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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.theoceancountylibrary.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; fullspectrumartstudio.com
  • Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, LAKEWOOD, www.strand.org
  • Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, MANAHAWKIN, pineshoresartassociation.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 and 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
  • March
  • Every Sunday
    American Alligators feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - 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 - 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 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - 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 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Thursday
    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - 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 - 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 - 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

  • March 2 - 24
    29th Annual Ocean County Festival, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-255-0400, ext. 2098 or www.ocean.edu - ISLAND HEIGHTS

  • March 3 - 31
    Exhibit: Southern Regional School District students,Long Beach Island Foundations for the Arts and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. Information: 609-494-1241 - LOVELADIES

  • March 14 - April 27
    Exhibit: "Movie Stars Past & Present," Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. Ribbon-winning portraits by Marvin Pakul. Free when the theater is open for shows. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

  • March 28 - December 31
    Exhibit: Jay Parker’s Decoy Shop, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Join us all year for changing exhibits in Jay Parker’s Decoy Shop! Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

  • March 29 - April 20
    Exhibit: “Come See, Come Sea,”Tuckerton Seaport Art Show & Sale, Lighthouse Gallery, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Featuring original oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel pieces and three-dimensional work. All art will be available for sale throughout the exhibit dates. Opening reception and awards presentation March 28, 7 pm. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

  • March 29 - April 26
    Exhibit: Seaport ArtFest, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. A celebration of creative expression to include art, theater, music and photography along with classes and demonstrations of South Jersey folk arts. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    March 1
    "Navigation through the Ages," Museum of NJ Maritime History, Dock & West St. 7 pm. Presented by Captain Donald Launer, author and contributor to "Good Old Boat," magazine, History of naigation showing tools used by mariners and how they were used. Free. Information: 609-492-3645 or www.museumofnjmh.com - BEACH HAVEN

    OCVTS - Performing Arts Academy Presents: Into The Woods, Strand Theater, 4th & Clifton. 7 pm. Into the Woods blends various familiar fairy tales with an original story of a childless Baker and his Wife, who catalyze the action of the story by attempting to reverse a curse on their family in order to have a child. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Program: MATES & Their Project, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Book Signing: Children's Author Christine C. Kaputa, The Book Bin, 725 Arnold Ave. 12-2 pm. The Author's newly published book is called Bad Kitty! Free to the public. Information: www.bookbinnj.com POINT PLEASANT

    Movie Stars, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11 am. Go on a scavenger hunt to find movie stars such as, Nemo & Crush. Ages 5 and up. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Cabin Fever Antiques & Collectibles Show, American Legion Post #129, 2025 Church Rd. 10 am - 5 pm. Items for sale include, furniture, depression glass, jewelry, silver, dolls, toys, china, etc. Sponsored by Ocean County Historical Society. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    March 2
    27th Annual Irish Afternoon, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Featuring The Irish Tenors Anthony Kearns, Finar Wright & Karl Scully. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    What Makes Music American? Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 3 pm. With Conductor Anthony LaGruth. Free. Information: 732-451-0064 or www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org - TOMS RIVER

    March 3
    Demonstration: Water Color, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. Demonstration by Artist Nancy Barch. Free. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN

    12th Annual Chef's Night Out," Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road. Leading restaurants provide gourmet dining benefitting the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Education. Information: 732-240-6414 X3339 - TOMS RIVER

    March 4
    Saluting 100th Boy Scout Anniversary & 95th Girl Scout Anniversary, Lakewood Heritage Museum, 655 Princeton Ave. 2 pm - 5 pm. Local scouting memorabilia and artifacts & interactive exhibits. Sundays by Appointment. Information: 732-276-7944 - LAKEWOOD

    Values in Action, Casino, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. Debbye Turner, DVM, on Being a Women in a Man's World. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    The Harlem Globetrotters, Poland Springs Arena, Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 7 pm. The "Magic As Ever" Tour will feature an exciting new show with even more amazing ball handling and fresh comedy from some of the greatest athletes on the planet, with a continued focus on family entertainment. Don't miss this spectacular show!Information: 732-818-8536 or www.ritaccocenter.com - TOMS RIVER

    March 5
    Crime Prevention: Safety Measures for Women, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. By learning some basic principles, you can take control of your life and your safety whether you are at home, in a mall parking lot, or in the clutches of an attacker. Thomas Zambrano, GCU’s Chief of Security, will demonstrate tactics, role-play scenarios, and offer a common sense approach to becoming more aware of your surroundings. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Dave Cousins of the Strawbs, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. "Cousins may be the most talented Dylan-influenced songwriter to come out of England. His work fairly resounds both rebellion and antiquity, as though he were writing protest songs of the 18th or 19th century." Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    March 6
    Saluting 100th Boy Scout Anniversary & 95th Girl Scout Anniversary, Lakewood Heritage Museum, 655 Princeton Ave. 2 pm - 5 pm. Local scouting memorabilia and artifacts & interactive exhibits. Sundays by Appointment. Information: 732-276-7944 - LAKEWOOD

    Conversations across Time: Spy Ring: Anna Smith Strong, America's First Female Spy, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6 pm. Reenactment about a Revolutionary War female spy. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Ocean County College Theatre Company Presents: Molly Sweeney, Mancini Room, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 8:00 p.m. From one of Ireland’s best living playwrights, Brian Friel, Molly Sweeney is a striking piece of dramatic writing and a daring piece of theatre. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    March 7
    Guild Theatreworks, Inc. presents: 17th Annual Talent Showcase, Veterans Elementary School, Henrickson Rd. Information: 732-840-3515 - BRICK

    Ocean County College Theatre Company Presents: Molly Sweeney, Mancini Room, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 8:00 p.m. From one of Ireland’s best living playwrights, Brian Friel, Molly Sweeney is a striking piece of dramatic writing and a daring piece of theatre. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    March 8
    Interpretive Program: Lighthouses of New Jersey, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. Focuses on the history and uses of the various lighthouses on the Jersey coast, with special emphasis on Barnegat and Tuckers Island lighthouses, presented by the staff of Wells Mills County Park. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    Guild Theatreworks, Inc. presents: 17th Annual Talent Showcase, Veterans Elementary School, Henrickson Rd. Information: 732-840-3515 - BRICK

    Program: Alternative Energy Panel, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Marmoset Mania, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am-11:00 am. Meet the smallest primates in the world! While exploring the rainforest. Ages 7 and up. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Ocean County College Theatre Company Presents: Molly Sweeney, Mancini Room, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 2 & 8:00 p.m. From one of Ireland’s best living playwrights, Brian Friel, Molly Sweeney is a striking piece of dramatic writing and a daring piece of theatre. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    March 9
    Concert: Jim Murphy & the Pine Barons, St. Dominic Church Parish Center, 250 Old Squan Rd. Traditional and country music. Refreshments. Information: 732-892-6997 - BRICK

    "With Voices Raised," Calvary Lighthouse,1133 E. Countyline Rd. 3 pm. Anthony LaGruth, conductor - Garden State Philharmonic Chorus with the Shrewsbury Chorale. Information: 732-451-0064 or www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org - LAKEWOOD

    Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Noon. Parade starts at Seaside Park border and going north through Seaside Heights. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Ocean County College Theatre Company Presents: Molly Sweeney, Mancini Room, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 2:00 p.m. From one of Ireland’s best living playwrights, Brian Friel, Molly Sweeney is a striking piece of dramatic writing and a daring piece of theatre. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    March 10
    Spring Labyrinth Walk, St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 7 pm Socks or shoe coverings required. Information: 609-361-8509 - BRANT BEACH

    Surflight Theatre's Schoolhouse Rock Live, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. Presented by Strand Ventures, Inc. and NJ Theatre Alliance's Family Week at the Theatre. Free. Reservations required. Reservations and information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Lunch 'n' Learn Series: Eels: More than Meet the Eye, 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

    March 11
    Spring Labyrinth Walk, St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 7 pm Socks or shoe coverings required. Information: 609-361-8509 - BRANT BEACH

    Saluting 100th Boy Scout Anniversary & 95th Girl Scout Anniversary, Lakewood Heritage Museum, 655 Princeton Ave. 2 pm - 5 pm. Local scouting memorabilia and artifacts & interactive exhibits. Sundays by Appointment. Information: 732-276-7944 - LAKEWOOD

    March 12
    Murder Mystery Theatre Night: "I Love Lucy to Death," The Gables, ShowPlace Ice Cream Parlour, 212 Centre Street. Dinner at 6:30 pm, performance at 8:00 pm. Featuring the characters from the classic television show. Benefits Surflight Theatre. Information and Reservations: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    All about Waterfowling, Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education - Experience Barnegat Bay, 7th & Navajo Dr. 10 am - 4 pm. Retrievers, decoy carvings, sneakboxes, waterfowl ID, demonstrations, presentations, food, displays, activities. Information: 609-698-8003 - WARETOWN

    March 13
    Saluting 100th Boy Scout Anniversary & 95th Girl Scout Anniversary, Lakewood Heritage Museum, 655 Princeton Ave. 2 pm - 5 pm. Local scouting memorabilia and artifacts & interactive exhibits. Sundays by Appointment. Information: 732-276-7944 - LAKEWOOD

    Strand Ventures, Inc. & Live Nation presents: Gallagher, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Comic Gallagher will shower the audience with humor, pureed fruit salad and other food groups. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Fiddler on the Roof, Cafeteria, Monsignor Donovan High School, Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Avenue. 7:30 pm. Information: 732-349-8801 ext. 2499 - TOMS RIVER

    March 14
    Furniture Flea Market, St. Clare's Church, 56th & Long Beach Blvd. 10 am - 3 pm. Information: 609-494-8861, ext. 118 - LOVELADIES

    Fiddler on the Roof, Cafeteria, Monsignor Donovan High School, Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Avenue. 8 pm. Information: 732-349-8801 ext. 2499 - TOMS RIVER

    March 15
    2008 Spring HALF PRICE Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Available at the Arcade (March 15th, 16th, & 21st - 24th) or OnLine Preseason Ride Token Sale. You may purchase a book of coupons for $90 worth of Ride Tokens for only $45 (120 Tokens). Order as many as you want. Order: www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN

    Furniture Flea Market, St. Clare's Church, 56th & Long Beach Blvd. 10 am - 3 pm. Information: 609-494-8861, ext. 118 - LOVELADIES

    Live Traditional Irish Entertainment, Jackson Premium Outlets, 537 Monmouth Rd., Exit 16 or 16B off I-195. Noon - 4 pm. Irish tunes and the Champion Irish Step Dancers. Information: 732-833-0503 or www.premiumoutlets.com/jackson - JACKSON

    "Irish Spring," Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Conductor Anthony LaGruth with Violinist Heather Bixler. Musically Speaking, a informal chat with Conductor LaGruth pre-concert at 7:15 pm. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Program: Computer Control for Smart Houses & Green Buildings, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Musical: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 pm. Celebrates the two-year anniversary of the Arts Center and its state-of-the art Theater. Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN

    New Egypt Speedway Spring Flea Market, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. 7-3 pm. Free to buy. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT

    International Day of the Seal, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. Meet 3 resident harbor seals Lucy, Coral, & Seaquin. Feeding Schedule 10 am, 1 pm, & 4 pm. Arts, crafts, face painting, story time, 1 pm & 4 pm. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, On the Boulevard. 12 Noon. Free. Floats, bands, and lots of wearin' of the green!! Rain date Sunday, March 16. Information: www.OceanCountySaintPatricksDayParade.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Fiddler on the Roof, Cafeteria, Monsignor Donovan High School, Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Avenue. 8 pm. Information: 732-349-8801 ext. 2499 - TOMS RIVER

    Experience Barnegat Bay, All About Waterfowling, Lighthouse Center. 10 am – 2 pm. Demonstrations and Exhibits. Barnegat Bay Sneakbox, Waterfowl & Shorebird Identification, Wing Display by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, Duck and Goose Calling, All about Decoys, Dog Retrieving, The Art of Camouflage, Barnegat Bay Traditions, Music by members and friends of the Greater Pinelands Dulcimer Society, hay rides and lots more! Special appearance by Sam the Tuna and Sparkle the Robot. Jenkinson's Aquarium will be on hand. 1:00 PM we will gather near the Marine Field Station to dedicate a memorial to John Nelson. Information: www.ExperienceBarnegatBay.org - WARETOWN

    March 16
    2008 Spring HALF PRICE Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Available at the Arcade (March 15th, 16th, & 21st - 24th) or OnLine Preseason Ride Token Sale. You may purchase a book of coupons for $90 worth of Ride Tokens for only $45 (120 Tokens). Order as many as you want. Order: www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN

    Demonstration: Watercolor, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 pm. Award-winning Watercolorist Donna Roettger, former art teacher and a Parsons School of Design graduate demonstrates. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm, closed holidays. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    27th Annual Irish Afternoon, Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Enjoy the magic of Anthony Kearns, Finbar Wright, and Karl Scully as they blend Irish heritage and operatic skill for an Irish Afternoon to remember. Sponsored by Georgian Court University. Informatonand reservations: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Georgian Court University presents: The Irish Tenors, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Jenkinson's, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1 pm. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Palm Sunday Egg Hunt, on the Beach. 1:00 p.m. Ages 0-2 Hancock Ave., Ages 3-4 Blaine Ave., Ages 5-6 Sumner Ave 7-8 Hamilton Ave., 9-10 Lincoln Ave. Free. Rain date Sat. March 22. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Fiddler on the Roof, Cafeteria, Monsignor Donovan High School, Gepp Gymnasium, 711 Hooper Avenue. 1:30 pm. Information: 732-349-8801 ext. 2499 - TOMS RIVER

    March 17
    2008 Spring HALF PRICE Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Available at the Arcade (March 15th, 16th, & 21st - 24th) or OnLine Preseason Ride Token Sale. You may purchase a book of coupons for $90 worth of Ride Tokens for only $45 (120 Tokens). Order as many as you want. Order: www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN

    March 18
    2008 Spring HALF PRICE Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Available at the Arcade (March 15th, 16th, & 21st - 24th) or OnLine Preseason Ride Token Sale. You may purchase a book of coupons for $90 worth of Ride Tokens for only $45 (120 Tokens). Order as many as you want. Order: www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN

    Saluting 100th Boy Scout Anniversary & 95th Girl Scout Anniversary, Lakewood Heritage Museum, 655 Princeton Ave. 2 pm - 5 pm. Local scouting memorabilia and artifacts & interactive exhibits. Sundays by Appointment. Information: 732-276-7944 - LAKEWOOD

    March 19
    2008 Spring HALF PRICE Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Available at the Arcade (March 15th, 16th, & 21st - 24th) or OnLine Preseason Ride Token Sale. You may purchase a book of coupons for $90 worth of Ride Tokens for only $45 (120 Tokens). Order as many as you want. Order: www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN

    A Savory Affair, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues 6 pm. A cooking demonstration and tasting by Chef Greg Manning of the Savory Affair in Toms River. Charge includes the demonstation, dinner, recipes, and gratuities. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

    Fishy Fieldwork, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 5 pm - 7 pm. For anyone interested in a career with animals, tour aquarium after hours and learn from experts. Ages 11 and up. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Ocean County College MidWeek Jazz presents: Dave Levinson and Friends, Mancini Room, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 8:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    March 20
    2008 Spring HALF PRICE Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Available at the Arcade (March 15th, 16th, & 21st - 24th) or OnLine Preseason Ride Token Sale. You may purchase a book of coupons for $90 worth of Ride Tokens for only $45 (120 Tokens). Order as many as you want. Order: www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN

    March 21
    2008 Spring HALF PRICE Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Available at the Arcade (March 15th, 16th, & 21st - 24th) or OnLine Preseason Ride Token Sale. You may purchase a book of coupons for $90 worth of Ride Tokens for only $45 (120 Tokens). Order as many as you want. Order: www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN

    Annual 2-for-1 Ride Ticket Booth Sale, Jenkinson's, Boardwalk & Parkway. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    1/2 Price Ticket Sale, Funtown Pier, Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. 11 am - 6 pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE, www.funtownpier.com or www.casinopiernj.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    March 22
    Live Show, "Alexander, Who is Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Going to move" & an Easter Egg Hunt, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. Easter Egg Hunt 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Shows 10:00 am and 12 noon. Reservations required. Charge includes live show and hunt. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    2008 Spring HALF PRICE Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Available at the Arcade (March 15th, 16th, & 21st - 24th) or OnLine Preseason Ride Token Sale. You may purchase a book of coupons for $90 worth of Ride Tokens for only $45 (120 Tokens). Order as many as you want. Order: www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN

    Visit the Easter Bunny, Jackson Premium Outlets, 537 Monmouth Rd., Exit 16 or 16B off I-195. Noon - 6 pm. Information: 732-833-0503 or www.premiumoutlets.com/jackson - JACKSON

    Program: Your Role in Protecting our Coast, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Annual 2-for-1 Ride Ticket Booth Sale, Jenkinson's, Boardwalk & Parkway. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Seal-Abration!, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1 pm - 2:30 pm. Celebrate Coral & Seaquin's birthdays. Enjoying ice cream, cake, favors, and crafts. Ages 5 and up. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    1/2 Price Ticket Sale, Funtown Pier, Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. 11 am - 6 pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE, www.funtownpier.com or www.casinopiernj.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    March 23
    2008 Spring HALF PRICE Sale, Fantasy Island Amusement Park. Available at the Arcade (March 15th, 16th, & 21st - 24th) or OnLine Preseason Ride Token Sale. You may purchase a book of coupons for $90 worth of Ride Tokens for only $45 (120 Tokens). Order as many as you want. Order: www.fantasyislandpark.com - BEACH HAVEN

    Visit the Easter Bunny, Jackson Premium Outlets, 537 Monmouth Rd., Exit 16 or 16B off I-195. Noon - 4 pm. Information: 732-833-0503 or www.premiumoutlets.com/jackson - JACKSON

    Annual Easter Parade, Jenkinson's, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1 pm. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Annual 2-for-1 Ride Ticket Booth Sale, Jenkinson's, Boardwalk & Parkway. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    1/2 Price Ticket Sale, Funtown Pier, Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach. 11 am - 6 pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE, www.funtownpier.com or www.casinopiernj.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Annual Easter Day Promenade, On the Boardwalk. 12:00 Noon. Come out and show off your Easter finery. Flowers distributed by Mayor and Council. Free Admission. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    March 26
    Flea Market, St. Francis Church Hall, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 3 pm. Chance Auction. Information: 609-494-8861, x118 - BRANT BEACH

    Adventures for the Mind and Palate: Women Artists of the Italian Renaissance & Baroque Period, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. A multimedia presentation by Lisa Festa, Ph.D., includes multicourse Italian dinner highlighting the regional cuisine & music. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    21st Annual Music Spectacular Jazz Festival, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:30 pm. Featuring Carl Saunders. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Think Dog! Canine Psychology with Jeanne, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 6:30 pm. Ultimate Dog Training’s Jeanne Perciaccanto, a professional trainer and behavioral consultant for more than twenty years, will give a short presentation on how dogs think- a necessary prelude to training. She will also answer individual questions related to dog training. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how you can better understand and communicate with your dog! Information and/or registration 732-349-6200, 609-971-0514 or www.theoceancountylibrary.org - TOMS RIVER

    March 27
    Flea Market, St. Francis Church Hall, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 3 pm. Chance Auction. Information: 609-494-8861, x118 - BRANT BEACH

    Saluting 100th Boy Scout Anniversary & 95th Girl Scout Anniversary, Lakewood Heritage Museum, 655 Princeton Ave. 2 pm - 5 pm. Local scouting memorabilia and artifacts & interactive exhibits. Sundays by Appointment. Information: 732-276-7944 - LAKEWOOD

    Queen Victoria Tea Room, Victoria on Main B&B, 600 Main Street. Wednesdays through Sundays, 1:30 - 5 p.m. High Tea is served to the public. Opens for their second season. Information: 732-818-7580 or www.victoriaonmain.com - TOMS RIVER

    March 28
    Art Show & Sale,St. Francis Community Center Gymnasium, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 10 am - 9 pm. Free. Information: 609-494-8861, ext. 118 - BRANT BEACH

    Values in Action: The Art and Essence of Japanese Tea, , Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Select a time 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, 4 pm. In one of the few surviving Meiji Dynasty teahouses. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Paddlesport, Garden State Expo. Largest canoe/kayak show in the northeast. Sponsored by Jersey Paddler, Brick. Information: 732-458-5777 - SOMERSET

    OPENING DAY 2008 Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Opens on full schedule, charge. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    March 29
    Art Show & Sale,St. Francis Community Center Gymnasium, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 5 pm. Free. Information: 609-494-8861, ext. 118 - BRANT BEACH

    Program: Science Saturday: Return of the Osprey: Successful Citizen Science and Stewardship, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. This talk will describe the role ordinary, local citizen volunteers have taken in the extraordinary work of bringing Osprey back from the edge, and explore current opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds and talents to participate in the science and stewardship needed to maintain the health of our watershed. Presented by Rich Mohr of Rutgers Extension Services who coordinated the rebuilding of Osprey Nests in the LBIF’s wetlands. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Second Annual Stafford Children Services Fair, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 10 am to 2 pm. Mini-expo features child-geared service businesses ranging from activity specialists to birthday party facilities to medial specialists. Hosted by the Stafford Township Education Foundation. Information: 609-978-5700 ext. 1378 or www.staffordfdn.org - MANAHAWKIN

    Decoy Show, Firehouse. 9 am - 4 pm. Features 70 exhibitors. New Jersey Decoy Collectors Association (NJDCA) honors George Elmer of Egg Harbor Township who frequently demonstrates at the Tuckerton Seaport, as its Carver of the Year. Information: 609-652-7111 - PARKERTOWN

    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. Ages 11-16. Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Paddlesport, Garden State Expo. Largest canoe/kayak show in the northeast. Sponsored by Jersey Paddler, Brick. Information: 732-458-5777 - SOMERSET

    Ultimate Family Expo, Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 10 am - 6 pm. Featuring live entertainment, rides, characters, kid's activities, vendors of interest to families. Ages 0-12 featured. Information: 732-295-1443 or www.yourchildtoday.com - TOMS RIVER

    March 30
    Art Show & Sale,St. Francis Community Center Gymnasium, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 2 pm. Free. Information: 609-494-8861, ext. 118 - BRANT BEACH

    Paddlesport, Garden State Expo. Largest canoe/kayak show in the northeast. Sponsored by Jersey Paddler, Brick. Information: 732-458-5777 - SOMERSET

    March 31
    Conversations across Time: Women Back to the Future, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. Actress Kate Campbell Stevenson presents historical women roles models in a one-woman show. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD


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