Best Things to Do in Wildwood – Events & Attractions

Name: Thunder Over the Waves Airshow
Start: 2026-09-11T11:50:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-12T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Morey’s Piers

Discover the best things to do in Wildwood, NJ!

GREATER WILDWOODS TOURISM IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

From pristine beaches and boardwalk fun to top-rated family-friendly attractions, this list covers the best events, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities, including street fairs, scenic bike trails, and iconic landmarks like the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse in The Wildwoods (Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, West Wildwood and Lower Twp.

Top Attractions – Morey’s Piers, Splash Zone Waterpark, Doo Wop Museum Experience, Honky Tonk Saloon, MudHen Brewing Co., Madison Resorts, Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, Wildwoods Convention Center, Sightseers Trams
? Outdoor Adventures – Free beaches (dog-friendly, too!), Sunset Lake, crabbing and fishing, parks
? Upcoming Events – Barefoot Country Music Festival, boardwalk festivals, concerts, family-friendly activities Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Wildwood this weekend,” kid-friendly activities, or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect Wildwood adventure!

Best Things to Do in Wildwood

Music

Post Malone and Kelsea Ballerini Are Headed to Wildwood — Full Lineup is Announced for Barefoot Country Music Fest

March 9, 2026

Mark your calendars, country fans: Post Malone and Kelsea Ballerini are heading to the Jersey Shore! The popular artists have been announced as headliners...

Best of New Jersey

This Pop Culture Museum in NJ Just Made USA Today’s Top 10 List + It’s Free!

February 27, 2026

The Wildwoods is known as the birthplace of rock 'n' roll, and the Wildwoods By the Sea Doo Wop Experience Museum - dedicated to all...

Holiday Fun

New Jersey’s Most Festive Christmas Attractions: A Bucket List Guide (2025)

November 24, 2025

From twinkling light displays to homes decked out for the season, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go in New...

Music

Mega Country Music Festival Boots at the Beach Returns to Wildwood

September 9, 2025

Boots at the Beach will bring more than just country music to North Wildwood when it returns for a two-day mega festival this weekend. Nikki...

Things to Do in NJ

Another Free Airshow is Coming to The Jersey Shore – This Time, to Wildwood

September 2, 2025

The Golden Knights U.S. Army Parachute Team, Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, and Patrick McAlee Pitts Aerobatics will headline a brand-new airshow over...

Family Travel

Mini Vacations in New Jersey: 5 Short But Sweet Getaway Ideas

August 4, 2025

You don’t have to travel far to treat your family to a fabulous getaway. Whether you're planning a quick weekend trip to the beach,...

Summer Fun

Hundreds of Sculptors To Make Masterpieces from the Sand in Wildwood Crest

July 7, 2025

If you loved making sand castles on the beach as a kid, the Wildwood Crest Amateur Sand Sculpting Festival will take you back to...

Music

Barefoot Country Music Fest 2025 Lineup Revealed—See Who’s Performing!

June 16, 2025

One of the biggest country music concerts along the beach is heading to New Jersey this week. Top act Lainey Wilson will headline The Barefoot...

Summer Fun

These Are New Jersey’s Best Beaches, According to USA Today Readers

June 5, 2025

With 130 miles of Jersey shoreline, every beach town has something different to offer. From beaches and boardwalks to amusement parks and mini golf...

Pets

New Jersey Beach Named One of the Most Dog-Friendly in the U.S. by HGTV

May 29, 2025

Heading to the Jersey Shore with the kids is a classic summer tradition—and it’s even more fun when your dog can join. In Wildwood, you...

NJ Day Trips

Tripadvisor Named This New Jersey Town a Top Trending Domestic Vacation Spot

May 27, 2025

The accolades keep coming for North Wildwood! Just a few months after Priceline named one of the five towns of The Wildwoods its destination...

Family Travel

Here’s Where to Take the Most Affordable Beach Trip in NJ, According to NASDAQ

May 22, 2025

The Jersey Shore can be pricey—but one town just got a national shoutout for its affordability. The Wildwoods was named one of the Most...

Wildwood

What’s New in Wildwood: 2025 Spring & Summer Attractions

May 5, 2025

The Wildwoods is always a go-to for fun at the Jersey Shore—and this summer, there’s more to look forward to, with new hotels, restaurants,...

Jersey Shore

The Country’s Best Boardwalk is in New Jersey, According to USA Today Readers

April 16, 2025

USA Today’s 2025 rankings of the top 10 boardwalks in the country are out—and three New Jersey favorites made the list. Known for their...

Best of New Jersey

This New Jersey County Was Just Named the Best Vacation Home Spot in the U.S.

April 8, 2025

If you don't have a home along the Jersey Shore (like most of us), chances are you've dreamed of owning one. A recent study...

Wildwood

NJ is Home to One of The Best Pop Culture Museums in the Country, USA Today Says

February 21, 2025

You can't visit the Wildwoods without being immersed in its doo wop influences: Madison Resorts has retro-style hotel rooms, there are '50s and '60s...