Experience the fall season in The Wildwoods with annual traditions and celebrations, where sweater weather meets coastal festivities.
From watching vintage cars race on the beach to exploring a haunted house, there is no shortage of memorable fall festivals in The Wildwoods. Come and experience the autumn season on this part of the Jersey Shore as a Doo Wop celebration, Oktoberfest performances, and Halloween get-togethers embrace the chillier season.
September
New Year’s in North Wildwood
The Mummers return to the Wildwoods to celebrate New Year’s in North Wildwood! Over a dozen String Bands, including the top bands from the 2026 New Year’s Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA, will be featured in the family-friendly Mummers Parade.
- Date: September 11-12, 2026
- Location: Olde New Jersey Ave, beginning at 2nd Street and concluding at Spruce Ave
Roots Classic Volkswagen Car Show
Relive the nostalgia of ‘back in the day’ with The Roots Classic Volkswagen Car Show. Bring the entire family to enjoy the famous Wildwoods Boardwalk, amusements, water parks, restaurants, bars, boardwalk games, and more!
- Date: September 11-13, 2026
- Location: Various outdoor locations across The Wildwoods
Wildwoods Airshow
The Wildwoods Air Show returns to the beaches of the Wildwoods, bringing two days of thrilling military and civilian aviation performances to the Wildwoods beaches. Spectators can enjoy the show across the entire island with the beach and boardwalk areas showcasing optimal viewing areas.
- Date: September 12-13, 2026
- Location: between Mariners Landing and Adventure Pier
Wildwoods Food & Music Festival
Head to the free Wildwoods Food and Music Festival for a full day of fantastic food options, live music, craft vendors, shopping, and more.
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest
Wear your lederhosen and get ready for Bavarian-inspired fun at Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks! This Oktoberfest takes place on the weekends from September 18 to October 11, 2026. Combine roller coaster excitement with live music, hearty flavors, and strolling performances by the Oompah Delics.
- Date: September 18 – 20 , 25 – 27 & October 2 – 4, 9 – 11, 2026
- Location: 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Boots at the Beach
Boots at the Beach is a lively country music festival rockin’ in North Wildwood. The event features a fantastic lineup of live performances. Festival-goers can enjoy music, line dancing lessons, food, drinks, and a variety of vendors selling Western apparel and crafts. This family-friendly festival promises a weekend full of music, dancing, and fun.
- Date: September 18-19, 2026
- Location: Seaport Pier, 22nd, & the Boardwalk
NJ State Firefighter’s Convention, Fire Expo & Parade
Celebrate the 51st Annual New Jersey State Firefighter’s Convention, NJ Fire Expo, & Parade at the Wildwoods Convention Center, featuring seminars, meetings, voting, and an impressive showcase of fire trucks from across the state. Visitors can explore fire apparatus displays, shop merchandise vendors at Fox Park, and enjoy the New Jersey State Firefighters Memorial Parade as it marches through the Wildwoods.
- Date: September 18-19, 2026
- Location: Wildwoods Convention Center (4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260)
Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show
Uncover new ways to commemorate the Doo Wop side of The Wildwoods with this vintage muscle car show. The Boardwalk will set the ultimate coastal Americana scene with a variety of muscle car models.
- Date: September 25 – 27, 2026
- Location: 26th to Burke Avenues & Wildwoods Convention Center (4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260)
Irish Fall Festival
Traditional dance performances, Celtic crafts, and Irish cuisine await at the Irish Fall Festival. This festival is all about celebrating Irish culture. Brimming with an animated ambiance, you’ll find beer gardens, an amateur boxing match, a 5K run, and so much more at this three-day celebration.
- Date: September 25 – 27, 2026
- Location: Across the streets of North Wildwood.
Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration
Fireworks, talented performances, and dancing are some of the upbeat activities at the Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration. Get ready for nautical-themed festivities and local flavors at this sea-inspired festival.
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: Sunset Lake & Centennial Park (E Fern Rd, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260)
The Monsters on the Beach
High speeds and gravity-defying tricks will be on full display at the Monsters on the Beach! Three monster truck races will be revving up on the sand in The Wildwoods. Tickets can be purchased online or in person, ranging from $15 to $35 per person.
- Date: September 25 – 27, 2026
- Location: On the beach near Spicer Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
October
The Race of Gentlemen
The Race of Gentlemen is for the vintage race car enthusiasts in your life. Watch restored vehicles and motorcycles race for victory on the beach near Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks. Along with the races, join fellow motorcar enthusiasts for the TROG Bonfire and Bands near Pigdog Beach Bar & BBQ.
- Date: October 1–4, 2026
- Location: On the beach near Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks (3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260)
Olde Tyme Italian Festival
Make your way to Fox Park for an Italian festival extravaganza, where tantalizing scents of pizza and sausages fill the air and live tunes create an upbeat ambiance. From tarantella performances to freshly made cannolis, don’t miss this celebratory love letter to Italian culture and cuisine.
- Date: October 2 – 3, 2026
- Location: Ocean Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Wildwood Days Festival
The first-ever Wildwood Days Festival, presented by The Bobby Rydell Foundation, is FREE to attend. Step into a time machine and relive the golden age of the Jersey Shore where the music played loud, the boardwalk buzzed with energy, and summer never seemed to end. Shop crafts and gifts, and grab tasty bites from the vendors on-site.
- Date: October 10, 2026
- Location: Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Wildwoods Fall Festival
Celebrate fall at the Wildwoods Fall Festival, which features a full day of free family entertainment, food and craft vendors, live bands, a beer garden, and more.
- Date: October 17, 2026
- Location: Fox Park, Ocean Avenue between Burk & Montgomery, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
Spooky fun abounds at The Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House, featuring spine-tingling thrills and scrumptious treats! This free Halloween event will be sure to amaze (and potentially jump-scare) all haunted house fans.
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Location: 109 West 1st Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party
Make new Halloween memories with the family at this trunk-or-treat festival! Balloon-twisting, magic demonstrations, and live music are just some of the highlights. Kids are encouraged to visit each trunk-or-treat car to collect their candy.
- Date: October 24, 2026
- Location: Olde New Jersey Ave, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
Byrne Community Center Haunted Gym
This Halloween, the Byrne Community Center transforms into the Haunted Gym, a fun and fright-filled adventure for kids and families. Step inside if you dare and explore chilling mysteries, spooky sights, and sweet surprises around every corner.
- Date: October 30-31, 2026
- Location: Byrne Community Center (406 W Youngs Ave, Wildwood, NJ 08260)
November
5 Mile Beach Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Race along the scenic Jersey Shore at the 5 Mile Beach Half Marathon, 10K & 5K in Wildwood Crest. Runners can enjoy a fast, flat course through Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest, complete with ocean views, on-course support, and a festive post-race celebration on the Wildwood boardwalk.
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: Starting line at Rambler Road Park (Ocean Ave, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260)
Looking for more ways to enjoy the fall in The Wildwoods? Discover more upcoming autumnal celebrations with our events calendar. Expand your fall itinerary with classic Wildwoods activities and locally acclaimed places to eat.
