Cape May Event Calendar

Tag: outdoor event

Harbor Safari

Help pull a seine net through the Cape May Harbor to see first-hand what creatures inhabit the waters. Encounter an incredible diversity of marine life as you help pull a twenty-foot seine net through the shallows of Cape May Harbor. You will learn about the ecology of our coastal waters, and about the fascinating and… Read more »


Nighttime on the Beach

Meet a Nature Center Naturalist on the beach for an hour of ghost crab chasing! Learn about ghost crab habitat, how they move, and what they eat. Do you think you can catch one? Discover what other creatures are on the beach at night. Children may not participate without an adult. Contact us at 609.427.3045… Read more »


Beachcombing the Cove

Walk the Cove with a naturalist to discover the gifts the sea leaves behind at the water’s edge. Explore one of the area’s ever-changing coastal habitats — the beach, ocean, and dunes of Cape May’s “The Cove” beach. We’ll search the shallows, comb the shoreline for treasures, and walk along the dunes in search of… Read more »


E-Z Birding at Northwood Center

Join CMBO naturalists for 2 hours of birding around our Northwood trails and nearby Lake Lily! We’ll explore the nature trail and feeding stations at our Northwood Center and enjoy lingering waterfowl and migrant songbirds along Lake Lily. Along with spotting migrant and resident species an emphasis will be placed on learning how to identify song… Read more »


Lenape Green Corn Festival

Celebration of WCM’s first farmers.   Native dancers, singers, crafts, storytelling, food, fun for the entire family.   Learn about the “Three Sisters – Corn, Bean, Squash”, dance in the circle, and more.  Event every year 3rd weekend in August when the corn is ripe month, Winaminke.  All are welcome – Temike! 


Country Harvest Festival at Rea’s Farm

The Rea’s Harvest Fair offers a unique setting on a down to earth backdrop of a working preserved farm. Vendor booths combined with an old-fashioned Harvest Fair atmosphere complete with hayrides through the farm, corn maze, nature walks, fresh vegetables, pumpkins, kids’ activities, contests, agricultural displays, music, and fun for youth and adults of all… Read more »


Hot Rods and Hayrides at Rea’s Farm

The event offers a unique setting on a down to earth backdrop of a working preserved farm with past and present cars, trucks, and tractors. Hot Rods and vendor booths combined with an old-fashioned country farm atmosphere complete with hayrides through the farm, corn maze, fresh vegetables, pumpkins and more. Food, Music, Cars, Trucks, Tractors,… Read more »