News and Events
Once Upon a Restaurant
Sunday, May 3, 2026 • 5pm • The Tavern, Seaville, NJ
Join us for this special fundraiser!
Enjoy a traditional 7-course Italian meal while reminiscing about two of Sea Isle’s staples, Mazzella’s and Screnci’s. Listen to family members share the history of their family and business.
Tickets are $85.00 each.
Selected wines paired with each course will be available at the cash bar.
Participate in a raffle featuring assorted Sea Isle inspired gift baskets!
For more information or to reserve your ticket, call Mary Pat at (609) 675-5259.
Donations Needed for Raffle Fundraiser
April 27, 2026
Arbor Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 12pm • Community Center, Sea Isle City, NJ
Sea Isle City’s Beautification Committee, Environmental Commission, Garden Club, Green Team, Historical Society, and Shade Tree Committee will host their annual Arbor Day Celebration at 12 noon on Saturday, April 25, inside Sea Isle City’s new Community Center at 4500 Central Avenue.
This free event will feature guest speakers, a poetry reading, complementary light refreshments and the presentation of this year’s “Green Thumb Award” to a municipal employee who has helped beautify Sea Isle City. Also, several long-standing trees that were planted by local students decades ago (and are still in place on the grounds of the new Community Center) will be re-dedicated.
For more information about Sea Isle City’s 2026 Arbor Day Celebration, please phone Mike at 609-236-3331.
Community Day
Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 10am-12pm • Community Center, Sea Isle City, NJ
Visit the Historical Society’s table during Community Day at the new Community Center to learn more about our mission and get involved in the preservation of our local history.
Our Perfect Storm
Friday, July 24, 2026 • 7pm • Excursion Park, Sea Isle City, NJ
Stories and history of the March 1962 Storm that devastated Sea Isle City presented by local historians and storm-survivors, Dr. Joseph A. LaRosa, Jr. and Pat Haffert.
Come early at 7pm to meet the author and explore wild storm photos.
Limited seating is available. Bring a beach chair or blanket.
Sea Isle City’s History of Lifeguarding
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • 7pm • Excursion Park, Sea Isle City, NJ
Tom McCann presents on Sea Isle’s long and important history of lifeguarding.
Come at 7pm for an author meet-and-greet, lifeguards, row boat photo opportunities, historical photos, and memorabilia. Presentation will start at 8pm.
Limited seating is available. Bring a beach chair or blanket.
Catch Up on Past Presentations
Our recent presentations are available to watch on YouTube:
Our Annual Holiday Open House Honoring the Iannone and Freda families – December 6, 2025
Our Perfect Storm Presentation – July 25, 2025
Our Perfect Storm and Our Community’s Perfect Response: 62 Years of the ’62 Storm – March 16, 2024
New Jersey Black Heritage Trail
TBA 2026
Sea Isle City has been accepted for inclusion in the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. The unveiling of the trail marker at the site of the Niagara Movement’s final two meetings at the original Methodist Church in Sea Isle City will be scheduled for 2026.
The Latest Newsletter
Spring 2026
Read our Spring Newsletter here.
Sea Isle City’s Upcoming Events
For a list of city events, please visit the Visitor Website – Calendar.