PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Chow down on cheesesteaks at the KB Foundation’s first annual Cheesesteak Cook off. Celebrate pride with a Boozy Brunch Bingo at Nip n Tuck Bar in Long Branch. Explore the paranormal at the nation's oldest seaside resort with the Ghost Capers Walking Ghost Tour in Cape May. There’s plenty to do this weekend: It’s a Shore Thing!
Cheesesteak Cookoff
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 10 at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Somers Point, Somers Point
DETAILS: Join the KB Foundation for their first-ever Cheesesteak Cookoff. The event features a friendly competition between chefs William Burris and Christina Ruocco to see who can make the best Philly cheesesteak. There will also be live music, drinks and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the KB Foundation that’s committed to mentoring and serving youth in the Greater Philadelphia area.
PRICE: $150, but children under 12 are free
Wildwood Restaurant Week
DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 11 through Thursday, June 15
WHERE: At participating restaurants, see here
DETAILS: End the weekend right with Wildwood Restaurant Week. Eight restaurants will be participating like Dogtooth Bar and Grill and The Surfing Pig. Enjoy everything from surf and turf to true Italian cuisine.
PRICE: Varies by restaurant
Boozy Brunch Bingo
DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Nip-N-Tuck Bar & Grill, 23 Norwood, Long Branch
DETAILS: June is Pride Month and what better way to celebrate than with a Boozy Brunch Bingo? The event is hosted by DJ Lunique and you can expect a night of surprise special guests and fun prizes. The bingo will support the VNACJ Community Health Center, an LGBTQ wellness center.
PRICE: $10
Ghost Capers Haunted Cape May Ghost Tour
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 10 from 8 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: 700 Washington Street, Cape May
DETAILS: Step into the past and discover the most authentic walking ghost tour of the nation’s oldest seaside resort. The lantern-lit walk is filled with tales of pale apparitions and the history of each building, along with theories about which of its former inhabitants may be causing the current hauntings.
PRICE: $20
Faces Day at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 11 from 3 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, 601 Boardwalk, Ocean City
DETAILS: Spend the afternoon on the boardwalk for the 20th annual FACES Day at Gillian’s Pier. FACES 4 Autism is hosting the event and will be selling 200 wristbands, so make sure to get there early! The event is specifically designed to be sensory-friendly so that families can enjoy a peaceful afternoon at the park
PRICE: $5 per wristband, each additional wristband will be an additional $20, limit of 4 per family
Boogie Daze
DATE/TIME: Sunday, June 11 at 12 p.m.
WHERE: Tropicana Casino, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
DETAILS: Get your boogie on at the Chelsea Rooftop Pool for the ultimate 70s, 80s, and 90s pool party. There will be fishbowl souvenir cocktails, hula hoop contests, relay races and nonstop fun. Come dressed in your favorite retro swimwear for a chance to win fun prizes!
PRICE: $10 at the door
A Starry Night Art Auction and Reception
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: John F. Peto Studio Museum, 102 Cedar Avenue, Island Heights
DETAILS: Enjoy a night full of art at the Starry Night Art Auction and Reception, that benefits Ocean’s Harbor House. The local nonprofit provides shelter, support, and services for homeless and vulnerable youth. The event will be held outdoors at the John F. Peto studio and features art by local artists and the kids in Ocean Harbor’s art therapy program.
PRICE: Free
RECURRING
Cape May Music Festival
DATE/TIME: May 25 to June 22
WHERE: Various locations in Cape May
DETAILS: Now in its 34th year, the Cape May Music Festival is back with 15 different live performances through the end of June.
PRICE: Pricing varies depending on the event
A Shore Thing is sponsored by NJ Transit