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.
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Wednesday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Thursday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Friday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Saturday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
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
www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
October 4 - Jananuary 10
Exhibit: 5th Annual Horror/Science Fiction Film Poster Exhibit, Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main St., Route 9. The
exhibit featuring not only horror but Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and 1950’s and 1960’s cult favorites such
as Atomic Man and the Blob at New Jersey’s only metropolitan style poster gallery. 10 am - 5 pm daily. Information:
1-800-872-9990 or www.unshreddednostalgia.com - BARNEGAT
November 3 - January 7
Small Works Exhibition, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. Regional exhibition
with artists in all media. Opening reception Nov. 15 5 - 8 pm. Information: 609-494-1241 or
www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
November 16 - January 4
Not Your Father's Furniture: A Celebration of Contemporary Studio Furniture, m.t.burton gallery & 19th St. Studio,
1819 N. Long Beach Blvd. 10 am - 5 pm, Friday, Saturday & Monday. Opening reception, November 16th, 1-4 pm.
Information: 609-713-9897 or www.mtburtongallery.com/247900.html -
SURF CITY
January 4 - 27
Exhibit, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Paul Dresher's Prints and Wendy Ritch's Manipulated
Photography. Opening reception Jan. 4. Free. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information:
732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
January 5 - 31
Weekday Half-Price Admission, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 5 pm. Monday thru Friday.
Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
January 1
Barnegat Lighthouse Lights, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway. 4 pm - 6 pm. Lit Jan. 1, 1859, its light was
reduced in Aug. 1927, finally extinguished in January 1944 and 65 years later will once again be relit. Information:
609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
January 2
Sea of Lights, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 9 pm. Come see the Aquarium dressed in its holiday
best while viewing exhibits at your own pace. Make a craft and bring your camera to capture this special family experience.
No coupons, not included in regular admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
January 3
Meet George Meade, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. Presented by Andie
Waskie. Information: 609-494-2016 or
www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
Sea of Lights, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 9 pm. Come see the Aquarium dressed in its holiday
best while viewing exhibits at your own pace. Make a craft and bring your camera to capture this special family experience.
No coupons, not included in regular admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
January 7
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. 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.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) 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
January 10
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. 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.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) 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
Positively Penguin, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 10:00 am - 5 pm. Stop in all day and watch Penguins.
Feeding times at 11am & 3:30pm. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
January 13
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 our animals. Ages 3-5 with an adult. Includes all day aquarium admission. Call to
pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
January 14
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. 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.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) 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
Ocean County College MidWeek Jazz presents: Midiri Brothers Band, Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St.
8 pm. These popular brothers draw ovations every time! $ Information: 732-255-0500
or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Lunch N’ Learn: 20 Years of Ichthyoplankton Collection, JC NERR Coastal Center, 130 Great Bay Blvd. 12:30 pm.
Learn about the weekly sampling conducted to capture ingressing larvae utilizing the estuary for nurseries. $2
Information: 609-296-8868 or www.jcnerr.org - TUCKERTON
January 17
75th Anniversary, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm.
Presented by Gary Crawford. Information: 609-494-2016 or
www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
25th Annual Toms River Art & Decoy Festival, Central Regional High School, 509 Forest Hills Parkway. 10am - 4 pm.
100+ exhibitors showing Wildfowl Carvings, Decoys, Songbirds, Antique Decoys, Carving Suppliers, Fish Carvings and
Sculptures, Books, Wildlife Artwork, Prints and Photography, Life-size and Miniature Artwork, Maritime Artwork, Original
Watercolors, Museum and Environmental Exhibits. Seminars by carvers and artists will be demonstrating their techniques
Sponsored by the Ocean County YMCA. $Information: 732-341-9622, ext 2214 - BAYVILLE
Behind the Scenes Tour, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Tour the building from top to
bottom while learning about our animals along the way. Discover what goes on behind the scenes at the aquarium, learn
what it takes to clean, feed, and enrich their animals, closed toe-shoes required. Pre-registration is required. Ages 7
and up only. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT
PLEASANT BEACH
January 18
25th Annual Toms River Art & Decoy Festival, Central Regional High School, 509 Forest Hills Parkway. 10am - 4 pm.
100+ exhibitors showing Wildfowl Carvings, Decoys, Songbirds, Antique Decoys, Carving Suppliers, Fish Carvings and
Sculptures, Books, Wildlife Artwork, Prints and Photography, Life-size and Miniature Artwork, Maritime Artwork, Original
Watercolors, Museum and Environmental Exhibits. Seminars by carvers and artists will be demonstrating their techniques
Sponsored by the Ocean County YMCA. $Information: 732-341-9622, ext 2214 - BAYVILLE
January 21
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. 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.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) 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
So You Want to be a Marine Biologist? Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 7:30 pm. Learn from experts what
steps you should take to obtain a career with animals. Call to pre-register. Ages 15 & up. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
January 28
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. 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.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) 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
January 29
Black Flag Raising & Musical Performance, Flagpole, Campus Mall, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave.
Noon. Celebrate the start of Black History Month. Reception follows in the Solar Lounge, College Center
This year's theme is “Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas.” Information: 732-255-0493 - TOMS RIVER
Toms River High School North Presents: Once Upon A Mattress, Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road.
7 p.m. The classic fairy tale of the Princess and the Pea. Friday night's show is a sign language interpreted
performance. $ Information: 732-505-5705 - TOMS RIVER
January 30
Toms River High School North Presents: Once Upon A Mattress, Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road.
7 p.m. The classic fairy tale of the Princess and the Pea. Friday night's show is a sign language interpreted
performance. $ Information: 732-505-5705 - TOMS RIVER
January 31
The Comedy All Stars, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 8 pm.
Jimmy Carroll, Dena Blizzard, Joe Bublewicz and Scott Bruce. $
Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Toms River High School North Presents: Once Upon A Mattress, Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road.
7 p.m. The classic fairy tale of the Princess and the Pea. Friday night's show is a sign language interpreted
performance. $ Information: 732-505-5705 - TOMS RIVER
