While summers in Cape May are what we live for, the fall season here is just as spectacular. With cooler temperatures, less crowds, and unique fall festivals, some might start to wonder if fall is the new summer. Discover fall in Cape May with these off-season activities and events.
Victorian Weekend
Find out what makes Cape May so special and attend the Victorian Weekend. Held every fall, the town of Cape May celebrates its Victorian heritage with a weekend full of entertaining activities from history to murder mysteries, historic house tours, and afternoon Victorian Parlor games, plus food and wine events. It’s a celebration you don’t want to miss!
Halloween happenings
What better time than Halloween than to discover Cape May’s haunted past? Halloween Happenings is a two week-long set of events and activities that are put on to celebrate those things that go bump in the night! From the Cape May Mayhem and Victorian Oddities Trolley Tour to historic haunts house tour, there are plenty of things to do.
Be sure to also ask about our tours of our haunted mansion.
Cape May wineries
Celebrate the harvest season in October by visiting a Cape May winery. At Willow Creek Winery, sample award-winning wines, walk the grounds of our 50-acre vineyard with a winery tour, and vineyard vistas and gardens for your viewing pleasure. We offer a variety of wines from Merlot to Pinot Grigio, so there is something to cater to everyone’s pallet.
Cape May Brewing Co.
If wine isn’t your thing then head on over to the Cape May Brewing Co. They will be hosting their Pick of the Batch Beer Garden event this October 12th. Enjoy exclusive brews, limited edition steins, live music, and more!
Annual Pumpkin Festival
It’s the spookiest time of the year here in Cape May! Celebrate the best of fall and Halloween with the annual Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy family-friendly games, shop local vendors and crafts, visit a haunted house at the Village Barn and hop on a fall hayride through the farm.
Looking for a Cape May bed and breakfast? Discover the Southern Mansion and our fall specials to help you save on your Cape May vacation.
Visit the Cape May County Park & Zoo
During the month of October, the Cape May Zoo is filled with fall season events. With events like their Night Walks at the Zoo and Boo at the Zoo, it’s a great way to get into the spirit.
Stay at Southern Mansion
Deciding what to do during the fall in Cape May is hard but finding a place to stay is easy! Book your stay at the historic Southern Mansion. Our Victorian bed and breakfast is everything that Cape May is all about! With our historic, and even haunted nature, our rooms and common areas are filled with Victorian charm and elegance, making each space truly unique. Come join us this fall season and see what Cape May is like during this beautiful time of year!
