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.
Party Boat Fishing, Center Street & the bay, Black Whale Dock. 8 am - noon or 1 pm - 4 pm. Fishing aboard the Miss Beach Haven.
$ Information: 609-978-9951 - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Every Sunday
First Floor Themed Exhibit Room, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Open from 10 to 4 weekdays except
holidays. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Every Tuesday
Richard Strickler Research Center, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm except holidays.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Ocean County Historical Society Museum hours, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 3 pm except holidays. Guided Tours Available
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Every Wednesday
Richard Strickler Research Center, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm except holidays.
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Every Thursday
Ocean County Historical Society Museum hours, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 3 pm except holidays. Guided Tours Available
Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Every Friday
Every Saturday
First Floor Themed Exhibit Room, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Open from 10 to 4 weekdays except
holidays. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org
- TOMS RIVER
Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Live county, bluegrass, and folk music. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music
begins at 7:30 pm. $ Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org
- WARETOWN
December3
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
December 4
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Guided Tours of Museum Available, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm - 4 pm. Information:
732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Thomas The Tank Hour, Tuckerton Junction Railroad Co. 213C East Main Street (Route 9) use the Lizzie Rose Driveway.
1:00 - 2:00 pm. A fun filled hour of Thomas The Tank and Friends! 30'x40' indoor model train display. Crafts, Activities,
A Movie, Thomas The Tank Operating ModelTrain. Smocks or play clothes suggested, seating is limited to 12 children.
Reservations and prepayment required $ First Saturday of the month. Information: 609-812-0300 - TUCKERTON
December 5
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
December 8
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Grove Gatherings at Murray Grove, Murray Grove Retreat and Conference Center, 431 Route 9. Potluck dinner (BYOB) 6 pm
- 7 pm, entertainment 7 pm - 9 pm. Musical/Artistic Coffee House in the tradition of the English Folk Music Club where
performers share their craft and engage the audience. $ Information: 609-693-5558 or
www.murraygrove.org - LANOKA HARBOR
December 9
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Dissection Workshop, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11 am. Get your hands dirty dissecting a
fish and squid and learn the differences between the two animals. Ages 12 and up. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
December 10
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Holiday House Tour, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 11 am - 4 pm. Visit charming and festively decorated
Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor homes. Enjoy a wonderful holiday display “Holiday Treats & Traditions – Family, Friends
and Food” at the Seaport. Self-guided map and light refreshments provided. Cost included with admission. Information:
609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 11
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory. The tour is unable to
accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesday tours are for DOD
personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information:
732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com - LAKEHURST
Christkindlmarkt, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 4 pm. An old-fashioned Christmas featuring holiday
crafts and gifts under huge heated tents. Sip hot mulled cider, enjoy chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sing-a-long with
strolling carolers, children's rides, horse drawn cart, entertainment, decoy carvers, quilt making, crafters, vendors,
food, refreshments plus wine tasting by Valenzano Winery. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 12
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Christkindlmarkt, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 4 pm. An old-fashioned Christmas featuring holiday
crafts and gifts under huge heated tents. Sip hot mulled cider, enjoy chestnuts roasting on an open fire, sing-a-long with
strolling carolers, children's rides, horse drawn cart, entertainment, decoy carvers, quilt making, crafters, vendors,
food, refreshments plus wine tasting by Valenzano Winery. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
December 14
Toddler Make and Take, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Make marine life crafts, listen
to a story, and learn about some of their animals. This workshop is for children ages 3-5 years old with an adult.
Pre-register. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com -
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
December 15
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
December 16
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
December 17
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
December 18
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Behind the Scenes Tours, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11 am. Discover what goes on behind the
scenes at their aquarium while you tour the building front top to bottom. Sneakers required. Pre-register. Ages 5 and up. $
Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Holiday Show, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm.
Features live stage concert of bluegrass, country and traditional music. Santa will lead a Christmas sing-a-long. there
will be gifts for children 11 and under. Refreshments available. $ Information: 609-971-1593
www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
December 19
The Surflight Holiday Spectacular, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. An original production that celebrates
different traditions of the season. Come get snowed in at a holiday party with four diverse families in Beach Haven.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
December 22
Free Demomstation, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 pm - 9 pm. Open to the Public.
Light refreshments. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
