Family Fun

There’s no place better for families than Cape May! You’ll find a variety of multi-generational activities designed for kids and parents (or grandparents) to enjoy together. In addition to trolley tours, house tours and nature tours, MAC offers lots of family-perfect activities during the summer season. So, get off the beach for awhile and out of that arcade and do something together!

Family Fun Calendar

CAPE MAY LIGHTHOUSE

Family Fun Days, Lighthouse Storytime, Keepers on Duty and more!

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BREAKFAST WITH THE PIRATES

two kids and an adults dressed as pirates for the breakfast of pirates at the emlen physick estate

August 11 & 18
9:30am

Ahoy, mateys! Enjoy breakfast with your youngsters while you listen to a story and pirate music, take part in a craft, plus go on a treasure hunt with our pirates.

Tickets
Adults & Children $20
Children under 3 $5

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AROUND CAPE ISLAND CRUISE

Cape may whale watcher boat filled with people looking at a whale swimming in the ocean during a around the cape island cruise

All aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher for a 2-hour narrated sightseeing cruise around the island of Cape May.

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FESTIVALS AT THE PHYSICK ESTATE

2 kids holding painted pumpkins that htye made at the crafts table at a cape may mac festival on the grounds of the physick estate

Don’t miss these fun family festivals on the beautiful grounds of the Estate!

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PHYSICK ESTATE SCAVENGERS HUNT

clip of the emlen physick estate scavenger hunt map

Have an adventure the whole family will enjoy at the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate!

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CAPE MAY FAMILY TREASURE HUNT

Discover the fun of exploring Cape May and uncovering its architectural elements from a kid’s perspective! The Family Treasure Hunt packet includes a clues sheet and map that will take you on a self-guided discovery tour set to your own pace (answer sheet also included). A great family activity for any time of day, it’s available year-round.

Free – Donation Suggested

Pick-up at one of our points of sale.

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FAIRY TALE BREAKFAST

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Enjoy a sampling of children’s activities including interactive stories, games and face painting while enjoying a breakfast buffet.

PHYSICK ESTATE CHILDREN’S TOUR

cape may mac tour guide in victorian dress gives tour to school children

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What was life like in the Victorian era? Kids can find out on a guided tour of the Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May’s only Victorian house museum.

HARBOR SAFARI

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What does a butterfly like to eat? How about a crab? How are shells made? Take a Harbor Safari with a marine biologist from the Nature Center of Cape May as your guide and find out.