Upcoming Events

The Washington Street Mall hosts, sponsors, or supports several signature Cape May events each year that take place on or around the Mall, such as sidewalk sales, summer concerts, the Halloween Parade, and the Christmas Parade.

Easter Fashion Stroll

Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026

Enjoy Easter Sunday on the Mall as people of all ages show off their Easter best!

Exit Zero Jazz Festival David O. Clemans Second Line Parade

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Follow the joyful noise!

Fall Sidewalk Sales

Thursday, September 17 through Sunday, September 20, 2026

Our sidewalk sales are famous for great savings on clothing, gifts, collectibles, and more!

Movie in the Park

Friday, October 30, 2026

Enjoy a free outdoor movie just off the Mall this spooky season!

Hospitality Night

Friday, December 11, 2026

A Mall tradition!

Music on the Mall

Fridays, April 24 through June 26 and September 4 through October 2, 2026

Enjoy the sweet sounds of local music!

Cape May Music Festival Concert: Atlantic Brass Band

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Enjoy this annual free concert of rousing American music!

Oktoberfest

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Celebrate the Bavarian tradition at Cape May's famous Oktoberfest!

Christmas Tree Lightings Night in Cape May

Friday, December 4, 2026

Celebrate Cape May’s night of Christmas tree lightings by visiting the Washington Street Mall for holiday shopping and treats among our famous festive decor.

Spring Sidewalk Sales

Thursday, May 14 through Sunday, May 17, 2026

Our sidewalk sales are famous for great savings on clothing, gifts, collectibles, and more!

Music in the Park

Fridays through Mondays, June 20-September 6, 2026

Come enjoy an evening of live music just off the Mall!

Halloween Parade

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Ghouls and goblins of all ages celebrate the spirit of spooky season dressed in their best costumes.

Christmas Parade

Always the first Saturday in December

Cape May's biggest event of the winter!