Important: Both our Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department and our
Ocean County Library system are sponsors of MAJOR events which will be of
interest to both residents and visitors of Ocean County.
After reviewing our events listed below, for more to see and do visit,
www.oceancountyparks.org - many events involve recreation and tours
as well as nature/parks and for all age groups
www.theoceancountylibrary.org - more than just books the system
presents many performing arts programs and other exciting events.
Edith Duff Gwinn Gardens at the Barnegat Light Museum, 5th St. & Central Ave. A self-guided tour of the garden
is available daylight hours. Gardens are open all year. Information: 609-494-3407 or
www.bl-hs.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Party Boat Fishing, Center Street & the bay, Black Whale Dock. 8 am - noon or 1 pm - 4 pm. Fishing aboard the Miss Beach Haven.
$ Information: 609-978-9951 - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Casino Pier Holiday Book Sale, Casino Pier, Grant & Ocean Aves. Cost includes 10-single ride tickets good for 10 rides, a 3-hour admission ticket
to Breakwater Beach, Roundtrip Sky Ride passes, free round of Wacky Golf pass and much more
Information: 732-793-6488 or www.casinopiernj.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Every Sunday
Ken Hubbard’s "Black and White Across America", Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 7 pm. Art exhibit.
Runs from December 2 - January 31. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com
- NEW EGYPT
First Floor Themed Exhibit Room, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Open from 10 to 4 weekdays except
holidays. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Star & Laser Shows, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 11:30 am, Children,
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket for children 10 and under. 1:00, Exploring the Fall Sky for all ages. 2:30 pm, Dawn of
the Space Age for 10 and up. 3:30 pm Halloween Laser Show for all ages. Beginning on October 17. Information: 732-255-0343 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
Make and Take Craft, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 1 pm - 4 pm. Choose from a variety of crafts to make and take with you.
$ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Every Monday
Ken Hubbard’s "Black and White Across America", Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. Art exhibit.
Runs from December 2 - January 31. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com
- NEW EGYPT
Christmas Little Treasures Boutique, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 4 pm.
Quality gifts at bargain prices. Presented by the Ocean County Historical Society.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Every Tuesday
Richard Strickler Research Center, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm except holidays.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Christmas Little Treasures Boutique, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 4 pm.
Quality gifts at bargain prices. Presented by the Ocean County Historical Society.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Ocean County Historical Society Museum hours, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 3 pm except holidays. Guided Tours Available
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Every Wednesday
Christmas Little Treasures Boutique, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 4 pm.
Quality gifts at bargain prices. Presented by the Ocean County Historical Society.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Richard Strickler Research Center, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm except holidays.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Every Thursday
Ken Hubbard’s "Black and White Across America", Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 9 pm. Art exhibit.
Runs from December 2 - January 31. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com
- NEW EGYPT
Christmas Little Treasures Boutique, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 4 pm.
Quality gifts at bargain prices. Presented by the Ocean County Historical Society.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Ocean County Historical Society Museum hours, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 3 pm except holidays. Guided Tours Available
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Every Friday
Ken Hubbard’s "Black and White Across America", Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 9 pm. Art exhibit.
Runs from December 2 - January 31. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com
- NEW EGYPT
Christmas Little Treasures Boutique, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 4 pm.
Quality gifts at bargain prices. Presented by the Ocean County Historical Society.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Star & Laser Shows, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Dr., off Hooper Ave.
7 pm, Dawn of the Space Age 10 and up. 8 pm, Halloween laser show all ages. Starts October 22nd.
Information: 732-255-0342 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Every Saturday
Ken Hubbard’s "Black and White Across America", Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 9 pm. Art exhibit.
Runs from December 2 - January 31. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com
- NEW EGYPT
First Floor Themed Exhibit Room, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Open from 10 to 4 weekdays except
holidays. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Star & Laser Shows, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 11:30 am, Children,
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket for children 10 and under. 1:00, Exploring the Fall Sky for all ages. 2:30 pm & 7 pm, Dawn of
the Space Age for 10 and up. 3:30 pm & 8 pm Halloween Laser Show for all ages. Beginning on October 16. Information: 732-255-0343 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Live county, bluegrass, and folk music. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music
begins at 7:30 pm. $ Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org
- WARETOWN
October 9 - December 5
Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic, Long Beach Island. Prizes for tournament's largest striped bass and bluefish, special categories and prizes
for juveniles, ladies & senior citizens. Daily, weekly winners. One of East Coast's longest running fishing contests. Entry fee. Information and
pre-registration: 609-494-7211 ext. 100 or www.lbift.com - OCEAN COUNTY WATERS
December 1 - 31
Senior Bachelor Fine Arts Exhibit, M. Christina Geis Art Gallery, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Gallery open Monday - Thursday 9 am
- 8 pm and Friday 9 am - 5 pm. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
December 1
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
December 2
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
December 3
Santa Arrives at the Fire House, Bay Head Fire House, 81 Bridge Ave. 6 pm. Musical program, tree lighting, caroling and Santa, refreshments
available. Information: 1-800-422-9433 or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
'Tis the Season Tasting Trail, Gables, Buckalews, Engleside Inn. 6 pm. Cost includes progressive holiday dining
with keepsake photos, includes wine tasting, cheese, bread & fruit pairings, seasonal soup and salad, entree and
side dishes and a dessert bar. Additional cost includes overnight at the Engleside, a hot breakfast and a ticket
to the "Surflight Holiday Spectacular" show on Dec. 4. Information: 609-492-9477 - BEACH HAVEN
Princess Sophia, NJ Maritime Museum, 528 Dock Rd. 7 pm. Presentation about the SS Princess Sophia twin hull steel built coastal passenger liner by
Bart Malone. Refreshments provided. Registration required. Donation in lieu of fee. Information: 609-492-0202 or
www.njmaritimemuseum.org - BEACH HAVEN
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Victorian Christmas Festival & Gift Boutique at Georgian Court University, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave.
10 am - 4 pm. Gift boutique, craft fair, railroad display by Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders. Pictures with Santa,
kid's activity station, refreshments, Victorian Carolers, etc. Information: 732-987-2285
or www.georgian.edu/ - LAKEWOOD
Leonardo da Vinci: Archetype of the Renaissance, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm.
Cost includes multicourse Tuscan Dinner and a multimedia lecture.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Christmas Tree Lighting, Lavallette Borough Hall, 1306 Grand Central Ave. 7 pm. Caroling and tree lighting. Refreshments and door prizes available.
Sponsored by the Lavallette Business Association.
Information: 732-793-7477 or www.lavallette.org - LAVALLETTE
Cruisin’ for a Deadly Brusin’, White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. 7:30 pm. Spend the holiday aboard the Titanic II helping the owners solve the
murder of the last living survivor. Murder mystery show and dinner. $ Information: 732-830-4242 or
www.thewhitepearl.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Ship Bottom Merchant’s Treasure Hunt & Holiday Festivities, Ship Bottom Stores and Restaurants. Stop at one of the participating stories or restaurants,
collect a coin, five of the coins are secret winner coins and will entitle the participant to one of several prizes. Homemade Ornament contest, Christmas
Tree lighting, strolling carolers and visits by Santa Claus at various stories. Music, food, store discounts. Information: 609-709-1425 - SHIP BOTTOM
Christmas Tree Lighting, Toms River Town Hall Courtyard, Washington St. 6 pm - 8:30 pm.
Entertainment, photos with Santa at Town Hall. Hot chocolate & cookies for purchase.
Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com/
- TOMS RIVER
26th Annual Fernwood Christmas Tree Festival, Crestwood Village VII clubhouse, 1 Falmouth Ave. 10 am - 3 pm. Cookies and light refreshments will be served also
visit Santa. Theme for this year "Peace on Earth" and dedicated to our service men and women serving our country at home and around the world.
This year donations will be collected and donated to the "Wounded Warriors Project". Information: 732-849-4085 - WHITING
December 4
Pancake Breakfast with Santa, Bay Head Fire House, 81 Bridge Ave. 9 am - 11:30 am. Sponsored by Bay Head Home School.
$ Information: 1-800-422-9433 or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
Ride the Bay Head Trolley with Santa. 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Free rides around town. Trolley stops at marked locations.
Information: 1-800-422-9433 or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
Victorian Christmas at the Historical Society Museum, Historical Society Museum, Bridge & Bay Aves. 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Tour the museum free of
charge. Refreshments will be served. Information: 732-892-0223 or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
Christmas Symphony Concert with Father Alphonse Stephenson, St. Peter By The Sea, 751 Main Ave. Pre-show dinner at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Concert at
8 pm. Charge for dinner and concert or just concert. Advanced tickets only. Information: 732-892-0223 or
www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Victorian Open House, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 10 am - 4 pm. Kid’s craft from 11 am - 2 pm. Their 1800’s Victorian
home will be decorated for the Christmas season. Original art works from Guild members will be on display in the galleries and studio. Refreshments will
be served. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Candlelight Carol Service, Sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church, 111 Ocean Ave. 7:30 pm. Kicks off "Christmas in Island Heights"
house tour on Dec. 5. Free. Information: 732-929-0444 - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Victorian Christmas Festival & Gift Boutique at Georgian Court University, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave.
10 am - 4 pm. Gift boutique, craft fair, railroad display by Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders. Pictures with Santa,
kid's activity station, refreshments, Victorian Carolers, etc. Information: 732-987-2285
or www.georgian.edu/ - LAKEWOOD
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Los Ciegos del Barrio, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. Although their name started out as a joke, most of the "Blind Boys of the Hood"
are, in fact, legally blind. All are fantastic musicians playing a multitude of genres. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or
www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
FRED's Christmas Cabaret, Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). Showtimes 1 pm,
3 pm, 5 pm, 7 pm. E-mail Club ONLY Show. Information: 732-854-2779 or www.njmusicman.com
- LAVALLETTE
Lavallette Volunteer Fire Co. Annual Oyster Supper, Lavallette Volunteer Fire Co., 125 Washington Ave. 4 pm - 8 pm.
Sample firehouse recipes with a complete dinner prepared and cooked by the firemen and served the Ladies Auxiliary. Take-out meals available.
$ Information: 732-793-6900 or www.lavallette.org - LAVALLETTE
Comedy Show & Dinner, The White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. Buffet Dinner at 6:30 pm, Show at 8 pm. Comedy night with Davin from Comedy Central, Joe
"Foot" Currie, Radio’s "Opie & Anthony Show", and Rich Carucci, Cablevision’s "Steam Roller". Cost includes buffet dinner and comedy show. Information:
or 732-830-4242 www.thewhitepearlhotel.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Getaway with a Smile, White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. Comedy Show.
One Night Accommodations include Bottle of Blueberry Champagne, Welcome cheese & crackers basket, Dinner Buffet for 2 catered by Caterer Jacques,
free transportation clubs in town, valet parking, Sunday morning breakfast. Additional night can be added.
Information: 732-830-4242 or www.thewhitepearl.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Ship Bottom Merchant’s Treasure Hunt & Holiday Festivities, Ship Bottom Stores and Restaurants. Stop at one of the participating stories or restaurants,
collect a coin, five of the coins are secret winner coins and will entitle the participant to one of several prizes. Homemade Ornament contest, Christmas
Tree lighting, strolling carolers and visits by Santa Claus at various stories. Music, food, store discounts. Information: 609-709-1425 - SHIP BOTTOM
31st Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade, Long Beach Blvd. 1 pm - 3 pm. Homemade floats and antique cars.
Information: 609-494-2171 or www.shipbottom.org/
- SHIP BOTTOM/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Holiday Fair, Intermediate North, Inter. North Way off 571. 9 am - 3 pm. Hand crafted items for gifts and the holidays. Information:
732-505-5800 - TOMS RIVER
Guided Tours of Museum Available, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm. Information:
732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2 pm & 8 pm.
Presented by the Ocean County College Concert Band and directed by Anthony Tafrow holiday concert.
$ Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Thomas The Tank Hour, Tuckerton Junction Railroad Co. 213C East Main Street (Route 9) use the Lizzie Rose Driveway.
1:00 - 2:00 pm. A fun filled hour of Thomas The Tank and Friends! 30'x40' indoor model train display. Crafts, Activities,
A Movie, Thomas The Tank Operating ModelTrain. Smocks or play clothes suggested, seating is limited to 12 children.
Reservations and prepayment required $ First Saturday of the month. Information: 609-812-0300 - TUCKERTON
26th Annual Fernwood Christmas Tree Festival, Crestwood Village VII clubhouse, 1 Falmouth Ave. 10 am - 3 pm. Cookies and light refreshments will be served also
visit Santa. Theme for this year "Peace on Earth" and dedicated to our service men and women serving our country at home and around the world.
This year donations will be collected and donated to the "Wounded Warriors Project". Information: 732-849-4085 - WHITING
December 5
A Night in Bethlehem, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, W. Lake and Bridge Ave. 3 pm - 6 pm. The streets of Bethlehem during the first Christmas
will be depicted, talk with shepherds, shop keepers and Joseph and Mary. Hear festive music, nibble treats from a first century bakery. Create fun
projects, encounter a census taker and listen to stories. Nativity with live animal. Information: 732-892-5926 or
www.stpaulsbayhead.org - BAY HEAD
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Lacey Christmas Parade, Lacey Road. 3 pm. Starts at Lacey United Methodist Church heading West to the Municipal
Building. Information: 609-693-8223 or www.laceytownship.org
- FORKED RIVER/LACEY TOWNSHIP
27th Annual Christmas in Island Heights Home Tour and Craft Shows, First United Methodist Church, 111 Ocean Ave., and Firehouse, Lake Ave. Craft shows
10 am - 4 pm, breakfast at church 8 am - 10 am, lunch at craft show sites noon - 3:30 pm. House tour, points of interest that also will be open the
Cottage Museum; The Studio at the John Peto house; Ludlow Thorston Gallery; the Ocean County Artists’ Guild; and St. Gertrude’s Roman Catholic Church.
Two tea rooms offering hot beverages and goodies($). Information: 732-929-0444 - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Joint Pottery/Art Holiday Exhibit, Potter Gert Cook, 104 Chestnut St. Noon - 4 pm. Wheel thrown and hand-built functional pottery of original design
inspired by leaves and flowers. Information: 732-270-3569 - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Victorian Christmas Festival & Gift Boutique at Georgian Court University, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave.
10 am - 4 pm. Gift boutique, craft fair, railroad display by Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders. Pictures with Santa,
kid's activity station, refreshments, Victorian Carolers, etc. Information: 732-987-2285
or www.georgian.edu/ - LAKEWOOD
Annual Holiday Festivities, Lakewood. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town! down Clifton Avenue to Lakewood’s Town Square. 2:00 pm. Santa Claus, Mrs.
Claus, and some of Santa’s elves in a parade, annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony between 4:00 and 4:30 pm. Holiday music entertainment by the
Lakewood Municipal Band under the direction of Wilbur Wittemann; and the Ella G. Clarke School Chorus. The first 2,000 children age 10 and under will
have a chance to visit with Santa and receive a gift. This event is made possible through the joint sponsorship of the Lakewood Township Committee and
the Lakewood Recreation Department. Information: 732-905-3405, Ext. 6003 - LAKEWOOD
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Laurita’s Annual Holiday Winetique, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. Local vendors and crafters. Information: 609-758-8000
or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Santa Arrives, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 1 pm - 4 pm. Photos with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate will be available for
all children. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Pancake Breakfast with Vince Dantona and George with Santa, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 9 am - Noon. Pancake buffet
breakfast, children’s comedy and Santa. $ Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Holiday Fitness Walk & Christmas Tree Lighting, Borough Lawn/Chambers 5th & Central Ave. 4 - 6:30 pm.
Kick-off Fitness Walk at 4 pm, Welcome by Mayor Connors at 5 pm, Central Reg Choir & Larry McCauley on guitar from 5 - 5:30 pm,
Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa & Mrs. Santa at 5:30 pm, refreshment & light buffet with music on piano by Junior Petrone from
5:30 - 6:30 pm. Information: 732-793-3700 - SEASIDE PARK
Joint Pottery/Art Holiday Exhibit,Artist Virginia Perle, 96 E. Water St. Noon - 4 pm. Watercolors and oils featuring shore, city and floral designs.
Information: 732-270-1642 - TOMS RIVER
The Nutcracker, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1 pm. Holiday ballet presented
by Ballet for Young Audiences. $ Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Holiday Concert: New Jersey Chamber Singers, Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St. 4 pm.
Featuring Morten Lauridsen’s Mid-Winter Songs and other works by Gorecki, Dufay, and Vaughan Williams
$ Information: tickets@njchambersingers.org - TOMS RIVER
Pickin' On The Porch, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Noon - 4 pm. Come to pick, sing, listen, swap songs,
tell stories, share a pot of beans and homemade bread. Acoustic instruments only please. Bluegrass, country, old time
music. Hosted by Linda & Bill Salmons. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org
- TUCKERTON
26th Annual Fernwood Christmas Tree Festival, Crestwood Village VII clubhouse, 1 Falmouth Ave. 10 am - 3 pm. Cookies and light refreshments will be served also
visit Santa. Theme for this year "Peace on Earth" and dedicated to our service men and women serving our country at home and around the world.
This year donations will be collected and donated to the "Wounded Warriors Project". Information: 732-849-4085 - WHITING
December 6
Concert Band Christmas Concert, Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
December 7
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
December 8
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Grove Gathering Coffeehouse, Murray Grove Retreat & Conference Center, 431 Lanoka Harbor. 7 pm with optional pot luck dinner at 6 pm.
The Towheads, young international artists who play traditional Celtic music, featuring eight year old Haley Richardson, two-time champion
fiddler and twice represented the U.S. in the All Ireland Competition. $ Information: 609-693-5558 or
www.murraygrove.org - LANOKA HARBOR
Coffee House Blues, White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. Noon. Enjoy a 1950s beatnik holiday as you help psychic Crystal Ball.
Poet Nick Wetears solve the homicide of local artist, Lorena Andropod. Murder mystery show and lunch.
$ Information: 732-830-4242 or www.thewhitepearl.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Protecting Barnegat Bay, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 12:30 pm. Join Stan Hales, Director of Barnegat Bay Partnership, as he gives an
overview of the Barnegat Bay Partnership and the work they are doing for the protection of Barnegat Bay. With lunch option. $ Information: 609-296-8868
or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 9
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Historic Walk through Bethlehem, Forked River Baptist Church, 21 Haines Street. 6 pm - 9 pm. You will encounter Bethlehem’s citizens doing
their crafts, preparing their foods and selling their wares the night that Jesus was born.
Free Information: 609-693-2726 or www.NightInBethlehemNJ.com - LANOKA HARBOR
Light of Life, Southern Ocean County Hospital, Margaret C. Reynolds Arboretum, 1140 Rt. 72 W. 5:30 pm. Holiday tradition to place your memorial
decoration on their trees to honor loved ones, then gather together to light the trees in a community-wide holiday celebration of music and light. Local
choirs and musicians, holiday refreshments. Take a photo with old Saint Nick. Information: 609-978-3081 or
www.sochfoundation.org - MANAHAWKIN
Dissection Workshop, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11 am. Get your hands dirty dissecting a
fish and squid and learn the differences between the two animals. Ages 12 and up. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
The Art of the Marimba, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 11 am - 12:15 pm. Program that will include
Rhapsody in Blue and selections from West Side Story and classic works. Guest artist Greg Giannascoli on marimba and Yukyung Kim on piano.
Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Christmas Tea in the Victorian Tradition, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1pm, 3:30pm
Christmas tea will be served in the Victorian tradition at the historic decorated Pierson Sculthorp House
$ Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
December 10
"Messiah" Sing-In, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, Marine St. 8 pm. Free concert.
Information: 609-492-7571 or www.hiecbh.com - BEACH HAVEN
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
A Patriotic Christmas, Brick Township Historical Society, 521 Herbertsville Rd. Noon - 4 pm. Cost includes tour of seven rooms of the Havens
Homestead decorated in a patriotic theme, homemade refreshments and music. 12 years and under free. Information: 732-785-2500 or
www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK
Historic Walk through Bethlehem, Forked River Baptist Church, 21 Haines Street. 6 pm - 9 pm. You will encounter Bethlehem’s citizens doing
their crafts, preparing their foods and selling their wares the night that Jesus was born.
Free Information: 609-693-2726 or www.NightInBethlehemNJ.com - LANOKA HARBOR
Our Gang Players presents: Babes in Toyland, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 pm. Victor Herbert's
unforgettable tunes accompany Contrary Mary, Tom-Tom, and their friends, as they journey from Mother Goose Village to Toyland, seeking the Master
Toymaker to save their home. $ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Solar Lounge, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
Viewing and discussion on the Swedish film based on the international best selling novel by Stieg Larsson.
Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave.
Dawn of the Space Age, 7 pm; Season of Light 8 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
Holiday House Tour, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 11 am - 4 pm. Visit charming and festively decorated
Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor homes. Enjoy a wonderful holiday display "Holiday Treats & Traditions - Family, Friends
and Food" at the Seaport. Self-guided map and light refreshments provided. Cost included with admission. Information:
609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 11
Holiday Pet Parade, Veterans Bicentennial Park, Engleside & Beach Ave. 4 pm - 5 pm. Dressed up pets’ parade.
Information: 609-492-0111 or wwww.beachhaven-nj.gov - BEACH HAVEN
Christmas Tree Lighting, Veterans Bicentennial Park, Engleside & Beach Ave. 7 pm. Annual Christmas tree lighting with Santa.
Information: 609-492-0111 or wwww.beachhaven-nj.gov - BEACH HAVEN
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory. The tour is unable to
accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesday tours are for DOD
personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information:
732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com - LAKEHURST
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Chorale Christmas Concert, Marron Chapel Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Historic Walk through Bethlehem, Forked River Baptist Church, 21 Haines Street. 5 pm - 8 pm. You will encounter Bethlehem’s citizens doing
their crafts, preparing their foods and selling their wares the night that Jesus was born.
Free Information: 609-693-2726 or www.NightInBethlehemNJ.com - LANOKA HARBOR
Our Gang Players presents: Babes in Toyland, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 pm. Victor Herbert's
unforgettable tunes accompany Contrary Mary, Tom-Tom, and their friends, as they journey from Mother Goose Village to Toyland, seeking the Master
Toymaker to save their home. $ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN
Irish Christmas in America, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Family-friendly performance features Irish ballads and holiday carols
with lively fiddle tunes and thrilling dancing. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Santa Arrives, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 1 pm - 4 pm. Photos with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate will be available for
all children. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Country Line Dancing, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 7 pm - 10 pm. A night of country music and dancing. $ Information: 609-758-8000 or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Comedy Show & Dinner, The White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. Buffet Dinner at 6:30 pm, Show at 8 pm. Comedy night with Davin from Comedy Central, Joe
"Foot" Currie, Radio’s "Opie & Anthony Show", and Rich Carucci, Cablevision’s "Steam Roller". Cost includes buffet dinner and comedy show. Information:
or 732-830-4242 www.thewhitepearlhotel.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Getaway with a Smile, White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. Comedy Show.
One Night Accommodations include Bottle of Blueberry Champagne, Welcome cheese & crackers basket, Dinner Buffet for 2 catered by Caterer Jacques,
free transportation clubs in town, valet parking, Sunday morning breakfast. Additional night can be added.
Information: 732-830-4242 or www.thewhitepearl.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. The Stars from my Backyard, 11:30 am; Wonders of the
Winter Sky, 1 pm; Season of Light 2:30 pm; Dawn of the Space Age, 7 pm; Season of Light, 8 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
Holiday Journeys, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 pm.
Sacred choruses, carols and holiday songs. Presented by the Community Chorus of Ocean County College and directed by Carolyn Moore.
$ Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Christkindlmarkt, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 4 pm. An old-fashioned Christmas featuring holiday
crafts and gifts under huge heated tents. Sip hot mulled cider, enjoy chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sing-a-long with
strolling carolers, children's rides, horse drawn cart, entertainment, decoy carvers, quilt making, crafters, vendors,
food, refreshments plus wine tasting by Valenzano Winery. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 12
Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Barnegat Recreation Center, W. Bay Ave. 8 am - 11 am. Fundraiser for Our Gang.
$ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - BARNEGAT
Breakfast with Santa, Uncle Will’s Pancake House, 3 South Bay Ave. 7 am - Noon. Proceeds benefit PTA. Information: 609-492-2514 - BEACH HAVEN
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
A Patriotic Christmas, Brick Township Historical Society, 521 Herbertsville Rd. 6 pm - 9 pm. Cost includes tour of seven rooms of the Havens
Homestead decorated in a patriotic theme, homemade refreshments and music. 12 years and under free. Information: 732-785-2500 or
www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK
11th Annual Christmas at The Court, Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 1 pm.
The Orchestra of Saint Peter by the Sea, conducted by the Reverend Alphonse Stephenson. Celebrate the Christmas season. Reservations required.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Our Gang Players presents: Babes in Toyland, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 pm. Victor Herbert's
unforgettable tunes accompany Contrary Mary, Tom-Tom, and their friends, as they journey from Mother Goose Village to Toyland, seeking the Master
Toymaker to save their home. $ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN
Laurita’s Annual Holiday Winetique, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. Local vendors and crafters. Information: 609-758-8000
or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Santa Arrives, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 1 pm - 4 pm. Photos with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate will be available for
all children. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Pancake Breakfast with Vince Dantona and George with Santa, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 9 am - Noon. Pancake buffet
breakfast, children’s comedy and Santa. $ Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. The Stars from my Backyard, 11:30 am; Wonders of the
Winter Sky, 1 pm; Season of Light 2:30 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
13th Annual Jingle Bells 5k Run, downtown Toms River. Registration 1:30 pm - 3 pm. Run/Walk at 3 pm.
Presented by the Rotary Club of Toms River. $ Information: 732-341-8737 or
www.jinglebellsrun.com - TOMS RIVER
Holiday Journeys, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2 pm.
Sacred choruses, carols and holiday songs. Presented by the Community Chorus of Ocean County College and directed by Carolyn Moore.
$ Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Handel’s Messiah, Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St. 3 pm. Garden State Philharmonic performance.
$ Information: 732-255-0460 or www.gardenstatephilharmonic.com - TOMS RIVER
Christkindlmarkt, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 4 pm. An old-fashioned Christmas featuring holiday
crafts and gifts under huge heated tents. Sip hot mulled cider, enjoy chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sing-a-long with
strolling carolers, children's rides, horse drawn cart, entertainment, decoy carvers, quilt making, crafters, vendors,
food, refreshments plus wine tasting by Valenzano Winery. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 13
The Appetizer Show, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7 pm. You be the chef, learn instruction, take-home recipes and
eat what is created, with classically trained chefs from Georgian Court University. Reservations required.
$ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Toddler Make and Take, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Make marine life crafts, listen
to a story, and learn about some of their animals. This workshop is for children ages 3-5 years old with an adult.
Pre-register. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com -
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Christmas Concert, Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Avenue. 7 pm.
Information: 732-349-8801 or www.mondonhs.com - TOMS RIVER
December 15
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Ocean County College Midweek Jazz Series: Mona’s Hot Four, Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. 8 pm
$ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
December 16
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Ronnie Spector-Best Christmas Ever, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. Join for a holiday night celebration with beehive bad girl
Ronnie Spector. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
December 17
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
A Christmas Carol, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Charles Dickens’s immortal tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.
$ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave.
Dawn of the Space Age, 7 pm; Season of Light 8 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
December 18
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Breakfast With Buster, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 9 am - 11 am. Holiday food and toy drive with Buster and Santa. Free
bagels and coffee for patrons who drop off items. Buster and his holiday friend, Santa Claus will greet fans as they drop off food and toys and enjoy
their free coffee and bagels. Donations benefit the Salvation Army of Ocean County. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
A Christmas Carol, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm & 8 pm. Charles Dickens’s immortal tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.
$ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Santa Visits Laurita Winery, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 1 pm - 4 pm. Photos with Santa, cookies and hot chocolate. Information: 609-758-8000
or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Behind the Scenes Tours, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11 am. Discover what goes on behind the
scenes at their aquarium while you tour the building front top to bottom. Sneakers required. Pre-register. Ages 5 and up. $
Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. The Stars from my Backyard, 11:30 am; Wonders of the
Winter Sky, 1 pm; Season of Light 2:30 pm; Dawn of the Space Age, 7 pm; Season of Light, 8 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
Breakfast with Santa at Scojo’s, Scojo’s, 120 W. Main St. 10 am - Noon. Santa will arrive on the fire truck. Bring your camera. St. Theresa’s choir
will be performing. Information: 609-296-5700 or www.scojosnj.com - TUCKERTON
Holiday Show, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm.
Features live stage concert of bluegrass, country and traditional music. Santa will lead a Christmas sing-a-long. there
will be gifts for children 11 and under. Refreshments available. $ Information: 609-971-1593
www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
December 19
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mrs. Gould’s Ninth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm. Hear the saga of Edith and George Gould and their
seven children while celebrating the holidays in the early 1900s. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
A Christmas Carol, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Charles Dickens’s immortal tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.
$ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Atlantic Brass Band Concert, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 2 pm - 4 pm. Brass band concert. Information: 609-758-8000 or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Scuba Santa at Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 2 pm - 4 pm. atch as Santa gets a little R & R with a
leisurely scuba dive in their tropical fish tank. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. The Stars from my Backyard, 11:30 am; Wonders of the
Winter Sky, 1 pm; Season of Light 2:30 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
A Christmas Carol, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1 pm. Charles Dickens’ classic of Scrooge.
Presented by Yates Musical TheatrE. Live music and dancing. $ Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu
- TOMS RIVER
Book talk: The Pine Barrens of New Jersey, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Noon. Author Karen Riley will be on hand to show vintage images
from her book and talk about writing the book, book signing. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 22
An Evening of Readings and Carols, Central Regional High School Auditorium, Forest Hills Parkway. 7 pm. Readings and music for the
holiday season. Presented by the Berkeley Community Arts Alliance Concert Band and Chorus. Proceeds go to Toys for Tots.
$ Information: 732-814-4969 or www.berkeleyarts.net - BAYVILLE
Free Demomstation, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 pm - 9 pm. Open to the Public.
Light refreshments. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
December 26
Sea of Lights, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 8 pm. Our indoor holiday light spectacular is returning for another year!
(does not include daytime aquarium admission) Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Exhibit: Model Train Show, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 4 pm.
Sponsored by the Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders.
$ Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. The Stars from my Backyard, 11:30 am; Wonders of the
Winter Sky, 1 pm; Season of Light 2:30 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
Paint Your Own Oarlock Bookends, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 1 pm - 3 pm. Assemble and paint your own bookends with Ron Spodofora in
Perrine’s Boatworks. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 27
Revolutionary War Ceremony at the Cedar Bridge Tavern, 200 Old Halfway Rd. (off Route 72). 2 pm. Meet reenactors and learn about the Ocean County
Revolutionary War skirmish at the Cedar Bridge Tavern. Light refreshments. Photo opportunities with Colonial and British soldiers.
Information: 732-929-4779 or www.co.ocean.nj.us/CulturalHeritage - BARNEGAT
Sea of Lights, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 8 pm. Our indoor holiday light spectacular is returning for another year!
(does not include daytime aquarium admission) Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Exhibit: Model Train Show, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 4 pm.
Sponsored by the Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders.
$ Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. The Stars from my Backyard, 11:30 am; Wonders of the
Winter Sky, 1 pm; Season of Light 2:30 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
Christmas Break Family Activities, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 1 pm - 3 pm. Enjoy face painting and craft activities. Paint a duck
head magnet, make a gingerbread man and snowflake crafts. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 28
Sea of Lights, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 8 pm. Our indoor holiday light spectacular is returning for another year!
(does not include daytime aquarium admission) Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. The Stars from my Backyard, 11:30 am; Wonders of the
Winter Sky, 1 pm; Season of Light 2:30 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
Christmas Break Family Activities, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 1 pm - 3 pm. Enjoy face painting and craft activities. Paint a duck
head magnet, make a gingerbread man and snowflake crafts. Learn the basics of pie making with award-winning baker Grace Hernandez. $ Information:
609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 29
Laser Tag at FirstEnergy Park, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Ages 8-11: 1 pm - 3 pm. Ages 12-14: 3 pm - 5 pm. Ages 13-16:
6 pm - 9 pm. Hot dog and soda included in the cost. BlueClaws and Combat Sports of Manalapan will be holding open play laser tag. Information:
732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Food and Wine Pairings, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7 pm. Featuring several different types of wines paired with different
food from around the world. Makes for a unique night out with family and friends. $Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Sea of Lights, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 8 pm. Our indoor holiday light spectacular is returning for another year!
(does not include daytime aquarium admission) Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. The Stars from my Backyard, 11:30 am; Wonders of the
Winter Sky, 1 pm; Season of Light 2:30 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
December 30
Laser Tag at FirstEnergy Park, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Ages 8-11: 1 pm - 3 pm. Ages 12-14: 3 pm - 5 pm. Ages 13-16:
6 pm - 9 pm. Hot dog and soda included in the cost. BlueClaws and Combat Sports of Manalapan will be holding open play laser tag. Information:
732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Sea of Lights, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 8 pm. Our indoor holiday light spectacular is returning for another year!
(does not include daytime aquarium admission) Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Paul Venier’s New Year’s Eve Eve Party, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 7 pm. Dinner & show.
Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Planetarium Sky Theater, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. The Stars from my Backyard, 11:30 am; Wonders of the
Winter Sky, 1 pm; Season of Light 2:30 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0342 or
www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
Legato: An Evening of Music, Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 7 pm - 9 pm. Featuring Broadway classics. Performed by Exit 82
Company members and friends. Donations accepted. Information: www.exit82theatre.com
- TOMS RIVER
December 31
New Year’s "HILARIOUS" Eve @ FERRARA’S, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 8 pm. Ring in 2011 with comedian Don Jamieson, includes 4
course meal and continental breakfast after midnight, gratuities and soft drinks included. $ Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
First Night Ocean County, boardwalk. Noon - 5 pm. A family celebration with local businesses along the boardwalk. Music, magic, jugglers, face
painters, balloonists along with crafts and caricature portrait drawing. Ending with fireworks on the beach. Information: 800-732-7467 or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
