Weekly Events in Avalon & Stone Harbor
Stone Harbor Farmers Market
SUNDAYS
Stone Harbor Farmers Market (Through Aug. 31)
8am-12:30pm, 95th Street Water Tower Plaza, stoneharbornj.org
Shop locally among the variety of vendors during Stone Harbor’s Weekly Farmers Market. Whether you are looking for coffee, fresh baked goods, fresh produce, or seafood, the Stone Harbor Farmers Market has it all!
MONDAYS
Monday Family Fundays (Through Aug. 18)
10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join the Avalon Free Public Library and the History Center for family-friendly fun. Each week features a new interactive activity – from animal shows to magic and dance parties. Visit the library or avalonfreelibrary.org for details.
Summer Spotlight Series (Through Aug. 25)
7pm, Various locations, avalonfreelibrary.org
The Avalon Free Public Library and History Center will be presenting a variety of special programs ranging from authors and concerts to even a magic and illusions show, best suited for audiences 16 and up. No registration needed. Visit avalonfreelibrary.org for details and note: no program on Monday, Aug. 4; it will be held Wednesday, Aug. 6 instead.
Family Fun Nights (Ending Aug. 4)
5:30pm, 97th Street Shuffleboard Court Area, stoneharborrecreation.com
Kids will see their favorite princesses and enjoy a variety of exciting games and activities, face painting and more. Head over to the 97th Street Shuffleboard Courts and enjoy the last family fun night of the season!
TUESDAYS
Tuesday Sprouts: Stories and Songs (Through Aug. 19)
10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Bring those little ones to the library for a morning of fun featuring story times, musicians, songs, crafts, and more! The suggested age is 6 and under. Stop by the library or checkout the website for more information.
Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series (Through Aug. 26)
7-9pm, 95th Street Water Tower Plaza, stoneharborchamber.com
Stone Harbor’s iconic Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series invites you to bring your dancing feet and enjoy some good tunes. Some artists include Pure Jerry, Dane Anthony, and The Seabillys. Don’t forget to bring your own chair. Please note there will be no concert on Aug. 5 due to National Night Out.
WEDNESDAYS
Dune Walks (Through Aug. 27)
9:30am, 48th Street Path, avalonboro.net
Learn about Avalon’s dunes, one of the only remaining high dune systems on the East Coast. Guided by The Wetlands Institute with a cost of $3 per person.
Crafty Wednesdays (Through Aug. 20)
10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Children ages 3 and up are invited to join Miss Paige for arts and crafts. Wear your old clothes because it might get messy! Put your creativity hat on, crafts change each week to feature something new. Stop by the library or check out the website for more information.
THURSDAYS
STEAM Thursdays (Through Aug. 21)
10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join the library for fun STEAM activities suggested for ages 7-12. Activities change each week and include minicamps, building challenges, engineering, and more! Stop by the library or check out the website for more information.
Thursdays at Surfside (Through Sept. 4)
7-9pm, Surfside Park, avalonrecreation.org
Bring your beach chairs and enjoy the music of a variety of artists all summer long. Perhaps the most popular weekly event, Avalon’s Thursdays at Surfside concert series this season scheduled the likes of Yacht Rock Gold Experience, Jesse Garron’s Elvis, Still Surfin’ (The Beach Boys Tribute) and many others! Concerts will move indoors to the Community Hall in the event of inclement weather.
Thursdays on the Lawn (Through Aug. 14)
7:30-9pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 95th Street & Third Avenue, stmarysstoneharbor.org
Join St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on the lawn for the last two free summer concerts in the series, featuring Emmett Herron & Friends (Aug. 7) and C. Lynne Smith (Aug. 14). Bring a chair or blanket. It’s rain or shine, with concerts moving to the Parish Hall in case of inclement weather.
FRIDAYS
Game & Craft Zone: (Through Aug. 15)
11am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Youngsters ages 12-14 are invited to visit the Game & Craft Zone at the Avalon Free Public Library. Each week, attendees will decide if the group plays games or makes crafts.
Friday Nights at Surfside Park: (Through Aug. 22)
6:30-8:30pm, Surfside Park, avalonrecreation.org
Children love spending their summer Friday nights at Surfside Park. With balloon art, face painting, tattoos, DJ, dancing, character shows, games, and prizes, what’s not to like? The lineup for August includes the Royal Princess Showcase (Aug. 1), Superheroes Unite (Aug. 8), Wicked in Avalon (Aug. 15), and Minion Mayhem (Aug. 22).