Downtown Toms River
732-341-8738
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10/15 – 10/31
Downtown Toms River Scarecrow Walk
The Scarecrow Walk is returning to Downtown Toms River. This is the fourth year scarecrows will be decorating the streets. The community is invited to come downtown and vote for their favorite scarecrow. Scarecrows are on display from October 25th to October 31st along Washington Street. Participating stores will have ballots. Just look for the Scarecrow Walk poster in their window! Completed ballots can be dropped off in the lobby of the Toms River branch of the OC Library(101 Washington St.) or at The Downtown Shops @ 53 Main(53 Main St.)
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10/19
Downtown Toms River
Harvest Arts Festival
11am – 5pm
The Harvest Arts Festival will be held along Washington Street in Downtown Toms River. Washington St. will be filled with food trucks, merchandise & handcraft vendors, a beer & wine garden and local artists selling and displaying their works as part of a juried art show. There will be free activities for the kids including pumpkin painting, games, and a balloonist. Free admission and all public parking throughout downtown is free. Live entertainment from local bands throughout the day.
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The Old Lacey Schoolhouse
609 971-0467
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10/16
Lacey Historical Society Haunting & Paranormal Presentation
7pm
Lacey Historical Society will be presenting a program on haunting activity and paranormal experiences in the Old Schoolhouse. We are delighted to announce that Leslie Lagani, a prominent local Medium/Intuitive and Paranormal Investigator, will be joining us along with members of her paranormal investigative team. The program is open to the public at no cost.
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10/18, 10/19
Halloween Family Fun
6pm – 8:30pm
Calling kids of all ages for the haunting of Lacey Historical Society’s grounds and Old Schoolhouse Museum. There will be appropriate themed entertainment for all age levels. Parents can control the level of spookiness their children experience. Participants will enjoy a Halloween walk through scenes, costumed live and not so alive characters, games, prizes, free candy, making S’Mores at the fire pit, refreshments, Halloween trivia, and real ghost tales of the area.
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Grunin Center for the Arts
@ Ocean County College
732-255-0500
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10/16, 10/17
Layer the Walls
3pm
What if you discovered an old apartment covered with forty layers of wallpaper? What if these layers could be peeled back to reveal the stories of past tenants? Layer the Walls explores stories of a tenement apartment in New York City that was once home to hundreds of new immigrants. Shadow and Bunraku puppetry, along with masks bring to life the stories of Irish, Italian and Jewish families. These compelling stories have shaped the America we know today.
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10/17
JF Party Dragon Presents:
Brad Williams
8pm
Brad Williams has become one of the funniest, most in-demand comedians working today. A California native, Brad started doing stand-up at age 19 and has been touring ever since. He has appeared on numerous TV shows including Legit, Dave Attell’s Comedy Underground, Sam and Cat, Live at Gotham, the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Mind Of Mencia, and Pitboss.
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10/18 – 10/20,
10/24 - 10/27
Our Town
Described by Edward Albee as “…the greatest American play ever written,” the story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager, audiences follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Written by Thornton Wilder.
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10/24
Special Residency: Amirah Sackett
11am
An internationally recognized hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Amirah Sackett explores and embodies her Muslim American identity through combining hip-hop movement and Islamic themes.
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10/25
Zee Zee
2pm
An imaginative and electrifying performer, Zee Zee, is unique among the young generation of pianists.
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10/27
Gerry Mulligan Tribute Band
3pm
Join Ron Vincent (drums), Dean Johnson (Bass), Bill Mays (Piano), Marvin Stamm (Flugelhorn), and Jay Brandford (Baritone Saxophone) as they recapture the magic of Gerry Mulligan. “Each member of the group has close connections to Gerry and his music: Pianist Bill Mays and bassist Dean Johnson played together in Gerry’s band and trumpeter Marvin Stamm was a mainstay of earlier Mulligan aggregations.
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The Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum
609-296-8868
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10/17 - 10/20
Haunted Seaport
6
pm – 9pm
Visit Tuckerton Seaport, if you dare, for a frightastic adventure known in local lore as Haunted Seaport. Pirates and Sea Captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Climb aboard a hayride for a ghostly howling good time through the Haunted Woods. Be on the lookout for the Jersey Devil! We will also have a non-scary Family Fun Activity Area with crafts, stories, games, and not so scary fall activities!
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10/26
Harvest Festival
11am - 7pm
Little Egg Harbor Chamber of Commerce will host their 2nd Annual Harvest Festival at Tuckerton Seaport. Fun for the whole family! Trunk or treat, food trucks, live entertainment, petting zoo, vendors and more!
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Various Days
Sunset Sails
Enjoy a sunset as Seaport staff members guide guests through a 2-hour long exploration of how the area's natural environment, local history, and folklife shaped Clamtown" and its inhabitants. Each trip is also a great opportunity to see wildlife, perhaps an egret, family of otters, or blue heron! reservation: Recommended
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Various Days
Creek Tours
Seaport staff will guide guests through a 1-hour long exploration of how the area's natural environment, local history, and folklife shaped "Clamtown" and its inhabitants. Each trip is also a great opportunity to see wildlife, perhaps an egret, family of otters, or blue heron! Reservations: Recommended
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Strand Center for the Arts
732-367-7789
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10/17
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce hosts
Annual Comedy Night
7:30pm
Get Ready To Laugh! The
Lakewood Chamber Of Commerce Presents An Adults Only Comedy Night At The Historic Strand Theater In Lakewood. Featuring Comedians John Larocchia, New York City’s Funniest Fireman, & Also Appeared On The View; Steve Lazarus, Performed Stand Up In NY City, A.C. & Vegas; & Jim Dailakis, International Headliner Direct From Australia.
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10/25
Murder at the
Juice Joint
Murder Mystery
6:30pm
With the passing of prohibition and organized crime on the rise, The Juice Joint, a swanky speakeasy run by Rosie Marie, has been nothing but jumping. To celebrate its success, Rosie is planning a party to remember at the exclusive nightspot & YOU are invited! However, one of the names on the guest list is also on another’s hit list & no one is safe from the consequences! From major mobsters & their molls to the swanky singer with her hopes at Hollywood. No one is safe from murder, but everyone will have a chance at solving it.
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10/26
ABBA REVISITED and Las Vegas' own
BEE GEES GOLD
8pm
ABBA REVISITED And Las Vegas' Own BEE GEES GOLD. A Night To Remember, 2 Headline Bands In One Night. All Your Favorite Abba and Bee Gees Songs And Hits In One Night This Is There Only Area Appearance. Don't Miss It!
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10/27
Dracula,
The Atlantic City Ballet
4pm
Based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 classic gothic horror story, The Atlantic City Ballet's choreographer Phyllis Papa’s Dracula mixes romance and passion with horror and pain. Taking place in 16th century Europe, this original ballet, complete with sensuous costumes, theatrical sets and a gripping score, has become one of the biggest hits in Atlantic City Ballet’s 34-year history.
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10/18 – 10/20,
10/25 – 10/27, 10/31
The Rocky Horror
Picture Show
We are shivering with anticipation to present The Rocky Horror Show like you have not experienced it before. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky."
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Waretown Lake and Recreation Area
609-693-5407
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10/18, 10/19
22nd Annual Waretown
Haunted Hayride
7pm – 10pm
20 Minute Haunted Tractor ride around the Waretown Lake. The Skit Contest highlights the event. Contestants are competing for 8 cash prizes as voted upon by the paying public.
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Insectropolis Bug Museum
732-349-7090
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10/18
The Great Pumpkin
6pm - 8pm
The Great Pumpkin returns to Insectropolis for a night of fun. During this family-friendly event, guests of all ages will enjoy an indoor treat trail, games & crafts, photos with Snoopy himself, costume contests, and showings of It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
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Borough of Lavallette
844-365-6952
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10/18
Lavallette Ladies Night Out
5pm - 9pm
Shop & dine in Lavallette.
Enjoy special sales and dining specials all night long!
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10/20
Food Trucks and Football
1pm - 5pm
Enjoy an array of food trucks and live streamed football on the bay! This is the perfect family fall outing in Lavallette. There will be activities for kids of all ages & tailgating games for adults.
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Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
732-255-0342
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10/18
Host a Little Ghost
and the Story of
Mystical Mums
6:30pm - 8:pm
A fun-filled evening with the authors of Host A Little Ghost and the Story of the Mystical Mums. Join us for an evening of activities, reading, and fun! Meet the Authors and hear the story under the stars.
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10/18
Grunge Halloween Party
8:30pm - 10:30pm
When the light’s out, it’s less dangerous….to enjoy your favorite grunge hits with LASERS! Grab your flannel and lace up your Docs for a sonic rewind to Seattle in the early ‘90s. Loiter at the most low-fi Halloween costume contest ever while drinking coffee and Smashing Pumpkin Piñatas! Head into the dome for '90s trivia and your favorite angst-ridden anthems from Alice in Chains, Chris Cornell, Rage against the Machine, and more!
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10/19, 10/26
Not-So-Scary Halloween
Laser Show
Not-So-Scary Halloween Laser Show is our kid friendly Halloween laser show featuring the Kidz Bop versions of your favorite Halloween songs.
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10/19, 10/26
Laser Fright Light
8:30pm
Looking for a unique way to send chills up your spine this October? Halloween Hits and Horror Movie Themes like, Psycho, Men in Black, and Michael Jackson's Thriller light up the night in lasers!
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10/20
Not So Scary
Trunk or Treat
4pm – 6pm
Put on your best costume and bring the family out to trunk or treat in a fun and safe environment. Local family-friendly businesses will be dishing out the candy. Kids can pick a pumpkin to decorate from our pumpkin patch. This year's trunk or treat will also offer the 30 minute Not So Scary Planetarium Show.
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10/26
Halloween PJ Party
Noon – 1:30pm
12pm: Halloween PJ Party Craft-free w/purchase of show ticket.
12:30pm: Halloween PJ Party Show
Get your jammies on and get ready for some fun! Each month has a different theme! Join this fun-filled variety show. Learn about science and astronomy while singing songs, dancing to laser songs and viewing the wonders of the night sky!
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10/26
Laser Pink Floyd:
The Wall &
Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd is always a crowd favorite and The Wall is considered to be one of the best classic rock albums of all time. It is a timeless classic, and one of Pink Floyd's best, becoming the group's second best seller behind Dark Side of the Moon. Dark Side of the Moon offers a mixture of psychedelic, rock and jazz sounds. Its sonic backdrops and atmospheric soundscapes combined with a unique assortment of sound effects yield an emotional resonance. When accompanied by a diverse and unusual display of laser art, the overall feel is a dramatic and haunting atmosphere.
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10/18
Movies in the Park
7:30pm
Enjoy a family night out under the stars. Food, Drink, and Ice Cream will be available. Also featuring facepainting and balloon animals!
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Jenkinson's Boardwalk
732-892-0600
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10/19, 10/20,
10/26, 10/27
Boo at the Boardwalk
Noon – 4pm
Boo at the Boardwalk returns to Jenkinson’s for 2019! Trick-or-Treating, Crafts, Games, Pumpkin Patch, Beach Maze, Underwater Pumpkin Carving, Kiddie Rides, Perky's Pumpkin Derby and more!
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10/26
Perky’s Pumpkin Derby
2pm
It’s pumpkin vs pumpkin in the annual Perky’s Pumpkin Derby! Two weight categories: under 12 lbs and over 12 lbs.
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Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
609-494-2016
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Tucker’s Lighthouse @ Tuckerton Seaport
609-296-8868
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10/19, 10/20
Lighthouse Challenge
of NJ
20
th
Anniversary
Climb to the top of the Barnegat Lighthouse & Tucker’s Island Lighthouse as stops during the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey! It is the one weekend of the year when all of the lighthouses agree to stay open at the same time all weekend so everyone can tour the state and visit each of the sites.
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Laurita Winery
609-758-8000
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10/19, 10/20
Laurita OktoberFEST
Food Trucks & Fire Pits
Enjoy some of the best Gourmet Food, Access to over 6 Wine Bars (inside and out) and 2 Tasting Tents, Access to some of the most scenic views in New Jersey, Fireworks – Saturday night only! Kids playgrounds!
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Fridays
Fire Pit Fridays
6pm – 9pm
Sit on the patio for Fire Pit Fridays! Gather around the fire pit with friends and eat S’mores… all you need!
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10/19
Fall Festival at Casino Pier
Noon – 2pm
Casino Pier’s annual Fall Festival in the arcade! Go dressed in your best Halloween Costume, prizes for different categories! Fall festive crafts you can take home! Fun games and of course our winners win prizes! Come join the fun and start our Halloween and Fall fun with us at Casino Pier!
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Hiering Ave. Parking Lot
Seaside Heights
732-830-3700
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10/19
Drive In Movie
Rocky Horror Picture Show
8pm
Get in the Halloween spirit and enjoy our Drive In Movie of Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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Jersey Shore Pirate Adventures
732-899-6100
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10/19, 10/20,
10/26, 10/27
Pirate Pete’s
Pumpkin Patch
Paint your own Pumpkin in Pirate Pete's Pumpkin Patch which will be decked out in Halloween and Pirate Decorations to delight all ages. Pumpkins will be provided for each child in your party!!! for FREE with a full price admission.
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Windward Beach Park
732-262-4622
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10/19
Bricktown Fall Fest
2pm – 7pm
Brick Township's popular fall tradition! Enjoy food trucks, a beer and wine garden, Fire pits, games and much more!
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Fantasy Island Amusement Park
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10/19
Halloween Fun Fest
1pm – 4pm
Costume Contest, Select Rides & Games Open, Trick or Treat Trail, Pumpkin Patch, Dance Party, Face Painting, Join for a day of family fun!
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Surflight Theatre
609-492-9477
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10/19
Promised Land
Bruce Springsteen
Tribute Band
7:30pm
A Jersey Shore Tribute Band Like No Other: Promised Land, a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band. The core members of PROMISED LAND - Kenny, Mike and Rob have been playing music together since they were just 15 years old. The first time they played at the Jersey Shore was in the summer of 1990 at the world-famous Stone Pony where they opened for E STREET band member - Nils Lofgren.
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Barnegat Public Dock
609-698-0080
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10/19
Hocus Pocus
Drive-In Movie
8pm
Bring in the Halloween season with this classic family movie.
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10/20
Barnegat Fall Festival
Noon – 4pm
Family friendly events. Day feature over 40 homemade craft vendors, children's bounce houses, children's costume contest and parade. Pet parade and much more. Music provided by WBNJ 91.9FM
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Bayview Park
609-361-6641
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10/19
Shellabration
*Rescheduled from 10/12
due to flooding**
Noon - 5pm
Let’s Celebrate the Oyster! Food, Beer, Wine, Music, Oysters, Demos, family fun! Free Admission.
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10/19
2019 Fall Fest
4pm – 8pm
This event will have something for all! Food trucks, fire pits, live entertainment and fun family activities!
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New Egypt Speedway
609-758-1900
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10/19
AMA District 6 Flat Track Motorcycles Under The Lights!
4pm – 9pm
20+ Classes of Motorcycles will be in action ranging from 50cc to 50 years of age. Our first event produced a field of 75 bikes in the pit area on July 21st on a day where it was 113 degrees!
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10/26
7th Annual All Star Cup Shootout , Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars, Sportsman &
Crate Modifieds
3pm
The MIGHTY Modifieds will be in action in a 60-lap, $6,000 to win main event paying $400 to start! The Open Sportsman, Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars and Crate Modifieds will complete the racing program. Rules and Entry Blanks will be available on the New Egypt Speedway website in the coming days!
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Toms River Intermediate East
732-451-4838
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10/20
Travel in Harmony w/ The Oceanaires
4pm – 6pm
A musical getaway in Four-Part Barbershop Harmony under the direction of Ritchie Lavene.
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Ocean County Historical Society
732-341-1880
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10/20
The Rise and Fall of the Ku Klux Klan in New Jersey
2pm
Join OCHS in welcoming co-author, Joseph G. Bilby, as he presents his book, "The Rise and Fall of the Ku Klux Klan in New Jersey,". Bilby served as an officer in the First Infantry Division in Vietnam, and is now part-time Assistant Curator of the National Guard Militia Museum of NJ in Sea Girt. He is the author, co-author, or editor of twenty-one books, a freelance writer, historical consultant, and a winner of numerous awards for his work.
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Cuisine on the Green @ Atlantis
609-296-2137
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10/22
Cuisine Live
Cooking Demo
Student Showcase
These demonstration dinners will provide an opportunity for an entertaining and informative night out and will provide a fantastic chance to pick up some new cooking skills while enjoying a great meal! Seating is limited.
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10/25
Horror Homicide Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6:30pm
It’s spooky enough at the annual Halloween Ball for the denizens of
Transyltucky, but when murder makes a visit, it’s up to you to help Horror Homicide find the culprit!
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Ocean County Mall
732-244-8200
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10/24
Mall-O-Ween
4pm – 6pm
Join B985 at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River for Mall-O-Ween! There will be mall-wide trick or treating (participating stores only, while candy lasts),
crafts, giveaways, a costume contest for children ages 4-12 and your chance to win awesome B985 swag/prizes!
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Ocean County Artists' Guild
732-270-3111
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10/25
Paranormal Night
Ghost Hunt at the Guild
7pm
Barry Ruggiero has been investigating the paranormal for over twelve years. His area of expertise centers around hauntings and spirits with the application of basic physics. Scientific instruments which measure fluctuations in the environment, enables NJPI to document these occurrences. Infrared surveillance equipment is utilized along with high end audio equipment to capture any abnormalities for documentation purposes.
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Lavallette Elementary School
732-793-7477
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10/25
Halloween
Harvest Hoedown
An afternoon and evening of fun for all! Decorate a trick or treat bag, YOSI "Spooky / Silly Halloween Party, Hayrides, Pony Rides, Magic Show, Bonfire and "Spooky Halloween Stories", Family Pumpkin Carving Contest, & D.J.
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Community Park
732-892-3434
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10/25
Haunts in the Park
5pm – 9pm
Scary Trail and Family Dance Party. Free Preview Family Friendlier Hour from 5-6PM for the little ones who scare easily.
Food will be available to purchase from Half Moon Point and White Caps Creamery.
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10/27
39th Annual Halloween Parade
11am
Marching down Bridge Avenue to Community Park since 1980. Fun filled day has been a tradition among families of all ages. Bands, Motorized and Pull Floats, Costume Contest.
PointPleasantChamberofCommerce
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Citta Boy Scout Camp
609-698-2855
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10/25, 10/26
Operation Halloween 2019
4pm
Operation Halloween is a Halloween festival that includes both scary and kid-friendly fun.
Pumpkin Street
Loaded with kids games, activities, and great food there is something for everyone on Pumpkin Street. The whole family can trick or treat, roam a hay maze, paint a pumpkin, or make their own scarecrow at one of the booths hosted by local non-profit groups. Pumpkin Street also features a bounce house and other fun.
Munchkin Hayride
The whole family can enjoy this scare-free daytime ride through the beautiful woods of the Citta Scout Reservation.
HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS (7-10 PM):
Zombie Outbreak
The legions of the undead have risen and begun to feed on the living. Fear not, the ZCA has been called into action. Our team of highly trained Anti-Zombie Commandos will cover you as you make your way through infected zone to safety. What could possibly go wrong?
Jersey Devel Hayride
Climb aboard the tractor for the Jersey Devil haunted hayride and see the worst that the haunted New Jersey Pine Barrens has to offer.
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10/26
Ghost Festival
Noon – 4pm
Come in costume or come as you are! There will be plenty of fun for kids of all ages at the Historical Museum. Mom or Dad can browse the museum or shop the beautiful items in our shop while the kids have a blast creating Halloween themed items.
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Ocean County Park
732-506-5122
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10/26
Trunk or Treat at
Ocean County Park
7pm - 8:30pm
Decorate your car's trunk, minivan, hatchback or pickup truck bed and bring along treats for little ghouls and goblins. Prizes will be awarded for best decorated "trunk" and costumes.
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The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe
732-854-2779
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10/26
Halloween
Costume Party
Halloween Costume Party!! Waiters who are your performers will sing and perform an upbeat BROADWAY REVUE for all guests while you enjoy our sweet and tasty sundae creations. When you order an ice cream sundae, the show is FREE!
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Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
609-494-2016
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10/26
Beach Campfire, Storyteller, &
Night Climb
7pm - 9pm
Bring a chair or blanket, marshmallows, a roasting stick and settle in for a cozy evening around the campfire with beautiful Barnegat Lighthouse in the background. Robin Moore will enchant you with eerie stories from revolutionary times. The historic beacon will be open to climb.
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Six Flags Great Adventure
732-928-2000
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10/26
Medieval Times
Knight Demonstration
10:30am – 5pm.
Gather around Main Street for a royally good time. Knights, the Queen, and the Lord Marshall will be on site from Medieval Times for photo opportunities, Q&A sessions, giveaways, and of course, a duel!
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Lakewood Historical Society
732-364-9500
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10/27
An Afternoon with
Boxing Icon Joe Louis!
2pm
The Lakewood Historical Society and the Lakewood Heritage Commission are inviting the public to An Afternoon with Boxing Icon Joe Louis presented by boxing historian Eamo Clyne from Dublin, Ireland, at the Lakewood Historical Museum, Pine Park.
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600 Main, a Bed & Breakfast
Victorian Tearoom
732-818-7580
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Now thru Nov. 9
Thurs. thru Sat.
Harvest Victorian Tea
Noon - 4pm
Harvest Victorian Tea
Come celebrate the change of seasons and fall into a delicious pot of tea at one of New Jersey’s Best Tea Rooms. 600 Main, a Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room located in the heart of Downtown Toms River in the Mathis House circa. 1898, is hosting a full service Afternoon Tea. Afternoon Tea includes a five course meal of soup, salad, scones with clotted cream, a variety of tea sandwiches and a plate of desserts. Reservation Only 732-818-7580.
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The Shores of LBI
609-494-7211
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Now thru Dec. 8
The 65th Annual Fall
Surf Fishing Tournament
Founded in 1954, the Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic is one of the nation's oldest surfcasting tournaments. The Archives contain records and stories from this special event.
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Supported in part by a grant
from the NJ State Department,
Division of Travel and Tourism
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For Many More Exciting Events & Attractions
Visit us at
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Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders:
Director, Virginia E. Haines
Deputy Director, John P. Kelly
Gerry P. Little
Gary Quinn
Joseph H. Vicari, Liaison to Tourism
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