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.
American Alligators feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Boat Building, Perrine’s Boatworks, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Boat building with master sneakbox boat
builder Gus Heinrichs, included in reduced winter admission. Open daily, except major holidays from 10 am - 5 pm.
Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Every Monday
Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Every Tuesday
American Alligators feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Every Wednesday
Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Every Thursday
Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Every Friday
American Alligators feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Every Saturday
Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Boat Building, Perrine’s Boatworks, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Boat building with master sneakbox boat
builder Gus Heinrichs, included in reduced winter admission. Open daily, except major holidays from 10 am - 5 pm.
Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Live county, bluegrass, and folk music. Information: 609-971-1593 or
www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
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
January 5
11th Anniversary Show, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. 7 p.m. At 7 pm show starts with a video.
Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
January 8
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 our animals. Ages 3-5 with an adult. Includes all day aquarium admission. Call to
pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
January 9
Ocean County College MidWeek Jazz presents: The Midiri Brothers Quartet, Mancini Room, Ocean County Library,
101 Washington St. 8:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
January 11
Telescope Workshop, Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7:00 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
January 12
Interpretive Program, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. Melanie Reding of
the Marine Mammal Stranding Centers talks about New Jersey’s Seals. Learn which ones visit this state and how the Marine
Mammal Stranding Center rescues, rehabilitates and releases them This program includes short walk to see if any can be
spotted. Information: 609-494-2016 or
www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
- BARNEGAT LIGHT
Dinner Theater: "Your Hit Parade - Music of the 30's & 40's," Holiday Inn, 151 Rt. 72 E. 5:30 pm. With a special
tribute to Shirley Temple and a sneak peek at the upcoming production of "Mame,"Our Gang Players. Information and
reservations: 609-597-0553. - MANAHAWKIN
Penguin Awareness Day, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. Learn about penguin misconceptions and conservation.
Also, discover what aquariums are doing to protect these birds. Between 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm there will be arts & crafts, face
painting, story time, and other activities. Penguins are fed at 11:00 am and 3:30 pm. This special event is FREE with paid
general admission. All ages are welcome. NO pre-registration is required. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
24th Annual Toms River Art & Decoy Show, Poland Springs Arena, Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 10 am
- 4 pm. Over 100 exhibitors showing Wildfowl Carvings, Decoys, Songbirds, Antique Decoys, Carving Suppliers, Fish
Carvings and Sculptures, Books, Wildlife Artwork, Prints and Photography, Life-size and Miniature Artwork, Maritime
Artwork, Original Watercolors, Museum and Environmental Exhibits. Also, free seminars, carving competitions, and
paint a decoy. Presented by the Ocean County YMCA. Information: 732-818-8536 or
www.ritaccocenter.com - TOMS RIVER
January 13
Dinner Theater: "Your Hit Parade - Music of the 30's & 40's," Holiday Inn, 151 Rt. 72 E. 1:30 pm. With a special
tribute to Shirley Temple and a sneak peek at the upcoming production of "Mame,"Our Gang Players. Information and
reservations: 609-597-0553. - MANAHAWKIN
24th Annual Toms River Art & Decoy Show, Poland Springs Arena, Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 10 am - 4 pm.
Presented by the Ocean County YMCA. Information: 732-818-8536 or
www.ritaccocenter.com - TOMS RIVER
January 14
Lunch 'n' Learn Series: Oyster Restoration in the Mullica River, 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
January 18
2008 Phillies Winter Tour, Eagle Ridge Golf Course, 2 Augusta Blvd. 7 pm. The event will be part of a sit-down dinner
with former BlueClaws pitcher Kyle Kendrick, catcher Chris Coste, and Phillies radio voice Tom McCarthy.
A portion of the ticket sales as well as the proceeds from the silent auction will go to help several local charities.
BlueClaws Mascot Buster and his good friend the Philly Phanatic will be entertaining the guests throughout the evening.
Phillies Director of Minor Leagues, Steve Noworyta, will also be in attendance. Information: 732-901-7000, ext. 192 or
ext. 120 - LAKEWOOD
January 20
Behind the Scenes Tour, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Discover what goes on behind the
scenes when you work at an aquarium. Learn what it takes to feed, clean, and enrich all of our animals on a daily basis.
Tour the building from top to bottom while learning about our animals along the way. All participants must wear closed-toed
shoes! Ages 7 and up only. Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
January 26
Junior Biologist Program, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 a.m. - Noon. Ever wonder what it’s like to work
at Jenkinson’s Aquarium? Go behind the scenes, help us feed some animals along the way, and learn what it takes to work here.
Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com -
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Awesome Pro Wrestling One Year Anniversary Show, American Legion Post 351, 1400 Bay Blvd. 7:30 pm.
Information: 732-607-6306 or www.awesomewrestlingonline.com
- SEASIDE HEIGHTS
January 31
Opening Celebration of Black History Month,Tech Auditorium, Technology Building, Ocean County College, College Dr.
off Hooper Ave. Procession to the Flag Pole, Campus Mall. 8:30 a.m., Continental Breakfast. 9:15 a.m., Dr. Caleb Rosado,
presents Fragmentation to Wholeness - Living Diversity in the 21st Century. 10:45 a.m., Q & A. 11:50 a.m., Procession
with Verago, a guitar and percussion duet. noon, Flag Raising, Free, Information: 732-255-0493 - TOMS RIVER
Show: "The Wiz," Toms River High School North Auditorium, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 7 pm.
Information: 732-505-5705 - TOMS RIVER
