The Wildwoods, NJ – April 30, 2026 – Ahoy, young buccaneers! Get ready to set sail for a day of swashbuckling fun at North Wildwood’s annual Captain Kidd Pirate Day on May 16 (Rain or Shine)! Don your finest pirate attire and join the lively parade, which kicks off at 11 a.m. at 26th Avenue and the Boardwalk. Prizes will be awarded for the best pirate costumes following the start of the treasure hunt.
All children ages 12 and under are invited to wear their best pirate-themed apparel and participate in a free parade of brave buccaneers and swashbuckling scallywags to where ‘X’ marks the spot on the 26th Avenue and the Boardwalk.
Check-in, line-up, and costume judging will take place at 26th Avenue and the Boardwalk from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The parade will then step off at 11 a.m.and proceed north on the Boardwalk to 20th and the beach, where Captain Kidd is said to have buried his famous treasure.
Children 12 and under who only want to participate in the treasure hunt should arrive at 20th and the Boardwalk around 11 a.m. Following the parade, the treasure hunt will begin, and a raffle will be held at the conclusion of the treasure hunt.
This family-friendly event is FREE and the perfect opportunity to embrace your inner pirate and search for hidden treasure during a day filled with whimsical fun as the weather begins to warm.
For more information, please contact the North Wildwood Recreation Department at 609-522-2955 or visit NorthWildwood.com.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
