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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
  • Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, MANAHAWKIN, pineshoresartassociation.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, geocities.com/tomsriverssmm
  • 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
  • October
    Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway & the Bay. Park Open Daily 8 am - 6 pm. Lighthouse Open Daily 9 am - 3:30 pm pm, free. Interpretative Center - Weekends 10 am - 4 pm. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    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. Museum open weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Information: 609-494-3407 or www.bl-hs.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

    Barnegat Light Historical Society Museum, 5th Street and Central Avenue. Open weekends from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The museum houses the original 1,000 plate Barnegat Lighthouse Fresnel lens, among other interesting artifacts. Information: 609-494-8578 or www.bl-hs.org/ - 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

    Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. Open Starting May 24th Saturday & Sunday 10 - 4 pm. June 23 - September 7 Daily 10 - 4 pm and Wednesday evening 7 - 9 pm. September 8 - October 5 Saturday & Sunday 10 - 4 pm. Donation. Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org - BEACH HAVEN

    FrightFest, Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari Drive Through, Rte. 537. Open daily thru September 6 than weekends until October 3. From Oct 8 - 31 Fri, Sat. & Sun. November 6 & 7. Theme Park open at 10:30 am, closing varies from 10 pm - 11 pm depending on day. Safari open from 9 am - 4 pm. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON

  • Every Sunday
    Flea Market, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 8 am - 1 pm. New & Used Merchandise. Runs Sundays from July 11 - October 31. Information: 732-901-7000 ext. 100 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    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

    Farmer's Market, J Street and Central Avenue. 11 am - 5 pm. Runs June 21st through Labor Day, September 6. After Labor Day - Mid-October every Sunday. Fresh Produce, Flowers, Specialty Items, Pastries & Baked Goods, Cheeses and Candies & Nuts. Plenty of Free Parking. Rain or Shine. Information: 732-793-3700 - SEASIDE PARK

    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

  • 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
    Toms River Farmers Market, Huddy Park, on Water Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Rain or shine. Runs June 9 - October 27 on Wednesday. Select from fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, plants, herbs, fresh breads, honey and more! Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com - 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
    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

    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 Saturday
    Mantoloking Yacht Club Upweller Maintenance, Mantoloking Yacht Club, Bay Ave. & Downer Ave. 10:30 am - Noon. 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 Fridays from May 21 - October 29. Information: 732-349-1152 or www.ReClamtheBay.org - MANALOKING

    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

    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 2 - 31
    3rd Annual Decorated Scarecrow Contest, Long Beach Island Region. Over 100 businesses and groups join in the decorated scarecrow contest in the Long Beach Island region. They will be displayed throughout the month of October. Information: 609-494-7211 or www.visitlbiregion.com - LONG BEACH ISLAND

  • 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 1
    The Melody Lingers On, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Follow Irving Berlin's life, from poverty as a Jewish immigrant on the Lower East Side of Manhattan to his world-wide fame as one of America's most prolific songwriters. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Vintage Auto Show, Bay Blvd. 9 am - 3 pm. Vintage car display. Sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    October 2
    22nd Annual Chowderfest Weekend: Merchant Mart, Taylor Avenue Ballfield, 9th St. & Taylor Ave. 10 am - 4 pm. Hundreds of vendors offer the best deals of the season. Information: 609-494-7211 or www.chowderfest.com - BEACH HAVEN

    The Melody Lingers On, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Follow Irving Berlin's life, from poverty as a Jewish immigrant on the Lower East Side of Manhattan to his world-wide fame as one of America's most prolific songwriters. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Annual Afternoon Tea, Brick Township Historical Society, 521 Herbertsville Rd. 2 pm - 4 pm. Cost includes five courses and a tour of the museum. Information: 732-458-1710 or www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK

    17th Annual Gourmet Chefs and Designer Kitchens Tour, Six homes in Island Heights and Toms River. 10 am & 3:30 pm. Tour six exquisite kitchens each with gourmet foods from gourmet chefs and floral designs from florists involved. Tour the historic Island Heights Yacht Club. All proceeds with benefit the Community Medical Center, presented by The White Pine Twig of Community Medical Center Foundation Auxiliary. $ Information: 732-557-8131 or www.cmc-foundation.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS/TOMS RIVER

    The Kind and I Musical, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm & 8 pm. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    F.I.S.H. (Fishin’ in Seaside Heights), beaches. 10 am - 2 pm. Children’s fishing tournament on the oceanfront between two amusement piers. Registration begins 9:00 am at Franklin Ave. Stage. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Vintage Auto Show, Bay Blvd. 9 am - 3 pm. Vintage car display. Sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    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

    Bird Walk, Island Beach State Park, Interpretive Center, end of Rt. 35 S. 7 am. 3-mile walk Included in park admission. Sponsored by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. Information: 732-793-1698 or www.friendsofislandbeach.com - SOUTH SEASIDE PARK

    17th Annual Gourmet Chefs and Designer Kitchens Tour, Six homes in Island Heights and Toms River. 10 am & 3:30 pm. Tour six exquisite kitchens each with gourmet foods from gourmet chefs and floral designs from florists involved. Tour the historic Island Heights Yacht Club. All proceeds with benefit the Community Medical Center, presented by The White Pine Twig of Community Medical Center Foundation Auxiliary. $ Information: 732-557-8131 or www.cmc-foundation.org - TOMS RIVER/ISLAND HEIGHTS

    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

    Eagleswood Country Fair, Eagleswood Township Municipal Bldg., Railroad Ave. 9 am - 3 pm. Entertainment, food, crafters, vendors, etc. Information: 609-296-3040 - WEST CREEK

    October 3
    22nd Annual Chowderfest Weekend, Taylor Avenue Ballfield, 9th St. & Taylor Ave. 10 am - 4 pm. Family fun festival features live music, children's entertainment, unlimited chowder tasting with the opportunity for each ticket holder to vote for their favorite red and white chowder. $ Information: 609-494-7211 or www.chowderfest.com - BEACH HAVEN

    The Melody Lingers On, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. Follow Irving Berlin's life, from poverty as a Jewish immigrant on the Lower East Side of Manhattan to his world-wide fame as one of America's most prolific songwriters. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Classic Car Cruises, downtown, Arnold & Bay Aves. 5 pm - 9 pm. Antique Cars, collectible cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles & live music. Rain date May 11. Information: www.webaddress.com/ - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Vintage Auto Show, Bay Blvd. 11 am - 2 pm. Vintage car display. Sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Governor’s Surf Fishing Contest, Island Beach State Park, Interpretive Center, End of Rt. 35 S. Registration at 5am, fishing begins at 6:30 am. Fishing tournament that aims to encourage youngsters and adults to learn more about surf fishing and to enjoy a family activity. 12 and under free. Trophy for each species. $ Included in park admission. Information: 732-793-1698 or www.friendsofislandbeach.com - SOUTH SEASIDE PARK

    October 4
    Photography with Ben de Marco, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 pm - 9 pm. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    October 6
    Noises Off, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Celebrate Jersey Fresh Fruits: Pumpkins, Toms River Farmers Market, Huddy Park, on Water Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Rain or shine. 1st Wednesday of each month from June 9 - October 27. Enter to win a basket of Jersey Fresh produce! Farmers & vendors will feature the fruit of the month. Demonstrations & sampling by Downtown restaurants and businesses. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com - TOMS RIVER

    October 7
    Noises Off, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    October 8
    Noises Off, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Andrew Dice Clay, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 9:30 pm. $ Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    19th Annual Columbus Day Parade and Italian Street Festival, Grant Avenue from Central Ave. to Boardwalk. 4 pm - 10 pm. Weekend of Italian specialties, arts and crafts, entertainment. Parade will be on Sunday at 1 pm with bands, floats, mummers and surprises on the Boulevard from J Street to Sampson Ave. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    October 9
    Zion Church Bazaar, Zion Church, 18th St. & Central Ave. 9 am - 1 pm. baked goods, furniture and handicrafts. Information: 609-494-2088 or www.barnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    Noises Off, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick. 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

    Mud Hop, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT

    Surf Casting Seminar, Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, 265 W. 9th Street. 9 am. Coffee, bagel, and door prizes. Members of Team Mullet, a local fishing club will give tips about surf fishing equipment, surf casting, bait, driving a 4x4 vehicle on the beach, and more at the Ship Bottom Fire Co., 21st St.. Weather permitting the group will go to 9th Street beach for hands-on instruction. Bring folding chair. Information and pre-registration: 609-494-7211 ext. 100 or www.lbift.com - OCEAN COUNTY WATERS

    5th Annual Car Show, First Aid Park corner of Asbury and Cape May Aves. 11 am - 4 pm, registration starts 8:30. DJ, Food, 50/50, Tricky Tray, Live Band and much more. All Years Cars and Motorcycles Welcome. Scheduled to appear General Lee (dukes of Hazzard) the Batmobile, Starsky and Hutch Torino, The King (Cars). Sponsored by the Ocean Gate First Aid Squad. Information: 732-558-1610 or www.oceangateems.org - OCEAN GATE

    19th Annual Columbus Day Parade and Italian Street Festival, Grant Avenue from Central Ave. to Boardwalk. 10 am - 10 pm. Weekend of Italian specialties, arts and crafts, entertainment. Parade will be on Sunday at 1 pm with bands, floats, mummers and surprises on the Boulevard from J Street to Sampson Ave. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    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

    October 10
    Noises Off, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    37th Annual LBI 18-Mile Commemorative Run, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Registration at 7am, Race starts at 10:30 am. Held in commemoration of the 11 Israeli athletes slain at the 1972 Olympics in Munich Germany and the 1000s that lost their lives by terrorists attacks Sept. 11, 2001. $ Information: 609-494-8861 or www.stfranciscenterlbi.com/ - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND

    19th Annual Columbus Day Parade and Italian Street Festival, Grant Avenue from Central Ave. to Boardwalk. 10 am - 8 pm. Weekend of Italian specialties, arts and crafts, entertainment. Parade will be on Sunday at 1 pm with bands, floats, mummers and surprises on the Boulevard from J Street to Sampson Ave. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    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

    October 11
    Photography with Ben de Marco, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 pm - 9 pm. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    October 12
    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

    October 13
    Rupert Holmes' Accomplice, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. This clever comedic thriller is amazingly filled with more scary twists and turns than the Topanga Canyon after your third gin and tonic. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    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

    October 14
    Rupert Holmes' Accomplice, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. This clever comedic thriller is amazingly filled with more scary twists and turns than the Topanga Canyon after your third gin and tonic. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    October 15
    Rupert Holmes' Accomplice, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. This clever comedic thriller is amazingly filled with more scary twists and turns than the Topanga Canyon after your third gin and tonic. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    October 16
    Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey, Along the coast from Atlantic Ocean, to Delaware Bay and Delaware River. Directions and hours on web page. Open day and night at Absecon, Barnegat, Cape May, Sandy Hook, Tinicum and Tuckerton Seaport Lighthouses. Day only at East Point, Finns Point, Hereford Inlet, Ludlam's Beach, Navasink/Twin Lights, and Sea Girt, and Barnegat Light Historical Museum, Cape May County Museum, and Tatham Life Saving Station. Souvenir pamphlet to be stamped at each site is $1. Information: www.njlhs.org - BARNEGAT/TUCKERTON

    Rupert Holmes' Accomplice, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. This clever comedic thriller is amazingly filled with more scary twists and turns than the Topanga Canyon after your third gin and tonic. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    5th Annual Wingstock Festival, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 2 pm. Kansas will headline with additional acts performing. All day festival featuring a wing cook-off and vendor village, classic bike and car show tailgate party $1 from tickets will be donated to an Ocean County children’s cancer organization, Ocean of Love. Presented by 105.7 The Hawk and the Lakewood BlueClaws. $ Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    Tri-Track Modifieds "Rocktoberfest 40", Sportsman, Outlaw Stocks, Crate-1, Fastrak LM & 305 Sprints, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Hamill Flooring. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - 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

    Toms River Pirate Festival, Christ Episcopal Church 415 Washington St. 9 am - 5 pm. Three pirate reenacting groups featuring Valhalla's Pirates, Jack Sparrow, Band on the Rum and Pirates for Sail play music all day. Sword fights, gun duels, cannons, and more. Come dressed as a pirate or pirate wentch for a costume judging. $ 3 under free. Information: www.tomsriverpiratefestival.com - TOMS RIVER

    53rd Annual Show of the Ocean County Chapter: "Guys 'N Gals in Harmony," Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Rd. 3 pm. Featuring the "Oceanaires," the Ocean County Men's Champion Chorus and the "Jersey Harmony Chorus." $ Information: 732-240-2571 - TOMS RIVER

    Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey, Along the coast from Atlantic Ocean, to Delaware Bay and Delaware River. Directions and hours on web page. Open day and night at Absecon, Barnegat, Cape May, Sandy Hook, Tinicum and Tuckerton Seaport Lighthouses. Day only at East Point, Finns Point, Hereford Inlet, Ludlam's Beach, Navasink/Twin Lights, and Sea Girt, and Barnegat Light Historical Museum, Cape May County Museum, and Tatham Life Saving Station. Souvenir pamphlet to be stamped at each site is $1. Information: www.njlhs.org - TUCKERTON/BARNEGAT

    October 17
    Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey, Along the coast from Atlantic Ocean, to Delaware Bay and Delaware River. Directions and hours on web page. Open day and night at Absecon, Barnegat, Cape May, Sandy Hook, Tinicum and Tuckerton Seaport Lighthouses. Day only at East Point, Finns Point, Hereford Inlet, Ludlam's Beach, Navasink/Twin Lights, and Sea Girt, and Barnegat Light Historical Museum, Cape May County Museum, and Tatham Life Saving Station. Souvenir pamphlet to be stamped at each site is $1. Information: www.njlhs.org - BARNEGAT/TUCKERTON

    Rupert Holmes' Accomplice, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. This clever comedic thriller is amazingly filled with more scary twists and turns than the Topanga Canyon after your third gin and tonic. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Carol Palmer Band, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Seaside Half Marathon and 5k Race, Spicy's, Sumner Ave. & Boardwalk. 10 am. Flat and fast, out and back on the boardwalk and into Island Beach State Park. Ocean and park views. $ Information: 732-240-0198 or www.oceanrunningclub.org/ - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey, Along the coast from Atlantic Ocean, to Delaware Bay and Delaware River. Directions and hours on web page. Open day and night at Absecon, Barnegat, Cape May, Sandy Hook, Tinicum and Tuckerton Seaport Lighthouses. Day only at East Point, Finns Point, Hereford Inlet, Ludlam's Beach, Navasink/Twin Lights, and Sea Girt, and Barnegat Light Historical Museum, Cape May County Museum, and Tatham Life Saving Station. Souvenir pamphlet to be stamped at each site is $1. Information: www.njlhs.org - TUCKERTON/BARNEGAT

    October 20
    Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A hilarious take one man's midlife crisis. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    October 21
    Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. A hilarious take one man's midlife crisis. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    October 22
    Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A hilarious take one man's midlife crisis. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea, stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, phragmites maze, food, refreshments and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Cost included with admission. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    October 23
    Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A hilarious take one man's midlife crisis. 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

    Broadway Live!, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Major Broadway performers as they recollect the songs that graced The Great White Way from Broadway’s hits. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Ladies Auxiliary, Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company Annual Craft Show, Stafford Firehouse, 133 Stafford Ave. 10 am - 3 pm. Handmade items. Information: 609-698-3041 or www.station47.com - MANAHAWKIN

    New York Yankees Greg Nettles Meet & Greet, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 11 am. Meet & greet, photo ops, Q & A session, autograph signing. $ Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.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

    Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea, stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, phragmites maze, food, refreshments and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Cost included with admission. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    October 24
    Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. A hilarious take one man's midlife crisis. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    The Bold and The Beautiful’s Ric Hearst and Brandon Beemer, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 10 am - 1 pm. Meet and greet. $ Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    October 27
    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

    October 28
    Paul Venier, 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

    October 29
    Bonfire & Storytelling, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Bonfire, storytelling with Robin Moore and a sing-a-long. Sponsored by the Borough of Barnegat Light & Ocean County. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnegatlight.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    Haunted Halloween: A Party to Die For, The Engleside Inn, 30 Engleside Avenue. 6 pm. Murder mystery dinner show. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Halloween Costume Ball, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Cost includes food, refreshments, ghoulish dancing, contests, door prizes and Jersey Devil cocktails. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    October 30
    Demolition Derby, Enduro, Sportsman, Crate-1 & Open Vintage, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - 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

    Toms River Fire Company #1 Halloween Parade, Main & Washington St. 7 pm. Over 100,000 spectators, thousands of participants & floats. Information: 732-558-9216 or www.tomsriverhalloweenparade.com/ - TOMS RIVER

    October 31
    Art Harvest Show, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 1 pm - 4 pm. Annual judged art show. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN

    Spook-tacular Fall Fest, Downtown New Egypt, Main St. 11 am - 4 pm. Spooks wandering the streets, pet parade, costume contests, live music, children's entertainment, vendors, & food. Information: 609-758-7461 or www.mainstreetne.org - NEW EGYPT


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