Get ready to fill your calendars
with these amazing
events & activities this Winter!
This report is brought to you by the
Ocean County Dept. of Business Development & Tourism
Phone: 732-929-2000
Email: oceancountytourism@co.ocean.nj.us
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For Many More Exciting Events & Attractions
Visit us at:
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Month of January
Half Price Admission
@ Jenkinson’s Aquarium
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Month of January
Mon. thru Fri.
9:30am - 5pm
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-899-1659
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Celebrate National Tea Month at
Mathis House @ 600 Main, a Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tearoom
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Month of January
Wed. thru Sun.
9am - 4pm
Reservations Recommended
Mathis House @ 600 Main
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a Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tearoom
Toms River, NJ
732-818-7580
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January 18th
1pm
Laurita Winery
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-8000
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Ocean County Parks'
Winter Beach Blast
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January 18th
1pm - 2:30pm
Ocean County Mall
Toms River, NJ
732-506-9090
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Behind the Scenes Tour
@ Jenkinson's Aquarium
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January 18th
9:30am - 11am
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-899-1659
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Author Rick Geffken Comes to OCHS
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January 19th
2pm
Ocean County Historical Society
Toms River, NJ
732-341-1880
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Penguin Awareness Day
@ Jenkinson's Aquarium
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January 20th
1pm
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-899-1659
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Junior Keepers
@ Jenkinson's Aquarium
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January 20th & February 17th
8am - 1pm
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-899-1659
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LBIF Deep Freeze Fest 2020
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January 24th
7pm - 10pm
LBI Foundations of the Arts & Sciences
Loveladies, NJ
609-494-1241
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January 25th & 26th
February 8th, 9th, 15th, & 16th
11am - 7pm
Laurita Winery
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-8000
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January 25th
February 8th
February 15th
February 22nd
February 29th
March 7th
March 14th
March 21st
March 28th
11am - 12:30pm
LBI Foundations of the Arts & Sciences
Loveladies, NJ
609-494-1241
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Jersey Shore Comic Book
"Cabin Fever" Show
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January 26th
10am - 4pm
Elks Lodge
Toms River, NJ
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Insectropolis'
Seed Swap Day
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January 26th
11am - 2pm
Insectropolis Bug Museum
Toms River, NJ
732-349-7090
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St Francis'
Super Plunge XVI
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February 2nd
1pm - 3pm
St. Francis Parish & Community Center
Brant Beach, NJ
609-494-8861
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Souper Bowl Tea Party
@ the Mathis House
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February 2nd
11am - 5pm
Mathis House
@ 600 Main
Toms River, NJ
732-818-7580
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Cuisine Live Cooking Demonstrations:
A Taste of Italy
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February 4th
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Cuisine on the Green
@ Atlantis
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
609-296-2137
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Daddy & Daughter
Valentine's Tea Party for All
@ the Mathis House
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February 5th
6pm
Mathis House
@ 600 Main
Toms River, NJ
732-818-7580
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National Geographic Live Terry Virts:
A View from Above
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February 6th
11am & 7pm
Grunin Center for the Arts
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0500
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Family Date Night
@ Jenkinson's Boardwalk
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February 6th - February 8th
6pm - 9pm
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-892-0600
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Laurita Winery: Chocolate Weekend
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February 8th, 9th, 15th, & 16th
Noon - 6pm
Laurita Winery
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-8000
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Brilliant Performance of Militia
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February 9th
2pm
Ocean County Historical Society
Toms River, NJ
Call for Reservations
732-341-1880
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Long Beach Island Region Chocolate Week
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February 10th - 17th
Call or Check Website for More Information
Various places throughout the LBI Region, NJ
609-494-7211
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Lunch 'N Learn:
The Coastal Resilience Puzzle
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February 12th
9:30am - 10:30am
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum
Tuckerton, NJ
609-296-8868
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Great Backyard Bird Count
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February 15th
8:30am - 11am
Cattus Island County Park
Toms River, NJ
732-270-6960
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Friends of Island Beach State Park
Conservation Talks Lecture Series
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February 17th
Plant Communities of IBSP
February 24
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
3:30pm
Island Beach State Park Interpretive Center
Seaside Park, NJ
732-793-0506
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February 22nd & 23rd
Noon - 6pm
Laurita Winery
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-8000
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February 22nd
1pm - 4pm
Atlantic Ocean
Seaside Heights, NJ
732-830-3700
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February 29th
11am - 7pm
Mud City Crab House
Manahawkin, NJ
800-900-6435
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International Polar Bear Day
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February 29th
1pm - 4pm
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-899-1659
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The Fast Lane and Guest Southern Steel
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January 18th
8pm
Strand Theater
Lakewood, NJ
732-367-7789
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Super "Ice Cream" Bowl
Ice Cream Musical
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January 25th
3pm, 5pm, 7pm
The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe
Lavallette, NJ
732-854-2779
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The Carpenters Remembered
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February 1st
8pm
Strand Theater
Lakewood, NJ
732-367-7789
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In the Light of Led Zeppelin
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February 8th
8pm
Strand Theater
Lakewood, NJ
732-367-7789
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Valentine's I Heart
Ice Cream Musical
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February 8th
3pm, 5pm, 7pm
The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe
Lavallette, NJ
732-854-2779
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49th Annual OC Bluegrass Show
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February 9th
Noon - 5pm
Albert Music Hall
Waretown, NJ
609-971-1593
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Lightwire Theater: Dino-Light
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February 9th
1pm
Grunin Center of the Arts
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0500
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The OCC Repertory Theatre Co.
presents
"Love Letters"
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February 13th & 14th: 7:30pm
February 15th: 8pm, February 16th: 2pm
Grunin Center for the Arts
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0500
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Our Gang Players
presents
"Love" a Cabaret
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February 15th
4pm
Bengal Theater
@ Barnegat High School, NJ
609-597-0553
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SOMETHING:
A Birthday Celebration for George Harrison
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February 15th: 7:30pm
February 16th: 2pm
Surflight Theater
Beach Haven, NJ
609-492-9477
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February 21st
1:30pm & 8pm
Grunin Center for the Arts
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0500
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Afternoon Recital Series: Everett Jones
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February 28th
2pm
Grunin Center for the Arts
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0500
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Murder Mystery Theater Dinner:
Passion for Murder
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Feburary 29th
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Cuisine on the Green
@ Atlantis, Little Egg Harbor
609-296-2137
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20th Annual Gospel Extravaganza
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February 29th
7pm
Grunin Center for the Arts
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0500
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Live Country, Bluegrass, & Folk Music
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Every Saturday
7pm
Albert Music Hall
Waretown, NJ
609-971-1593
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Pickin' on the Porch Music Program
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The First Sunday of each Month
12pm - 5pm
Jam Session. Come to pick and sing, or to just listen!
Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum
Tuckerton, NJ
609-296-2701
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Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
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January 18th & February 15th
8:30pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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January 18th & February 15th
8:30pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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Laser Vinyl:
A Classic Rock Experience
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January 25th & February 29th
9:45pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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Laser Pink Floyd:
Dark Side of the Moon
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January 25th & February 29th
8:30pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall
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anuary 25th & February 29th
9:45pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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February 8th
7pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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February 8th
8:30pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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A Valentine's Evening Under the Stars
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February 14th
6pm & 8pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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PJ Party Valentine's Day Show
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February 15th
PreK PJ Party (4 and under) : 11am - Noon
PJ Party (5 and up): 12:30pm - 1:45pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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February 17th
2pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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Astronomical World of Harry Potter
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February 21st & 22nd
Advanced Astronomers
7pm - 9pm
February 22nd
Beginner Astronomers
3pm - 5pm
February 23
Beginner Astronomers
Noon - 2pm
Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
732-255-0342
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Adventures at
Ocean County Parks
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Cedar Bridge Historical Nature Walks
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January 25th & February 8th
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Bridge Tavern
Barnegat, NJ
732-506-9090
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February 29th
6pm - 8pm
Jakes Branch County Park
Beachwood, NJ
732-281-2750
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Weekends at Cattus Island County Park
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Saturdays & Sundays
11am - 11:30am
Scales and Tales - Myths & Fears of Native Snakes
Saturdays & Sundays
1:30pm - 2pm
Learn about Turtle, Tortoise,
or Terrapin w/ Live Feeding
Saturdays & Sundays
2pm - 3pm
Cattus Island Nature Walks
Cattus Island County Park
Toms River, NJ
732-270-6960
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Drop-In and Discover
@ Jakes Branch County Park
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Every Saturday
1pm - 3:30pm
Jakes Branch County Park
Beachwood, NJ
732-281-2750
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Live Animal Talks & Discovery Nature Walks
@ Jakes Branch County Park
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Every Sunday
Live Animal Talks: 1pm
Discovery Nature Walks: 1:30pm
Jakes Branch County Park
Beachwood, NJ
732-281-2750
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Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
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Now thru April 3rd
Open daily from 8am to 4pm
Lighthouse Hours
Open weekends 9am to 3:30pm - Free
*Closed for inclement weather
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Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Barnegat Light, NJ
609-494-2016
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Double Trouble State Park
Historic Village Interpretive Center Museum
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Wed. thru Sun.
9am - 4pm
Double Trouble State Park
Bayville, NJ
732-341-4098
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Blackbeard's Cave
Family Entertainment Center
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Everyday
2pm - 10pm
Blackbeard's Cave Family Entertainment Center
Bayville, NJ
732-552-4646
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Open Every Weekend
Saturdays
Noon - 9pm
Sundays
Noon - 6pm
Monday, January 20th
Noon - 6pm
Fantasy Island Amusement Park
Beach Haven, NJ
609-492-4000
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Thursday & Friday
5pm - 9pm
Saturday
Noon - 9pm
Sunday
Noon - 6pm
Eagleswood Family Arcade
Eagleswood, NJ
609-978-6606
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Mon. thru Thurs.
11am-9pm
Friday
11am-10:30pm
Saturday
10am-10:30pm
Sunday
10am- 9pm
*Closing times are subject to change*
Jenkinson's South Arcade
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-295-4334
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Jenkinson's Pavilion Arcade
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Open Daily
10am
Jenkinson's Pavilion Arcade
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-892-0600
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Saturdays & Sundays
Opens 10am
Frank's Fun Center
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
732-892-8981
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Saturday & Sunday
10:30am
Monday
11am
*Closing Times Vary*
Casino Pier Arcade
Seaside Heights, NJ
732-793-6488
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Friday & Saturday
10am - 10pm
Sunday
10am - 7pm
Coin Castle Arcade
Seaside Heights, NJ
732-793-1500
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Lucky Leo's Amusement Arcade
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Check Website for Daily Specials!
Monday & Tuesday, & Friday
Open @ 12pm
Saturday
Open @ 11am
Sunday
Open @ 10am
Lucky Leo's Amusement Arcade
Seaside Heights, NJ
732-793-1323
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Baymen's Museum @ Tuckerton Seaport
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Everyday
10am - 2:30pm
Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum
Tuckerton, NJ
609-296-8868
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Winter Schedule:
(January through March)
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm
Cedar Bridge Tavern
Barnegat, NJ
732-506-9090
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Saturday
9am - 4pm
Sunday
10am - 4pm
Havens Homestead Museum
Brick, NJ
732-785-2500
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Tuesday - Saturday
10am - 3pm
Insectropolis Bug Museum
Toms River, NJ
732-349-7090
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John F. Peto Museum & Studio
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January 25th
2nd Annual Opera on a Winter's Night
7:30pm
February 7th
Dream Workshop
7pm - 9pm
February 21st
Maritime Life along the Jersey Shore
7pm - 9pm
John F. Peto Museum
Island Heights, NJ
732-929-4949
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Joint Base Lakehurst Tour
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Every Wednesday & 2nd Saturday of the Month
10am - 1pm
CALL AHEAD: Reservations Required
Navy Lakehurst Historical Society
Lakehurst, NJ
732-818-7520
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Lakehurst Historical Society Museum
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Wednesdays & Sundays
12pm - 3pm
Lakehurst Historical Society Museum
Lakehurst, NJ
732-657-8864
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday
10am - 4pm
NJ Maritime Museum
Beach Haven, NJ
609-492-0202
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Toms River Seaport Museum
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Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
10am - 2pm
Toms River Seaport Society
Toms River, NJ
732-349-9209
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New Egypt Historical Society & Museum
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Wednesdays
11am - 1pm
New Egypt Historical Society & Museum
New Egypt, NJ
609-758-8111
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Ocean County Historical Society Museum
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Exhibits
Tuesday – Friday
9:30am - 4pm
1st Saturday of each month
1pm - 4pm
Victorian Museum Tours:
Tuesday, Thursday, & 1st Saturday
1pm - 3pm
Ocean County Historical Society
Toms River, NJ
732-341-1880
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Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ
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Antique & Classic Car Exhibit
Wed. thru Fri., & Sun: Noon - 4pm
Sat.: 10am - 4pm
Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ
Point Pleasant, NJ
732-899-0012
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Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders:
Director, Joseph H. Vicari, Liaison to Tourism
Deputy Director, Gary Quinn
Virginia E. Haines
John P. Kelly
Gerry P. Little
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For Many More Exciting Events & Attractions
Visit us at
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