Did you ever hear or know anything about Small Business Saturday? Most may know, but just in case you didn't, this is a unique and wonderful event to emphasize on local businesses and shops. Launched in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday was established to ensure local businesses were garnered the proper attention they deserved. After all, our small businesses is the heartbeat of the local community economy and community development. During this upcoming week, we will be highlighting local businesses in the LBI, Little Egg Harbor, Wildwood, Brigantine and up to Cape May for those who have been giving back to their community and the importance of why local businesses are needed! What's your favorite shop? #coffeeshops #bakeries #restaurants #cafes #LBI #oceancounty #atlanticcounty #wildwoodnj #jerseyshore

For the Culinary & Traveler Adventurer Already started - Ends on November 3, 2024 Looking to travel during these days, take the opportunity of the wonderful scenic routes in New Jersey as well as the fine dining Cape May has to offer. Cape May's Restaurant Week gives a unique way for visitors to try distinct cuisine from the "Jewel of the Jersey Shore" that will cater and delight each palate. Explore and savor from various restaurants in this delectable event. From authentic Italian indulgences such as Andrea Trattoria 's fresh-made bread to exotic dishes like Exit Zero , there is a wonderful display of restaurants to choose from in Cape May's Restaurant Week . This started yesterday, October 31st and will last straight until November 3, 2024. Click on image below for details and reservation information.

Looking for family events or challenging & inspirational events to participate? We curated some events around the LBI and surrounding towns to Wildwood, Cape May and beyond. Here are the events for this weekend and through November 3rd: LOCAL FAMILY EVENTS - THINGS TO DO TODAY: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024  LBI NJ – LONG BEACH ISLAND HARVEST HAYRIDE - TODAY Saturday, October 26, 2024 For families wishing to do something as sweet as a hayride, check out LBI's Harvest Hayride. It starts today at 12 noon until 2pm. Below is the link for you to register and acquire further details: https://welcometolbi.com/event/harvest-hayride-in-long-beach-township/ CAPE MAY, NJ- RESTAURANT WEEK STARTS OCTOBER 31ST, 2024 October 31, 2024 - November 3, 2024 Looking to travel during these days, take the opportunity of Cape May's Restaurant Week. Explore and savor many different cuisine from various restaurants participating in this delectable event starting October 31st straight to November 3, 2024. We provided the link for you to register and select your options of what restaurant you wish to try! https://www.cmrestaurantweek.com/category/restaurant-weekend/ WILDWOOD CREST NJ – 5 MILE BEACH HALF MARATHON FESTIVAL Saturday, November 2, 2024 For those who love a challenge and love to challenge themselves, this may be a perfect match. This 5k, 10k & 15K mile marathon is held at the Wildwood Boardwalk starting at Wildwood Crest and up at North Wildwood. The best part, all ages can attend. Click on the link below for additional information on either how to participate or attend! Either way it is a win-win for everyone! https://wildwoodsnj.com/event/5-mile-beach-half-marathon/ MANAHAWKIN NJ 8TH ANNUAL MAX FAMILY FALL FEST & FISHING TOURNAMENT Saturday, November 2, 2024 Eager to learn how to fish or simply love tournaments? Here you can do both! Bring the entire family! There's everything from local music artists, various vendors to bouncy houses for the children to play as well as food and beverages. For further details, click on the link below! https://oceancountytourism.com/event/8th-annual-maxs-family-fall-fest-fishing-tournament/