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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.

Open All Year
Boardwalk/beaches are open:
  • Long Beach Island, discoversouthernocean.com
  • Pt. Pleasant Beach, pointpleasantbeachnj.com
  • Seaside Heights, seasideheightstourism.com
  • Arts & Music year round:

  • Anchor & Palette Art Gallery, 45 Mount St., BAY HEAD, www.anchorandpalette.com
  • LBI Arts & Science Foundation, LOVELADIES (Long Beach Island) lbifoundation.org
  • Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, ISLAND HEIGHTS, ocartistsguild.org
  • M. Christina Geis Gallery, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., LAKEWOOD; georgian.edu
  • Full Spectrum Gallery, 316 Main St., Rt. 88, LAKEWOOD; fullspectrumartstudio.com
  • Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, LAKEWOOD, www.strand.org
  • Fine Arts Center at Ocean County College, College Drive off Hooper Ave., TOMS RIVER, ocean.edu
  • Albert Music Hall, Saturday Nights, 131 Wells Mill Road (Rt. 532), WARETOWN, alberthall.org

    Ocean County History year round:
  • Museum of New Jersey Maritime History, Dock Rd. & West Ave., BEACH HAVEN, www.museumofnjmh.com
  • Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, LAKEHURST, nlhs.com
  • NJ Museum of Boating, 1800 Bay Avenue, Building 12, PT. PLEASANT, njmb.org
  • Pt. Pleasant Historical Society Museum, PT. PLEASANT BEACH, pointpleasanthistory.com
  • Ocean County Museum, 26 Hadley Ave., TOMS RIVER, oceancountyhistory.org
  • Toms River Maritime Museum, Corner of Hopper Ave and Water Street, TOMS RIVER, www.co.ocean.nj.us/museums/TomsRiverSeaport/about.htm
  • Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, TUCKERTON, tuckertonseaport.org

    Ocean County and the Sea year round:
  • Barnegat Lighthouse (State Park), BARNEGAT LIGHT, www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
  • Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave & the Boardwalk, PT. PLEASANT BEACH, jenkinsons.com
  • NJ Museum of Boating, 1800 Bay Avenue, Building 12, PT. PLEASANT, njmb.org
  • Island Beach State Park, SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/parks/island.htm
  • Toms River Maritime Museum, Corner of Hopper Ave and Water Street, TOMS RIVER, www.co.ocean.nj.us/museums/TomsRiverSeaport/about.htm
  • Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, TUCKERTON, tuckertonseaport.org
  • November
    Bi-Plane rides over the Shore, The Cannibal Queen, Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530. 30,60 and 90 minute rides, aboard a 1942 Open Cockpit, WWII Stearman bi-plane $$ Information: 1-800-247-2371 or or www.biplaneridesovernjb.com - BERKELEY TWP

  • Every Sunday
    Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 11 - 5 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 Tuesday
    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

    Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Dinner at 8 pm, shows at 10 pm. Comedians and prices vary, shows added during summer, check website for details. Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Saturday
    Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 11 - 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

    Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Dinner at 8 pm, shows at 10 pm. Comedians and prices vary, shows added during summer, check website for details. Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    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

  • September 6 - December 6
    Exhibit: Henry Husons' Barnegat Bay, New Jersey Museum of Boating, Building 12, Johnson Brothers Boat Works, 1800 Bay Ave. Museum hours. Self-guided, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Hudson's voyage of discovery. Information: 732-295-2072 - POINT PLEASANT

  • September 21 - November 13
    Exhibit: Gone But Not Forgotten: The Rituals of Death and Mourning, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Monday thru Friday from 10 am - 4 pm. Funerary exhibit includes mourning clothes, jewelry, some fashioned of human hair, funeral invites, a miniature hearse collection, tombstones and the history of embalming. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

  • October 10 - December 6
    5th Annual Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic. Opens October 10th at 5 am and closes December 6th at 6 pm. One of the longest running fishing contests on the east coast. Daily, weekly, segment and grand prizes for striped bass and bluefish caught from the shores of LBI. Charge for register at aw eigh-in station. Information: 609-494-7211 or www.visitLBIregion.comm - LONG BEACH ISLAND

  • November - January 5
    “Jersey Fresh” Artwork, Long Beach Island Library, 217 S. Central Ave. Students of LBI artist Carol Freas of Pine Shores Art Association will exhibit their art. Mon. & Wed. 9-9, Tues., Thurs.– Sat. 9-5. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - SURF CITY/LONG BEACH ISLAND

  • November 1 - 30
    Gallery Show: Faces et cetera, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Show Opening, Nov. 1, 1 pm - 4 pm. The work of artist Leslie Ovechka. Oils and watercolors featuring light and shadows in seascapes, landscapes, and still life. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

  • November 1 - 30
    Gallery Show, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Show opening Nov. 1, 1 pm - 4 pm. Manana Tsilikishvili has an individualistic contemporary style of line, form, and color in acrylic and oil on canvas. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

  • November 28 - June 18
    Exhibit: Beatles, Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main St., Route 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Open reception November 28 between 4 pm - 7 pm. Information: 1-800-872-9990 or www.unshreddednostalgia.com - BARNEGAT

    November 1
    The Odd Couple, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm. One apartment, two roommates, one adventure, one thousand laughs! In Neil Simon’s classic 1965 comedy, neurotic neat freak, Felix Ungar is thrown out by his wife and wanders the streets of New York toying with the idea of suicide, before gravitating to the apartment of his friend, incurably sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison.  Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Flea Market, FirstEnergy Park parking lot, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A wide variety of New & used merchandise will be onsite for people to browse. Vendors welcome, call for fees. Free. Information: 732-901-7000, ext. 120 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    Your Heart's Desire Fall Craft Boutique, Silverton First Aid Building, 86 Maine St. Noon - 5 pm. 100 fine crafters including many local artisans. Information: 609-242-3208 or www.yhdcrafts.com - TOMS RIVER

    November 4
    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

    November 5
    Exhibit: Quilts in Autumn, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Every room of the Victorian museum will display antique, vintage and contemporary quilts, some dating to the mid 1800s. Monday thru Friday from 10 am - 4 pm. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    November 6
    Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:30 pm. Dance Theatre of Harlem has been thrilling audiences around the world for 40 years. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Country Night Two, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm. County music & dancing with DJ Mark. Cover charge, Country Western food available at additional cost. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT

    Exhibit: Quilts in Autumn, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Every room of the Victorian museum will display antique, vintage and contemporary quilts, some dating to the mid 1800s. Monday thru Friday from 10 am - 4 pm. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    "The Curious Savage”, Gepp Gymnasium, Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Avenue. 7:30 p.m. Comedic play about a woman whose husband died and left her approximately $10 million. Presented by Monsignor Donovan High School Performing Arts Department. $ Information: 732-349-8801 ext. 2499 - TOMS RIVER

    The Hitman Murder Mystery: Bada Bing, Bada Bang! Jimmy C’s, 17 Washington St. 7:30 pm. $ Information: 732-768-2709 or www.cafetheatrenj.com - TOMS RIVER

    Music by the Bay Festival, Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education, Experience Barnegat Bay, 7th & Navajo Dr. Starting with Friday evening jam session, and throughout the day on Saturday to early Sunday morning. Music, nature walks/talks and crafts. Information: 609-698-7231 - WARETOWN

    November 7
    Women Write the Songs Afternoon Tea, Historic Strand Theater Gallery, 400 Clifton Ave. 2:00 pm. Featuring women songwriters. Finger sandwiches and delectable sweets. No tickets will be sold at the door. Sponsored by the Lakewood Historical Society. Information: 732-276-7944 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Comedian Robert Klein, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8:00 pm. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Exhibit: Quilts in Autumn, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Every room of the Victorian museum will display antique, vintage and contemporary quilts, some dating to the mid 1800s. Monday thru Friday from 10 am - 4 pm. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    15th Calendar Dinner Dance, 1344 White Oak Bottom Rd. Dooropen at 4:00 music start 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dinner served at 5:00 p.m. Dance the night away to the tunes of the live band, “Somers & Steele.” Sponsored by The Altar Rosary Society of St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church.Information: 732-255-5753 or 732-505-6053 - TOMS RIVER

    "The Curious Savage”, Gepp Gymnasium, Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Avenue. 7:30 p.m. Comedic play about a woman whose husband died and left her approximately $10 million. Presented by Monsignor Donovan High School Performing Arts Department. $ Information: 732-349-8801 ext. 2499 - TOMS RIVER

    Music by the Bay Festival, Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education, Experience Barnegat Bay, 7th & Navajo Dr. Starting with Friday evening jam session, and throughout the day on Saturday to early Sunday morning. Music, nature walks/talks and crafts. Information: 609-698-7231 - WARETOWN

    Legend of the Jersey Devil, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm. Devil appears during 8 pm musical set. $ Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

    November 8
    Exhibit: Quilts in Autumn, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Every room of the Victorian museum will display antique, vintage and contemporary quilts, some dating to the mid 1800s. Monday thru Friday from 10 am - 4 pm. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    "The Curious Savage”, Gepp Gymnasium, Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Avenue. 1:30 p.m. Comedic play about a woman whose husband died and left her approximately $10 million. Presented by Monsignor Donovan High School Performing Arts Department. $ Information: 732-349-8801 ext. 2499 - TOMS RIVER

    Music by the Bay Festival, Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education, Experience Barnegat Bay, 7th & Navajo Dr. Starting with Friday evening jam session, and throughout the day on Saturday to early Sunday morning. Music, nature walks/talks and crafts. Information: 609-698-7231 - WARETOWN

    November 9
    Movie: Disney's 3-D A Christmas Carol, Marquee Cinemas, Orchards at Dover Plaza, 1131 Route 37 West. light buffet & instant photos of Visit with Santa at 6 pm. Screening at 7 pm. Starring Jim Carrey as Scrooge. Reservations required by Nov. 5. $ Informations and reservation: 732-349-0220 - TOMS RIVER

    November 10
    Meet the Author, Brick Township Historical Society, Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Rd. 7:30 pm. Meet author Karen Riley, "Voices of the Pines," true tales of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, an area known for its storytelling legacy. Information: www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK

    Monument Unveiling, Courtyard between 119 and 129 Hooper Ave. 1 pm. Honoring the memory of Ocean Countians Army Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr., Army Cpl. Kareem R. Khan, Marine Cpl. Thomas E. Saba, Marine Pfc. Vincent M. Frassetto, Army Spc. Christopher M. Duffy, and Marine Sgt. Alan Sherman who all died while serving during the War on Terror. Sponsored by the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Information: 732-929-2000 - TOMS RIVER

    November 11
    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

    Salute to Veterans, Main Campus Mall, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Noon. Salute to the Armed Forces. Lt. Col. Andrew Stark, 87th Mission Support Group, United States Air Force. Color Guard, U.S. Marine Corps League. Frank Richetti, United States Marine Corps League, will play “Taps.” Rifle Squad Salute, American Legion, Post 129, Toms River. OCC Concert Band with reception immediately following the ceremony in the Library Tower Room.Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    Play: Scenes from American Life, Toms River Intermediate School, 1519 Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm. Presented by Ocean County College Arts & Community Center. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    Wednesday Walk in the Woods, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 10 am - 1 pm. Explore the nature of Bass River State Forest on this 5-mile, moderate-paced hike. Bring lunch is optional. Information and registration : 609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html - TUCKERTON

    Lunch n’ Learn: Devils In New Jersey, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 12:30 pm. Discussion by Tom Phillips, producer and director of the History Channel program “Devils in New Jersey” and Jaclyn Steward, Director of the Jersey Shore Folklife. Charge includes soup and salad option or bring your own lunch. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    November 12
    5-Chamber of Commerce Extravaganza Expo, Jenkinson, Boardwalk & Parkway. 5 pm - 7:30 pm. Buffet, giveaways, door prizes, etc. Open to the public. Free. Information: 732-899-2424 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Gourmet Dinner and Gift Giveaway! Basil T's Restaurant, 1171 Hooper Ave. 6 - 9 pm. Admission includes a fantastic sit down three-course meal with your choice of four entrees, live DJ Entertainment and fabulous give aways. Enjoy the company of the arts community and the EXIT 82 Family. Benefit Community Theater Group Exit 82 Theatre. Information: 732-506-6693 - TOMS RIVER

    Play: Scenes from American Life, Toms River Intermediate School, 1519 Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm. Presented by Ocean County College Arts & Community Center. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    November 13
    St. Mary’s 4th Annual Gift Auction, The Old Guard of Greater Point Pleasant, 170 Dutchess Lane 5:30 pm. Charge includes coffee/tea & dessert. Information: 732-920-7458 or www.stmarysbythesea.org - BRICK

    Our Gang Players' Fall Cabaret Fund and Friend Raiser: Beans, Biscotti & Broadway, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 p.m, doors open at 6:15 pm. Hits from 1980 to today including Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and more. Cost includes coffee and array of delectable desserts and delicacies at intermission. General admission seating. Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    Play: Scenes from American Life, Toms River Intermediate School, 1519 Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Presented by Ocean County College Arts & Community Center. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    November 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

    Annual Fall Craft Fair, Gymnasium, Southern Regional High School, Route 9. 9 am - 3 pm. All proceeds go towards our scholarship fund. Vendors needed. Sponsored by the Southern Regional Home and School Association. Information: 609-597-4579 or www.srsd.net - MANAHAWKIN

    The All-Stars of Comedy evening, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 pm. Featuring Steve Shaffer, Chris Rich, Chris Cossia, and Joe Bublewicz. $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN

    Play: Scenes from American Life, Toms River Intermediate School, 1519 Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Presented by Ocean County College Arts & Community Center. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    How to Choose a Telescope, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7 pm. Planetarium lecturer, astronomy instructor and long-time amateur astronomer Rich Brady will show you what to look for in a new telescope. Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    November 15
    Flea Market, FirstEnergy Park parking lot, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A wide variety of New & used merchandise will be onsite for people to browse. Vendors welcome, call for fees. Free. Information: 732-901-7000, ext. 120 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    Play: Scenes from American Life, Toms River Intermediate School, 1519 Hooper Ave. 2 pm. Presented by Ocean County College Arts & Community Center. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    November 18
    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

    Mid-Week Jazz Series: The Traditional Jazz Collective, Ocean County College Off-campus Jazz series at Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. 8 pm. Ocean County College Arts & Community Center. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    November 19
    Artist Potlucks, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 6 pm - 8 pm. Each dinner will have a new art-based discussion and a speaker who is involved in the art world. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    The Hitman Murder Mystery: Medieval Murders at Castle Cill, The Legend Restaurant, 955 Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm. $ Information: 732-768-2709 or www.cafetheatrenj.com - TOMS RIVER

    November 20
    Intermediate School's Performing Arts Program Presents: No More Dead Dogs, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 pm. A world premiere musical adaptation of Gordon Korman's novel. $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.staffordfdn.org - MANAHAWKIN

    November 21
    Weekend Meditation/Spa Workshop, Therapeutic Touch Center for Well Being, 58 Bridge Ave. 9am - 6 pm. Identify your "IMAGO" fantasy partnership with Mary Rower, RN, LCSW as facilitator. Cost includes manual, spa treatments, morning meditation and heathy refreshments. Information: 732-223-0303 - BAY HEAD

    Christmas Craft Show, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 4 pm. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.stfranciscenterlbi.com/ - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND

    Garden State Philharmonic Masterworks Series, Historic Strand Theater, 4th & Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Emperor, Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor. Information: 732-255-0460 or www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org - LAKEWOOD

    Intermediate School's Performing Arts Program Presents: No More Dead Dogs, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 pm. A world premiere musical adaptation of Gordon Korman's novel. $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.staffordfdn.org - MANAHAWKIN

    Home Place Festival Show, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm. Country and Bluegrass Music. Information: 609-971-1593 www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

    November 22
    Special Thanksgiving Farm Market, Municipal Parking Lot off Rt 9 at Gazebo Park. 11:00 - 4:00 pm. Same vendors as our summer Farm Markets will bring a variety of vegetables, fruits, baked goods, cheese, & fish for your Thanksgiving meal. Sponsored by Barnegat Chamber of Commerce and Barnegat Twp. Recreation Dept. Information: 609-698-1618 or 609-698-0080 ext.130 - BARNEGAT

    Weekend Meditation/Spa Workshop, Therapeutic Touch Center for Well Being, 58 Bridge Ave. 9am - 6 pm. Identify your "IMAGO" fantasy partnership with Mary Rower, RN, LCSW as facilitator. Cost includes manual, spa treatments, morning meditation and heathy refreshments. Information: 732-223-0303 - BAY HEAD

    Christmas Craft Show, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 3 pm. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.stfranciscenterlbi.com/ - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND

    Concert: Astrid Williamson, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. With special guest Beth Arentsen. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    November 25
    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

    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

    November 27
    Santa’s Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting, Boat Ramp, 10th St. 7 pm. Borough Christmas Tree lighting and carols, evening ends at the First Aid Building for visits with Santa and refreshments. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnlight.com - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    November 28
    Santa Visits Viking Village, Viking Village, 19th and Bayview Ave. 3 pm. Santa arrives by Fire Truck and will be available for pictures and visits, bring camera. Information: 609-361-7008 or www.vikingvillage.net - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    Concert: Coasters, Marvelettes, Platters, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 5:30 pm & 8 pm. Three legendary groups from the late 1950s to early 1960s perform some of their greatest hits. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Nutcracker, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Presented by Performing Arts Ensemble. $ Information: 732-614-5426 - LAKEWOOD

    Tuckerton Junction Railroad Company Interactive Display, Flag2Flag Racing Bldg., Lizzie Rose Plaza, 213C E. Main St. 10 am - 6 pm. Indoor train display, hand built, multi tracked model railroad display featuring LIONEL trains. 12+ operating tracks with a subway system, trolley line and interactive button system where visitors operate scenes. $ Starts November 28th. Information: 609-812-0300 - TUCKERTON

    November 29
    Nutcracker, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 1 pm. Presented by Performing Arts Ensemble. $ Information: 732-614-5426 - LAKEWOOD

    Tuckerton Junction Railroad Company Interactive Display, Flag2Flag Racing Bldg., Lizzie Rose Plaza, 213C E. Main St. 10 am - 6 pm. Indoor train display, hand built, multi tracked model railroad display featuring LIONEL trains. 12+ operating tracks with a subway system, trolley line and interactive button system where visitors operate scenes. $ Starts November 28th. Information: 609-812-0300 - TUCKERTON


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