Best Things to Do in Wildwood – Events & Attractions

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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!

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

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

The Best Free Beaches in New Jersey to Hit This Summer

Looking to spend time with the surf and sand but keep your money in your wallet? Look no further.
Jersey Shore

Wildwoods Boardwalk Named Best in the U.S. – See What’s New for Summer 2026

The Wildwoods Boardwalk is officially the best in the country again! After landing the No. 1 spot on USA Today’s 10 Best Boardwalks list...
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Wildwood Mini Golf Spot Ranked One of the Best in the Country by USA Today

A Wildwood boardwalk mini golf spot just landed on a national best-of list. Monsters Mayhem Zone Mini Golf was just ranked No. 5 in...
Jersey Shore

The Best New Jersey Boardwalks for Families, According to Travel & Leisure

Is it really summer in New Jersey if you haven't been to the boardwalk? With spring almost here and Jenkinson’s open for the season,...
Best of New Jersey

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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...

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Declaration Days at the Museum of the American Revolution

July 1 @ 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Museum of the American Revolution

Red Bank Broadwalk: America’s 250 Watch Party

July 1 @ 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
BroadWalk (Red Bank)

World Cup Match Night on Quimby in Westfield

July 1 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Quimby Street (Westfield)

New Brunswick Independence Day Fireworks and World Cup Events

July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Boyd Park

Trenton Heritage Week for America 250

July 3 - July 8
Trenton

New York New Jersey World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center 

July 4 - July 19
Rockefeller Center

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  • Wildwood 4th of July Week Events

    Wildwoods Beach East Spicer Avenue, Wildwood, NJ, United States

    The Wildwoods will host a slate of patriotic and family-friendly Fourth of July Weekend events in celebration of America’s 250th birthday celebration. Sunday, June 28 Reenactment of Battle of Turtle […]

    Free

  • Anglesea Nights

    Anglesea Nights
    Angelsea Entertainment District North Wildwood, NJ, United States

    Set against the backdrop of North Wildwood’s historic entertainment district, Anglesea Nights will transform Olde New Jersey Avenue into a lively pedestrian festival featuring a mix of food, shopping and […]

    Free

  • New Jersey Jeep Invasion

    Wildwood Wildwood, NJ, United States

    The New Jersey Jeep Invasion is the largest gathering of Jeeps in the Northeast, with over 2000 Jeeps in attendance, and over 100 of the top vendors in the industry. […]

    Free

  • Beach Blast Soccer Tournament

    Featured Beach Blast Soccer Tournament
    Wildwood beaches Baker and Poplar avenues, Wildwood, NJ, United States

    Soccer players of all ages will have a blast on the Wildwoods beaches during the Beach Blast Soccer Tournament, on Saturdays and Sundays, June 27-28, and July 18-19, from 7 […]

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  • Wildwoods Airshow

    Morey's Piers Wildwood, NJ, United States

    The 2026 Wildwoods Airshow returns on September 11 (practice day) and September 12 (main event). The show will feature highly-skilled aerial acts, including military aircraft, custom-built planes and parachuters. The […]

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