2024 Weekly Family Events
MONDAY
Monday Fundays with the Library & History Center
June 24 - Aug. 26
10am
Avalon Free Public Library or History Center
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Join us for a fun Monday morning activity, brought to you by the Library and History Center.
June 24: Penguin pointers - Meet a penguin (Library)
July 1: Science Heroes (Library)
July 8: Quest for the Kakapo (Library)
July 15: HC Mini Camp w/Environmental Commission (History Center)
July 22: The Green Orbs (Library)
July 29: HC Mini Camp (History Center)
Aug. 5: Polka Dot Run (Library)
Augu.12: HC Mini Camp (History Center)
Aug. 19: The Amazing Eskies (Library)
Aug. 26: Swashbucklers and Sea Dogs (Tennis Building)
Speakers at Surfside
July 1, 22, 29 & Aug. 12, 17, 19, 26
7pm
Surfside Park
Brought to you by the Avalon Library with the Avalon Environmental Commission
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Series to include speakers:
Aug. 12: Sara Goodman Confino
Aug. 17: Colleen McKeegan
Aug. 26: Dr. Doug Tallamy
TUESDAY
Storytime
June 25-Aug. 20
10am
Avalon Free Public Library
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Join Miss Linda for storytime! Stories, songs, and rhymes forchildren of all ages.
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Wigglers
June 5, 12, 19
10am
Avalon Free Public Library
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Join Miss Linda for stories, songs, and dancing! Participants are encouraged to stay for interactive play in the children’s room after the program. Ages 3 and under.
Crafty Wednesdays
June 26-Aug. 21
10am
Avalon Free Public Library
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What will Miss Paige show us how to make today? Put your creativity hat on! Join Miss Paige for a fun arts and crafts project. Kids of all ages welcome.
The last week of August all Library programs will be held at the Tennis Building.
THURSDAY
LEGO Thursdays
June 20-Aug. 29
10am
Avalon Free Public Library
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Calling all Lego Fans! The library will supply the Legos, you supply the imagination. Groups will work together to design and assemble a new project each session. Please leave your Legos at home so that you don’t lose your favorite pieces. All ages welcome.
Thursdays at Surfside
7-9pm
Surfside Park
Bring your beach chairs and enjoy a Thursday night summer concert series. Beer and wine for sale, sponsored by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce. In the event of inclement weather, shows will be moved inside Avalon Community Hall.
June 20: Sensational Soul Cruisers
June 27: Dancing Queens (A Tribute to Abba)
July 11: Best of the Eagles (The Eagles Tribute Band)
July 18: B-Street Band (A Tribute to the Boss)
July 25: Tupelo Honey (A Van Morrison Celebration)
Aug. 1: Well Alright (A Rolling Stones Tribute)
Aug. 8: StevieMac (A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Experience)
Aug. 15: Yacht Rock Gold
Aug. 22: Yellow Brick Road (A Tribute to Elton John)
Aug. 29: Southern Steel (Classic Skynyrd Live)
Sept. 5: The Amish Outlaws
FRIDAY
Friday Nights at Surfside Park
6:30-8:30pm
Surfside Park
Each night will consist of balloon art, face painting, tattoos, etc. DJ, trivia, and dancing. Character shows, picture lines, games and prizes.
June 28: Summer Kickoff Spectacular
July 5: Royal Princess Showcase
July 12: Rock ‘n’ Trolls!
July 19: Barbie
July 26: No show at Surside Park. Check-out Avalon Players production of Into the Woods Jr., avalonplayers.com
Aug. 2: Frozen Fever
Aug. 9: Superheroes
Aug. 16: Minion Mayhem
Aug. 23: Mickey’s Magical Showcase
*All characters and performances are inspired by the listing and are subject to change.
Beach Movies
Begins at dusk after Friday Nights at Surfside Park is over, 30th Street & the beach
July 5: “Barbie”
July 19: “Top Gun” (1986)
Aug. 9: “Jaws”
Aug. 16: “Kung Fu Panda 4”
Aug. 23: “Mama Mia!”