What to know
The Annual Kites at the Pier Festival fills Chelsea Avenue Beach and Pier Village with colorful kites and family entertainment. The 2026 event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and includes kite flying, face painting, a makers market, live music by The Nerds, stilt walkers, dance performances, bubble art, and a festive spring day by the ocean.