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06/19/2026

SUMMER SOLSTICE: THE LONGEST DAY! This weekend marks the summer solstice, the point at which the earth's tilt toward the sun reaches it's maximum angle. The actual solstice occurs on Sunday, when we'll enjoy nearly 15 hours of daylight between sunrise and sunset. In Avalon, sunrise will occur at 5:33am Sunday morning, and sunset will occur at 8:28pm.

06/18/2026

On a beautiful June morning a commercial fishing vessel is headed in, while a small recreational fishing vessel plies the waters just outside the inlet.

06/17/2026

Flooring makes a big style statement in a home, influencing comfort, maintenance and design. Knowing which flooring trends are gaining momentum—and which are fading—can help homeowners make smarter remodeling choices and help real estate professionals know what features to spotlight in listings.

Find out how flooring preferences are shifting in today’s homes.

06/16/2026

Avalon Historical Society 19th Olde House Tour Friday, June 19th

Avalon Historical Society is hosting its nineteenth annual Olde House Tour on Friday, June 19 from 1 to 4pm. This is an exceptional walking tour that shows early Avalon “treasures”. Since we are celebrating the 50th year of America we are featuring the four churches of Avalon that were built 1892 thru 1928. These four churches are still worshiping today, two year-round and two thru the summers. Also being featured are three beautiful homes built 1907 thru 1935. See how these early Avalon homes are brought into the twenty-first century, with their unique transformations. Chair Rose Marie Chew refers to these homes as the “Treasures of Avalon”, and the homeowners are happy to share them with you. Visit the History Center at 215 39th Street, Avalon (609-967-0090) for further information and tickets.

Avalon Historical Society is hosting its nineteenth annual Olde House Tour on Friday, June 19 from 1 to 4pm. This is an exceptional walking tour that shows early Avalon “treasures”. Since we are celebrating the 50th year of America we are featuring the four churches of Avalon that were built 189...

06/15/2026

Avalon Summer Solstice Festival
Saturday, June 20
5-8:30pm | Surfside Park

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we welcome the arrival of summer at Avalon’s Summer Solstice Festival! After a day of fun in the sun at the beach, head over to Surfside Park on Saturday, June 20 from 5-8:30pm for an exciting event filled with delicious food vendors, beer and wine sales, balloon artists, face painters, and a fairy tinsel hair booth! Plus, enjoy live music by Jimmy and the Parrots, sponsored by the Avalon Free Public Library. Come together with friends and family to enjoy this celebration of the longest day of the year.

Saturday, June 205-8:30pm | Surfside ParkJoin us for an unforgettable evening as we welcome the arrival of summer at Avalon’s Summer Solstice Festival! After a day of fun in the sun at the beach, head over to Surfside Park on Saturday, June 20 from 5-8:30pm for an exciting event filled with delici...

06/14/2026

Father’s Day Fish Fry, Cape May Winery, Sunday, June 21st, seatings at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Reservations are required. Book here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/capemaywinery/items/726222/calendar/2026/06/?full-items=yes

Events and happenings at the Cape May Winery.

06/13/2026

A MAJOR BEACH REPLENISHMENT PROJECT for Avalon and Stone Harbor has been announced by the US Army Corps of Engineers. A $15.8 million contract has been awarded to Norfolk Dredging Company for hydraulic beach replenishment to occur this summer. Sand will be dredged from Townsend's Inlet and Hereford Inlet borrow sites and pumped onto Avalon and Stone Harbor beaches. In Avalon, approximately 941,032 cubic yards of sand will be placed from 9th Street to 28th Streets; In Stone Harbor approximately 538,867 cubic yards of sand will be placed from 98th to 114th Streets and from 120th Street to the terminal groin. Norfolk Dredging is expected to begin work after completing operations on a nearby project in Sea Isle City and Strathmere. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.

06/12/2026

There is still time to enjoy Stone Harbor's Restaurant Week!

STONE HARBOR RESTAURANT WEEK runs through June 14th. Enjoy an old favorite or try a new place! Check out participating restaurants and menus.

Experience our amazing beach community and award-winning business district.

06/11/2026

IT'S TURTLE TIME! Please keep an eye open for turtle crossings while traveling local roadways! At this time of year diamondback terrapins seek high ground on which to lay eggs and often cross roadways while doing so. Although some of our roadways have turtle fences along them, turtles can still be found crossing in many areas. Please slow down to avoid them! If you're inclined to help a turtle across the road, please take all necessary steps to ensure your own safety in traffic, and then cross the turtle in the direction it was headed.

06/10/2026

Designers and home stagers say the era of overly sterile bathrooms is fading. Instead, warmer tones, natural materials and more personality-driven and wellness design choices are dominating the latest bathroom design trends.

Here’s how not to design a bathroom, and what designers suggest favoring instead.