It’s Tuesday, July 28, and Sandy and Biscuit are ALL IN for the Wildwoods Baby Waddle Contest & Baby Parade, happening today at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 9-10:30 AM. Harry the seagull is just here to judge (allegedly). If you’re anywhere near Wildwood, NJ this morning, here’s everything you need to know.
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What Is the Wildwoods Baby Waddle Contest & Baby Parade?
A crowd-favorite Wildwood summer morning tradition — babies and toddlers “waddle” across the stage for a trophy, followed by a baby parade around the Convention Center. It’s one of the most photographed family events on the Wildwood NJ summer calendar, and yes, in this episode even Harry the seagull has opinions about judging a baby contest.
Event Details: Wildwoods Baby Waddle Contest & Baby Parade 2026
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- ⌛ Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- 📍 Location: Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260
- 🎭 Cost: Free to attend and watch
- 👶 Who: Babies and toddlers waddle for the trophy, parents cheer from the stands
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Why This Is a Perfect Wildwood Family Morning
Free, indoors (so no worrying about beach sun for the little ones), and built for babies and toddlers — the Waddle Contest checks every box for an easy Wildwood family morning. Pair it with a full things to do in Wildwood NJ day: catch the parade at 9 AM, grab breakfast on Pacific Avenue, then head to the beach or boardwalk once the sun’s up.
Getting to the Wildwoods Convention Center From Wildwood Crest
The Wildwoods Convention Center at 4501 Boardwalk is just a 5-minute drive from Wildwood Crest, making it one of the easiest morning outings if you’re already staying at the Shore. Plenty of families base themselves in Wildwood Crest for the week and walk or drive up for events like this one, then spend the rest of the day back on the Wildwood Crest beaches.
More Family Fun on the Wildwood NJ Shore
- The Wildwood Boardwalk & Morey’s Piers rides
- Wildwood Crest’s quiet, family-friendly stretch of beach
- Cape May County Zoo (free admission, Cape May Court House)
- Sunset watching from Sunset Beach, Cape May Point
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Making a morning of it? Sea Chest Motel is just 1 block from the beach in Wildwood Crest, NJ — an easy home base for a Convention Center baby parade morning and a Wildwood boardwalk afternoon.
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