Weekly Events
Mondays
Monday Family Fundays: June 23-Aug. 18
10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join us on Monday mornings for family-friendly fun, hosted by the Library and History Center! 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: Monday Nights from June 30-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 various 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.
Tuesdays
Tuesday Sprouts: Stories and Songs, June 24-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 check out the website for more information.
Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series: July 8-Aug. 26
7-9pm, 95th Street Water Tower Parking Lot, stoneharbornj.org
Stone Harbor’s iconic Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series is back! Some artists include Holdyn Barder, Pure Jerry, Dane Anthony Bad, 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: June 18-Aug. 27
9:30am, 48th Street Path, visitavalonnj.com
Learn about Avalon’s high dunes, among the only remaining high dune systems on the East Coast. Guided by The Wetlands Institute with a cost of $3 per person.
Crafty Wednesdays: June 25-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: June 26-Aug. 21
10am, Avalon Free Public Library, avalonfreelibrary.org
Join the library for a fun Thursday morning STEAM activities this summer. Suggested for ages 7-12. Activities change each week and include mini-camps, building challenges, engineering, and more. Stop by the library or check out the website for more information.
Thursdays at Surfside: June 19–Sept. 4
7-9pm, Surfside Park, visitavalonnj.com
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 will welcome bands such as the Sensational Soul Cruisers, StevieMac: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Best of the Eagles, Amish Outlaws, Yacht Rock Gold Experience, and many others. Concerts will move indoors to the Community Hall in the event of inclement weather.
Fridays
Friday Nights at Surfside Park: June 27-Aug. 22
6:30-8:30pm, Surfside Park, avalonrecreation.org
Children will love spending their Friday Nights at Surfside Park this summer. There will be balloon art, face painting, tattoos, DJ, dancing, character shows, games, and prizes. The theme for the first week will be Frozen Fever, so gather your little princesses and princes for a magical time! Please note there will be no shows on July 4, 11, and 25 due to other events in town.
Sundays
Stone Harbor Farmers Market: May 25-Aug. 31
8am-12:30pm, 95th Street Water Tower Plaza, stoneharbornj.org
Stone Harbor’s weekly farmers market is back for the season and bursting with new energy. Shop locally around the variety of vendors. Whether you are looking for coffee, fresh baked goods, local produce, or seafood, the Stone Harbor Farmers Market has it all!