Best Things to Do in Atlantic City - Events & Attractions

Discover the best things to do in Atlantic City, NJ!

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Aside from the casinos, this list covers Atlantic City’s best events, festivals, restaurants and outdoor activities that are also family-friendly, including the beautiful beaches and boardwalk, arcade areas and outlet shopping.

🔹 Top AttractionsIsland Waterpark, Lucky Snake Arcade, Atlantic City Aquarium, Playground Pier, Princeton Antiques
🔹 Outdoor Adventures – Beach days, walking along the boardwalk, shopping at Tanger Outlets, beach bars
🔹 Upcoming Events – Seasonal festivals, concerts, family-friendly activities, shows at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center, the Visit Atlantic City Soar & Shore airshow, the North to Shore Festival

Whether you’re searching for “things to do in Atlantic City this weekend,” kid-friendly activities or seasonal events, we’ve got you covered. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and plan your perfect Atlantic City adventure!

Best Things to Do in Atlantic City

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland Show Mixes Circus Acts with Holiday Cheer

This year's version of Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland will mix circus artistry with holiday music, celebrating its 16th season with one stop in New...

Catch New Characters From Moana 2 and Inside Out 2 When Disney on Ice Returns to New Jersey

Disney on Ice is a perennial favorite for families, and the newest show is adding performances by some never-seen-before movie characters. When the ice skating...

Make This Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy Your Next Night Out

Speakeasies are having a moment, with semi-hidden entrances, dark, moody lighting and next-level craft cocktails combining for a unique night out. Now Fever, the...

It’s New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge Weekend! How Many Can You See?

Take a climb and enjoy the view from one of NJ's 11 historic and beautiful lighthouses!

Jon Stewart + Stone Temple Pilots Set to Be Part of 2025’s North to Shore Festival

When Prudential North to Shore Festival returns this week, it will be all about Laughs and Jams. This will be the third year that the...

These Are New Jersey’s Best Beaches, According to USA Today Readers

With 130 miles of Jersey shoreline, every beach town has something different to offer. From beaches and boardwalks to amusement parks and mini golf...

Air Show Returns to Atlantic City This Summer With the Soar & Shore Festival

After a two-year hiatus, the popular airshow will return to Atlantic City this summer, this time as part of the Soar & Shore Festival. Though...

The Best Free Beaches in New Jersey to Hit This Summer

Looking to spend time with the surf and sand but keep your money in your wallet? Look no further.

The Best Cities to Live in New Jersey (2025-26), According to U.S. News & World Report

Yet another study released this spring touts the best cities to live in New Jersey. The study by U.S. News & World Report ranked the...

The Best Rooftop Bars in New Jersey

A night out without the kids calls for a pretty cocktail on a rooftop. These rooftop bars are all about views, drinks, next-level dining...

The Country’s Best Boardwalk is in New Jersey, According to USA Today Readers

USA Today’s 2025 rankings of the top 10 boardwalks in the country are out—and three New Jersey favorites made the list. Known for their...

This NJ Boardwalk Was Ranked The Country’s Best By TimeOut Magazine

It's not summer in New Jersey without a trip to the boards and one of our favorite boardwalks was named the go-to place in...

One of Our Favorite Aquariums Is (Finally!) Reopening Soon

There's good news on the horizon for the Atlantic City Aquarium. After shutting down in March 2020, the aquarium is finally set to reopen...

A Monopoly-Inspired Hotel is Coming to Atlantic City

It's pretty well known that the Monopoly board game was inspired by Atlantic City - and now the board game will come to life...

Here’s How to Book a Room at a Grinch-Themed Suite in Atlantic City

Will your heart grow three sizes bigger if you book a stay at a Grinch-themed suite in Atlantic City? Ocean Casino Resort is betting on...

The Borgata in Atlantic City Should Be Your Next Girls’ ‘Gig Trip’

One of the things I love to do for fun is travel to see concerts – a trend that’s known as “gig tripping.” The...

Atlantic City Calendar of Events

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  • Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar 25th Anniversary Tasting Menu

    Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Tropicana Atlantic City 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, United States

    Every month they'll be rotating appetizers and entrees and selling them for their original prices 25 years ago, along with a 25th anniversary four-course tasting menu for $49 per person. The tasting menu is available Sundays through Thursdays until the end of December. This started on their actual anniversary (April 7th) so the April dish […]

  • Rock the Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

    Rock the Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

    Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ, United States

    The Music Box at Borgata will unveil “Rock the Box,” a new entertainment series on select Friday nights at 9 pm from April through August. Tickets start at $20. Performances include: Yellow Brick Road, an Elton John tribute band on April 11 We May Be Right, a Billy Joel tribute band on April 25 The […]

  • Lil Mo Mozzarella WANTED! Tour

    Claridge Hotel Atlantic City, NJ, United States

    Lil Mo Mozzarella brings his viral Italian-American comedy to the stage for two nights — expect big laughs, crowd interaction, and plenty of “gabagool.”

  • Dancing with the Stars: Live!

    Dancing with the Stars: Live!

    Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Event Center Atlantic City, NJ, United States

    Dancing with the Stars: Live! features the hit TV series’ beloved professional dancers performing new numbers as well as some of the showstoppers featured in Season 34. Dancers include Alan […]

  • K-Pop Demon Hunters & Pop Dance Party and Sing-A-Long Experience

    Celebrity Theater at Claridge Hotel 123 S. Indiana Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ, United States

    The K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party and Sing-A-Long Experience is an interactive fan event built around the massively popular K-Pop Demon Hunters phenomenon. It’s a high-energy, music-driven party experience featuring: […]

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