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Island Beach State Park
732-793-0506
8/26
Barrier Island Classic
Junior Surf Competition
The Barrier Island Classic JR. Tournament
will return to IBSP. Watch amazing surf
talents from the younger surfers.
Date is subject to change based on waves
and weather.
9/8
Island Beach State Park
Beach Plum Festival
9am - 2pm
This annual event features over
100 Arts & Craft Vendors, Children's
Games, Non Profits and of course Beach
Plum Jelly! Don't miss this fun family
festival at Island Beach State Park!
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FirstEnergy Park
732-901-7000
8/26 - 8/29
Lakewood BlueClaws (Philadelphia Phillies) vs. Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles)
Baseball Game
The BlueClaws opened a brand-new Mini Golf Course, Home Run Pavilion (boardwalk game area), and Biergarten in 2018 and in 2019 will open brand new, revamped picnic areas.
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Seaside Heights Boardwalk
732-830-3700
8/27
Wind Wolves:
The Traveling Kite Show
@ Carteret Avenue Beach
4pm - 8pm
Wind Wolves is a traveling
group of kite enthusiasts who
enjoy spreading their love of kiting.
This year, they will be putting on a
full show with colorful banners and
amazing kite performances in Seaside Heights. They have their own kite sales tent and giant interactive bubble displays that are sure to draw a crowd.
8/30
Seaside Heights
Overnight Beach Camping
Under the stars beach camping...
one of the most popular events!
Campers are invited to bring their
own tent and camp overnight in
designated sections of the beach.
This event is designed for families,
couples and mature adults to camp
overnight on the beach and wake up
to a Jersey Shore sunrise. The vibe is
peaceful, quiet, and friendly.
8/30
Dog Royalty Days
9am - 5pm
If you're heading to the beach
and boardwalk, you can bring
your best friend with you. Dogs
will be allowed on the boardwalk
and beach, as well as in some
participating businesses. The town
is celebrating "Dog Royalty Days,"
which will include pet friendly vendors
will be selling dog toys and goodies on the Boardwalk Promenade.
Leashed dogs will be allowed on the boardwalk.
Wine on the Beach Festival
Noon - 5pm
Enjoy your favorite NJ wines on the sugar white sandy beaches of Seaside Heights with the sun & the sand, and a wine glass in your hand. Sampling admission includes souvenir wine glass and opportunity to sample more than 200 NJ wines. Event features New Jersey Wineries, Exciting Live Musical Performances on Both Days, Skilled Artisans & Crafters, Great Local Restaurants and Activities for the Whole Family to Enjoy.
9/7
Prince Tribute Concert
We are super excited to announce
that Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones
will celebrate the music of Prince on
Day 1 of the Wine On The Beach festival.
Dance, sing, sip wine...enjoy the music
of one of the greatest songwriters and
guitar players to ever grace American
concert stages and recording studios!
Tribute Concert
3pm - 5pm
Day 2 of Wine On The Beach. This band...hits of The Rockin' 70s Dance, sing, sip wine and enjoy the music of the 70s!
Wednesdays
Fireworks
(Now thru Aug. 28)
9:30pm
Come enjoy our 4th of July fireworks
spectacular!
Great views from anywhere
on the boardwalk!
Wednesdays
2019 Big Joe Henry
Variety Show
(Now thru Aug. 28)
7
pm
Musical Guest: Remember Jones
Comedian: Gary Delena
Additional Guest: Ava Rose Dresden
(2018 Big Joe Jersey Talent Show winner) H
ouse Band: Pat Guadagno & The
Big Band with Special Guest Bobby
Bandiera Stump the Big Band.
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Surflight Theatre
609-492-9477
8/27 - 8/31
9/1, 9/3 - 9/8
Ain't Misbehavin'
The Harlem Renaissance of the
1920s and 1930s comes to life
in the three-time Tony award-winning
musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin'. You'll
be jumpin' and jivin' with memorable
songs such as Honeysuckle Rose",
"Ain't Misbehavin'", "Black and Blue",
"This Joint is Jumpin'" and "I've Got
a Feeling I'm Falling." One of the most
popular, well-crafted revues of all time.
It is sometimes sassy, sometimes sultry,
has moments of devastating beauty that are simply difficult to forget.
8/28 - 8/31
Cinderella
Children's Theatre
6pm
Surflight's award winning Children's Theatre productions bring their favorite stories to life,
live on stage.
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The Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum
609-296-8868
Breakfast on the Bay
9am - 11am
Climb aboard the Tuckerton Seaport's
Floating Classroom for Breakfast on
the Bay! Start the day off right and
"taste what you have been missing" at
the Dockside Café. Grab the Shipmate's
Breakfast, made with fresh ingredients
and "plenty of local love." Enjoy this
relaxing start to the day while a Seaport guide delivers an immersive tour of the art, history, and environment on Tuckerton Creek and lower Barnegat Bay.
Various Days
Sunset Sails
7pm - 9pm
Enjoy a summer 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
Various Days
Creek Tours
FREE
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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Ocean County Parking Garage, Toms River
732-341-1880
8/31
33rd Annual Antiques,
Crafts, & Collectibles Faire
9am - 4pm
Rain or shine! Used books for only
$1 each or a full bag for $5, local
history books, baked goods, ever
popular antique engines, museum
tours, Civil War re-enactors and more!
There will be a classic car display presented
by N.J. Shore Regional National Chrysler
Products Club. Food trucks are available.
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Borough of Seaside Park
732-793-3700
8/31
Annual Art & Craft Show
10am - 4pm
Enjoy shopping various handmade vendors and crafters.
Mondays
Summer Concert Series
(Now thru Aug. 26)
Every Monday enjoy a live concert in Seaside Park. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy.
Mondays
Kids Fishing Tournaments
(Now thru Aug. 26)
10am - Noon
Sponsored by the Seaside Park PBA 182, bring your child or grandchild every Monday to the 5th Ave Bay Pier to fish.
Prizes and certificates will be awarded to participants. Must bring your own bait, nets, poles etc.
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Robert J. Novins Planetarium
@ Ocean County College
732-255-0342
8/31
Summer Laser Fest 2019
Laser Zeppelin, Laser Beatles,
& Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side
of the Moon & The Wall Shows
Summer Laser Fest 2019! Five great laser
shows all evening long to celebrate the
unofficial end of summer.
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New Egypt Speedway
609-758-1900
8/31
Labor Day Double
Dip/Twins Night: Mod
Twin 20's, NEWS, Spts & 4C
7pm
Labor Day Double Dip/Twins Night:
Modified Twin 20's, Northeast Wingless
Sprint Cars, Sportsman & 4-Cylinders
(ALL SETS OF TWINS ADMITTED FREE).
9/7
John Romano Memorial
Sportsman 30 Laps, Mod,
Crt, & SS + GSVSCC
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Viking Village, Barnegat Light
609-361-8039
Viking Village Art &
Craft Show
10am
Over 80 artists and crafters set
up at Viking Village home to
Barnegat Lights commercial fishing fleet.
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LBI Historical Association Museum
609-709-1425
9/1
LBI Historical Association
Fall Craft & Flea Market
9am - 6pm
Shop various vendors
at this
Craft and Flea Market.
Daytime Historic District Walking Tour
(
Now thru Aug. 29)
10am
Spinning tales and igniting
imaginations, the walking
tour through historic
Beach
Haven begins on the Museum
porch and visits unusual houses
from over a century ago, learning
of their strange and fascinating
backgrounds and sometimes being invited in. Walkers enjoy colorful true stories of these historic houses and are surprised at the names of some famous people who have stayed in them. THE TUESDAY TOURS explore the north side of town and FRIDAY TOURS explore the south side.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Evening Ghosts Walking Tour
(Now thru Aug. 28)
7pm
Does Beach Haven Have Ghosts??? What Secrets Does The Museum Know???
Sign up for a Ghost Walking Tour with LBI Museum
and find out. Reservations are required.
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Downtown Toms River @ Huddy Park
732-341-8738
9/2
Around the World in Toms River
Noon - 4pm
Family, friends, food and fun!
A celebration of culture and heritage.
Join Toms River's Police Chief Little
and
TR United
for a day of celebrating our diversity.
Games, prizes, music, activities, food trucks and more.
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Jenkinson's Boardwalk & Aquarium
732-892-0600
See website for DISCOUNT and THEME DAYS:
9/2
Labor Day Fireworks
At Dark
Join Jenkinson's for special
Labor Day Fireworks at Jenkinson's!
Celebrate the summer with their fireworks
show!
9/6
First Responders Day
Noon - Close
As a THANK YOU to all our
First Responders, we welcome
you to our First Responders Day!
Unlimited Free Rides for First Responders
(with a valid ID) and their immediate family.
Half Price admission to the Aquarium, Fun House, Mini Golf, Ropes Course.
Wednesdays
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Beach Blanket Bingo
(Now thru Aug. 28)
6pm
Every Wednesday, bring
the family for a fun night
playing bingo on the beach!
Wednesdays
Inlet Music Festival
(Now thru Aug. 28)
7pm
Bring the whole family to enjoy
a fun night of listening to great
music. Local bands will perform
at the music festival every Wednesday night.
Thursdays
Jenkinson's Fireworks
(Now thru Aug. 29)
At dark
Join Jenkinson's on the beach for
weekly fireworks every Thursday
starting at dark!
Fridays
Movies on the Beach
(Now thru Aug. 30)
At dark
Free Movies on the Beach every
Friday night at dark this summer
for you and the family! Movies start
at dark, bring a blanket, kick back,
and enjoy the show!
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Laurita Winery
609-758-8000
9/7, 9/8
Laurita Grape Stomping
It's Grape Stompin' time!!
Why not get the actual feel
of the New Jersey wine making
process with the tradition of
grape
stomping
? Plan to kick off those
shoes and experience with your
bare feet the
grape stomping
fun!
Ladies, we encourage you to dress
up like Lucy so your family can take
memorable pictures. Other activities
will be available for kids and adults making your day at the
winery
a full family FUN event!!
Fire Pit Fridays
(Now thru Aug. 30)
6pm
Sip some wine around the
fire pit and kick off the weekend!
S'mores will be available for purchase.
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Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area
609-259-6961
9/7, 9/8
NJ WILD Outdoor Expo
10am - 4pm
A FREE event for the public!
Over 100 exhibitors provide a
unique blend of conservation information,
education and hands-on outdoor activities!
FREE activities include shooting sports and archery, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, camping skills and many more! Outdoor recreation products and an assortment of food trucks will be available!
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Borough of Lavallette
844-365-6952
9/7
Founders Day Street Fair
11am - 5pm
Lavallette Founder's Day is a
community event that includes
local businesses and several other
vendors. It is a day to celebrate the
town of Lavallette and the members
of the community. This family friendly
event will include amusement rides, music and entertainment for all ages.
Sundays
Lavallette Summer
Evening Concerts
(Now thru Sept. 1)
7pm
Bring a chair or blanket and
Enjoy the Summer Evening Concert
Series at the Lavallette Heritage Gazebo.
Mondays
Beach Treasure Hunt
(Now thru Aug. 26)
6pm
Come out and dig for hidden
coins and receive great prizes
every Monday night! Kids, parents,
and friends are all welcome!
Thursdays
Kites & Castles
(Now thru Aug. 29)
7pm
Kites and Castles is a
family fun event held
every Thursday night at
Philadelphia Ave Beach
in Lavallette. Create sand
castles, fly kites and enjoy
quality time with family and friends.
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River Avenue, Island Heights
732-929-0011
9/7
Sailfest '19
10am - 10pm
FREE Family Event. Sailboat races in the morning, exciting crafters and vendors, great food vendors, including food trucks, Inflatable Kiddie Rides, All day live entertainment. Partnering with 100.1 WJRZ.
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Fred Watts Gazebo Park
609-698-0080
9/7
Barnegat Pirates Day
9am - 4pm
Over 175 craft, non-profit, business
and food vendors. New car and truck
show. Free children's inflatables. Pirate's
cove will feature Valhalla's Pirates, Pirates
of Fortunes Folly, Sea Dogs Band. Main
stage 10a Jersey Sure Cats, 12 Madeline Smith, 2p Strictly 60's.
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9/7
Ocean County Irish Festival
11am - 8pm
Come out and enjoy great food
and music, craft vendors and
fun for the whole family!
Featuring Ocean County Emerald Society Pipes & Drums, The Captain N' O'Neil, Irish Step Dancers, The Eammon Ryan Band, & Bloody Callan.
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Various Restaurants in Point Pleasant Beach
732-899-2424
9/7
Restaurant Tour presented by
Point Pleasant Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Noon - 4pm
The Point Pleasant Beach Chamber
of Commerce is sponsoring their 1st
Annual Restaurant Tour. Grab your friends
and come sample a bite from some of the
best restaurants on the Jersey Shore.
You will receive your Tour wristband,
an official Restaurant Tour t-shirt and
your list of participating restaurants. From there, you're off on your culinary adventure. This tour is self-guided tour, feel free to start wherever you'd like. A few of the restaurants are within walking of registration. You can drive, walk, ride your bike, Uber, to the participating restaurants throughout town.
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Veterans Park
732-269-4456
9/7
Berkeley Township
Community Pride Day
10am - 9pm
Music, vendors, food, refreshments,
FIREWORKS, games & more!
Rides and face painting from.
The event is free to attend. Just
bring a lawn chair or beach towel.
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Taylor Ave. Park
609-492-0111
9/7
5th Annual Seafood Festival
2pm- 9pm
Enjoy delicious seafood, desserts,
great music, and be sure to shop at
the night market full of unique items!
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Seaside Heights Community Center
732-244-4984 or 732-269-4560
9/7
40th Annual Vintage Auto Club
of Ocean County Classic Car Show
9am - 3pm
The Vintage Automobile Club
of Ocean County celebrates its
50th Anniversary by hosting its
40th Annual Classic Car Show.
The event is open to all cars and
trucks 25 years old or older. 100+ trophies,
awards, music, food, door prizes, paved parking, and dash plaques for first 300 vehicles. Proceeds benefit Ocean of Love, Shore Dreams for Kids, and NJ Veterans Home. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 8th.
Now thru Oct. 6
Wed. thru Sun.
Cars From Each Decade Exhibit
@ Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ, Point Pleasant
The Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ
will feature a display of antique automobiles
from every decade from the 1920's to the
1960's. Come and remember the cars you
first owned, or rode in or admired from years gone by. The display also includes numerous items of automobilia, die-cast cars, vintage auto-service equipment, children's toys, and a host of period antiques.
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Jakes Branch County Park
732-281-2750
9/7
Jakes Branch County
Park
Star Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Follow the "Star Party" signs.
Members of the Astronomical Society
of the Toms River Area (ASTRA) will
setup their telescopes and share the
views of the planets and stars. We will
explore the constellations and other celestial objects of the Season!
This is a FREE event and dependent on the weather so check back for any cancellations.
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Breakwater Beach
732-793-6488
9/8
Paws in the Park
at Barkwater Beach
3pm- 5pm
Bring your four-legged friend
out for a fun-filled day of splashing
& playing at the Waterpark!
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Havens Homestead Museum
732-785-2500
9/8
Ice Cream Social
w/
Picnic
& Fall Festival
Noon - 4pm
The Society invites the public to
bring a picnic lunch (no grills) and
purchase made to order ice cream
treats and soft drinks while enjoying
the ambiance of the museum property
with autumn themed games for children.
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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
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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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