Family events in Cape May County, NJ

An indoor kustom show fills The Wildwoods Convention Center with vehicles from every era, make, and model. The showcase highlights standouts with $3,200 in total cash payouts through the Island Top 20 Awards. Cash prizes include $300 each for Best of Show Stock and Best of Show Modified, along with $200 awards for categories such as Best Ford, Best Chevrolet, Best Mopar, Best Truck, Best Street Rod, Best GM, Best Lowrider, Best Retro Ride, Best Pro Street, Big Kahuna Pick, Judges Choice, Just Because it is cool, and People’s Choice.

There are three show times for this action-packed monster truck experience. A limited number of discount tickets are available for $10 while they last. The Renegade Rundown highlights what the Renegade Monster Trucks event delivers, with about 1.5 to 2 hours of horsepower-fueled, family-friendly entertainment at each show. Watch 12,000 lb, 1,500 hp blown-alcohol Renegade Monster Trucks on towering 66 inch tires take on a series of challenging competitions, chasing points and bragging rights.

Kids roll up their sleeves for a guided, hands-on pizza workshop that blends learning with play. Participants enjoy pizza trivia and themed activities, then follow a step-by-step process to create their own fresh, homemade pie. All ingredients and supplies are provided, including plenty of toppings. Tickets are $25 and include an apron, a chef hat, a personal pizza with toppings, and a Pizza Chef Certificate.

Enjoy a calm, guided rail bike outing that covers about four miles round trip right as daylight fades. The route passes through the Garrett Family Preserve toward the Cape May Canal, with views of the changing sky, opportunities to spot local wildlife, and a soft evening breeze. At the midpoint, warm up by a fire pit with complimentary s’mores and hear about the history of the canal and the railway beneath the bikes. Participants may bring snacks, drinks, small blankets, flashlights, or compact folding chairs that fit in the 18 by 14 inch bike baskets. As night settles in, the ride back to the Depot shines with glow sticks and lighted rail bikes. Bringing personal lights is encouraged to add to the glow.

An endurance-style golf competition unfolds across Ocean City, NJ, featuring eight rounds on eight different courses and ending with a single champion. Participants make their way through Tee Time Golf, OC Adventure Golf, Haunted Golf, Goofy Golf, Seaport Village Golf, Pirates of the Golden Gallon: Starboard Side, Medieval Fantasy Golf, and the Congo Queen course at Congo Falls Adventure Golf. Built for staying power rather than quick bursts of speed, this challenge emphasizes focus and consistency across every stop.

Celebrate monarchs with live music, tasty bites, and demonstrations of butterfly tagging. Create a craft to take home and browse monarch themed souvenirs from local vendors while learning simple ways to help protect these remarkable butterflies. Highlights include Butterfly Yoga with Itswell Yoga, a Butterfly Parade that welcomes everyone to take part, and presentations from the Monarch Monitoring Project. Expect educational programs, family friendly games and activities, and appearances by local artists and authors. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 per person. Cash is accepted at entry, and credit cards are accepted inside the visitor center. Tickets are not required for entry, and registering in advance only ensures you receive important event updates if needed.