What’s Happening In Seaside Heights This Weekend?
There are ton’s of options happening in Seaside Heights this weekend! Check the town sponsored events below, or to see what nightlife is happening check out our weekly calendar.
Seaside Heights Concerts on the Beach
Bring a beach chair, kick off your shoes and dance in the sand! Seaside Heights is set to host an incredible series of concerts in 2023 featuring some of the best cover bands around. These tribute bands will cover songs from legendary artists like Billy Joel, Heart, the Doobie Brothers, and Steely Dan. With the sun setting over the ocean and the salty breeze in the air, these concerts on the beach are sure to be unforgettable experiences that will have you dancing the night away. All concerts are on the beach at the end of Blaine Avenue.
- July 6 – David Bowie Tribute Concert: Bowie & Beyond
- July 13 – Aerosmith Tribute Concert: Draw the Line
- July 20 – Billy Joel Tribute Concert: Captain Jack
- July 27 – Doobie Brothers Tribute Concert: Doobie Others
- August 3 – Styx Tribute Concert: Return to Paradise
- August 10 – Rolling Stones Tribute Concert: Classic Stones
- August 17 – Heart Tribute Concert: Kick it Out
- August 24 – Steely Dan Tribute Concert: Reelin’ In the Years
Did you Know Seaside Heights Events are Happening All Year?
Seaside Heights is the most interactive, welcoming and fun beach town on the Jersey Shore with FREE events for all ages during the summer. But did you also know Seaside Heights Events are ongoing all year long? So weather you are coming for the day, or staying the week in a Seaside Heights Rental, there is something for everyone.
The Business Improvement District is proud to offer Seaside Heights events to residents and visitors that all have one thing in common, everyone who comes is sure to have a great time. Check out the schedule below! There are also other fun things to do in Seaside Heights!
April | May | June | July | August | September | October – December
Run Palooza
April 01 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Jersey Shore Relay is comprised of teams of 1 to 5 members running from Seaside Heights to Asbury Park, NJ on an awesome 26 mile ocean front course along many boardwalks and past scenic venues.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
April 01 | 1PM – 2PM
Bring your chairs and line them up and down the Boulevard. This is an annual staple on the Seaside Heights events list.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 02 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
With various stations up and down the beach by age group, kids rush to find eggs hidden in the sand and filled with prizes.
Annual Casino Pier Easter Sale
April 7 – 9 In Person | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day
April 6 – 10 Online
Biggest Savings of the year on the Rides, Waterpark, Go-Karts & Games – Best of all THEY NEVER EXPIRE
| Normal Price | Easter Sale Price | |
| 90 Rides Credits | $90 | $50 |
| 210 Rides Credits | $210 | $100 |
| Waterpark 5 All-Day Admissions | $215 ($43 each) | $150 ($30 each) |
| GO-KARTS 5 Admissions | $60 ($12 each) | $45 ($9 each) |
| 10 Pack of Midway Games | $50 ($5 each) | $30 ($3 each) |
*Ride credits cannot be used on SkyCoaster, Skyscraper, Sky Ride or Go-Karts. Midway games, One Voucher Per Person, Per Game. Not Valid on Arcade, Cranes or Wheel Games. Each Voucher Valid up to $5 in Game Play.
Walk to Defeat ALS
May 06 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward a treatment and ultimately a cure for ALS.
Seaside Truck Show
May 06 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This event is free for Spectators. Check out hundreds of trucks of all kinds. There will be entertainment, food trucks and giveaways every hour. Parade and show at 2PM
Restaurant Week
May 13 – May 22
Arts & Crafts By the Sea
June 03 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Shop on the Boardwalk as you stroll.
13th Annual Sand Soccer Storm Tournament
June 17 | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
June 18 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What could be more fun than soccer on the beach!
Most of the Seaside Heights events from July to August are on a weekly schedule, so you will see them listed below multiple times. We included each week so you could relate the event dates to your vacation!
Movies On the Beach: Jaws
July 02 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring your chairs, blankets and snacks down to Carteret Avenue Beach to watch Jaws! A classic American thriller film released in 1975. You know the story… 1 giant man eating great white shark and 3 men who team up to hunt it down to protect the community..
Weekly Monday Concert Series: All American Variety
July 03 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Musical Performances start at 7pm on the Franklin Avenue Stage.
4th of July Fireworks
July 04 | 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Kites in the Heights
July 04 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring your own kite to join in the flying. Enter at the Carteret Ave. beach (north of Casino Pier)
Weekly Fireworks
July 05 | 9:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Anywhere along the Boardwalk!
Tribute Concert: Bowie & Beyond
July 06 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The brilliant songs of David Bowie as well as Glam-Rock Gems from the early to mid 70’s. Located on the big stage on Seaside Heights Beach at Blaine Avenue. Gate opens at 6:30, no glass, no alcohol.
Movies on the Beach: Rise of Gru
July 09 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring your kids, chairs, blankets and snacks down to Carteret Avenue Beach to watch Rise of Gru. Get cozy in the sand and watch eleven-year-old Gru as he plans to become a supervillain with the help of his Minions, which leads to a showdown with a malevolent team, the Vicious 6.
Monday Night Concerts: Jukebox Legends
July 10 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy the music of Jukebox Legends a 50s, 60s & 70s Tribute Group at the Franklin Ave Stage.
Kites in the Heights
July 11 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring your own kite to join in the flying. Enter at the Carteret Ave. beach (north of Casino Pier)
Weekly Fireworks
July 12| 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Anywhere along the Boardwalk!
Tribute Concert: Draw the Line
July 20| 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
This tribute band is an “Officially Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show”, complete with a Steven Tyler doppelganger. Draw the Line has been touring for more than 30 years! Located on the big stage on Seaside Heights Beach at Blaine Avenue. Gate opens at 6:30, no glass, no alcohol.
Broadway Meets the Beach
July 14 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Broadway talent sings just for you. Free prizes, surprise guests and your chance to see Broadway stars. At the Franklin Ave Stage.
Movies on the Beach: Lightyear
July 16 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring your kids, chairs, blankets and snacks down to Carteret Avenue Beach to watch Lightyear. Watch Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger who gets stranded on a dangerous planet with his commander and crew. Together, they must find a way back home while facing a perilous threat that endangers the safety of the entire universe.
Monday Night Concerts: Skys the Limit
July 17 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
At the Franklin Ave Stage.
Kites in the Heights
July 18 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring your own kite to join in the flying. Enter at the Carteret Ave. beach (north of Casino Pier)
Weekly Fireworks
July 19| 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Anywhere along the Boardwalk!
Tribute Concert: Captain Jack
July 20| 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Billy Joel Tribute Concert By Captain Jack performs several “B” sides and rare album cuts in its shows. Located on the big stage on Seaside Heights Beach at Blaine Avenue. Gate opens at 6:30, no glass, no alcohol.
Movies on the Beach: Puss in Boots, the Last Wish
July 23 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring your kids, chairs, blankets and snacks down to Carteret Avenue Beach to watch Puss in Boots, the Last Wish. When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.
Monday Concert Series
July 24 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy the music of Julyian & Dominique at the Franklin Avenue Stage. The will delight you with the sounds of Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antebellum, Michael Buble, Johnny Mathis, Barry White and many more
Dog Royalty Days
July 25 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Leashed dogs will be allowed on the boardwalk from 9 am to 5 pm Humans are asked to pick up after their dogs immediately.
Kites in the Heights
July 25 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring your own kite to join in the flying. Enter at the Carteret Ave. beach (north of Casino Pier)
Weekly Fireworks
July 26 | 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Anywhere along the Boardwalk!
Tribute Concert: Doobie Others
July 27 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
The Doobie Others are the best tribute band for the world-famous Doobie Brothers. The high energy performance and powerful harmonies covers hits from “Listen to the Music” to “What a Fool Believes,” and everything in between. Located on the big stage on Seaside Heights Beach at Blaine Avenue. Gate opens at 6:30, no glass, no alcohol.
Movies on the Beach: Paws of Fury, the Legend of Hank
July 30 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring your kids, chairs, blankets and snacks down to Carteret Avenue Beach to watch Paws of Fury, the Legend of Hank. Hank, a loveable dog with a head full of dreams about becoming a samurai, sets off in search of his destiny.
Monday Concert Series: The Cameos
July 31| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy the country sounds of the Cameos at the Franklin Avenue Stage.
Mom & Me Day
August 01 | All Day Event
Moms and kids enjoy the beach with 2-for-1 beach admission.
Kites in the Heights
August 01 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring your own kite to join in the flying. Enter at the Carteret Ave. beach (north of Casino Pier)
Weekly Fireworks
August 02 | 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Anywhere along the Boardwalk!
Tribute Concert: Return to Paradise
August 03 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Return to Paradise is a high-energy, theatrical tribute show to the greatest band in the world, “STYX”. Located on the big stage on Seaside Heights Beach at Blaine Avenue. Gate opens at 6:30, no glass, no alcohol.
Arts & Crafts By the Sea
August 03 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Come shop at the shore!
Broadway Meets the Beach
August 04| 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Broadway talent sings just for you. Free prizes, surprise guests and your chance to see Broadway stars. At the Franklin Ave Stage.
Movies on the Beach: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
August 06 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring your kids, chairs, blankets and snacks down to Carteret Avenue Beach to watch Sonic the Hedgehog 2. When the manic Dr Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails is all that stands in their way.
Monday Concert Series
August 07 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy the music of October Rose at the Franklin Ave Stage.
Dad & Me Day
August 08 | All Day Event
Dads and kids enjoy the beach with 2-for-1 beach admission.
Kites in the Heights
August 08 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring your own kite to join in the flying. Enter at the Carteret Ave. beach (north of Casino Pier)
Weekly Fireworks
August 9 | 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Anywhere along the Boardwalk!
Tribute Concert: Classic Stones
August 10 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Look… The Sound… The Show…
The Greatest Rock And Roll Tribute In The World. Located on the big stage on Seaside Heights Beach at Blaine Avenue. Gate opens at 6:30, no glass, no alcohol.
Broadway Meets the Beach
August 11| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Broadway talent sings just for you. Free prizes, surprise guests and your chance to see Broadway stars. At the Franklin Ave Stage.
Movies on the Beach: Hotel Transylvania 4
August 13 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring your kids, chairs, blankets and snacks down to Carteret Avenue Beach to watch Hotel Transylvania 4. After one experiment, Johnny turns into a monster and everyone else becomes human. Now it has to be seen whether they will be able to reverse this experiment.
Monday Concert Series: Gerard Esposito
August 14 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Franklin Avenue Stage
Friend & Me Day
August 15 | All Day Event
Bring your friend to the beach in Seaside Heights for 2-for-1 beach admission.
Kites in the Heights
August 15 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring your own kite to join in the flying. Enter at the Carteret Ave. beach (north of Casino Pier)
Weekly Fireworks
August 16 | 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Anywhere along the Boardwalk!
Tribute Concert: Kick it Out
August 10 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Kick it Out captures the raw power and passion of Heart’s greatest hits. With a high energy performance and a setlist that spans the band’s entire career. On the big stage on Seaside Heights Beach at Blaine Avenue. Gate opens at 6:30, no glass, no alcohol.
Movies on the Beach: Turning Red
August 20 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring your kids, chairs, blankets and snacks down to Carteret Avenue Beach to watch Turning Red. A 13-year-old girl named Meilin turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.
Monday Concert Series : Jukebox Legends
August 21 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Enjoy the music of Jukebox Legends a 50s, 60s & 70s Tribute Group at the Franklin Ave Stage.
Dog Royalty Days
August 22 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Leashed dogs will be allowed on the boardwalk from 9 am to 5 pm Humans are asked to pick up after their dogs immediately.
Kites in the Heights
August 22 |5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring your own kite to join in the flying. Enter at the Carteret Ave. beach (north of Casino Pier)
Weekly Fireworks
August 23 | 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Anywhere along the Boardwalk!
Tribute Concert: Realin’ In the Years
August 24 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Celebrate the timeless music of Steely Dan. Comprised of world class touring and recording session musicians that reads like a who’s who in the music industry, including bandleader and drummer Jerry Marotta . Don’t miss your chance to see this legendary group of musicians live in concert. Located on the big stage on Seaside Heights Beach at Blaine Avenue. Gate opens at 6:30, no glass, no alcohol.
Movies on the Beach: Trick or Treat Scooby Doo
August 27 | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring your kids, chairs, blankets and snacks down to Carteret Avenue Beach to watch Trick or Treat Scooby Doo. With Coco and kitty in prison, Mystery Inc. thinks that they can finally enjoy a break.
Monday Night Concerts: Stiletto & the Saxman
August 28 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Franklin Avenue Stage
Kites in the Heights
August 29 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring your own kite to join in the flying. Enter at the Carteret Ave. beach (north of Casino Pier)
Weekly Fireworks
August 30 | 9:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Anywhere along the Boardwalk!
TCW RV Rally
September 06 – 11 |All Day Event
Sunset Beach
Wine on the Beach Festival
September 9 & 10 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
This upscale event hosts a dozen wineries and numerous food venues. Guests will also be able to attend wine related seminars and presentations. Enter at Blaine Avenue dune crossover. This our favorite of all the Seaside Heights Events.
Que By the Sea
September 16 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
September 17 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Another annual staple on the lists of Seaside Heights events, enjoy a weekend filled with delicious BBQ from award-winning BBQ food trucks along with live entertainment.
Rock the Farm’s 8th Annual Tribute Festival
September 23 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights. Our event offers 10 hours of world class music, family friendly kid zone, beer and wine garden, unique food truck, luxury VIP arena, and so much more!
St. Jude Walk/Run Jersey Shore
September 24 | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Italian Festival
October | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
October | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
October | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Columbus Day Parade
October | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Boulevard
First Night
December 31 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
As you can see, the Seaside Heights events calendar offers a diverse range of activities for visitors of all ages and interests. From the weekly fireworks to the concerts and festivals, there is always something exciting happening in this vibrant beach town.
Whether you’re seeking a family-friendly vacation or a lively nightlife scene, Seaside Heights events has something to offer. The town’s commitment to hosting unique and engaging events throughout the year has made it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.