Important: Both our Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department and our
Ocean County Library system are sponsors of MAJOR events which will be of
interest to both residents and visitors of Ocean County.
After reviewing our events listed below, for more to see and do visit,
www.oceancountyparks.org - many events involve recreation and tours
as well as nature/parks and for all age groups
www.theoceancountylibrary.org - more than just books the system
presents many performing arts programs and other exciting events.
Edith Duff Gwinn Gardens at the Barnegat Light Museum, 5th St. & Central Ave. A self-guided tour of the garden
is available daylight hours. Gardens are open all year. Information: 609-494-3407 or
www.bl-hs.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Party Boat Fishing, Center Street & the bay, Black Whale Dock. 8 am - noon or 1 pm - 4 pm. Fishing aboard the Miss Beach Haven.
$ Information: 609-978-9951 - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Every Sunday
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 Tuesday
Richard Strickler Research Center, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm except holidays.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Ocean County Historical Society Museum hours, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 3 pm except holidays. Guided Tours Available
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Every Wednesday
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
Every Saturday
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 9 - December 5
Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic, Long Beach Island. Prizes for tournament's largest striped bass and bluefish, special categories and prizes
for juveniles, ladies & senior citizens. Daily, weekly winners. One of East Coast's longest running fishing contests. Entry fee. Information and
pre-registration: 609-494-7211 ext. 100 or www.lbift.com - OCEAN COUNTY WATERS
December 3
'Tis the Season Tasting Trail, Gables, Buckalews, Engleside Inn. 6 pm. Cost includes progressive holiday dining
with keepsake photos, includes wine tasting, cheese, bread & fruit pairings, seasonal soup and salad, entree and
side dishes and a dessert bar. Additional cost includes overnight at the Engleside, a hot breakfast and a ticket
to the "Surflight Holiday Spectacular" show on Dec. 4. Information: 609-492-9477 - BEACH HAVEN
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Victorian Christmas Festival & Gift Boutique at Georgian Court University, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave.
10 am - 4 pm. Gift boutique, craft fair, railroad display by Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders. Pictures with Santa,
kid's activity station, refreshments, Victorian Carolers, etc. Information: 732-987-2285
or www.georgian.edu/ - LAKEWOOD
Christmas Tree Lighting, Toms River Town Hall Courtyard, Washington St. 6 pm - 8:30 pm.
Entertainment, photos with Santa at Town Hall. Hot chocolate & cookies for purchase.
Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com/
- TOMS RIVER
December 4
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Lacey Christmas Parade, Lacey Road. 3 pm. Starts at Lacey United Methodist Church heading West to the Municipal
Building. Information: 609-693-8223 or www.laceytownship.org
- FORKED RIVER/LACEY TOWNSHIP
Victorian Christmas Festival & Gift Boutique at Georgian Court University, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave.
10 am - 4 pm. Gift boutique, craft fair, railroad display by Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders. Pictures with Santa,
kid's activity station, refreshments, Victorian Carolers, etc. Information: 732-987-2285
or www.georgian.edu/ - LAKEWOOD
FRED's Christmas Cabaret, Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). Showtimes 12 pm,
2 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm. E-mail Club ONLY Show. Information: 732-854-2779 or www.njmusicman.com
- LAVALLETTE
Comedy Show & Dinner, The White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. Buffet Dinner at 6:30 pm, Show at 8 pm. Comedy night with Davin from Comedy Central, Joe
"Foot" Currie, Radio’s "Opie & Anthony Show", and Rich Carucci, Cablevision’s "Steam Roller". Cost includes buffet dinner and comedy show. Information:
or 732-830-4242 www.thewhitepearlhotel.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Getaway with a Smile, White Pearl Hotel, 201 Sumner Ave. Comedy Show.
One Night Accommodations include Bottle of Blueberry Champagne, Welcome cheese & crackers basket, Dinner Buffet for 2 catered by Caterer Jacques,
free transportation clubs in town, valet parking, Sunday morning breakfast. Additional night can be added.
Information: 732-830-4242 or www.thewhitepearl.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
31st Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade, Long Beach Blvd. 1 pm - 3 pm. Homemade floats and antique cars.
Information: 609-494-2171 or www.shipbottom.org/
- SHIP BOTTOM/LONG BEACH ISLAND
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
December 5
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Victorian Christmas Festival & Gift Boutique at Georgian Court University, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave.
10 am - 4 pm. Gift boutique, craft fair, railroad display by Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders. Pictures with Santa,
kid's activity station, refreshments, Victorian Carolers, etc. Information: 732-987-2285
or www.georgian.edu/ - LAKEWOOD
December 8
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
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
December 9
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Dissection Workshop, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11 am. Get your hands dirty dissecting a
fish and squid and learn the differences between the two animals. Ages 12 and up. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
December 10
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
A Patriotic Christmas, Brick Township Historical Society, 521 Herbertsville Rd. Noon - 4 pm. Cost includes tour of seven rooms of the Havens
Homestead decorated in a patriotic theme, homemade refreshments and music. 12 years and under free. Information: 732-458-1710 or
www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK
Holiday House Tour, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 11 am - 4 pm. Visit charming and festively decorated
Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor homes. Enjoy a wonderful holiday display "Holiday Treats & Traditions - Family, Friends
and Food" at the Seaport. Self-guided map and light refreshments provided. Cost included with admission. Information:
609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 11
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory. The tour is unable to
accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesday tours are for DOD
personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information:
732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com - LAKEHURST
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
Christkindlmarkt, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 4 pm. An old-fashioned Christmas featuring holiday
crafts and gifts under huge heated tents. Sip hot mulled cider, enjoy chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sing-a-long with
strolling carolers, children's rides, horse drawn cart, entertainment, decoy carvers, quilt making, crafters, vendors,
food, refreshments plus wine tasting by Valenzano Winery. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 12
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
A Patriotic Christmas, Brick Township Historical Society, 521 Herbertsville Rd. 6 pm - 9 pm. Cost includes tour of seven rooms of the Havens
Homestead decorated in a patriotic theme, homemade refreshments and music. 12 years and under free. Information: 732-458-1710 or
www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK
13th Annual Jingle Bells 5k Run, downtown Toms River. Registration 1:30 pm - 3 pm. Run/Walk at 3 pm.
Presented by the Rotary Club of Toms River. $ Information: 732-341-8737 or
www.jinglebellsrun.com - TOMS RIVER
Christkindlmarkt, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 4 pm. An old-fashioned Christmas featuring holiday
crafts and gifts under huge heated tents. Sip hot mulled cider, enjoy chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sing-a-long with
strolling carolers, children's rides, horse drawn cart, entertainment, decoy carvers, quilt making, crafters, vendors,
food, refreshments plus wine tasting by Valenzano Winery. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
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
December 14
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
December 15
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
December 16
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
December 17
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
December 18
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
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
Holiday Show, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm.
Features live stage concert of bluegrass, country and traditional music. Santa will lead a Christmas sing-a-long. there
will be gifts for children 11 and under. Refreshments available. $ Information: 609-971-1593
www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
December 19
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
December 22
Free Demomstation, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 pm - 9 pm. Open to the Public.
Light refreshments. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
December 30
Paul Venier’s New Year’s Eve Eve Party, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 7 pm. Dinner & show.
Information: 732-899-3900 or www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
December 31
New Year’s "HILARIOUS" Eve @ FERRARA’S, Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club, 518 Arnold Ave. 8 pm. Ring in 2011 with comedian Don Jamieson, includes 4
course meal and continental breakfast after midnight, gratuities and soft drinks included. $ Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
First Night Ocean County, boardwalk. Noon - 5 pm. A family celebration with local businesses along the boardwalk.
Information: 800-732-7467 or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
