2025 Weekly Family Events
MONDAY
Monday Family Fundays with the Library & History Center
June 23-Aug. 18
10am
Avalon Free Public Library
avalonfreelibrary.org
Join us for a fun Monday morning activity for families, brought to you by the Library and History Center.
Monday Family Fundays include a variety of shows from animals and butterflies to magic and more! Stop by the library or check the events calendar at avalonfreelibrary.org for details.
Summer Spotlight Series
June 30-Aug. 25
7pm, Various locations, avalonfreelibrary.org
Avalon Library and History Center present a variety of special programs throughout the summer. No registration required! Programs are best for ages 16+.
Surfside Park Programs will move into Community Hall in inclement weather.
June 30: Recommended Summer Reads with Carol Fitzgerald from The Book Report Network at Avalon Library
July 7: Bay Atlantic Symphony at Avalon Library
July 14: Bachelors of Broadway at Avalon Library
July 13 (Sun.): The History Center Presents: The Fabulous Greaseband at Surfside Park
July 21: Author David Grann at Surfside Park
July 28: Author Taylor Jenkins Reid at Surfside Park
Aug. 6 (Wed.): Author Jo Piazza at Surfside Park
Aug. 11: Riddlesbrood Touring Theater Company Presents: Shiver Me Timbers! at Avalon Library
Aug. 18: Magic and Illusions with Anthony Salazar at Avalon Library
Aug. 25: Author Doug Tallamy at Community Hall Co-Sponsored with the Environmental Commission
TUESDAY
Tuesday Sprouts: Stories and Songs
June 24-Aug. 19
10am
Avalon Free Public Library
avalonfreelibrary.org
Join us for a fun Tuesday morning activity suggested for ages 6 and under, brought to you by the Library and History Center.
Stories and Songs include a variety of events for younger audiences including story times, musicians, and more! For details stop by the library or check the events calendar online.
WEDNESDAY
Crafty Wednesday
June 25-Aug. 20
10am
Avalon Free Public Library
avalonfreelibrary.org
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.
FAMILY FUN WEEK
Aug. 25-29
10am
Avalon Free Public Library
avalonfreelibrary.org
Wrap-up the summer with Avalon Library’s Family Fun Week the last full week of August! Special events daily - animals, stories, and more - you won’t want to miss it!
Aug. 25: Penguin Pointers!
Aug. 26: All Ages Story Time
Aug. 27: The Spoonman
Aug. 28: Magic and Illusion Workshop Suggested for ages 7 and up
Aug. 29: The Give and Take Jugglers
THURSDAY
STEAM Thursdays
June 26-Aug. 21
10am
Avalon Free Public Library
avalonfreelibrary.org
Join us for a fun Thursday morning STEAM activity suggested for ages 7-12, brought to you by the Library and History Center.
STEAM Thursdays will include a variety of events for middle grades including mini-camps, building challenges, engineering, and more! Stop by the library or check the events calendar online at avalonfreelibrary.org for details.
Bubble Party
July 3
10am
Avalon Elementary School Gymnasium
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Thursdays at Surfside
June 19-Sept. 4
7-9pm
Surfside Park
avalonrecreation.org
AFPL is a proud co-sponsor of this summer’s Thursdays at Surfside concert series. Bring your beach chair and enjoy a variety of artists all summer long. Concert will move indoors to Community Hall in the event of inclement weather.
June 19: Sensational Soul Cruisers
June 26: StevieMac: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
July 3: Best of the Eagles
July 10: Johnny Folsom 4: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
July 17: Amish Outlaws
July 24: All About Joel: A Tribute to Billy Joel
July 31: Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience
Aug. 7: Yacht Rock Gold Experience
Aug. 14: Jesse Garron’s Elvis
Aug. 21: Still Surfin’: The Beach Boys Tribute Band
Aug. 28: BIG HIX: Country Music Tribute Band
Sept. 4: Triple Rail Turn
FRIDAY
Game & Craft Zone
July 11-Aug. 15
11am
Avalon Free Public Library
avalonfreelibrary.org
Each week attendees will decide whether the group plays games or crafts. Suggested for ages 12-14.
FEARLESS: THE TAYLOR SWIFT EXPERIENCE
July 11, 6:30pm
Surfside Park, avalonfreelibrary.org
Sponsored by Avalon Free Public Library
Swifties unite at Surfside Park! From iconic hits to the latest chart-toppers, fans will be delighted by this unforgettable performance. Bring your beach chairs or blankets. In the event of inclement weather, this event will move inside Community Hall.
Friday Nights at Surfside Park
June 27-Aug. 22
*No shows on July 4, 11 or 25 due to other events happening in town.
6:30-8:30pm
Surfside Park
avalonrecreation.org
Each night will consist of balloon art, face painting, tattoos, etc. DJ, trivia, and dancing. Character shows*, games and prizes.
June 27: Frozen Fever
July 18: Mickey’s Magical Showcase
Aug. 1: Royal Princess Showcase
Aug. 8: Superheroes Unite
Aug. 15: Wicked in Avalon
Aug. 22: Minion Mayhem
*All characters and performances are inspired by the listing and are subject to change