JANUARY EVENTS
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First Day at the Beach: 1. Ocean City. First Day Shopping Extravaganza: Downtown Shopping Specials. Free Horse & Carriage Rides. 800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
First Day 5K Boardwalk Run: 1. Ocean City. First Day Shopping Extravaganza: Downtown Shopping Specials. Free Horse & Carriage Rides. 800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
First Day Shopping Extravaganza: 1. Ocean City. Welcome the New Year by shopping for tremendous bargains in Downtown Ocean City, Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 14th Street. 800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
Carroll Gallery Exhibit Black Legacy of Historic Cape May: January 16 - April 12, 2026. Cape May. Carriage House, Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Cape May was home to one of the East Coast’s most significant Black communities. From the late 1800s through the mid-20th century, Black residents built thriving businesses, worked in tourism, and welcomed visitors, even during the Great Depression and World War II. The town also hosted influential figures like Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Martin Luther King, Jr., leaving a legacy of culture, activism, and resilience. This exhibit explores that rich history and includes a new, original painting by local artist Chanelle Rene’, bringing the stories of Cape May’s Black community vividly to life. Hours vary. Free. www.capemaymac.org
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day Of Service: 19. Ocean City. Volunteers are invited to join others nationwide to honor Dr. King’s contributions. In Ocean City, citizens are asked to participate in a citywide cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon. Sign-up and supply distribution will take place at the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center. 800-BEACH-NJ. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Ceremony And Soul Food Lunch: 19. Ocean City. Noon at the Music Pier. This event will bring the community together to remember Dr. King through words, song and dance. The event will include community resources and a soul food lunch. 800-BEACH-NJ. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Mid-Winter Antique Show: 24-25. Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville. Located inside the WheatonArts Event Center, this show spotlights approximately 40 quality dealers, attracting thousands of visitors from the Mid-Atlantic region. Attendees can explore a wide selection of antique furniture, books, ceramics, glass, jewelry, linens, memorabilia, paper, toys, pottery, primitives, vintage accessories, and more. Tickets are available online and at the front door. 856-825-6800. www.wheatonarts.org
First Day 5K Boardwalk Run: 1. Ocean City. First Day Shopping Extravaganza: Downtown Shopping Specials. Free Horse & Carriage Rides. 800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
First Day Shopping Extravaganza: 1. Ocean City. Welcome the New Year by shopping for tremendous bargains in Downtown Ocean City, Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 14th Street. 800-BEACH-NJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
Carroll Gallery Exhibit Black Legacy of Historic Cape May: January 16 - April 12, 2026. Cape May. Carriage House, Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Cape May was home to one of the East Coast’s most significant Black communities. From the late 1800s through the mid-20th century, Black residents built thriving businesses, worked in tourism, and welcomed visitors, even during the Great Depression and World War II. The town also hosted influential figures like Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Martin Luther King, Jr., leaving a legacy of culture, activism, and resilience. This exhibit explores that rich history and includes a new, original painting by local artist Chanelle Rene’, bringing the stories of Cape May’s Black community vividly to life. Hours vary. Free. www.capemaymac.org
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day Of Service: 19. Ocean City. Volunteers are invited to join others nationwide to honor Dr. King’s contributions. In Ocean City, citizens are asked to participate in a citywide cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon. Sign-up and supply distribution will take place at the Howard S. Stainton Senior Center. 800-BEACH-NJ. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Ceremony And Soul Food Lunch: 19. Ocean City. Noon at the Music Pier. This event will bring the community together to remember Dr. King through words, song and dance. The event will include community resources and a soul food lunch. 800-BEACH-NJ. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Mid-Winter Antique Show: 24-25. Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville. Located inside the WheatonArts Event Center, this show spotlights approximately 40 quality dealers, attracting thousands of visitors from the Mid-Atlantic region. Attendees can explore a wide selection of antique furniture, books, ceramics, glass, jewelry, linens, memorabilia, paper, toys, pottery, primitives, vintage accessories, and more. Tickets are available online and at the front door. 856-825-6800. www.wheatonarts.org
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