan Your 2027 Trip
Wildwoods International Kite Festival | Memorial Day Weekend (2026: May 22–25) | Wildwood beach at Rio Grande Avenue.
Atlantic City Airshow (Soar & Shore) | June 4–6, 2027 | Atlantic City Boardwalk, about an hour north.
Barefoot Country Music Fest | June 17–20, 2027 | Wildwood beach at 3601 Boardwalk. Four days of country music on the sand, with Carrie Underwood announced as the first 2027 headliner.
Fourth of July Fireworks on the Boardwalk | July 4 | Wildwood.
NJ State BBQ Championship & Anglesea Blues Festival | Mid-July (2026: July 10–12) | North Wildwood.
Wildwood Crest Christmas in July & Boat Parade | Late July (2026: July 25) | Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest.
Wildwoods Baby Parade | Late July (2026: July 29) | Wildwood Boardwalk.
Wildwoods Airshow | Mid-September (2026: Sept. 12–13), 2027 dates to be announced | Free viewing from the Wildwoods beaches and boardwalk.
NJ State Firemen's Convention, Fire Expo & Parade (Firemen's Weekend) | Sept. 17–18, 2027 | Wildwoods Convention Center, 3 blocks from Daytona Inn. The big parade is Saturday afternoon.
Irish Fall Festival | Late September (2026: Sept. 24–27) | North Wildwood.
Monsters on the Beach Monster Truck Races | Late September (2026: Sept. 25–27) | Wildwood beach.
Family Fun All Summer Long
Friday Night Fireworks | Summer Fridays at 10 p.m. | Wildwood beach and boardwalk.
Movies in the Plaza | Tuesdays, late June through August | Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood. Free.
Music in the Plaza | Thursdays, mid-June through August | Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood. Free.
Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market | Saturday mornings in season | Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue.
Crest Arts Pavilion Family Entertainment | Summer evenings | Wildwood Crest.
Event dates are set by each organizer and can change, so please confirm before you travel. For the full island calendar, visit Wildwood.com Events or WildwoodsNJ.com. Questions about staying for an event? Call or text Daytona Inn at 609-522-9116.