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!

Best Things to Do in Wildwood

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

Post Malone and Kelsea Ballerini Are Headed to Wildwood — and We’re Counting the Days!

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

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

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

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.

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

  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...
Family Travel

Priceline Says This New Jersey Town Should Be On Your Vacay Radar

Priceline released its Travel Trends Report for 2025 and one popular New Jersey town made its list for "Where to Travel Next." IYKYK. The Wildwoods...

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend at Museum of the American Revolution

January 16 - January 18
Museum of the American Revolution

Fire & Frost Fun Winter Festival at Peddler’s Village

January 16 @ 4:00 pm - January 24 @ 8:00 pm

Special Olympics New Jersey Polar Bear Plunge

January 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Your Brain is Magic Tour Live

January 17 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Jurassic Bark Live – The Pre-Historic Stunt Dog Show

January 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Women For Women Today: Investing in Yourself

January 28 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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  • Wild Con

    Wildwoods Convention Center 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ, United States

    There will be artists, vendors and interactive activities. Meet actress Sharon Smyth Lentz from TV's Dark Shadows and Glenn Taranto from The New Addams Family, plus animator Jeff Brennan (Courage […]

    $5.00
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    Special Olympics New Jersey Polar Bear Plunge

    Wildwoods Convention Center 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ, United States

    Special Olympics New Jersey returns to the Wildwoods to kick off 2026 with a chilling plunge into the Atlantic Ocean during the 20th annual Polar Bear Plunge on the beach […]

  • New Jersey Jeep Invasion

    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

  • Thunder Over the Waves Airshow

    Morey's Piers Wildwood, NJ, United States

    The 2026 Thunder Over the Waves Airshow returns to the Wildwoods on September 11 (practice day) and September 12 (main event). The show will feature an array of headline aerial […]

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