Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 82, low: 73.
Thursday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; hot, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cape May Zoo Princess And Pirate Day: Free Fall Family Fun In NJ (catcountry1073.com) — Families in and around Cape May can look forward to the Cape May Zoo's free Princesses and Pirates Day on Saturday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids are encouraged to dress as royalty or pirates for crafts, games, an inflatable pirate ship, and themed trivia alongside the zoo's regular exhibits. Admission is free, with optional donations supporting the zoo's programs.
• 14 New Jersey-Based Books to Add to Your Fall TBR (thelocalgirl.com) — One of the featured fall reads is a romance set right in Cape May, where heroine Sophie Bennett escapes marital heartbreak and slowly connects with her neighbor Liam. The broader list highlights New Jersey authors and stories, but this Cape May–based novel may especially resonate with locals who love seeing their town on the page.
Backstreets & Byways City Tour Cape May Chamber of Commerce Ocean Street Trolley Stop, Washington Street Mall at Ocean Street. 11:30 am
Friday September 4
Junior Clamshell Pitching Tournament Cape May Chamber of Commerce Windsor Beach - Across from Congress Hall 12:00 pm
Picture This Selfie Trolley Ride Cape May Chamber of Commerce Ocean St Trolley Stop, Washington St and Ocean St. 4:45 pm
38th Annual Whitesboro Reunion Festival → Cape May Chamber of Commerce Martin Luther King Center, 207 West Main Avenue, Middle Township, New Jersey, 08252, United States 7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Fisherman's Wharf Walking Tour Cape May Chamber of Commerce Guests meet in front of the main entrance at the Lobster House, next to the green awning. 906 Schellengers Landing Rd. 9:45 am
Picture This Selfie Trolley Ride Cape May Chamber of Commerce Ocean St Trolley Stop, Washington St and Ocean St. 4:45 pm
Best Fairs and Festivals in New Jersey (September 2026) (njfamily.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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