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Hello Cape May County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Historic tram car restoration, an America 250 drone show, and sensory night at the waterpark + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Preserving a local landmark: Work to restore Wildwood’s Tram Car #8 began Tuesday, with rust repairs and vinyl removal underway before it becomes an interactive exhibit inside the George F. Boyer Museum -- read the full story.
A new chapter begins: After 16 years at Cape May’s West End Garage, The Madd Potters’ Studio will leave Aug. 15, consolidating at its Cape May Airport Complex location in Lower Township -- read about the move.
Summer celebration in the sky: Ocean City's America 250 drone show will light skies around 9 PM on Monday nights in August, a free 15-minute show of hundreds of drones visible along beach and boardwalk -- learn more about the event.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Treasure hunt for a cause: From high end contemporary clothing to artwork, collectibles, home accessories, books, and music, Marmora Thrift Shop keeps the good stuff rotating in daily so every visit feels like a fresh treasure hunt. Swing by this week, scoop unique finds for the house or the kids while backing Shore Medical Center projects locals rely on.
Rig it right: Sea Gear Outfitters is Cape May’s one-stop marine supply, stacking everything from zincs, pumps, and VHF antennas to bulk rope, deck hardware, and safety gear, plus a rigging shop when projects get serious. When your to-do list outgrows the toolbox, their expert crew helps you find the exact fitting so stuff actually works.
For your wing fix: When nothing but crispy, saucy perfection will do, C-View Inn is the local standby for wings and straight-up good bar grub. Cozy, old-school tavern vibe, no frills, all flavor... the kind of spot where Cape May folks slide onto a stool and feel instantly at home.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎬 Movies Under the Stars: Lilo and Stitch (2025) @ Excursion Park (Sea Isle City) | Wednesday (8/5) at 8:15 PM – Sea Isle after dark means blankets on the sand, stars overhead, and Lilo and Stitch on the big screen. A space fugitive posing as a dog feels oddly local, with seagull commentary, kid giggles, and your cooler passing for fine dining.
🐉 Dungeons & Dragons: Middle School @ Free Public Library (Ocean City) | Thursday (8/6) at 4:00 PM – Got a kid who’d rather battle goblins than clean their room? The library hosts a Dungeons and Dragons meetup for ages 11 to 18, beginners and veterans welcome, dice and imagination supplied. They get adventures and new friends, you get quiet, and everyone wins initiative.
🎶 Free Music in the Plaza @ Byrne Plaza (Wildwood) | Thursday (8/6) at 7:30 PM – Summer evening at Byrne Plaza means free tunes and prime people-watching, and Legacy’s bringing the groove. Bring the dancing shoes and the good chair, then wander Downtown Wildwood for dinner, picnic in the plaza, and settle the eternal question of which ice cream spot reigns.
⚾ 2026 MudHen Beach Baseball Tournament: Weekend 1 @ Wildwoods Beach Ballfields | Friday (8/7) at 8:00 AM – Behind the Wildwood sign, the beach turns into a ballpark as the MudHen Beach Baseball Tournament hits year ten. Registration’s closed, but the spectacle’s open, with a Friday Home Run Derby, Morey’s rides and slides, eats, and MudHen beer while kids rake the sand.
💧 OC Waterpark Sensory Night @ OC Waterpark (Ocean City) | Saturday (8/8) at 6:00 PM – Skip the carnival chaos and try the waterpark the calm way. Sensory Night turns OC Waterpark into a private, quieter space with reduced noise, softer lighting, and fewer crowds, so kids in the special needs community, and their families, can play at their own pace.
⚓ Seafarers & Maritime Celebration @ Historic Cold Spring Village | Saturday (8/8) – Leash the dog and head to Historic Cold Spring Village for a seafaring bash with pirates, music, and family-friendly fun. Learn Jersey Cape maritime lore from folks in period garb, soak up sea shanties, and feel smug that your steps count as culture.
🌿 Ecosystem Explorers @ Nature Center of Cape May | Monday (8/10) at 9:00 AM – Celebrate biodiversity the easy way, with a world tour that begins and ends at the nature center. Stroll the trails, spot what’s blooming and chirping, and help identify the local cast of characters. No passport, just curiosity, comfy shoes, and your best guesswork.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Cape May County report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 29%
A chance of rain showers between 7am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 7%
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