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.
Bi-Plane rides over the Shore, The Cannibal Queen, Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530. 30,60 and 90 minute rides,
aboard a 1942 Open Cockpit, WWII Stearman bi-plane $$ Information: 1-800-247-2371 or
or www.biplaneridesovernjb.com - BERKELEY TWP
Every Sunday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 11 - 5 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Tuesday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Wednesday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Toms River Farmers Market, Huddy Park, on Water Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Rain or shine. Farmers from around the
state will be selling fresh from the field seasonal vegetables, organic produce, herbs, fruits and flowers. Locally
produced foods will also be available including breads and pastries, pickled products. Sponsored by Downtown Toms
River. Last farmers market for the season is Oct. 28th. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com
- TOMS RIVER
Every Thursday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Every Friday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Dinner at 8 pm, shows at 10 pm. Comedians and prices vary, shows added
during summer, check website for details. Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Every Saturday
Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 11 - 6 pm. New Jersey's newest and Ocean County's only
winery, offering 17 tasting menu wines, a gift shop and deli serving homemade soups, freshly made sandwiches, gourmet
cheeses, snacks, bottled water and beverages. Information: 609-758-8000 or or www.lauritawinery.com -
NEW EGYPT
Young Guns Race, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 529. Special Race featuring drivers under 21 years old who also
participate in autograph/photo sessions. Runs from April 18 to October 3. Information: 609-758-1900 or
www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, 520 Arnold Ave. Dinner at 8 pm, shows at 10 pm. Comedians and prices vary, shows added
during summer, check website for details. Information: 732-899-3900 or
www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Live county, bluegrass, and folk music. Doors Open at 6:30 pm
& music begins at 7:30 pm. Information: 609-971-1593
www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
May 9 - October 11
Exhibit: The Bay at Play, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Celebrating Seaport's 10th anniversary
with summer long exhibit about land and water recreational activities of the people of the bay and pinelands including local
celebrities, mini-mini historically marked golf course open for play. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
September 6 - December 6
Exhibit: Henry Husons' Barnegat Bay, New Jersey Museum of Boating, Building 12, Johnson Brothers Boat Works, 1800 Bay
Ave. Museum hours. Self-guided, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Hudson's voyage of discovery. Information: 732-295-2072 -
POINT PLEASANT
September 12 - October 31
Exhibit: 83rd Annual International Print Center Competition: Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences,
120 Long Beach Blvd. Exhibit hours Monday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday from 9 am - 3 pm. Opening Reception September
12th from 5 pm - 7 pm. Information: 609-494-1241 or
www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
September 21 - November 13
Exhibit: Gone But Not Forgotten: The Rituals of Death and Mourning, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave.
Monday thru Friday from 10 am - 4 pm. Funerary exhibit includes mourning clothes, jewelry, some fashioned of human hair,
funeral invites, a miniature hearse collection, tombstones and the history of embalming. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or
www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
October 3 - November 1
Fright Fest, Six Flags Great Adventure, Rte. 537. Before 6 p.m. Enjoy Halloween-themed shows for
kids, but after 6 p.m. when the sun begins to set, the ghouls come out to haunt the midways.
Evening hours feature bone-chilling walkthrough attractions, eerie shows and teeth-chattering thrill rides.
Runs October 3 thru November 1. Information: 732-928-1821 or
www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON
October 4 - 27
Exhibit, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. LS Beedle's Acrylics and Lisa Pressman's Wax Encaustic Art.
Opening Reception is Oct. 4. Free. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
October 5 - 30
Exhibit: “Sculpted and Sewn”, Georgian Court University, Arts & Science Center, 900 Lakewood Ave. Sculpture exhibit by
Mira Welnowska and Fossil Garment Series by Diana Savona. Monday thru Thursday from 9 am - 8 pm, and Friday 9 am - 5 pm.
Reception on October 6 5 pm - 7 pm. Free. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
October 10 - December 6
5th Annual Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic. Opens October 10th at 5 am and closes December 6th at 6 pm.
One of the longest running fishing contests on the east coast. Daily, weekly, segment and grand prizes for striped bass and
bluefish caught from the shores of LBI. Charge for register at aw eigh-in station. Information: 609-494-7211 or
www.visitLBIregion.comm - LONG BEACH ISLAND
October 1
Tell Me on a Sunday, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm & 8 pm.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s riveting one-woman musical tells the story of neon temptations and lost innocence
through the romantic entanglements of a young English woman newly arrived in New York.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
$ includes tea luncheon and performance. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
ReClam the Bay, Surf City Yacht Club, 9th and the Bay. 5 pm. Clam Nursery Demonstration & Talk.
Information: 732-349-1152 or www.reclamthebay.org - SURF CITY
October 2
Tell Me on a Sunday, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s riveting one-woman musical tells the story of neon temptations and lost innocence
through the romantic entanglements of a young English woman newly arrived in New York.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Vintage Auto Show, Blvd. 9 am - 3 pm.
Sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey. Information: 732-797-1456 or
www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
German Flag Raising, Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave. 2 – 5 p.m. Flag raised at 3:30 p.m.
Information: 732-929-2000 - TOMS RIVER
October 3
Chowderfest Weekend, Merchant's Mart, Bayfront Park, Taylor Ave. 10 am - 4 pm. Featuring Long Beach Island's biggest
end of season sales from 60 merchants under the tent. Information: 609-494-7211 - BEACH HAVEN
Tell Me on a Sunday, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s riveting one-woman musical tells the story of neon temptations and lost innocence
through the romantic entanglements of a young English woman newly arrived in New York.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Blessing of the Animals, Front Lawn, St. Francis of Assisi Churchr, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 10 am. Information: 609-494-8861 or
www.stfranciscenterlbi.com/ - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
$ includes tea luncheon and performance. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
4th Annual Wingstock Festival, First Energy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Gates open at 3 pm. Performances
start at 8:30 pm. Featuring Foreigner and additional music acts, free chicken wings, a classic car show and a hog pit
bike show. Presented by 105.7 The Hawk. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Galway to Broadway, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:30 pm. An evening that captures the best of Broadway
and the Magic of Ireland. From Galway to Broadway is a show that calls out to families everywhere! Ciaran Sheehan and
Gay Willis perform timeless classics from the Emerald Isle, show stoppers from the Broadway stage, Inspirational
favorites and much more. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org
- LAKEWOOD
Family Fun Times Series Performance: Jungle Book, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 1 pm & 4:30 pm.
$ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Piney Power! Pinelands Appreciation Day, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All Day. Learn about why the
ecosystem is unique and why you should help to preserve it. Included with general admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Vintage Auto Show, Blvd. 9 am - 3 pm.
Sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey. Information: 732-797-1456 or
www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
F.I.S.H., Franklin Ave. Stage. 10 am - 2 pm. Bait provided. Register in 2 age groups; 12 and under, or 13 thru 16.
Sponsored by Seaside Heights Fishing Club and Seaside Heights Business Improvement District. Information: 1-800-Seashor or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Blessing of the Animals, front steps, Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 2200 Church Road. 10 am - noon. Following a
brief “Blessing of the Holy Water” and prayer service Father Paul will begin the “Blessing of the Animals” with each animal
will receive an individual “hands on” blessing. Then they can join their friends for a “play date” on the church grounds.
Homemade Greek Pastries will be sold. Informational booths manned by The Toms River Township Animal Shelter. Sponsored by St.
Barbara’s Members and Pampered Pets of Toms River. Information: 732-255-5525 or www.stbarbaranj.org/ -
TOMS RIVER
Annual Gourmet foods in Designer Kitchens. Featuring six different area restaurants.
Sponsored by the White Pine Twig.
Information: 732-557-8131 or www.cmc-foundation.org - TOMS RIVER
October 4
Shark Run 5K, Bay Head Fire House, Bridge Ave. Registration at 7 am. Race starts at 8:30 am.
Charge includes long sleeve shirt and sports bottle. Sponsored by Bay Head School. Informaton: 732-892-0668 or
www.bayheadschool.org - BAY HEAD
21st Annual Chowderfest Weekend, Chowder Cook-Off Classic, Bayfront Park, Taylor Ave. 11 am - 4 pm. Local restaurants
compete to be "King of the Clams" featuring all the white and red chowda you can eat, live music, and food. Long Beach
Island's end-of-season "happening." VIP tickets enter at 10 am call 609-494-7211. Information: 609-494-7211 -
BEACH HAVEN
Tell Me on a Sunday, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s riveting one-woman musical tells the story of neon temptations and lost innocence
through the romantic entanglements of a young English woman newly arrived in New York.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Race for the Cure, Six Flags Great Adventure, Rte. 537. 7 am. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the largest 5k in
New Jersey. Register now. You can make a difference! Information: 732-928-1821 or
www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON
Flea Market, FirstEnergy Park parking lot, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A wide
variety of New & used merchandise will be onsite for people to browse. Vendors welcome, call for fees. Free. Information:
732-901-7000, ext. 120 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm.
$ includes tea luncheon and performance. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Memories of Little Italy with Uncle Floyd, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Italian heritage featuring
comedy of Uncle Floyd, tenor Jimmy Alleva and New York’s Neapolitan cabaret artist, Marcantonio Pezzano. $ Information:
732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Shoreline NJ Start Heart Walk, Bandshell, Arnold Ave. Registration at 8:30 am. Walk at 10 am. Donations. Information:
609-223-3707 or www.shoreheartwalk.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Classic Car Cruise, Arnold Ave., downtown. Noon - 4 pm. Rain date October 11. Information: 1-888-772-3862 or
www.pointchamber.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Carving Class: Blue-Wing Teal, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Join master carver Jode Hillman
for an intensive two day class in which students will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint a Delaware
River style Blue-wing Teal. Students may choose a hen or drake to carve and paint. Price includes materials fee.
Pre-registration required by September 27, 2009. Oct. 4 & Oct. 11 $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Bassman Sprint Distance Tri/Duathlon and Half Dist Triathlon, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 5:30 - 6:30 am.
Post race snacks. Pre-race day Oct. 3, 12 pm - 6 pm. Information: 609-296-1114 or www.citytri.com
- TUCKERTON
Vintage Auto Show, Eagleswood Country Fair, 146 Division St. 9 - 1 pm.
Sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey. Information: 732-797-1456 or
www.vintageautomuseum.org - WEST CREEK
October 5
Movie Monday: Marilyn Monroe, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6 pm. Some Like it Hot.
Reservations required. $ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu -
LAKEWOOD
October 6
Tour Georgian Court University, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 10:30 am.
Charge includes refreshments. Reservations required.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Introduction to Jin Shin Jyutsu, Wellness Center, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7 pm - 8:30 pm. Learn
simple steps to address stress and existing health disharmony and maintain health, harmony and well-being. Registration
required. $ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
October 7
The Man Who Came to Dinner, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
Sheridan Whiteside, New York critic, lecturer, wit, radio orator, and intimate friend of the great and ear great, slips
and falls on the icy doorstep of the prominent Stanley family during publicity stop over. For the next six weeks the
convalescing curmudgeon interferes, blackmails, lies and monopolizes everyone and everything from the confinement of the
Stanley living room.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
$ includes tea luncheon and performance. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Lincoln: A New Jersey Connection, Old Baptist Church, Rt. 9. 9 am - Noon. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - MANAHAWKIN
A Toast to Ocean County, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 5 pm - 9 pm. Gala Wine Reception & Silent Auction.
Sponsored by United Way of Ocean County. Information: 732-240-0311, ext. 18 or or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Toms River Farmers Market, Huddy Park, on Water Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Rain or shine. Farmers from around the
state will be selling fresh from the field seasonal vegetables, organic produce, herbs, fruits and flowers. Locally
produced foods will also be available including breads and pastries, pickled products. Sponsored by Downtown Toms
River. Last farmers market for the season is Oct. 28th. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com
- TOMS RIVER
October 8
The Man Who Came to Dinner, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm & 8 pm.
Sheridan Whiteside, New York critic, lecturer, wit, radio orator, and intimate friend of the great and ear great, slips
and falls on the icy doorstep of the prominent Stanley family during publicity stop over. For the next six weeks the
convalescing curmudgeon interferes, blackmails, lies and monopolizes everyone and everything from the confinement of the
Stanley living room.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
$ includes tea luncheon and performance. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Forever Plaid Dinner Theater, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:00 pm. Dinner served one hour prior to
show. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Lecture: Howard Cruse, Lecture Hall, Technology Bldg. , Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave.
11 am - 12:15 pm. Cruse is an internationally critically acclaimed graphic novelist.
Information: 732-255-0375 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve 101, Jacques Cousteau Coastal Education Center, 130 Great Bay
Blvd. 7 pm - 8:30 pm. Learn about the Cousteau Reserve’s missions, programs, and volunteer opportunities.
Enjoy a cup of coffee and a cookie. Information and registration: 609-812-0649 or
www.jcnerr.org - TUCKERTON
October 9
The Man Who Came to Dinner, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
Sheridan Whiteside, New York critic, lecturer, wit, radio orator, and intimate friend of the great and ear great, slips
and falls on the icy doorstep of the prominent Stanley family during publicity stop over. For the next six weeks the
convalescing curmudgeon interferes, blackmails, lies and monopolizes everyone and everything from the confinement of the
Stanley living room. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org -
BEACH HAVEN
Highway 61 Revisited - The World's Only Bob Dylan Tribute Show, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm.
Features three former Dylan band members. Special guests to recreate Dylan's greatest music and stage shows. $
Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Italian Street Festival, Grant Avenue from Bay Blvd. to Boardwalk. 4 - 10 pm. Live Entertainment.
Information: www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Italian Flag Raising, Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave. Noon – 2 p.m. Flag raised at Noon.
Information: 732-929-2000 - TOMS RIVER
October 10
Dune Grass Planting, Barnegat Light Borough Hall, 10 E. 7th St. 9 am. Sponsored by Barnegat Light Taxpayers’ Association.
Information: 609-361-1714 or www.barnegatlighttaxpayers.org
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
Zion Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar, Parish Hall, 18th & Central Ave. 9 am - 1 pm.
Information: 609-494-8676 or www.barnlight.com
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
The Man Who Came to Dinner, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
Sheridan Whiteside, New York critic, lecturer, wit, radio orator, and intimate friend of the great and ear great, slips
and falls on the icy doorstep of the prominent Stanley family during publicity stop over. For the next six weeks the
convalescing curmudgeon interferes, blackmails, lies and monopolizes everyone and everything from the confinement of the
Stanley living room.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Afternoon Tea, Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Rd. 1 pm - 3 pm. Costumed members will serve tea, sandwiches,
pastries, fruit and other items to compliment an array of teas and lemonade. $ Information: 732-892-9480 or
www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
Jersey Shore Kids Consignment, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 9 am - 6 pm. Clothing from
"Preemie" to "Boys/Girls size 20. Stroller, highchairs, cribs and dressers, changing tables, swings, toys, bikes,
games (with all pieces), children's DVDs, and costumes. Consigners receive 65% of each sale. Information: 732-901-7000
ext. 179 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
$ includes tea luncheon and performance. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Forever Plaid Dinner Theater, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8:00 pm. Dinner served one hour prior to
show. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Needleworker's Flea Market -2009, Kolbe Hall, St.Peter's Church, 407 Atlantic Ave.& Route 35 North. 9 am - 3 pm.
Presented by Jersey Shore Quilters of St.Peter's Church. Free. Information: 732-899-7326 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Italian Street Festival, Grant Avenue from Bay Blvd. to Boardwalk. 10 - 10 pm. Live entertainment.
Information: www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Free Surf Casting Seminar, Southern Ocean Count Chamber of Commerce, 9th St. 9 am. Immediately following, venue moves to
Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Station on 21st Street and Central Avenue. Team Mullet, a local fishing club, will
talk about surf fishing equipment, surf casting, bait, driving a 4x4 vehicle on the beach, and other tips. Weather permitting,
venue moves to 9th Street ocean beach for hands-on instruction. Bring a folding chair. Pre-registration is required.
Information and registration: 609-494-7211 ext. 100 or 800-722-0291, ext. 100 or
www.visitLBIregion.comm - SHIP BOTTOM
Nautical Flea Market, Toms River Seaport Society, 78 E. Water St. 10 am - 2 pm. Raffle drawing. Information:
732-349-9209 or www.tomsriverseaport.org - TOMS RIVER
Seasonal Star Watch, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7 pm. Join the planetarium staff and members
of the Astronomical Society of the Toms River area for an evening of observing under the stars. Information: 732-255-0400
or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER
Mysterious Pygmy Pine Plains Hike, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 6 pm. Hike five miles through the globally
rare forest at night. Learn what makes the pine plains so unique. Bring a flashlight and insect repellent. Information and
registration: 609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html
- TUCKERTON
5th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree, Wells Mills County Park, Route 532. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Music festival
featuring music of the Jersey Pines. Pineland crafts, nature and history programs, interactive exhibits and food.
Rain or Shine. Information: 609-971-3085 or www.oceancountyparks.org
- WARETOWN
October 11
The Man Who Came to Dinner, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm.
Sheridan Whiteside, New York critic, lecturer, wit, radio orator, and intimate friend of the great and ear great, slips
and falls on the icy doorstep of the prominent Stanley family during publicity stop over. For the next six weeks the
convalescing curmudgeon interferes, blackmails, lies and monopolizes everyone and everything from the confinement of the
Stanley living room.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
37th Annual LBI Commemorative 18-Mile Run, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 10 am. Race Starts
at 10:30 a.m. in Holgate. Entry Fees. 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
Jersey Shore Kids Consignment, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 9 am - 6 pm. Clothing from
"Preemie" to "Boys/Girls size 20. Stroller, highchairs, cribs and dressers, changing tables, swings, toys, bikes,
games (with all pieces), children's DVDs, and costumes. Consigners receive 65% of each sale. Information: 732-901-7000
ext. 179 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Great Holtzie, "Best Comedian for Kids", Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. Noon. $
Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Forever Plaid Dinner Theater, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 3:00 pm. Dinner served one hour prior to
show. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm.
$ includes tea luncheon and performance. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
World War II Veterans Memorial Park Poker Run , Manchester Twsp. Municipal Complex, 1 Colonial Drive. On-site
Registration & Check -In between 9:00 - 10:30 am. Honoring this country's "Greatest Generation" All Proceeds to be used
towards the construction of the memorial at World War II Veterans Memorial Park. Cost includes: pin, BBQ, and Music.
Sponsosred by the Manchester Twsp. Veterans Advisory Committee. Information: 732-657-8121, est.3310 - MANCHESTER
Italian Street Festival, Grant Ave. 10 - 8 pm. The parade will take place at 1:00 p.m. on the Boulevard. There will
be bands, floats, mummers and surprises! Information:
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
21st Annual Doll Show and Sale, Toms River Elks Club, Washington St. 10:00 am TO 4:00 pm.
Dolls, Accessories, Miniatures, Bears, and Vintage toys.
$ Information: 732-458-7713 - TOMS RIVER
Carving Class: Blue-Wing Teal, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Join master carver Jode Hillman
for an intensive two day class in which students will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint a Delaware
River style Blue-wing Teal. Students may choose a hen or drake to carve and paint. Price includes materials fee.
Pre-registration required by September 27, 2009. Oct. 4 & Oct. 11 $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 12
Jersey Shore Kids Consignment, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 10 am - 8 pm. Clothing from
"Preemie" to "Boys/Girls size 20. Stroller, highchairs, cribs and dressers, changing tables, swings, toys, bikes,
games (with all pieces), children's DVDs, and costumes. Consigners receive 65% of each sale. Information: 732-901-7000
ext. 179 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
October 13
Tour Georgian Court University, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 10:30 am.
Charge includes refreshments. Reservations required.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Toddler Make & Take, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Make marine life crafts,
listen to a story, and learn about some of our animals. Ages 3-5. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
October 14
Wait Until Dark, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
A mystery thriller, Susy Hendrix, a blind Greenwich Village housewife who becomes the target of three thugs searching for
the heroin hidden in a doll. Her husband transported the doll from Canada as a favor to a woman who since has been murdered.
The trio tries to convince Susy her spouse has been implicated in the crime and to protect him she must surrender the doll.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
$ includes tea luncheon and performance. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Toms River Farmers Market, Huddy Park, on Water Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Rain or shine. Farmers from around the
state will be selling fresh from the field seasonal vegetables, organic produce, herbs, fruits and flowers. Locally
produced foods will also be available including breads and pastries, pickled products. Sponsored by Downtown Toms
River. Last farmers market for the season is Oct. 28th. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com
- TOMS RIVER
Lunch n’ Learn: New Jersey’s Largest Wetland Restoration, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 12:30 pm. Chris
Jage from New Jersey Conservation Foundation will discuss their organization’s 1100 acre wetland restoration on their
Franklin Parker Reserve. Charge includes soup and salad option or bring your own lunch. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Wednesday Walk in the Woods, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 10 am - 1 pm. Explore the nature of Bass River
State Forest on this 5-mile, moderate-paced hike. Bring lunch is optional. Information and registration : 609-296-1114 or
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html
- TUCKERTON
October 15
Wait Until Dark, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm & 8 pm.
A mystery thriller, Susy Hendrix, a blind Greenwich Village housewife who becomes the target of three thugs searching for
the heroin hidden in a doll. Her husband transported the doll from Canada as a favor to a woman who since has been murdered.
The trio tries to convince Susy her spouse has been implicated in the crime and to protect him she must surrender the doll.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
$ includes tea luncheon and performance. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Forever Plaid Dinner Theater, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:00 pm. Dinner served one hour prior to
show. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Artist Potlucks, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 6 pm - 8 pm. Each dinner will
have a new art-based discussion and a speaker who is involved in the art world. Information: 609-494-1241 or
www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
October 16
Wait Until Dark, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
A mystery thriller, Susy Hendrix, a blind Greenwich Village housewife who becomes the target of three thugs searching for
the heroin hidden in a doll. Her husband transported the doll from Canada as a favor to a woman who since has been murdered.
The trio tries to convince Susy her spouse has been implicated in the crime and to protect him she must surrender the doll.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Harlem Renaissance I, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. Travel back in time to the
1920s and 1930s when the African American cultural movement known as the Harlem Renaissance flourished. Charge includes a
multicourse, Lowcountry dinner and presentation. Reservations required. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Concert: Tanya Tucker, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Having sold over 50 million records over the
last three decades, country music icon Tanya Tucker is among the all-time best selling female vocalist in country music.
$ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to
your treasure. Program not included with day admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Candlelight Graveyard Tour, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 6:30 pm. Bring flashlight.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Tarot Card Radings, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 7 pm. Refreshements served. Reservations
required. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
October 17
Wait Until Dark, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
A mystery thriller, Susy Hendrix, a blind Greenwich Village housewife who becomes the target of three thugs searching for
the heroin hidden in a doll. Her husband transported the doll from Canada as a favor to a woman who since has been murdered.
The trio tries to convince Susy her spouse has been implicated in the crime and to protect him she must surrender the doll.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Forever Plaid Dinner Theater, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8:00 pm. Dinner served one hour prior to
show. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Rummage Sale, Lavallette First Aid, Bay Blvd. & Washington Ave. 9 am - 2 pm. Clothing, shoes for men, women & children;
toys, books, games, household items, curtains, bedding, etc. Information: 732-793-7390 or
www.lavallette.org/organizations/firstaid.htm
- LAVALLETTE
Harvest Festival in Celebration of Grapes & Wine, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. Laurita Winery Marks
its First Anniversary with this celebration. Grammy nominee Randy Lippincott and his band will be performing blues, soul and
New Orleans party tunes. Free vineyard tours. Wine tastings, grilled meats, gourmet cheeses food selections and specialty
picnic baskets are available for a fee. Craftspeople and vendors will be displaying and selling unique and specialty wares.
Youngsters can meet Rex, the Pumpkin Eating Dinosaur. Plein Aire session by the Allentown Art Guild. Tickets can be obtained
in advance at winery prior to event or on the web site. Information: 609-758-8000 or or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Behind the Scenes Tour, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am-11:00 am. Ages 5 and up.
Discover what goes on behind the scenes of the aquarium. Learn what it takes to feed, clean, and enrich all of our
animals. Closed-toed shoes are required! Call to pre-register. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to
your treasure. Program not included with day admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge. 8 am - 8 pm. Lighthouse enthusiasts climb every lighthouse in the state over this exciting two day
event. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. is one of the lighthouses you can tour. Refreshments and children’s
activities. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 18
Wait Until Dark, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm.
A mystery thriller, Susy Hendrix, a blind Greenwich Village housewife who becomes the target of three thugs searching for
the heroin hidden in a doll. Her husband transported the doll from Canada as a favor to a woman who since has been murdered.
The trio tries to convince Susy her spouse has been implicated in the crime and to protect him she must surrender the doll.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Knights of Columbus Hall, 16 East Lacey Rd. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. Menu includes:
Pancakes- sausage-scrambled eggs- Orange juice-milk-coffee- tea. Tickets available at the door. All Proceeds to
benefit veterans in need. active duty military admitted free. Information: 609-971-3544 or
www.rollingthunder-nj2.org - FORKED RIVER
Flea Market, FirstEnergy Park parking lot, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. A wide
variety of New & used merchandise will be onsite for people to browse. Vendors welcome, call for fees. Free. Information:
732-901-7000, ext. 120 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Kate Smith, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm.
$ includes tea luncheon and performance. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Forever Plaid Dinner Theater, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 3:00 pm. Dinner served one hour prior to
show. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Rummage Sale, Lavallette First Aid, Bay Blvd. & Washington Ave. 9 am - Noon. Clothing, shoes for men, women & children;
toys, books, games, household items, curtains, bedding, etc. Information: 732-793-7390 or
www.lavallette.org/organizations/firstaid.htm
- LAVALLETTE
Harvest Festival in Celebration of Grapes & Wine, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. Noon - 5 pm. Laurita Winery Marks
its First Anniversary with this celebration. Johnny Feds & Da Bluez Boyz with dynamic arrangements of blues seasoned with
jazz and finessed with funk. Free vineyard tours. Wine tastings, grilled meats, gourmet cheeses food selections and specialty
picnic baskets are available for a fee. Craftspeople and vendors will be displaying and selling unique and specialty wares.
Youngsters can meet Rex, the Pumpkin Eating Dinosaur. Plein Aire session by the Allentown Art Guild. Tickets can be obtained
in advance at winery prior to event or on the web site. Information: 609-758-8000 or or
www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, Bandshell, Arnold Ave. Registration at 8 am. Walk at 10 am. Information:
732-914-1000 or www.pointpleasantbeach.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
32nd Seaside Heights ½ Marathon & 5K, Jimbo’s, Grant Ave. Registration at 8 am. Race starts at 10am. Boardwalk to
Island Beach State Parkwith views of ocean and park. Benefit Tri-Boro First Aid Squad. $ Information: 1-800-Seashor,
www.seasideheightstourism.com or
www.oceanrunningclub.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge. 8 am - 6 pm. Lighthouse enthusiasts climb every lighthouse in the state over this exciting two day
event. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. is one of the lighthouses you can tour. Refreshments and children’s
activities. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 19
Movie Monday: Titanic (1953), Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. American classic
film, Popcorn and beverage provided. Reservation required. Free. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Community Dialogue about Barnegat Bay: What are We Doing to Protect this Treasure/Where are We Failing? Mancini Room,
Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 6:30 pm. Sponsored by League of Women Voters with William DeCamp, Ex. Dir. of Save
Barnegat Bay and Stan Hales, Dir. of the Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program. Information: 732-364-3640 - TOMS RIVER
October 20
Tour Georgian Court University, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 10:30 am.
Charge includes refreshments. Reservations required.
Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
October 21
The Odd Couple, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
One apartment, two roommates, one adventure, one thousand laughs! In Neil Simon’s classic 1965 comedy, neurotic neat freak,
Felix Ungar is thrown out by his wife and wanders the streets of New York toying with the idea of suicide, before
gravitating to the apartment of his friend, incurably sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
Fish/Coral Keepers Workshop, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Join the aquarists for this
workshop on fish & reef aquaria. Adults only. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Toms River Farmers Market, Huddy Park, on Water Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Rain or shine. Farmers from around the
state will be selling fresh from the field seasonal vegetables, organic produce, herbs, fruits and flowers. Locally
produced foods will also be available including breads and pastries, pickled products. Sponsored by Downtown Toms
River. Last farmers market for the season is Oct. 28th. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com
- TOMS RIVER
October 22
The Odd Couple, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm & 8 pm.
One apartment, two roommates, one adventure, one thousand laughs! In Neil Simon’s classic 1965 comedy, neurotic neat freak,
Felix Ungar is thrown out by his wife and wanders the streets of New York toying with the idea of suicide, before
gravitating to the apartment of his friend, incurably sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 23
The Odd Couple, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
One apartment, two roommates, one adventure, one thousand laughs! In Neil Simon’s classic 1965 comedy, neurotic neat freak,
Felix Ungar is thrown out by his wife and wanders the streets of New York toying with the idea of suicide, before
gravitating to the apartment of his friend, incurably sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Songwriters By the Sea-Volume 2, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Hosted by Jersey Shore Musicians
Joe D’Urso and Joe Rapolla.Questions and tips for aspiring songwriters will be answered after the show. $ Information:
732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to
your treasure. Program not included with day admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Your Heart's Desire Fall Craft Boutique, Silverton First Aid Building, 86 Maine St.
10 am - 8 pm. 100 fine crafters including many local artisans.
Information: 609-242-3208 or www.yhdcrafts.com - TOMS RIVER
A Meeting of the Macabre - Edgar Allan Poe meets Bram Stoker, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave.
7 pm. Time travelers portray a fictional meeting between two great masters of horror as Poe Tom Worsdale) and Dyne (Stoker)
read passages from their famous works. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or
www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
The Hitman Murder Mystery: Medieval Murders at Castle Cill, The Legend Restaurant, 955 Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm. $ Information:
732-768-2709 or www.cafetheatrenj.com - TOMS RIVER
Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 - 9 pm. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea walk
the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, refreshments and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the
whole family. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 24
The Odd Couple, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm.
One apartment, two roommates, one adventure, one thousand laughs! In Neil Simon’s classic 1965 comedy, neurotic neat freak,
Felix Ungar is thrown out by his wife and wanders the streets of New York toying with the idea of suicide, before
gravitating to the apartment of his friend, incurably sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Garden State Philharmonic Masterworks Series,, Historic Strand Theater, 4th & Clifton Ave. 8 pm.
Haydn: Symphony No. 59 in A Major, Fire Symphony, Wagner: Wotan's Farewell & Magic fire music, Wittry: Mist (New Jersey Premiere)
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major. Information: 732-255-0460 or
www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org - LAKEWOOD
2nd Annual “Fall Fur Fest” and Halloween Party, Southern Ocean County Animal Facility, 360 Haywood Road. 1 pm - 4 p.m
Pets in Halloween costumes invited to participate in the pet Halloween Parade. Prizes for costumed pets in the categories
of Best, Funniest, Scariest and Most Original. Judging at 1:30 pm. Activities includes visit from the Ocean County K-9
Unit, pet photos for a donation, tips on animal health, grooming and training. Information: 609-978-0127 - MANAHAWKIN
Beach Sweeps, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 am -12:30 pm. Partnering with Clean Ocean Action to clean
debris from area beaches with volunteers. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to
your treasure. Program not included with day admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Hi Def Halloween Party, Martell's, Boardwalk. 8 pm - 1 am. Live music from Big Baby Ernie. free food, free psychic
readings, a costume contest with cash prizes for winners, along with many other giveaways and prizes. Information:
732-681-3800 Ext. 206 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Your Heart's Desire Fall Craft Boutique, Silverton First Aid Building, 86 Maine St.
10 am -5pm. 100 fine crafters including many local artisans.
Information: 609-242-3208 or www.yhdcrafts.com - TOMS RIVER
Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 - 9 pm. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea walk
the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, refreshments and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the
whole family. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 25
Bay Head Halloween Parade, Mount St. Noon. Information: 1-800-422-9433 or
www.bayhead.biz - BAY HEAD
The Odd Couple, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm.
One apartment, two roommates, one adventure, one thousand laughs! In Neil Simon’s classic 1965 comedy, neurotic neat freak,
Felix Ungar is thrown out by his wife and wanders the streets of New York toying with the idea of suicide, before
gravitating to the apartment of his friend, incurably sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Demonstration: Architectural buildings, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 pm. Robert
Sakson, artist, demonstrates architectural buildings done in watercolor and acrylics. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
An Evening with Rita Moreno, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7 pm. Meet a true
performing legend. $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com -
MANAHAWKIN
29th Annual Point Pleasant Boro Halloween Parade, Bridge Ave. 1 pm. Information: 732-295-8850 or
www.pointpleasantchamber.com - POINT PLEASANT
Craft/Flea Market, parking lot, First Financial branch, Route 9 & 571. 9 am to 3 pm. Rain date: November 1st. 100% of
the proceeds from the following will go to the Tommy Hare Foundation. Information: 866-750-0100
or foundation@firstffcu.com - TOMS RIVER
Your Heart's Desire Fall Craft Boutique, Silverton First Aid Building, 86 Maine St. Noon - 5 pm. 100 fine crafters
including many local artisans. Information: 609-242-3208 or www.yhdcrafts.com
- TOMS RIVER
October 28
The Odd Couple, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 & 8 pm.
One apartment, two roommates, one adventure, one thousand laughs! In Neil Simon’s classic 1965 comedy, neurotic neat freak,
Felix Ungar is thrown out by his wife and wanders the streets of New York toying with the idea of suicide, before
gravitating to the apartment of his friend, incurably sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fun Festival of Fright, Cultural Center, 515 Herbertsville Rd. 7 pm. Telling of ghost stories. Free. Information:
732-262-1006 or www.guildtheatreworks.org - BRICK
Jack-o'-lantern Carving Contest, Swell Colors Glass Studio, 10909 Long Beach Blvd. 11 am - 4 pm weekdays, 10 am - 5 pm,
weekends. Charge for pumpkin to carve. Judging with prizes Oct. 31, 6 pm. Information: 609-492-3783 or
www.SwellColors.com - HAVEN BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Free Demomstation, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 pm - 9 pm. Open to the Public.
Light refreshments. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. 10 am - 1 pm. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory,
The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations.
Wednesdays (except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31) are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on
the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com -
LAKEHURST
Toms River Farmers Market, Huddy Park, on Water Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Rain or shine. Farmers from around the
state will be selling fresh from the field seasonal vegetables, organic produce, herbs, fruits and flowers. Locally
produced foods will also be available including breads and pastries, pickled products. Sponsored by Downtown Toms
River. Last farmers market for the season is Oct. 28th. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com
- TOMS RIVER
4th Annual Halloween Psychic Nite, Cool Beans Coffee House, Seacourt Pavilion. 6:00 – 10:00 pm. 50/50 and Small Item
Basket Raffle. Gift for Best Costume! Cost can includes a Psychic Reading, coffee or tea and dessert or just coffee or
tea and dessert. Sponsored by the Shore Animal Vol. Enterprise’s (S.A.V.E.). Reservations required for psychic reading.
Information and reservations: 732-664-1050 or 732-279-3470 - TOMS RIVER
October 29
The Odd Couple, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 & 8 pm.
One apartment, two roommates, one adventure, one thousand laughs! In Neil Simon’s classic 1965 comedy, neurotic neat freak,
Felix Ungar is thrown out by his wife and wanders the streets of New York toying with the idea of suicide, before
gravitating to the apartment of his friend, incurably sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Jack-o'-lantern Carving Contest, Swell Colors Glass Studio, 10909 Long Beach Blvd. 11 am - 4 pm weekdays, 10 am - 5 pm,
weekends. Charge for pumpkin to carve. Judging with prizes Oct. 31, 6 pm. Information: 609-492-3783 or
www.SwellColors.com - HAVEN BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Safe Trick or Treat Night, Toms River High School North, Old Freehold Rd. 7 pm. There will be a short concert
followed by safe trick-or-treating through the hallways of High School North. Admission fee is a can of food which
will be donated to local area families. Sponsored by the Orchestra at Toms River High School North.
Information: 732-505-5705 - TOMS RIVER
October 30
Full Moon Campfire, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway. 7 pm. Join us for a relaxing evening of entertainment
with story teller Robin Mooreas. Watch the sun go down with beautiful Barnegat Lighthouse in the background. Bring a
beach blanket and/or beach chair and remember to bring marshmallows and a stick so you can roast them over the fire.
Climb the lighthouse Information: 609-971-3085 or www.oceancountyparks.org
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
The Odd Couple, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm.
One apartment, two roommates, one adventure, one thousand laughs! In Neil Simon’s classic 1965 comedy, neurotic neat freak,
Felix Ungar is thrown out by his wife and wanders the streets of New York toying with the idea of suicide, before
gravitating to the apartment of his friend, incurably sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Murder Mystery Dinner Show - The Ghosts of Long Beach Island & Castle Hill, Engleside Inn, Engleside Ave. 6:30 pm
The Hitman Murder Mysteries, includes LBI Ghost Walking Tour after show. Charge includes show & three course dinner with
1/2-hour reception, prizes, DJ and dancing. Added charge per person for overnight stay, breakfast, reserved seat for "The
Odd Couple" matinee at the Surflight. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Jack-o'-lantern Carving Contest, Swell Colors Glass Studio, 10909 Long Beach Blvd. 11 am - 4 pm weekdays, 10 am - 5 pm,
weekends. Charge for pumpkin to carve. Judging with prizes Oct. 31, 6 pm. Information: 609-492-3783 or
www.SwellColors.com - HAVEN BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Lecture: Botticelli: Florentine Master, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm.
Charge includes a multicourse Italian dinner and multimedia lecture. Reservations required. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Your Heart's Desire Fall Craft Boutique, Silverton First Aid Building, 86 Maine St.
10 am - 8 pm. 100 fine crafters including many local artisans.
Information: 609-242-3208 or www.yhdcrafts.com - TOMS RIVER
OCC Visiting Writers' Reading Series, Solar Lounge, Student Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave.
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Playwright, director and screenwriter Neal LaBute, along with actress Piper Perabo. Combining
intriguing moral and ethical metaphors with dark portraits of the underside of American life, LaBute is one of America’s most
controversial playwrights and filmmakers. Piper Perabo will perform some of LaBute’s monologues and discuss the craft of
bringing his characters to life on stage. Information: 732-255-0375 or www.ocean.edu
- TOMS RIVER
Jersey Devil Prowl in Bass River State Forest, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 7 pm. Tales of the Jersey Devil
and a walk around Lake Absegami looking for the big, scary guy himself! Age 7 and older. Information and registration:
609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html
- TUCKERTON
October 31
Haunted Halloween House Party, Martell's, Boardwalk. 8 pm - 1 am. Live music from Daddy Pop. Free food, free psychic
readings, a costume contest with cash prizes for winners, along with many other giveaways and prizes.
Information: 732-681-3800 Ext. 206 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
72nd Toms River Fire Co. No. 1 Halloween Parade, Main St. 7 pm. Rain date: Nov. 1. Over 100,000 spectators!
Thousands of Participants & Floats! Information: 732-349-0144 or
www.tomsriverhalloweenparade.com - TOMS RIVER
Your Heart's Desire Fall Craft Boutique, Silverton First Aid Building, 86 Maine St.
10 am -5pm. 100 fine crafters including many local artisans.
Information: 609-242-3208 or www.yhdcrafts.com - TOMS RIVER
