CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, Nov. 12, 2026 — Holiday shopping takes over Saturday, with craft fairs in Ocean City and Wildwood Crest, while the Wildwoods Convention Center hosts bingo, a Halloween-meets-Christmas party and a cheer competition across the weekend.
Most of it is indoors, which helps. Saturday will be partly sunny and windy, with highs around 50 and northwest gusts to 30 mph, the National Weather Service says. Sunday looks mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 50s.
Friday
Coach Bingo, Wildwood. The Rotary Club of Wildwood's bingo night is at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., and games start at 7 p.m. A $35 donation covers 15 games and snacks. Tickets are sold at the door only, and proceeds fund community programs.
Step Back Foundation Fall Auction Night, Wildwood. The foundation's annual auction and raffle runs 7 to 10 p.m. at MudHen Brewing Co., 127 W. Rio Grande Ave., with food and an open bar until 9 p.m. Tickets are $45 through Eventbrite or $50 at the door. Money raised buys Christmas gifts for local students and families in need.
Saturday
Winterfest by the Sea, Ocean City. The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce's sixth annual holiday shopping show fills the Sports & Civic Center at Sixth Street and the Boardwalk from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with craft and food vendors and a strolling Santa. Parking is off Fifth Street.
Holiday Bazaar and Fire Company Open House, Wildwood Crest. The fire company's third annual bazaar runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehouse, 7100 Pacific Ave., with handmade gifts, holiday decor and food. Santa visits from 1 to 2 p.m. Visitors can tour the firehouse and get free blood pressure screenings from the Crest EMTs.
Elks Hoop Shoot, North Wildwood. Young players test their free throws at the North Wildwood Recreation Center, Ninth and Central avenues, starting at 10 a.m. Winners of the Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge 1896 contest advance to district and state rounds.
Christmasween, Wildwood. A new family event mixing Halloween and Christmas runs noon to 4 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center, with photo spots and costumes welcome. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children 13 and under.
Jersey Cape Jubilee, Cape May. A big band of local musicians plays rock 'n' roll from Chuck Berry and Elvis to the Eagles and Springsteen, 7 to 10 p.m. at Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave. Tickets are $50, and the show benefits the Greater Cape May Chamber of Commerce.
Sunday
Spirit Brands Island Championships & Dance Nationals, Wildwood. Cheer and dance teams compete at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Admission is charged at the door.
Moved
Historic Cold Spring Village's Candlelight Walk, which had been set for Saturday, moved to Saturday, Nov. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. because of the forecast.
