Family events in Wildwood, NJ

An all-indoor showcase at the Wildwood Convention Center welcomes entries from all years, makes, and models. A total of $3,200 in cash payouts will be awarded, with Island Top 20 awards also on the line. Highlights include Best of Show Stock and Best of Show Modified, each offering $300 plus an award. There are also $200 plus award categories for Best Ford, Best Chevrolet, Best Mopar, Best Truck, Best Street Rod, Best GM, Best Lowrider, Best Retro Ride, and Best Pro Street, along with the Big Kahuna Pick, Judges Choice, Just Because It's Cool, and People's Choice.

This gathering features live music, special activities, and plenty of food alongside local vendors offering jewelry, books, clothing, glass art, baked goods including fresh bread, local produce, and honey. Drinks include a featured brew and CM wine. Games and themed elements create a welcoming setting for all ages, with beautiful WCM sunsets as the backdrop.

This Renegade Monster Trucks.com event delivers about 1.5 to 2 hours of family friendly, horsepower filled action. Trucks weighing around 12,000 pounds with 1,500 horsepower and 66 inch tires face a sequence of challenging competitions, with points and bragging rights at stake. Three show times are planned, and a limited number of $10 discount tickets are available while supplies last.

Kids can roll up their sleeves for a hands-on pizza making class filled with trivia and pizza themed activities. Instructors guide participants through each step so they can create their own homemade pie, and all ingredients and supplies are provided. Tickets are $25 and include an apron, a chef hat, pizza and toppings, and a Pizza Chef Certificate.

A calm 4-mile round trip guided rail bike ride sets out during golden hour, following the scenic path through the Garrett Family Preserve toward the quiet Cape May Canal. As the sky changes, there are chances to watch wildlife and enjoy the soft evening breeze. At the turnaround, participants can relax by a fire pit with complimentary s’mores while hearing about the history of the Cape May Canal and the railway beneath the wheels. Guests may bring snacks and drinks, along with small blankets, flashlights, or foldable chairs that fit into the 18 by 14 inch bike baskets. After nightfall, glow sticks and illuminated rail bikes light the way for a radiant return to the Depot, and personal lights are welcome to add to the glow.

Celebrate monarchs with live music, tasty food, and engaging tagging demonstrations. Create a take-home craft and browse monarch-themed souvenirs from local vendors. Highlights include Butterfly Yoga led by Itswell Yoga, a community Butterfly Parade open to everyone, and a full lineup of educational programs, family-friendly games and activities, appearances by local artists and authors, and Monarch Monitoring Project tagging demonstrations. Learn practical ways to support monarch conservation. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 per person, with cash accepted at entry and credit cards handled inside the visitor center. No ticket is required at the door, and registering through Eventbrite is only used to share important updates if needed.