Cape May Event Calendar

Tag: outdoor event

Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall

Each holiday season, Congress Hall transforms into a beautiful Winter Wonderland. Our grand hotel is decked with festive decor around every corner. Outside on the lawn, you’ll find our Enchanted Vendor Village, complete with an array of shopping finds from local and regional merchants. Take a spin on the Congress Hall Carousel, and step right… Read more »


Holiday Tree-lighting Ceremony at the Physick Estate

Come to the grounds of the Physick Estate for the annual Holiday Preview Weekend Christmas tree lighting, sponsored by Sturdy Savings Bank, with special guests Santa Claus and Dr. Physick and a performance of Christmas favorites by the John Walter Cape Community Band. Santa arrives at 7 p.m. to flip the switch and light the… Read more »


Trick Or Treat At The Emlen Physick Estate

Bring the little ghosts and goblins to the Physick Estate, home of Cape May’s original haunted house, for some treats…and maybe a few tricks, too. Spooky music, Scarecrow Alley, and maybe a few strange spirits hanging around the grounds!


Pumpkin Decorating At Beach Plum Farm

Treat your little ones to pumpkin painting this season. Join us for this festive autumn tradition and get creative with your pumpkin of choice. This is the perfect family activity to spend time in nature and welcome the spirit of the fall season. To join, us, please meet at Beach Plum Farm. *There will be… Read more »


Rarity Roundup

Mid-November is one of the best times to look for vagrants. Join Program Director Melissa Roach in rounding up these rarities! About this event Cape May is well known for the sheer number of birds that migrate through each fall, but did you know it’s also a great place to find rare species? Mid-November is… Read more »


Nighttime at the Nature Center

Who is hanging around the nature center after hours? Get to know the nocturnal creatures flying around the Cape May skies at night. About this event We will set up a moth observation station, learn the different owl calls, and use gadgets to monitor bat movement. Hot chocolate will be served to keep us warm… Read more »


Sunset Beach: A Place for All Seasons

Join CMBO naturalists for this free walk at Sunset Beach! About this event Part of the world-famous Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area, the Sunset Beach area hosts an array of birds, including sparrows, warblers, hawks, and waterbirds. We’ll also explore nearby areas including the Magnesite Plant, Davey’s Lake and Pond Creek Marsh. This FREE walk… Read more »