10/21/2026
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🦃 Thanksgiving at the Shore 2026 🦃
Before the turkey, after the pie, and all through the long weekend, here's what's happening around Cape May County and the surrounding South Jersey Shore counties.
‼️ Events can be moved or rescheduled, so it's always best to call or check their website for the latest news.
1. 🐾 Fast and the Furriest 5K Turkey Trot, Thursday 8:30 AM, Ocean City Music Pier. A boardwalk 5K for the Humane Society of Ocean City. Register by Nov 22. 🐶
2. 🏃 TJ Hunt Memorial 5K Turkey Trot, Thursday 9 AM, Wildwood Crest Pier. Run the 5K or walk the mile, then head to the after-party at MudHen Brewing. 🍺
3. 🦒 Cape May County Park & Zoo is open Thanksgiving Day with free admission. Go early, because holiday hours run short. 🐆
4. 🍂 South Vineland Thanksgiving Run, Thursday 9 AM, Anthony Campanella Park. A 3-mile cross-country trot for the Friends of Vineland Public Library. 📚
5. 👟 Diller Vacation Home Turkey Trot, Friday 10 AM, Avalon. Run the 5K or walk 1.5 miles to kick off Festive Friday. 🎉
6. 🎠 Winter Wonderland at Congress Hall opens Friday, Nov 27. The carousel, train rides and vendor village run through New Year's Eve. 🚂
7. 🎁 Sea Isle City Winter Village at Excursion Park, Friday 11 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM. 🛍️
8. 🎅 Sea Isle Mayor's Procession & Tree Lighting with Santa, Friday 6 PM, from JFK Blvd to Excursion Park. 🎄
9. 🌲 EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot, Saturday, Nov 28 in Egg Harbor Township. A 5K and a 1-miler on the trails. 🥾
10. 🧶 Brigantine Ugly Sweater Run & Family Frolic, Saturday, Nov 28. Wear your worst sweater. 😂
🤲 Not everyone in our community will have a full table this Thanksgiving. If you can, consider giving an hour or a few dollars to the people who make sure no one goes without. The Salvation Army, the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, Catholic Charities in Cape May Court House, and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey all count on volunteers and donations this time of year. Drop off a frozen turkey or a bag of canned goods, sign up to serve a meal, or sort food at a pantry. Even a small gift goes a long way, and it might just be the best part of your holiday. 💛
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Beautiful Cape May 🍂