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
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway & the Bay. Park Open Daily 8 am - 4 pm. Lighthouse open Wednesday through
Sunday 9 am - 3:30. Free. Interpretative Center - closed except for special programs. Information: 609-494-2016 or
www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
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
Every Sunday
Vineyard Tours, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 1 pm - 5 pm. Vineyard tours are free. Fee for winery tours includes
tasting, group tours also available. Runs weekends and first friday from May 7 - November 5. Information: 609-758-8000 or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
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
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
Fall Themed Activity, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 1 pm - 4 pm. Choose from mosaic cornucopias, fall leaf art, and turkey crafts
$ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Every Monday
Island Beach State Park Upweller Maintenance, Island Beach State Park Marina, 24th Ave. 1 pm - 2:30 pm. ReClam the
Bay volunteers will show baby clams growing, explain why the shellfish population is so important to Barnegat Bay, and
how individuals can participate in a program to place millions of clams in the bay. Runs Mondays from May 17 -
November 8. Information: 732-349-1152 or www.ReClamtheBay.org/
- SOUTH SEASIDE PARK
Every Tuesday
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
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 Wednesday
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
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
Vineyard Tours, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 1 pm to 3 pm. Vineyard tours are free. Fee for winery tours includes
tasting, group tours also available. Runs weekends and first friday from May 7 - November 5. Information: 609-758-8000 or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
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
Vineyard Tours, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 1 pm - 5 pm. Vineyard tours are free. Fee for winery tours includes
tasting, group tours also available. Runs weekends and first friday from May 7 - November 5. 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
October 31 - November 24
Art Harvest Show, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. Pine Shores artists display their original works of art. Gallery hours are Sunday
1 pm - 3 pm, Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
- MANAHAWKIN
November 1 - 22
Contemporary Encounter with the Icon’s Invitation, M. Christina Geis Art Gallery, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave.
Lecture and slideshow on November 9 at 5pm. Gallery open Monday - Thursday 9 am - 8 pm. and Friday 9 am - 5 pm.
Mixed media exhibit by Mary-Paula Cancienne, RSM, Ph.D., assistant professor of religious studies/theology.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
November 1 - January 31
Ken Hubbard’s "Black and White Across America", The Gallery at Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road.
Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
November 7 - 21
Collector’s Choice Silent Auction, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Bid end day 11/21. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm
- 4 pm, closed holidays. Fifty members donated small pieces of artwork for sale at their silent auction. Clipboard and bid sheet supplied. Highest bid
will be contacted to claim their artwork. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org
- ISLAND HEIGHTS
November 7 - 30
Portraits and Artists Members’ Show, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Reception on November 7th. Open Tuesday through Sunday,
1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org -
ISLAND HEIGHTS
November 1
Education Matters: Creating Educational Equality for All Students, Little Theatre, 6:30 pm.
Critical Concerns Week 2010: Race Awareness, Headline Speaker: Marc Lamont Hill, Ph.D., reservation required.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Caricature Demonstration, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 7:30 pm. Caricature demonstration by Marty Mayo. Information: 609-597-3557
or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN
November 2
Cultural Awareness in Language, Education and Life, Georgian Court University, Little Theatre, 900 Lakewood Ave. 9:30 am.
Critical Concerns Week 2010: Race Awareness, Georgian Court University professor speakers. Reservations required.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Race and Diversity: Historical Cultural and Theological Roots>, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7 pm. Critical Concerns
Week 2010: Race Awareness, Associate Professor of religious studies and theology, Johann Vento, Ph.D., will speak. Reservations required.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
November 3
Power, Prejudice, and Oppression: Towards a Unified Field of Theory of "isms", Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7 pm.
Critical Concerns Week 2010: Race Awareness, Kasturi Das Gupta, Ph.D., professor of sociology will offer a view of the Sisters of Mercy’s critical
concerns and how they are connected. Reservations required.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
The Tapestry of Georgian Court University, Raymond Hall North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 8 am - 11 pm.
Critical Concerns Week 2010: Race Awareness, celebration of diversity through art, dance, music and more.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
November 4
Community Conversations: Race, Culture, and Life in Lakewood, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 2 pm.
Critical Concerns Week 2010: Race Awareness, Robert Louden, Ph.D., professor and director of criminal justice will discuss the intersection of
culture and community and challenges in Lakewood, one of the most unique communities along the Jersey Shore. Reservations required.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Dancing the Other, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7 pm. Critical Concerns Week 2010: Race Awareness, under the direction
of Silvana Cardell, assistant professor and director of dance, performers from Georgian Court University Department of Dance will interpret diverse cultures.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Quilts in Autumn, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 5 pm. Speaker Ellie Greco on November 6 at 2 pm.
Over 150 antique, vintage, and contemporary quilts artfully displayed throughout the museum. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or
www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
November 5
Henri Matisse: A Rainbow World, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. Cost includes multicourse French dinner and
a multimedia lecture regarding Matisse’s art of the 20th century inspired by nature and the real world that created contrast in style to Picasso.
Reservations required. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
The Hitman Murder Mysteries: Cruisin’ for a Deadly Bruisin’, White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. 6:30 pm.
Cost includes Titanic II, cruise-ship buffet and murder.
Information: 732-830-4242 or www.thewhitepearl.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Quilts in Autumn, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 5 pm. Speaker Ellie Greco on November 6 at 2 pm.
Over 150 antique, vintage, and contemporary quilts artfully displayed throughout the museum. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or
www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Paul Venier, The One Man Comedy Tornado, East Dover Fire Company #4, 629 Fischer Blvd. 6:30 pm. Cost includes comedy show and buffer dinner
including beverages. Information: 732-349-8801 or www.mondonhs.com - TOMS RIVER
November 6
Jetty Clam Jam Surf Festival, Beach One/Wooden Jetty. 7 am check-in. Surf competition, family fun and post surf activities.
Information: 800-900-6435 or www.jettylife.com - HOLGATE
Six Flags GRAPE Adventure - A Wine & Food Experience, Six Flags Great Adventure, Rte. 537. noon - 5 pm. Eight NJ Wineries and Chefs from Ocean
and Monmouth Counties battle for the "Jersey Shore Ultimate Chef Award." Live music, Matt O’Ree. Sign up for custom safari tour and special wine
tasting among the giraffes $ in advance, on-line use Promo Code WINE. Free parking, theme park closed. $ in advance, on-line. Information:
732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON
Annual Tea, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 1 pm. In observance of the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II, music of the forties.
Presented by the Lakewood Historical Society. $ Information: 732-276-7944 or twp.lakewood.nj.us
- LAKEWOOD
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
Murder Mystery Show, White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. 6:30 pm. Cost includes Murder Mystery Show & dinner.
Information: 732-830-4242 or www.thewhitepearl.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Murder Mystery, White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. Murder Mystery Show. One Night Accommodations, Bottle of Blueberry Champagne, Cheese & Crackers
Welcome Basket, Buffet Dinner for 2 catered by Caterer Jacques, free transportation to clubs in town, Valet parking for Hotel , Pearl Special Sunday
Breakfast. Additional night can be added. Information: 732-830-4242 or www.thewhitepearl.com
- SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Quilts in Autumn, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 5 pm. Speaker Ellie Greco on November 6 at 2 pm.
Over 150 antique, vintage, and contemporary quilts artfully displayed throughout the museum. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or
www.oceancountyhistory.org - 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
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
Race for Respect, Wells Mills County Park, Wells Mills Rd. Registration at 7:30 am, Race/Walk at 9 am.
Help children, teens, adults, and families, awards, raffles and refreshments.
Information: 732-575-1111 or ww.oceanmhs.org - WARETOWN
Legend of the Jersey Devil Show, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins
at 7:30 pm. Hear the famous legend of New Jersey's "Jersey Devil" and be entertained by Pineland's music style. Refreshments
available. $ Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
November 7
Jetty Clam Jam Surf Festival, Beach One/Wooden Jetty. 7 am check-in. Surf competition, family fun and post surf activities.
Information: 800-900-6435 or www.jettylife.com - HOLGATE
Six Flags GRAPE Adventure - A Wine & Food Experience, Six Flags Great Adventure, Rte. 537. noon - 5 pm. Eight NJ Wineries and Chefs from Ocean
and Monmouth Counties battle for the "Jersey Shore Ultimate Chef Award." Live music, Frankie Cicale & Bernard "Pretty"Purdie. Sign up for custom
safari tour and special wine tasting among the giraffes $ in advance, on-line use Promo Code WINE. Free parking, theme park closed. $ in advance,
on-line. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON
Quilts in Autumn, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 10 am - 5 pm. Speaker Ellie Greco on November 6 at 2 pm.
Over 150 antique, vintage, and contemporary quilts artfully displayed throughout the museum. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or
www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
November 8
Cultural Hybridization of Latin Literature, Technology Building Lecture Hall, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 9:30 am - 10:45 am.
A story of three men and women affected by cultural hybridization. Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu
- TOMS RIVER
Ocean County College Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month, Technology Building, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 11 am
- 12:15 pm. View an excerpt from the film "After the Mayflower," followed by a discussion facilitated by Charlene Williams, Associate Professor of
English and Literature. Information: 732-255-0348 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
November 9
Revolutionary War In Ocean County, Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Rd. 7:30 pm. Tim Hart of the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage
Commission will give a presentation about five Revolutionary War incidents that took place in Ocean County. Information: 732-458-7507 or
www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK
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
The Hitman Murder Mysteries: Coffeehouse Blues, White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. High Noon. Cost includes murder mystery and lunch.
Information: 732-830-4242 or www.thewhitepearl.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Ocean County College Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month: Read-In Day, Solar Lounge, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave.
9 am - 3:15 pm. Interval readings throughout the day from Joy Harjo’s poetry, myths of the Arikara Indians, The Pocahontas, feature artists, Story
of the Raven, War Dances, High-Horse Courting from Black Elk Speaks, etc. Join in at anytime for a reading. Information: 732-255-0348 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
November 10
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 Gatherings at Murray Grove, Murray Grove Retreat and Conference Center, 431 Route 9. Potluck dinner (BYOB) 6 pm
- 7 pm, entertainment 7 pm - 9 pm. Musical/Artistic Coffee House in the tradition of the English Folk Music Club where
performers share their craft and engage the audience. $ Information: 609-693-5558 or
www.murraygrove.org - LANOKA HARBOR
Craft Show, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. Mall Hours.
Information: 732-244-8200 or www.simon.com - TOMS RIVER
The Spanish Muse, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm. Musical and visual imagery
commentary of the Spanish Culture. Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Shark Attacks of 1916, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 12:30 pm. Join costumed interpreter Trish Schuster for a bit when President Wilson
retired to his summer White House in Monmouth County and how a shark swam into the mix. Charge with lunch option. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
November 11
Veterans’ Day Evensong, Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, Marine St. 7 pm. An evening of song, recognition and thanksgiving.
Information: 609-492-7571 or www.hiecbh.com - 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
Veterans Day Parade, Downtown Toms River, Main and Washington Sts. 9:30 am. Patriotic parade. Information: 732-341-8738
or www.downtowntomsriver.com/ - TOMS RIVER
Ocean County College Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 9:30 am - Noon.
Nat Bard, Instructor of Humanities, facilitates a film presentation of "Fitzcarraldo," with a discussion period to follow.
Information: 732-255-0348 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Craft Show, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. Mall Hours.
Information: 732-244-8200 or www.simon.com - TOMS RIVER
Salute to Veterans, Veterans Memorial, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Noon. Ceremony that will feature guest speaker, Colonel
Joseph M. Poth, Deputy Joint Base Commander McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst with other featured guests, Dr. Jon H. Larson, OCC President, Color Guard, United
State Marine Corps League attachment 796, OCC Concert Band, Rifle Squad, American Legion, Post 129, and Frank Richetti, United States Marine Corps who
will play "Taps". Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
November 12
A Murder Mystery Dinner, Auditorium, Central Region High School, Forest Hill Parkway. 5:30 pm. Presented by Central Regional High School Drama Club.
$ Information: 732-269-1100 - BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
Cocktails with Mimi, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 10 am. Performance of love, pranks and relationships between parents and children.
Presented by Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Performing Arts Academy. Information: 732-286-5678 or
www.ocvts.org - LAKEWOOD
Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, Little Egg Harbor Community Center, W. Calabreeze Way. 7:30 pm. Play about spirits. $ Information: 609-442-7957 or
www.littleeggtheatreco.org - LITTLE EGG HARBOR
Giorgio at Laurita presents Lombardi, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 7 pm - 11 pm. Cost inlcudes multi-course Italian dinner with one glass
of wine. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Ocean County College Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month: Plains Native American Indians, Solar Lounge, Ocean County College, College Drive,
off Hooper Ave. 8:30 am - 9:15 am. Speaking engagement presented by Kathy Howe. Information: 732-255-0348 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Craft Show, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. Mall Hours.
Information: 732-244-8200 or www.simon.com - TOMS RIVER
Ocean County College Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with Guest Speaker: Evan Pritchard, Solar Lounge, Ocean County College, College Drive,
off Hooper Ave. 11 am - 12:15 pm. A descendent of the Micmac Indians, is an author, lecturer, and musician. Pritchard is a Professor of Native American
History at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. Information: 732-255-0348 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Ocean County College Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month: Indian Flute-Making, Solar Lounge, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper
Ave. 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm. Angelo Camilo, Adjunct Instructor of Science, and Krista Camilo, Instructor of Mathematics, give information about, and a
demonstration of, Indian flute-making. Information: 732-255-0348 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Monsignor Donovan High School Performing Arts Department presents: Rumors, Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Avenue. 7:30 pm.
Farcical play by Neil Simon. $ Information: 732-349-8801 or www.mondonhs.com - TOMS RIVER
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Presented by Ocean County College
Theatre Co. Cost includes friends and family dessert reception and a ticket to the show. Information: 732-255-0500 or
www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
November 13
A Murder Mystery Dinner, Auditorium, Central Region High School, Forest Hill Parkway. 5:30 pm. Presented by Central Regional High School Drama Club.
$ Information: 732-269-1100 - BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
Collector’s Choice Wine & Cheese Party, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 pm. Art exhibit and auction. Information:
732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
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
Cocktails with Mimi, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. Performance of love, pranks and relationships between parents and children.
Presented by Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Performing Arts Academy. Information: 732-286-5678 or
www.ocvts.org - LAKEWOOD
Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, Little Egg Harbor Community Center, W. Calabreeze Way. 7:30 pm. Play about spirits. $ Information: 609-442-7957 or
www.littleeggtheatreco.org - LITTLE EGG HARBOR
Annual Craft/Vendor Fair, Gym, Southern Regional High School, Route 9. 9 am - 2 pm. Hosted by the Southern Regional Home and School Association.
Information: 609-597-4579 or www.srsd.net - MANAHAWKIN
Proud to be a Piney! Pinelands Appreciation Day! Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All Day. Discover why the
country's first national reserve is so unique, invoke your Piney Power and be proud of the Pinelands. Included with
general admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
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
Craft Show, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. Mall Hours.
Information: 732-244-8200 or www.simon.com - TOMS RIVER
A Grand Night of Singing, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2 pm. Music by Richard Rodgers
and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Directed by Arthur Waldman. Presented by Ocean County College Theatre Company.
$ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Monsignor Donovan High School Performing Arts Department presents: Rumors, Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Avenue. 7:30 pm.
Farcical play by Neil Simon. $ Information: 732-349-8801 or www.mondonhs.com - TOMS RIVER
November 14
Beck Family Benefit starring Jim Murphy & The Pine Barrons, St. Dominic Church Parish Center, 250 Old Squan Rd. 2 pm.
Concert to benefit the Beck Family of eight with six children who lost their house and all family possessions when their house burnt to the ground.
$ Information: 732-892-6997 or www.churchofstdominic.com - BRICK
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
Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, Little Egg Harbor Community Center, W. Calabreeze Way. 2:30 pm. Play about spirits. $ Information: 609-442-7957 or
www.littleeggtheatreco.org - LITTLE EGG HARBOR
The Lion, the Witch & Wardrobe, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Theatreworks USA’s musical based on C.S. Lewis’ adventure story
about four children of war-torn England who accidentally enter the land of Narnia. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or
www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Our Gang Players Fundraiser, Elks Lodge # 2340, 520 Hilliard Blvd. 3 pm - 7 pm. Enjoy an evening of food, music and prizes.
$ Information: 609-915-6298 or www.ourgangshop.org - MANAHAWKIN
Craft Show, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. Mall Hours.
Information: 732-244-8200 or www.simon.com - TOMS RIVER
General Hospital’s Jason Thompson & Kimberly McCullough, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 10 am - 2:30 pm. Soap opera stars’ meet and greet.
$ Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Monsignor Donovan High School Performing Arts Department presents: Rumors, Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Avenue. 2 pm.
Farcical play by Neil Simon. $ Information: 732-349-8801 or www.mondonhs.com - TOMS RIVER
A Grand Night of Singing, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm. Music by Richard Rodgers
and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Directed by Arthur Waldman. Presented by Ocean County College Theatre Company.
$ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - 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
November 15
Georgian Court University’s The Fish & Seafood 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
November 16
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
Open House, Auditorium, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Building, 1623 Whitesville Road. 1 pm - 3 pm. Open house for anyone interested in becoming
a Master Gardener. Master Gardeners are trained and certified volunteers who assist Rutgers Cooperative Extension personnel in providing horticulture
information to the community. Open House will include talking to our veterans, asking questions, learning about our service activities, and discussing
gardening and growing plants. Information: 732-349-1246 - TOMS RIVER
November 17
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: Jeff Barnhart at the Piano, Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. 8 pm
$ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
November 18
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
High School Musical, OceanFirst Theater, 1000 McKinley Ave. 6 pm. Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life.
$ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Bobby Collins Dinner & Show, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 6:45 pm. Cost includes 3 course dinner and comedy show.
Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
A Grand Night of Singing, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm. Music by Richard Rodgers
and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Directed by Arthur Waldman. Presented by Ocean County College Theatre Company.
$ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
November 19
The Ladies of Song and Soul, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Night of eclectic mix of blues, Americana, folk, and rock and roll as NJ
singer/songwriters come together for a night of women in music series. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or
www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
High School Musical, OceanFirst Theater, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 pm. Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life.
$ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. Dinner starts at 7 pm, Show starts at 9 pm. $
Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Sport Card Show, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. Mall Hours.
Information: www.simon.com - TOMS RIVER
A Grand Night of Singing, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Music by Richard Rodgers
and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Directed by Arthur Waldman. Presented by Ocean County College Theatre Company.
$ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
November 20
Christmas Craft Show, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 4 pm. Highlights include, jewelry, hand painted clothing, silk
flower arrangements, and many forms of art. Chance auction on Saturday. $ Information: 609-494-8861 or
www.stfranciscenterlbi.com/ - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Jersey Shore Auction, Island Heights Fire Company, 13 Lake Ave. 9 am preview, 10 am auction. Multi-state auction. Information:
732-341-0575 or www.JerseyShoreAuctionService.com - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Jazz Band Concert, Ruggiero Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11 am.
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
Look Who’s Turning 200!, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Garden State Philharmonic Masterwork Series Concert. $ Information:
732-255-0460 or www.gardenstatephilharmonic.com - LAKEWOOD
Crazy Chemical Creations, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 10 am - 11:30 am.
Students will use nontoxic household ingredients to make slime, discussions of phases of matter and difference between mixtures and solutions.
$ Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
High School Musical, OceanFirst Theater, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 pm & 7:30 pm. Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life.
$ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Art Exhibit Weekend , Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. Featuring New Artist Dr. Donna Muzzicato. Making available for sale, her
original oil and gouache paintings, and giclées on canvas and William Turner paper. Art exhibit and sale. 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
Uncle Floyd, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 5:45 pm. Dinner & comedy show. Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Sport Card Show, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. Mall Hours.
Information: www.simon.com - TOMS RIVER
Afternoon of Bagpiping, Christ Episcopal Church 415 Washington St. 2 pm, doors open at 1 pm. Featuring Duncan Bell, professional piper John
Bradley, National 2008 Youth champion Andrew Tice and Gordon Bell professional drummer. Food available for purchase.
$ Information: www.pipesanddrumsofbarnegatbay.com - TOMS RIVER
A Grand Night of Singing, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2 pm. Music by Richard Rodgers
and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Directed by Arthur Waldman. Presented by Ocean County College Theatre Company.
$ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
HomePlace Festival, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm.
36th Anniversary of Albert Hall. Features musicians and music from their original homeplace, the Albert brothers' cabin,
sing, laugh and socialize. Refreshments available. Presented by The Pinelands Culture Society. $ Information: 609-971-1593
or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
November 21
Thanksgiving Farmer's Market, Gazebo Park Rt 9 & E. Bay Ave. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, pies, pastry, breads, frozen
ravioli, cheeses, crab cakes as well as Christmas decor, wreaths, centerpieces and greens. Our regular summer vendors return for you're holiday food
shopping. Sponsored by Barnegat Township Recreation Dept. and Barnegat Chamber of Commerce. Information: 609-698-0080 ext. 130
or 609-698-1618. - BARNEGAT
South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm. Concert.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Christmas Craft Show, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Highlights include, jewelry, hand painted clothing, silk
flower arrangements, and many forms of art. Chance auction on Saturday. $ Information: 609-494-8861 or
www.stfranciscenterlbi.com/ - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
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
Student & Faculty Recital, Marron Chapel, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
High School Musical, OceanFirst Theater, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 pm. Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life.
$ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
South Jersey Wind Ensemble, Southern Regional High School, 600 N. Main St. 2 pm.
$ Information: www.sjawe.com - MANAHAWKIN
Art Exhibit Weekend , Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 7 pm. Featuring New Artist Dr. Donna Muzzicato. Making available for sale, her
original oil and gouache paintings, and giclées on canvas and William Turner paper. Art exhibit and sale. Information: 609-758-8000 or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Junior Biologists, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - Noon. Ages 11-15. See and smell the aquarium
from an employee's point of view. Preparing food and feeding some of their residents. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Sport Card Show, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave. Mall Hours.
Information: www.simon.com - TOMS RIVER
November 23
A Grand Night For Singing, Arts and Community Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Friends and Family lite lunch at 12:30 pm.
Show at 2 pm. Pre-show lunch option. Music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Presented by the Ocean County College Theatre Company.
$ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Holiday Shopping Expo, Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, Marine St. 3 pm - 7 pm. Holiday gift fair.
Information: 609-312-9747 or www.hiecbh.com - BEACH HAVEN
November 24
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
Goumba Johnny, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. Dinner starts at 7 pm, Show starts at 9 pm. $
Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
November 26
Santa Arrives by Coast Guard, Boat Ramp, 10th St. 7 pm. Santa greeting, tree lighting and caroling.
Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT
November 27
Santa Visits Viking Village, 19th & Bayview. 1 pm. Santa arrives by Fire Truck, take your own pictures with Santa.
Information: 609-361-7008 or www.vikingvillage.net - BARNEGAT LIGHT
Sounds of Broadway, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm & 8 pm. Our Surflight To Go cast performs Broadway
hits. 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
The Nutcracker, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. 30th Anniversary performance by the Performing Arts Ensemble. $ Information:
732-614-5426 or www.performingartsensemble.org - LAKEWOOD
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
November 28
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
The Nutcracker, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. 30th Anniversary performance by the Performing Arts Ensemble. $ Information:
732-614-5426 or www.performingartsensemble.org - LAKEWOOD
November 30
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 Tree Lighting Ceremony, South Lawn of the Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave. 4:45 pm.
Information: 732-929-2000 - TOMS RIVER