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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.oceancountylibrary.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; fullspectrumgallery.com
  • Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, LAKEWOOD, www.strand.org
  • Fine Arts Center at Ocean County College, College Drive off Hooper Ave., TOMS RIVER, ocean.edu
  • Albert Music Hall, Saturday Nights, 131 Wells Mill Road (Rt. 532) , WARETOWN, alberthall.org

    Ocean County History year round:
  • 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
  • Colonel Charles Waterhouse Museum, #17 Washington St. on the upper floor of building, TOMS RIVER, usmcartist.com
  • Ocean County Museum, 26 Hadley Ave., TOMS RIVER, oceancountyhistory.org
  • Toms River Maritime Museum, Corner of Hopper Ave and Water Street, TOMS RIVER, www.co.ocean.nj.us/museums/TomsRiverSeaport/about.htm
  • Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, TUCKERTON, tuckertonseaport.org

    • Ocean County and the Sea year round:
  • Barnegat Lighthouse (State Park), BARNEGAT LIGHT, www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/parks/barnlig.htm
  • 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

  • December
    Animal feedings, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. Penguins: 11 am and 3:30 pm, Seals: 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. Daily. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Daily surfing wave and beach conditions, Baroo Surf, 1520 Boulevard. Information: 732-793-9009 - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Queen Victoria Tea Room, Victoria on Main B&B, 600 Main St. Thurs. - Sunday, 2-4 pm Beginning June 14 - serving High Tea with speciality tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, chocolates and tea. Open the to the public. Information and Reservations: 732-818-7580 or www.victoriaonmain.com - TOMS RIVER

  • Every Sunday
    American Alligators feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Monday
    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Tuesday
    American Alligators feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Wednesday
    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Thursday
    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Friday
    American Alligators feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Saturday
    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Live county, bluegrass, and folk music. Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

  • May 12 - December 16
    Patriot Pirates: Tales of Plunder and Privateers of Coastal NJ, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Tales of Plunder and Privateers of Coastal NJ is based on the Revolutionary War Privateers of the Jersey Shore who commandeered ships, cargo and munitions in support of the war effort. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

  • May 11 - December 16
    NEA Artists Exhibition Tour, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

  • May 12 - December 16
    Patriot Pirates: Tales of Plunder and Privateers of Coastal NJ, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Tales of Plunder and Privateers of Coastal NJ is based on the Revolutionary War Privateers of the Jersey Shore who commandeered ships, cargo and munitions in support of the war effort. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

  • September 21 - December 16
    Sheldrake Decoys, Marshelder Gun Club, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

  • September 21 - December 16
    David Rhodes Miniatures, J.C. Parkers Decoy Shop, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

  • October 6 - January 10
    4th Annual Horror and Sci-Fi Movie Poster Exhibit: "Movies that Make You Scream, Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main St., Route 9. Halloeen persona make-up. 10 am - 5 pm daily. Information: 1-800-872-9990 or www.unshreddednostalgia.com - BARNEGAT

  • November 19 - January 4
    Exhibition of Oyster Plates, Past & Present, m.t.burton gallery & 19th St. Clay Studio, 1819 N. Long Beach Blvd. Fridays & Saturdays, 10 am - 5 pm. Call ahead to confirm. Information: 609-494-0006 - SURF CITY

  • December 1 - 26
    Exhibition: Community Youth Artists Exhibit, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 11 am - 3 pm on Wednesday and at theater events. Works from area youth who have been identified as the finest artists will be on display. Free to view. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

  • December 1 - 23
    Members' Holiday Show, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    Inter. North Craft Fair, Intermediate North Way, off 571. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hand made items through out the cafeteria and hallway. Lunch available from 12 - 1 p.m. - TOMS RIVER

  • December 1 - 31
    Exhibit: The Donnas, Ocean County College Gallery, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Donna Arvello and Donna Nicosia Oils, Pastels, Charcoal, Pencil, and Photography by Donna Arvello. Fine Clay Works by Donna Nicosia. Gallery is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturdays when classes are in session. Free. Information: 732-255-0400 - TOMS RIVER
  • December 3 - 21
    Exhibit: Jean Johnson - Acrylic on Aluminum, M. Christina Geis Art Gallery, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Lecture, 4 pm, Reception, 5 pm on Dec. 4. Mon. - Thurs., 9 am - 8 pm, Fri., 9 am - 5 pm. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

  • December 6 - February 29
    Antique Toys on Display, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Tues. & Thurs., 1 - 3 p.m. Information: 732-341-1800 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    December 1
    Interpretive Program, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. Join Fred Lesser of the Ocean County Parks Department and met "The Winter Birds of Barnegat Light," that call the lighthouse area their winter home. Program includes a short walk, so bring binoculars if you have them. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Annual HomeTour and craft shows, United Methodist Church, 111 Ocean Ave. and the Firehouse on Lake Ave. 10 am - 4 pm. Seven homes including the newly renovated Peto home/studio. Breakfast at church from 8 am - 10 am. Full lunch at church, light lunch at firehouse for additional fee, two tea rooms serving hot beverages and goodies. Information: 732-929-0444 - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    Annual Victorian Open House, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 10 am - 4 pm. Guild house will be dressed up for the holidays. View the artwork and enjoy some refreshments. Free. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    Scrooge, the Musical, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. An annual family tradition, this light-hearted look at Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is an ideal festive warm-up treat. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Fred's Christmas Cabaret, The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shop & Fudge Factory, Rt. 35 N. 3 pm, 5pm, & 7pm. Information and reservations: 732-854-2779 - LAVALLETTE

    Our Gang Players presents: Christmas Under the Sea, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 p.m. An Original Play by Nancy A. Gallimore and Sherry D. Schnepp Information: 609-697-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    Waddlin' Wonders - All about Penguins, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. Get to meet and greet them. Included in price of admission. Pre-register: 732-899-1659. Information: 732-899-1212 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Merchants Winter Festival, Laurel Blvd. 10 am - 9 pm. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Information: 609-494-0700 - SHIP BOTTOM

    28th Annual LBI Christmas Parade, Long Beach Blvd. Various floats, bands, antique cars. Information: 609-49-7211 - SHIP BOTTOM

    Inter. North Craft Fair, Intermediate North Way, off 571. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hand made items through out the cafeteria and hallway. Lunch available from 12 - 1 p.m. - TOMS RIVER

    Ocean County College Band Christmas Concert, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    December 2
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Scrooge, the Musical, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. An annual family tradition, this light-hearted look at Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is an ideal festive warm-up treat. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    "A Baroque Christmas," Calvary Lighthouse,1133 E. Countyline Rd. 3 pm. Garden State Philharmonic Chorus and soloists, featuring the works of Vivaldi, Corelli and Handel. Information: 732-451-0064 or www.gardenstatephilharmonic.com - LAKEWOOD

    Our Gang Players presents: Christmas Under the Sea, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2:00 p.m. Buffet Meet the Characters lunch at Holiday Inn, Rt. 72 11:30 am. An Original Play by Nancy A. Gallimore and Sherry D. Schnepp Information: 609-697-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    Breakfast with Santa, Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Ave. 10 am. Presented by Monsignor Donovan High School. Information and reservations : 732-349-8801, x 2499 - TOMS RIVER

    Young People's Arts Series: The Nutcracker Ballet, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1 pm and 3 pm. With excellent narration, audiences will be taken on a magical journey that begins with a Nutcracker doll and ends with the Land of Sweets. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    From Saint to Santa, Waretown Historical Society, 182 Wells Mills Rd. 7:30 pm. The history of St. Nicholas/ Santa Claus. Speaker Rev. Stanley DeCamp. Information and registration: 609-693-4177 - WARETOWN

    December 3
    Concert Band Christmas Concert, Casino, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Speaker Series Highlights Religious Diversity, Technology Lecture Hall, Technology Building, OCC Main Campus, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 11:00 a.m. Dr. Inas Abou-Youssef, visiting Fulbright Professor at OCC, presents Women in Islam. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Information: 732-255-0400, ext 2272 - TOMS RIVER

    December 4
    Speaker Series Highlights Religious Diversity, Technology Lecture Hall, Technology Building, OCC Main Campus, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 12:30 p.m. Dr. James Brown, Dean of Science, Health, and Human Performance at OCC, will present AIDS: A Global Perspective. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Information: 732-255-0400, ext 2272 - TOMS RIVER

    December 5
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    National Players' 59th Annual Tour: William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Ocean County Tree Lighting Ceremony, County Administration Building, west lawn, 101 Hooper Ave. 4:45 pm. Information: 732-929-2000 - TOMS RIVER

    December 6
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    NJ Chamber Singers, Holy Innocents Church, Pearl & Main Street. 7:30 p.m. Messiah and More. Charge. Information: 732-280-0630 or www.njchambersingers.org/njcs - BEACH HAVEN

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Historic Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Christmas Tea in the Victorian Tradition, Ocean County Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm & 3 pm seatings. Hosted by the Historical Society. Information: 732-341-1880 - TOMS RIVER

    Holiday House Tour, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. noon - 4 pm. Visit five local homes a sneak peak at Lizzie Rose's Gift Shop's new Tea Room. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    December 7
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7:30 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Messiah and More, Holy Innocents Church, Pearl & Main Street. 8 pm. NJ Chamber Singers. Information: www.njchambersinger.org.htm - BEACH HAVEN

    Annual Christmas Celebration, Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road. 6 pm - 9 pm. Featuring "Winter Wonders in Candy Land," with an array of decorations with old-fashioned candies. Cost includes a tour of the 1827 Havens Museum, refreshments and entertainment. Sponsored by the Brick Township Historical Society. Information: 732-785-2500 - BRICK

    Rubens: Documenting Worlds both Fantastical & Real, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Examine the life and works of this master. Cost includes multicourse Flemish dinner and multimedia lecture. Information and reservations: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Scrooge, the Musical, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. An annual family tradition, this light-hearted look at Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is an ideal festive warm-up treat. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Christmas Tree Lighting, Town Hall Courtyard. 6 pm Holiday songs, characters, elf balloonist on Main stage, Mancini Hall, Toms River Branch, Ocean County Library. 7 pm Swinging Big Band performs Holiday Concert will arrive with Santa for tree lighting and photos with Santa at Town Hall. Hot chocolate and cookies for purchase, horse and buggy rides available on Washington Street in front of the Library. Free parking after 5 pm. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.DowntownTomsRiver.com - TOMS RIVER

    A Tour of the Winter Sky, Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7 pm. Information: 732-255-0400, EXT. 2111 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    December 8
    Community Tree Lighting, LBI Historical Museum and Veterans Bicentennial Park. 7:00 pm. Information: 609-492-0111 - BEACH HAVEN

    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Annual "Breakfast with Buster," FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Coffee and other beverages will be provided by the BlueClaws while bagels will be available courtesy of Manhattan Bagel of Brick to all people who drop off items. Buster and Santa Claus will be on hand from 9:00 am until 11:00 am to greet our fans. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Chorale Christmas Concert, Casino, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Scrooge, the Musical, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. An annual family tradition, this light-hearted look at Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is an ideal festive warm-up treat. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Jr. Biologist Program, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 am - Noon. Go behind the scenes, help us feed some animals along the way, and learn what it takes to work here. Ages 11-16. Pre-registration required. Included in price of admission. Pre-register: 732-899-1659. Information: 732-899-1212 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Pet Photos with Santa, Toms River Fire House. #1, Robbins St. Noon - 8 pm. Donation. Refreshments to be sold. Information: 732-341-8738. - TOMS RIVER

    Ocean County College Chorus Christmas Concert, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    Christkindlmrkt, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. New Jersey’s only outdoor holiday market under a huge heated tent, with hot mulled cider, Valenzano cranberry wine and chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Sing along strolling carolers, ice-cutting demonstrations, holiday trees, trains and toys display, children's trackless train ride, horse-drawn cart tour, live entertainment, food and a selection of Winter Ales. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    Victorian Christmas Tea, Victorian Parlor of the Captain’s House, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 a.m.-noon. Information and reservations: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    CHRISTMAS IN TUCKERTON, Little Boro Hall, 220 South Green Street. Private Party for Historical Society members from 4:30-6:00 PM. The doors will be opened to the public at 6:00 PM. Come and enjoy homemade Clam Chowder, food, cookies, and some historical exhibits. Information: 609-294-1547 or www.tuckertonlehhs.org - TUCKERTON

    December 9
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    NJ Chamber Singers, Pinelands Reformed Church, 898 Route 37 W. 3:00 p.m. Holiday Concert. Charge. Information: 732-280-0630 or www.njchambersingers.org/njcs - TOMS RIVER

    Annual Christmas Celebration, Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road. Noon - 4 pm. Featuring "Winter Wonders in Candy Land," with an array of decorations with old-fashioned candies. Cost includes a tour of the 1827 Havens Museum, refreshments and entertainment. Sponsored by the Brick Township Historical Society. Information: 732-785-2500 - BRICK

    8th Annual Christmas at the Court with Father Alphonse Stephenson, Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 1 pm. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Scrooge, the Musical, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. An annual family tradition, this light-hearted look at Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is an ideal festive warm-up treat. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Holiday Cinema Day, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 pm, Frosty the Snowman; 4:45 pm, Polar Express; 5 pm, Holiday Inn (1942) and 7 pm, White Christmas (1954). Popcorn and munchies while seated will be permitted. Event is free but reservations are required. Contributions welcome. Local author Christine C. Kaputa will be showcasing and signing copies of her new children’s book Bad Kitty! Alongside the book’s illustrator, Nicole G. B. Leidemer, during the event in the Lobby Gallery. Information and reservations: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN

    Holiday Concert, Pinelands Reformed Church, 898 Route 37 W. 3 pm. NJ Chamber Singers. Information: www.njchambersinger.org.htm - TOMS RIVER

    10th Annual Jingle Bells 5K& One Mile Run, starts at Toms River Branch of Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. 1 Mile Run/Walk starts at 3 pm, 5K starts at 3:30. Information: www.jinglebellsrun.com - TOMS RIVER

    Ocean County College Chorus Christmas Concert, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    December 10
    Christmas Concert: Court Singers & Flute Ensemble, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm. Information and reservations: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Lunch 'n' Learn Series: Marine Mammal Stranding Center, Skeeter's Restaurant, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 12:30 pm. Brown bag a lunch, beverages provided. One of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve Lunch 'n' Learn Series. Information and preregister: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    December 11
    Marine Life Make & Take Craft, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. Cost includes parent & one child & aquarium admissions. Ages 3-5. Pre-registration required. Included in price of admission. Pre-register: 732-899-1659. Information: 732-899-1212 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Christmas Concert, Monsignor Donovan High School gymnasium, 711 Hooper Ave. 7 pm. Donation. Information : 732-349-8801, x 2499 - TOMS RIVER

    December 12
    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Irish Christmas Concert with Teada, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. A traditional Irish band. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Marlene Verplanck, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 p.m. Interpreter of music and lyrics. She delivered an evening of musical splendor that held her audience in rapt attention. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    December 13
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    LBI Garden Club Christmas House Tour, various locations on LBI. Information: 609-361-9117 - LONG BEACH ISLAND

    December 14
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 7:30 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Christmas Show Theater Show, Brick Cultural Center, 515 Herbertsville Rd. 7 pm. Free, reservations required. Information and reservations: 732-262-1006 - BRICK

    December 15
    Messiah and More, All Saints Episcopal Church, 500 Lake Avenue. 4 pm. NJ Chamber Singers. Information: www.njchambersinger.org.htm - BAY HEAD

    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    NJ Chamber Singers, All Saints Episcopal Church, 500 Lake Avenue. 4:00 p.m. Messiah and More. Charge. Information: 732-280-0630 or www.njchambersingers.org/njcs - BAY HEAD

    Christmas Show Theater Show, Brick Cultural Center, 515 Herbertsville Rd. 7 pm. Free, reservations required. Information and reservations: 732-262-1006 - BRICK

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    December Concert: String Orchestra,Marron Chapel, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 7:30 pm. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Behind the Scenes Tour, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am-10:30 am. Ever wonder how much food it takes to feed every animal, every day in our aquarium? See what it takes to run an aquarium! Tour our entire building from top to bottom. Ages 7 and up only. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes! Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Special Closing Event, Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Dr., off Hooper Ave., 1 pm & 7:30 pm. A look at the past and future of the planetarium. Information: 732-255-0400, EXT. 2111 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    Broadway Tonite, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 p.m. A highly paced musical revue starring multi-talented singers and dancers from Broadway and National tours. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    Holiday Show, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. 8 p.m. Santa will have a gift for all children under 12 years old. Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

    December 16
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Nutcracker, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 pm & 7 pm. Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN

    Holiday POPs Spectacular, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 3 pm. With Anthony LaGruth & the Howell High School Choirs. Information: 732-451-0064 or www.gardenstatephilharmonic.com - TOMS RIVER

    December 18
    Annual American Sign Language Holiday Show, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7 pm. Cost includes refreshments and dessert during intermission. Presented by Ocean County College’s Interpreter Training Program. Information: 732-255-0400, ext. 2256 - TOMS RIVER

    December 19
    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    All-City Orchestra Holiday Concert, Poland Springs Arena, Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 7 pm. Hear the sounds of the season at this great holiday concert. The orchestras from Intermediate East, Intermediate North, Intermediate South, High School East, High School North, and High School South will all be performing on this one special evening. Free. Information: 732-818-8536 or www.ritaccocenter.com - TOMS RIVER

    December 20
    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    December 21
    Caroling, Sunset Room, First Aid building, Washington Ave. & Bay Blvd. Dancing and Buffet from 8 - 11 pm. Information: 732-793-1936 - LAVALLETTE

    Live Drive-thru Nativity Scene, Faith Baptist Church of Toms River, one mile north of the Home Depot on Route 9 (right after the yellow flashing light for the fire dept). 6 to 9 pm. Nativity Scene with live animals and live actors/actresses. - TOMS RIVER

    December 22
    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Live Drive-thru Nativity Scene, Faith Baptist Church of Toms River, one mile north of the Home Depot on Route 9 (right after the yellow flashing light for the fire dept). 6 to 9 pm. Nativity Scene with live animals and live actors/actresses. - TOMS RIVER

    Pajama Night - Story Time Under the Stars, Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 6 pm & 7:30 pm. Giant-sized pictures float among the stars to accompany the tales which are read live. Children will enjoy the stories and learn a bit about the stars and other objects visible in the nighttime sky. Feel free to wear comfy pajamas, bring a pillow or blanket and spend a relaxing hour under the planetarium stars. Information: 732-255-0400, ext. 2111 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    Young People's Arts Series: Yates Musical Theatre's A Christmas Carol, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1 p.m. It is the timeless tale of Scrooge, the miserable man who hates Christmas and as a result is visited by three ghosts. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    December 23
    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    December 26
    Planetarium Programs, Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Legends of the Night Sky: Orion, 12:00 p.m.; Season of Light, 1:30 p.m.; Laser Holiday, 3:00 p.m. The Planetarium Theater will close as of January 2008 to prepare for renovation & an exciting new future! Information: 732-255-0400, EXT. 2111 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    December 27
    225th Affair at Cedar Bridge, Cedar Bridge Tavern (c.1740). 2:00 p.m. Ceremony with Historic Interpretation. Information: 609-597-5947 - BARNEGAT

    Planetarium Programs, Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Legends of the Night Sky: Orion, 12:00 p.m.; Season of Light, 1:30 p.m.; Laser Holiday, 3:00 p.m. The Planetarium Theater will close as of January 2008 to prepare for renovation & an exciting new future! Information: 732-255-0400, EXT. 2111 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    December 28
    Planetarium Programs, Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Legends of the Night Sky: Orion, 12:00 p.m.; Season of Light, 1:30 p.m.; Laser Holiday, 3:00 p.m.; Season of Light, 7:00 p.m.; Laser Holiday, 8:30 p.m. The Planetarium Theater will close as of January 2008 to prepare for renovation & an exciting new future!Information: 732-255-0400, EXT. 2111 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    First Chanukah & Christmas House of Worship Self-guided Tour. 10 am - 3 pm. Sponsored by the Interfaith Health & Support Services. Learn about traditions and history. Concluding with High Tea at 3 pm in the United Methodist Church Information and register: 609-489-0278 - WARETOWN

    December 29
    Interpretive Program, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. Dr. Anthony Waskie, discusses, "Meet General Meade, the Man Responsible for Barnegat Lighthouse," and the great military commander who defeated Lee at Gettysburg. Dr. Waskie is a professor of Languages and Civil War and Emancipation Studies project at Temple University. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    Planetarium Programs, Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Legends of the Night Sky: Orion, 12:00 p.m.; Season of Light, 1:30 p.m.; Laser Holiday, 3:00 p.m.; Laser Holiday, 7:00 p.m.; Season of Light, 8:30 p.m. The Planetarium Theater will close as of January 2008 to prepare for renovation & an exciting new future!Information: 732-255-0400, EXT. 2111 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    December 30
    Planetarium Programs: Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Legends of the Night Sky: Orion, 12:00 p.m.; Laser Holiday, 1:30 p.m.; Season of Light, 3:00 p.m. The Planetarium Theater will close as of January 2008 to prepare for renovation & an exciting new future! Information: 732-255-0400, EXT. 2111 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    December 31
    First Night Ocean County...in Seaside Heights, various locations. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free entertainment on New Year’s Eve. Fireworks at 5:30 p.m. on the boardwalk. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS


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