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Atlantic City, NJ
92Events this week
14Free things to do
68New spots
90New stories

● Checked Monday, October 19, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Atlantic City

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 92 events, day by day →

Storytime in Love Park!

Tuesday 10:30am · Philadelphia

Food Pantry Weekly Distribution

Tuesday 11am · Grace Episcopal Church and the Incarnation · Free

Senior Strength Training class

Tuesday 3pm · Whitman Library · Free

TAKO TIKI TUESDAY

Tuesday 4pm · Atlantic City

Mending with Aja

Tuesday 4pm · Philadelphia

New in Atlantic City

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Hydrowave Hydration

Health & Wellness

Hydrate like a pro: Hydrowave Hydration customizes IV drips and vitamin injections with RNs who actually listen, so you can bounce back from boardwalk heat or big nights and get on with your week.

hydrowavehydration.janeapp.com ↗

Island Waterpark at Showboat

Entertainment

Skip the sand today: When the beach feels like a toaster, float the lazy river, ride the Wild Wave FlowRider, and let the kids conquer Slide Island at Island Waterpark at Showboat.

islandwaterparkac.com ↗

Savon Discount

Beauty

Beauty on a budget: Whether you’re battling shore humidity, refreshing your curls, or trying a new look this week, Savon Discount has soft, natural hair extensions, pro-grade shampoos and conditioners, skin care, and go-to styling gels, sprays, and tools.

savondiscountbeauty.com ↗

Atlantic City’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Atlantic City’s best →

Most read in Atlantic City

The five stories Atlantic City readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. New Jersey’s e-bike law under attack by riders, bike shops and advocacy groups

    New Jersey's e-bike law has been criticized by riders, bike shops and advocacy groups for being too restrictive and confusing.

    Full story at whyy.org ↗

  2. How Longport Became the Jersey Shore’s Quiet Luxury Enclave

    Longport, a quiet beach town on the Jersey Shore, has become one of the most expensive residential enclaves on the island.

    Full story at phillymag.com ↗

  3. Philadelphia Eagles Event At Gardner’s Basin, Atlantic City, NJ

    The City of Atlantic City, New Jersey is hosting a Philadelphia Eagles special event on October 18, 2026 at Historic Gardner’s Basin.

    Full story at catcountry1073.com ↗

  4. More Than Century-Old Atlantic City Family Bakery Is Set To Expand

    George Norcross, a multi-millionaire multi-billionaire, has invested in the Formica Brothers Bakery in Atlantic City, New Jersey, a more than century-old bakery.

    Full story at wpgtalkradio.com ↗

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