There’s just something about seeing kites in the sky during the summer that feels like the season is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do. Kite flying remains a really popular warm-weather activity because it’s simple, affordable, and gets people outside. You’ll see families at parks, beaches, and open fields taking advantage of those summer breezes and turning an ordinary afternoon into something fun.

 

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Here in New Jersey, especially along the Shore, a colorful sky full of kites has become one of those classic summer sights that never really goes out of style.

 

 

Millions of people still enjoy kite flying every year. It’s one of those classic outdoor activities that never totally disappears. Every summer, you’ll still see families heading to beaches, parks, and open fields to catch a good breeze and send a kite up into the sky.

 

Around the Jersey Shore especially, it’s one of those simple summer traditions that still brings people outside and reminds us that sometimes the old-school fun is still the best fun.

 

When Is "Kites In The Heights"

Tuesday, July 14th, 4-8 pm
Tuesday, July 28th, 4-8 pm
Tuesday, August 11th, 4-8 pm
Tuesday, August 25th, 4-8 pm

 

There will be a special "Night Kites" event on Tuesday, August 4th, 6:30-9:30 pm

 

Kite events take place at the Carteret Avenue beach (Weather and conditions permitting)

 

For more information about "Kites in the Heights" in Seaside Heights this summer, you can visit Exit82.com

 

I didn't do a lot of kite flying as a kid, but I think I'd like to give it a go again and try kite flying on the beach.

 

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