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Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
New Jersey Audubon's annual migration festival in Cape May, marking the Cape May Bird Observatory's 50th anniversary with field trips, boat trips, and a keynote by Dr. Laurie Goodrich.
New Jersey Audubon's Cape May Fall Festival is the organization's annual celebration of fall bird migration at one of the best-known migration points in North America. The 2026 festival marks the 50th anniversary of the Cape May Bird Observatory.
The program includes field trips, trolley trips, boat trips, and bus trips around Cape May, a kick-off party, and a keynote presentation by Dr. Laurie Goodrich, Director of Conservation Science at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Authors Pete Dunne and Dr. Peter Marra are also on the program.
This is a birding and conservation festival rather than a climate-specific event. It is listed here because migration habitat and coastal conservation are part of how New Jersey experiences a changing climate, and because it draws residents and families outdoors.
The festival begins on the evening of October 15. Exact session times and pricing are published by NJ Audubon; check the festival page when you register.
Field, boat, and trolley trips across multiple outdoor sites. The organizer does not publish accessibility details on the festival page; contact NJ Audubon to discuss access needs before registering.