Cape May’s Favorite Halloween Pop-Up is Back with Boo-ze and Bites

Issue #471

September 30, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

🐷 Cape May’s Favorite Halloween Pop-Up is Back with Boo-ze and Bites

⚓St. Joseph Church Invites All Creatures Great and Small for Annual Blessing

🏖️Preserved in Time: The Natural Beauty of Stone Harbor’s Bird Sanctuary

Cape May Local Scoop’s Events Are Sponsored By: Daisy Lane Boutique

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 September 30

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Cape May’s Favorite Halloween Pop-Up is Back with Boo-ze and Bites

Cape May’s shoreline is getting a festive twist this fall as Harry’s Boo Bar makes its anticipated return for the Halloween season. Hosted by Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille, the pop-up event transforms the popular summer spot into a creatively creepy coastal retreat, just in time for October’s eerie atmosphere. Following its breakout debut in 2024, the Boo Bar is back with a fresh set of Halloween-themed decorations — this time with a nautical flair. Themed cocktails are central to the experience, including inventive concoctions like the Davy Jones Juice (Absolut vodka, blue curaçao, pineapple, and grenadine), the Headless Horseman (Reposado tequila, pumpkin spice, apple cider), and the Afterlife (Casamigos Blanco, melon liqueur, lemon juice, pineapple, and a black lava salt rim). For fans of seasonal flavors, the Boo Bar Espresso Martini blends Tito’s vodka, Kahlua, and pumpkin spice cold brew. With fall tourism steadily increasing in recent years, Cape May is quickly becoming a year-round destination. Lower hotel rates, fewer crowds, and mild autumn weather are making off-season visits more appealing — and themed attractions like Harry’s Boo Bar are leading the charge. Whether you're local or just visiting for the season, Harry’s Boo Bar invites guests to trade boardwalk flip-flops for cobwebs and costumes — all with an ocean view. The Boo Bar opens on October 3rd.

St. Joseph Church Invites All Creatures Great and Small for Annual Blessing

 St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sea Isle City is preparing to host its annual Blessing of the Animals, a cherished tradition that celebrates the bond between humans and their pets. The event will take place at noon on Saturday, October 4, in the St. Joseph’s Parish Center parking lot, located at the corner of 44th Street and Central Avenue. Organized in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, the ceremony offers a moment of reflection and gratitude for all creatures—furry, feathered, scaly, or otherwise. The event includes a scripture reading from the Book of Genesis, reinforcing the spiritual connection between people and animals. Last year, over 50 dogs and a few cats received the blessing, and the church encourages all pet owners to participate, regardless of the type of animal. St. Joseph Church welcomes anyone in the community to bring their pets and be part of the celebration.

Preserved in Time: The Natural Beauty of Stone Harbor’s Bird Sanctuary

Tucked away in the quiet borough of Stone Harbor, New Jersey, the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary offers a rare glimpse into the region’s natural past. Located at 11400 3rd Avenue, this 21-acre preserve serves as a living testament to coastal ecosystems that once dominated New Jersey's barrier islands. Open 24 hours a day with free admission, it continues to captivate birdwatchers, nature lovers, and curious travelers alike. Recognized as a prime birding site as early as the late 19th century, the area once attracted ornithologists from across the country. Preservation efforts gained momentum in 1941 when a local bird club was founded to protect the area. By 1947, these efforts culminated in the official establishment of the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary through a borough ordinance, preserving 31 acres of vital habitat. In 1965, the sanctuary earned national recognition as a designated National Natural Landmark by the United States Park Service—one of the few bird sanctuaries entirely contained within municipal borders. Over the decades, the sanctuary has hosted thousands of bird species and welcomed over a million visitors from around the globe. Local officials estimate the economic impact exceeds $5 million annually.

What unique ‘geological’ feature sometimes becomes visible at Sunset Beach in Cape May, New Jersey?

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Answer to the September 29th Trivia Question

Cape May, New Jersey, is known for a unique type of gemstone found on its beaches. These "Cape May diamonds" are actually quartz pebbles that have been polished to resemble diamonds. What is the primary origin of these quartz pebbles?

A) Eroded glass from local factories
B) Washed down from the upper Delaware River
C) Formed from volcanic activity
D) Brought by early European settlers

Answer: B) Washed down from the upper Delaware River

Cape May diamonds are quartz pebbles, not diamonds, that have traveled down the Delaware River from the Catskill and Allegheny mountains. ​

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