In The News:

Stone Harbor 2025 Holiday Beach Tags Available for purchase!  The countdown to the 2025 summer season is on! 2025 Holiday Beach Tags are available according to the following schedulel Starting December 2nd, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Borough Hall.For your convenience, you can also purchase your beach tags online through Jersey Cape Tags. Please note that a processing and shipping fee applies to online purchases. Click here to purchase your holiday beach tags now!
 
Done Deal: Federal Legislation Provides Sand Supply for Beach Fills in Avalon, Stone Harbor: President Biden on Monday signed into law a new policy that enables the use of the vast amount of sand accumulated in Hereford Inlet for federally-sponsored beach nourishment projects on the 7 Mile Island.  The signing of this bill, H.R. 5490, into law dramatically reduces the cost of beach nourishment operations in Avalon and Stone Harbor as each community will have a dedicated sand supply, saving millions of taxpayers’ dollars needlessly spent to transport sand from Townsend’s Inlet to the Stone Harbor beach during maintenance projects. Read More

Events:  

The Santa Express!  Take a ride aboard vintage rail equipment—with a special visit from Santa!  Three dozen scheduled trains depart from Tuckahoe Station and Richland Station,Fridays and Saturdays through December 23rd.  Visit for train schedules and tickets.
 

Congress Hall's Seasonal Celebration Each holiday season, Congress Hall transforms into a beautiful Winter Wonderland. Our grand hotel is decked with festive decor around every corner. Outside on the lawn, you'll find our Enchanted Vendor Village, complete with an array of shopping finds from local and regional merchants. Take a spin on the Congress Hall Carousel, and step right up for a ride on the Congress Hall Express around the hotel's Veranda. Plus, every holiday weekend, our Grand Ballroom hosts our beloved Breakfast With Santa series, as well as a score of family-friendly activities. Thursday - Sunday, November 29 - December 31, - Thursdays: 3:00pm - 8:00pm Fridays: 2:00pm - 9:00pm Saturdays: 11:00am - 9:00pm - Sundays: 11:00am - 7:00pm

Cooking with Carolyn at Stone Harbor Library: Dec 6, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Free (registration required) Learn how to cook with Carolyn Vinci! Each cooking class presents a new theme – with tips and tricks. Attendees are encouraged to bring food-safe containers to bring samples home.

Creature Feature & Craft at The Wetlands Institute (Fall/ Winter, Spring) On Saturdays this fall, winter and early spring, join The Wetlands Institute for a live animal presentation – where you can get up close with turtles, fish, crabs, sea stars and urchins, mollusks, horseshoe crabs, and more. After our presentation, you’ll then create your very own craft to take home! Virtual presentations are also available  Dec 7 2:00 pm The Wetlands Institute Read More
 
Authors at the History Center: Close to Home In February 1942, at the height of Nazi Germany’s submarine offensive in American waters, an oil tanker and a US Navy destroyer cross paths with a U-boat off the Jersey Shore. Horror and heroism abound in this forgotten story of the R.P. Resor and USS Jacob Jones. Presented by K.A. Nelson, author of Killing Shore:  Dec 7 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 39th Street Tennis Building (Avalon)

Kids’ Winter Book Club: Dec 10, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Kids ages 8-12 are invited to a new, no-stress book club. Each participant will share what they are currently reading, or some of their favorites. We’ll meet the 2nd Tuesday each month through the winter. This club does not have a required reading.
 
A Holiday Film & TV Spectacular with Pianist Jay Daniels: Sat Dec 14th 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults. Avalon Free Public Library, 235 32nd St, Avalon.  Pianist and music historian Jay Daniels returns to Avalon to play cherished holiday and seasonal favorites. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as Jay's captivating piano performance transports you to the memorable scenes and melodies of your favorite holiday films and TV specials. Don't miss this delightful opportunity to sing along and celebrate the joy of the season with family and friends.
 
Brunch with Santa:  Sunday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. At the Sea Isle City VFW Post 1963, 301 JFK Blvd   Come have an early lunch with Santa himself at the local VFW! Registration begins on November 28 by calling the recreation office at 609-263-0050. 

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