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Avalon New Jersey
has a full calendar of special events throughout the year. Some events are daily or weekly during the busy summer season; others are one-time only or annual occurrences. Starting in April and running through November the city of Avalon holds a monthly “Big Band Dance” at the Avalon Community Hall. Each month features a different orchestra, and the cost is only $5.00 per person, paid at the door. Free beach concerts also occur monthly May through September, with a different band playing each time. The Avalon Recreation Department holds “mini events” in the Avalon Community Hall every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00am for children of all ages. Admission is free and some of the types of things you might find include “Rainbow the Magic Clown,” and “The Magical Song Writer.” Other special events to watch for while visiting the town of Avalon are listed below starting in May:
MAY
Town Wide Yard Sale
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
JUNE
Chamber of Commerce Craft Fair
Performing Arts 15th Annual Arts Show
JULY
Avalon Recreation Antique Show
Boat Parade
Fourth of July Fireworks Combined with the town of Stone Harbor
Avalon Yacht Club 5K Run
AUGUST
National Night Out
Sand Sculpture Contest
Giles Memorial Beach Run
SEPTEMBER
Avalon Recreation Antique Show
Chamber of Commerce Street Fair
Wings ‘N Water Festival
OCTOBER
Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival
Children’s Halloween Party
DECEMBER
Tree Lighting Ceremony
For specific dates and times of the above special events, please contact the Avalon Chamber of Commerce and they will be happy to provide complete details. Seven-Mile Island is comprised mainly of the communities of Avalon and Stone Harbor. Be sure to look for special events in the town of Stone Harbor, as well, such as their annual “Sail Into Summer Boat Show & Seafood Festival," usually held in May, and their “Wings & Water Festival" in September. There are also several sports camps located on Seven Mile Island that hold their own special events throughout the summer season.
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