Explore much more at 
Scroll Down for
Memorial Day Events!!
Supported in part by a grant from the 
NJ State Department, 
Division of Travel and Tourism


5/21 - 24
Lakewood BlueClaws
(Philadelphia Phillies) vs.
Hagerstown Suns
(Washington Nationals)

5/29 - 5/31
Lakewood BlueClaws
(Philadelphia Phillies) vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers
(Miami Marlins) 

6/1 - 6/3
Lakewood BlueClaws
(Philadelphia Phillies)
vs. Hickory Crawdads
(Texas Rangers) 


FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood
732-901-7000

5/23
Downtown Toms River 
Outdoor Farmers' Market
 @ Ocean County Parking
Garage Lawn/Hadley Ave.

11am - 5pm
Every Wednesday, Downtown Toms River has their weekly Farmers' Market, May thru November. Visit with local vendors- Select from fresh, organic produce, fruits and vegetables, plants, herbs, fresh baked goods, honey,
chowders, raviolis, crab cakes,
cheeses, pickles, nuts, candy, wine
and much more! Enjoy your stay
Downtown! Walk the streets, Browse
our Businesses, and see what
Downtown Toms River has to offer!

Downtown Toms River
732-341-8738

5/23
Ocean County Mall Antique Auto Cruise

5pm - 9pm
Free car cruise in association with the
Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ.
Trophy for Best of Show, special awards,
club participation award, and food and
drink available. This event repeats every
third Wednesday of the month through September.


Ocean County Mall, Toms River
732-899-0012

5/24
Gallagher's Last Smash
w/ Special Guest Artie Fletcher

8pm
Gallagher... Sure, he's the famous
watermelon smasher. It's time for
one "Last Smash" - one night only
at the Strand. Gallagher loves his fans
and those lucky enough to snag a
ticket will be greeted by the man
himself who'll be happy to take
pictures and sign autographs for
all ticket-holders! Gallagher will be
joined by New Jersey native Artie Fletcher.
Get ready to laugh from start till finish.

Strand Center For the Arts, Lakewood
732-367-7789

5/25
95.5 PLJ Summer
Kick Off

6am - 10am
Kick off the Summer with Jenkinson's and 95.5 PLJ &  Pepsi featuring  Jason Mraz,  Echosmith,  MAX &
in the Morning  will be broadcasting
live right from the  Pavilion! Don't
miss your chance to  Kick Off the
summer with us down  at the Jersey Shore!

Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
732-892-0600

5/25
Nash FM 94.7 Summer Shindig  featuring Carly Pearce, Granger Smith,  Michael Tyler,
& Chris Lane 

3pm - 7pm
Cumulus Media's NASH flagship Country
radio station in New York, NASH FM 94.7,
announces that it has partnered
with the  town of Seaside Heights,
NJ, to present  "NASH FM 94.7
Summer Shindig", a live  free concert
event at the famed Seaside Heights
Boardwalk. The family-friendly concert is
open to the public and will feature
performances by Country artists Granger
Smith, Chris Lane, Carly Pearce and Michael
Tyler.   For more information,

Seaside Heights Boardwalk
732-830-3700

5/25
Berkeley Island County Park
Grand Re-Opening

3:30pm
Berkeley Island County Park
will reopen for good on Friday,
May 25th, just in time for the
Memorial Day Weekend.
Please be advised that work will
continue on the park while open
after Friday as the final details are
taken care of.

6/2
National Trails Day

Join the national movement
designed to encourage kids
and families to explore
the Ocean County Parks and 
discover science, history, nature, 
and adventure around the corner. 


6/2
Night of the Stars
@ Cloverdale Farm County Park

9pm - 11pm
Spend the night under the stars  with A.S.T.R.A. Volunteer members  will be
on-site to share their  out-of-this world knowledge and answer your questions 
of the great unknown. Telescopes will 
be there to view the night sky. 

Ocean County Parks
732-506-9090

5/25
Opening Night Gala @
The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe

6pm - 10pm
Patrons of The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe  are treated to an "Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Shoppe"  with a twist! A vaudeville style cabaret of upbeat  American tunes performed during every seating;  sung by performers who maneuver around the  entire shop, singing directly to individual guests  and incorporating them into the show. It's a  family entertainment experience that appeals  to all ages. The Broadway Cabarets
begin run  continuously throughout the night
about every 45-50 minutes.  When you order an
ice cream sundae, the show is FREE!

The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, Lavallette
732-854-2779

5/26
Barnegat Lighthouse Night Climb

7pm - 9pm
Join the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse
for their Night Climb. Space is limited!
Arrive early.





Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Barnegat Light
609-494-2016

5/26
Salute to Our Veterans 40 Modifieds, Crate Modifieds,
Street Stocks, 4-Cylinders,
Rookie Sportsman, & GSVSCC

6/2
Modifieds, Northeast Wingless Sprint Cars, Sportsman, Crate Modifieds & Rookie Sportsman 


New Egypt Speedway
609-758-1900

5/26
Break Water Beach  Water Park
Opens for the Season

10am - 6pm
Sometimes, splashing around under
the sun is the best kind of fun. Breakwater B each is the perfect new jersey waterpark  resort, encouraging fun and creating  memories for the whole family.  Have fun under the
sun  at breakwater beach!










Breakwater Beach, Seaside Heights
732-793-6488

5/26, 5/27
Sail On, the Beach Boys Tribute

5/26: 5pm & 8pm
5/27: 8pm
The band focuses on performing songs by
America's Band, The Beach Boys, to
sheer perfection. Members of Sail On
have performed with musicians from
Brian Wilson's band, The Zombies,
Earth Wind and Fire, Cheap Trick,
Mark Lindsay and produced recordings
for Micky Dolenz.

Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven
609-492-9477

5/26 - 5/27 
Jersey Shore Pirate Adventures
Memorial Day Weekend Special 

Sail with Jersey Shore Pirates on the
Metedeconk River as they bring the
most unique form of family entertainment
to the NJ Shore area. Once on board,
the mates will participate in an interactive
treasure hunt on the high seas. They will
learn the rules of the Sea Gypsy pirate ship,
read a treasure map, discover a secret
message in a bottle, and work as a team
to defeat the enemy pirate who has stolen
the keys to their treasure. 

Jersey Shore Pirate Adventures, Brick
732-899-6100

5/27
Garden State Comic Fest:
Great Adventure Edition

10:30am - 6pm 
Garden State Comic Fest has teamed up
with Six Flags Great Adventure again to
bring you a fun filled mini-con. Kick off
with  Super Hero Summer with comics,
collectibles,  artists and some of the best
DC Comics  cosplay around all set with
the backdrop  of DC Comics themed roller
coasters.  Special Guest Appearance: Dean Cain

6/3
Elite Tuner Car Show 

9am - 4pm
Elite Tuner's biggest show on the
East Coast featuring over 1,100 show
cars! The fun doesn't end when the
car show is over! Bring your family
and enjoy discount admission to
Six Flags Great Adventure!


Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
732-928-2000

5/27
Viking Village Arts & Crafts Show

10am - 4:30pm
Come out and see all our Vendors.
Fine Arts, Photography, Ceramics,
Wood Crafts, Clothing, Handmade
Jewelry and Accessories. With over
70 vendors we have a little bit of everything.  Admission is FREE. 
And there is plenty  of Parking.
Rain or Shine!

Viking Village, Barnegat Light
609-361-8039

6/2, 6/3
Cuisine on the Green Wine Festival

Noon - 5pm
Nearly half a dozen of New Jersey's finest  wineries will be participating at this year's  first annual Cuisine on the Green Wine  Festival, taking place at the Cuisine on
the  Green at Atlantis Golf Club.  The two-day
long  wine festival will feature tastings of wine
from  a variety of Garden State wineries, live
musical  performances as well as artisan crafters. 

Cuisine on the Green 
@ Atlantis, Little Egg Harbor 
609-296-2137
 
6/2, 6/3 
JonMarco Gaydos
Actions Sports Competition

11am
6/2: Scooter Competition
6/3: BMX Competition
Mayor Carmen Amato and the
Berkeley Township Recreation are
proud to announce the inaugural
Action Sports Competition, hosted
by Pro Scooter Champ, JonMarco Gaydos.
Spearheaded by Councilman Angelo
Guadagno, the Action Sports Competition
will take place over two days.

Veterans Park, Bayville
732-269-4456 

6/2
SummerFest in the Park

11am - 7pm
Food Trucks, Live Bands, Beer/Wine Tent,
Children's Activities, 125 Market Vendors
featuring, Art, Crafts, Health and Wellness.
All of It is waiting for you to come out and
enjoy!


Community Park, Point Pleasant
732-295-8850

6/2
Hop Sauce Fest

11am - 6:30pm
Hop Sauce Festival is a gathering of
craft beer and spice enthusiasts. The
focus on brew and hot sauce is also
paired with local fare, original music,
and cultural vendors.

Frank Panzone Memorial Park, Beach Haven
908-489-3152

6/2
Casino Pier's Smuggler's Quay
Adventure Golf Tournament 

9am
Create a team and get ready to tee off
at the Smugglers Quay Golf Tournament.
Tee times are throughout the day.
Multiple hole-in-one prizes will be
available including restaurant gift
certificates, Casino Pier passes,
concert tickets and more! 
Register Now:

Smuggler's Quay, Seaside Heights
732-793-6488

6/2
Ocean County Historical Society's
First Annual Flea Market and More!

8am - 3pm
Ocean County Historical Society is
hosting their First Annual Flea Market
and much more! Held on the Historical
Society's grounds. Over 1,000 non-fiction
& fiction books, local history publications,
paintings, vintage tools, baked goods,
50/50 tickets and much more! Display
of historic cars presented by the
National Chrysler Products Club NJ Shore Region.

Ocean County Historical Society, Toms River
732-341-1880

6/3
"A Night at the Caberet"

2pm
A trip back in time to the glory days
of the hotel industry in Lakewood, NJ.
(1960 thru 1970) Through audio & 
visual images, The Last of the Lakewood 
hotel musicians Jimmy Givens will
create what life was like in the hotels,
in the 1960's through the 1970's. 

Lakewood Historical Museum
@ Pine Park, Lakewood
732-330-5384

Now through June 30
Jersey Coast Shark Anglers
Striper Marathon Begins

2018 Spring Striper Marathon
May 19th - June 30th 
Fish your way - Private Boat, Head
Boat, Kayak or Beach! Prizes
based on First 120 Anglers!
$7200 in PRIZES!
1st place - $3600
2nd Place - $2160
3rd Place - $1440

Jersey Coast Shark Anglers, Brick
732-840-1999
 
Memorial Day Events!!

May 24
Parade of Wreaths Ceremony Remembering
our Fallen Service Members and Police Officers
Pudgy Circle, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
10:00am
609-754-8023, JointBaseMDL
The Men and Women of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and The Major Thomas B. McGuire, Jr. Memorial Foundation will observe Memorial Day with the annual Parade of Wreaths Ceremony. Inclement Weather site: Tommy B's Community Activities Center Ballroom, 2705 East Arnold Ave., Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
 
May 26
Memorial Day Service
Memorial Park, 83 Bridge Ave., Bay Head
9am
732-892-0636, BayHead
In honor of our Veterans.
 
May 26
Memorial Bike Parade
Parking Lot, Corner of Lincoln and Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
10am
732-892-1118, PointPleasantBeachChamber 
Bike Parade starts on the corner of Lincoln and Arnold Ave., down Arnold Ave. ending at Band Shell, Rain date May 28th, in honor of our Veterans.
 
May 26
Borough of Surf City Memorial Day Service
Veteran's Memorial Park, Surf City
11am
609-494-3064, SurfCity
Please join Councilman Russell in honoring our Nation's fallen heroes.

May 27
Memorial Day Ceremony
Fred Watts Gazebo Park, Rt. 9 & Bay Ave., Barnegat
10am
609-698-0080, Barnegat
Memorial Day Ceremony presented by the Barnegat VFW Post #10092 &
The American Legion Post #232
 
May 27
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
West 11 th  St. & parade goes along Central Ave. from 11 th  St.to Broadway & concludes at the Lighthouse State Park.
6:30pm
609-494-9196, BarnegatLight
A small town parade to remember this special day followed by a  ceremony that takes place along the water at the State Park & features the
Ocean County Emerald Society Bagpipe Band.
  
May 27
Memorial Day Service
Stafford Twp. Municipal Bldg., 260 E. Bay Ave., Manahawkin
1:30pm
609-597-1000, Stafford
In honor of our Veterans.

May 27
Memorial Day Bike Parade & Ceremony
Community Park, Bridge Ave., Point Pleasant
10:30am Bike Parade
Noon Ceremony
732-295-8850,  PointPleasant
Memorial Day Bike Parade followed by a
Ceremony in honor of  our Veterans, bring your flags.

May 28
Memorial Day Parade
Starting from Bay Ave. to Rt. 9 North to American Legion Post #232, Barnegat
10am
609-698-0080, Barnegat
Memorial Day Parade in honor of our Veterans.
 
May 28
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Veterans Park, Beach Haven
Solemn procession: 10am
Service: 10:45
609-492-0111, BeachHaven
Honoring those who gave their lives in the service of our country. In cooperation with VFW Barnegat Light Post 3729 and
The Borough of Beach Haven

May 28
Memorial Day Parade
Beachwood Firehouse, 745 Beachwood Blvd., Beachwood
11:00 Parade
11:30 Ceremony
Noon Rededication of the Beachwood Centennial Fountain
732-286-6000, Beachwood
Parade from Beachwood Blvd. to Monument Park to the
Beachwood Centennial Fountain in honor of our Veterans.
 
May 28
Memorial Day Parade
Chambers Bridge Rd. t0 Municipal Complex, Brick
10am
732-262-1044, Brick
In honor of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. Hosted by the Township of Brick,  American Legion Post 348 and
VFW Post 8867.

 May 28
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
United Methodist Church, 203 Lacey Rd., Forked River
10am Parade
11am Ceremony
609-693-1100, Lacey
Parade starting at the United Methodist Church running down Lacey Rd. and ending at the Bicentennial Park at the borough hall with a memorial service.
 
May 28
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Beginning at Holman Elementary School, proceeding down Manhattan St.,
and ending in Johnson Park, Jackson
10:00am
732-928-1200, Jackson
In honor of our Veterans, a ceremony will follow the parade in Johnson Park commemorating America's fallen and honoring our veterans. The event is sponsored by Jackson PBA #168 and Jackson VFW Post #4703.
 
 May 28
Memorial Day Ceremony
Lake Horicon, Union Ave. & Lake St., Lakehurst
1:00pm
732-657-4141, Lakehurst
In honor of our Veterans, sponsored by
Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 124, Inc.
 
May 28
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Town Square, Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, NJ
Parade: 10am, Ceremony: 11am
732-364-2500, Lakewood
The parade will begin with the raising of the Flag at Town Square at 10:00am. Proceeding down Clifton Avenue to All Wars Memorial at Lake Carasaljo, on North Lake Drive. After the parade, there will be a beautiful Memorial Day ceremony conducted by Mayor Raymond Coles & Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller at the All Wars Memorial, beginning at 11:00am.

May 28
Memorial Day Ceremony
Lavallette Firehouse, 125 Washington Ave., Lavallette
11am
732-793-7477, Lavallette
In honor of our Veterans, Walk from the Firehouse to Memorial Park on
Bay Blvd, ceremony and refreshments to follow.
 
May 28
Memorial Day Parade
Parade starting at St. Theresa's Church, Radio Road & Runs to Pulaski Monument in honor of our Veterans.
10:00am Parade
11am Ceremony
609-296-7241, LittleEggHarbor
If It Rains The Parade Will Be Cancelled. The Ceremony Will Be Held at
The American Legion On Radio Road.
 
May 28
Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
Grand Army Memorial in Pine Lake Park, Wellington Ave., Manchester
10am
732-657-8121, Manchester
Remembering all our veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation. Manchester is inviting children to adorn their bicycles with
patriotic decoration and take part in the parade.

May 28
Memorial Day Ceremony
Veterans Memorial Park, Ocean Gate Dr., Ocean Gate
1pm
732-269-3166, OceanGate
In honor of our Veterans, if it rains: in the Adrian Hall on Cape May Ave.
 
May 28
Memorial Day Ceremony
Veterans Memorial @ Vista Park, Midland Ave., Pine Beach
2pm
732-349-6425, PineBeach
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Pine Beach, along with the Pine Beach Vol. Fire co. and Ocean Gate Veterans Assoc. sponsor a
Memorial Day ceremony at the monuments in front of the Firehouse.

May 28
Memorial Day Ceremony
Borough Lawn, 1 Municipal Plaza Seaside Park
9:30am
732-793-3700, SeasidePark
In honor of our Veterans.
 
May 28
Memorial Day Ceremony
Borough Hall Lawn, 1621 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom
1pm
609-494-2171, ShipBottom
A Memorial Day Service honoring our Veterans by the VFW.
 
May 28
Memorial Day Service
American Legion Post #351, 1400 Bay Blvd., Seaside Heights
11am
732-250-1366, AmericanLegionPost#351
In honor of our Veterans.
 
May 28
South Toms River Submarine Vets' Memorial Day Ceremony
11:00am
Mathis Memorial Park, Atlantic City Blvd., South Toms River
732-349-0403,  SouthTomsRiver
In honor of our Veterans.

May 28
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Main St. to Washington St. to Town Hall, Toms River
9am
732-255-9250, AmericanLegionPost129
A Memorial Day Service honoring our Veterans sponsored by Post 129.
 
May 29
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Corner of Bright Rd. and No. Main to American Legion Post # 455, Plumsted
1pm
609-758-2241, Plumsted 
Parade starts at the corner of Bright Rd. and No. Main to
American Legion Post #455 for a memorial service in honor of our Veterans.


For Many More Exciting Events & Attractions
Visit us at 


Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders:

Director,  Gerry P. Little
Deputy Director, John C. Bartlett, Jr
Virginia E. Haines
John P. Kelly
Joseph H. Vicari, Liaison to Tourism