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 ON WEEKENDS, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West Seventh. Open weekends beginning May 19. Memorial day
weekend includes Friday with a 6 pm opening. Information: 609-492-4000 or
www.fantasyislandpark.com
- BEACH HAVEN
Eagleswood Amusement Park, Rt. 9. Miniature golf, crazy cubes, batting cages, family arcade, go karts & rides, golf
driving range, bungy trampolines, carousel, kiddie indoor rock climbing wall. Information: 609-978-6606 - EAGLESWOOD
Open Studio Sessions: Portraits (with model), Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 1 - 3 pm. Small model fee.
Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
- MANAHAWKIN
Every Monday
Open Studio Sessions: Portraits (with model), Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 7 - 9 pm.Small model fee.
Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
- MANAHAWKIN
Every Tuesday
Tour Georgian Court University, tours begin and end at Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave.
Come experience one-of-a-kind architecture, lush gardens, and inspiring statuary in person. Guided tours of our historic
Mansion, gardens, grounds, Casino, Catherine McAuley Heritage Chapel, and the Raymond Hall Complex are available. Price
includes light refreshments after tour. Tour runs about 1-1/2 hours Reservations required. Information: 732-987-2263 or
www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Open Studio Sessions: Artists Helping Artists, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 7 - 9 pm.
Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
- MANAHAWKIN
Every Wednesday
Open Studio Sessions: "Do Your Own Thing", Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 10 am - 3 pm.
Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
- MANAHAWKIN
Every Thursday
Open Studio Sessions: Life Drawing, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 7 - 9 pm. Small model fee.
Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
- MANAHAWKIN
Every Saturday
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 3 - June 5
Exhibit: Serendipity II, Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main St., Route 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Serendipity II, by Dawn
Janetzko will feature macro color photographs of flowers. A reception, open to the public, for Dawn Janetzko will be held
on opening day, March 3, from 4-7 PM. Information: 1-800-872-9990 or
www.unshreddednostalgia.com - BARNEGAT
March 24 - June 16
Open Studio Painting & Drawing, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Open Studio Painting and Drawing course with Artist Karen Smith. Class will begin Saturday March 24. Open to students of
all levels, from beginners thru advanced students. No class April 7th due to Easter. Information: 609-494-1241 or
www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
March 31 - June 1
Whimsy Carvings - J.C. Parkers Decoy Shop, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
March 31 - June 2
South Plainfield Student Art Exhibit - Hotel deCrab, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. A Community Arts
Initiative Exhibit. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
April 7 - June 30
Exhibit: African-American Movie Posters, African-Americans on the Big Screen, Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main St.,
Route 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Hundreds of movie posters from the last 5 decades, 1940-1989, will be on display immortalizing some
of Hollywood’s best movies featuring African-Americans. Information: 1-800-872-9990 or
www.unshreddednostalgia.com - BARNEGAT
April 20 - May 6
LBIF After School Arts Enrichment Students Exhibition, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long
Beach Blvd. On exhibit are art student interpretations of the Mona Lisa in acrylic paint, baskets made with ceramic
bases and watercolor on paper, woodcut prints of ocean life and much more. Opening Reception April 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
May 6 - 29
Exhibits, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Margaret Peot - Mixed Media, Sally Brandenberg -
Watercolor, Members' Show. Open Tuesday - Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
May 7 to May 24
31st Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibition, Fine Arts Gallery, Ocean County College, College Drive, off
Hooper Ave. Sponsored by the OCC Academy for Lifelong Learning. Open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday
through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
May 7 - June 8
Exhibition: "Transitions," M. Christina Geis Gallery, Georgian Court University. Exhibit by artists Leslie H. Miller
and Jill DeAngelis. Artists reception May 8 from 5 pm - 7 pm.
Gallery open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 8 pm, Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. Information: 732-987-2200 - LAKEWOOD
May 10 - 27
LBIF Artist Residency Exhibition, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd.
Opening Reception Saturday May 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Exhibit will include the work of Andro, Glicksman, and our fall
Visiting Artist, Bryan Quincannon. The public is invited to the reception to meet all artists and view their works.
Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
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.
Weigh anchor for an afternoon of discovery and swashbuckling fun in this hands-on exhibit sure to entertain children of all
ages. Visitors can explore real pirate treasure from sugar to silk or take turns at the helm and imagine navigating the
Jersey Shore. 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 21 - 25
Watercolor Workshop, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 9:30 am - 3 pm. Workshop by Ron Ranson.
Call Leona 732-914-9941. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
May 26 - 27
Opening Gala and dessert party, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
May 26 - June 25
Exhibit: Jersey Shore Clay National exhibit, m. t. burton gallery, 1819 N. Long Beach Blvd. Juried ceramicworks from
more than 30 artists representing 17 states. Reception free and open to the public on May 26. Information: 609-494-0006 or
www.mtburtongallery.com - SURF CITY
May 30 - June 10
Kismet, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. A musical tale of grandeur and fate, a pageant conjuring up all
the delights of the Arabian Nights. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
May 1
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Lexington Legends (Houston Astros) at 6:35 p.m. Promotion: Replica Championship Banner. Baseball Bingo
and Tuesday: Seniors Eat Free nights. Lakewood Township Night. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Ocean County College Cooking School: Get Ready for Memorial Day, Point Pleasant Boro High School. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Kick off
the summer with a fabulous Memorial Day picnic. All of the dishes can be made ahead so you can spend the day relaxing with
your guests. Prepare barbecued beef brisket, old fashioned potato salad, antipasto pasta salad, corn salsa, and a red,
white and blueberry dessert. Register by April 23. Information and registration: 732-255-0404 - POINT PLEASANT
May 2
Biographies from the Court Series, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Josephine Baker in the interactive theatrical Biographies from The Court. Experience the Gilded Age as
the audience attends a tea luncheon with "Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould." Reservations required. Information: 732-987-2263 or
www.Georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Lexington Legends (Houston Astros) at 6:35 p.m. Promotion: School Supply Kit. Dance Night. Appearance by Spiderman.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
"Gatsby’s Gourmet," Sea Oaks Country Club, 99 Golf Club Drive. 5:30 pm. An Evening of Culinary Revelry
and Clever Repartee, and a silent auction. Information: 609-494-7211 - LITTLE EGG HARBOR
May 3
Biographies from the Court Series, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Joseph Baker in the interactive theatrical Biographies from The Court. Experience the Gilded Age as
the audience attends a tea luncheon with "Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould." Reservations required. Information: 732-987-2263 or
www.Georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Lexington
Legends (Houston Astros) at 6:35 p.m. Promotion: Breeders Cup Prize Package Giveaways. Appearance by jockey Joe Bravo
Realtor Night.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Family Week at the Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1:00 p.m.
Free, call after Jan. 7 for mandatory reservations. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
May 5
16th Annual Art Appreciation Weekend. Exhibitions and Demonstrations in local businesses. - BAY HEAD
NJ Safe Boating Certification One-Day Course, Barnegat Bay Sailing School, Cedar Creek Marina.
9 am - 5 pm. This course is designed to meet the mandatory new jersey safe boating requirements.
Mandatory for boaters under 45 years of age. Cost includes text, exam and certification.
Information: 732-269-1351 or www.sailingnj.com - BAYVILLE
Annual Fishing Contest, Lake Shenandoah County Park, off Rt. 88. 8 am - 2 pm. Catch the biggest fish of
certain species in Ocean County fresh waters and win some prizes. A great family event! Information: 609-971-3085 or
www.oceancountyparks.org - LAKEWOOD
Biographies from the Court Series, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Joseph Baker in the interactive theatrical Biographies from The Court. Experience the Gilded Age as
the audience attends a tea luncheon with "Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould." Reservations required. Information: 732-987-2263 or
www.Georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Spring - Science Saturday Lecture Series: Wine and Wellness, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120
Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Learn why "Wine is the most healthful and hygienic of beverages." Lawrence R. Coia, M.D. will
explain the positive benefits of moderate wine consumption and the components of wine that confer such benefits as well as
the types of wine that are rich in such components. Information: 609-494-1241 or
www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
Professional and Student Visual Art Exhibit, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. Noon.
Young at Art: Community/Parent Preview. Information: 609-489-8600 or
www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Young at Art Show and Charity Auction, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 6 pm.
Visual Art Exhibit, Silent Auction. Information: 609-489-8600 or
www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Meet a Keeper, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Meet a Trainer, watch a training session
and learn why enrichment is so important Pre-registration is required. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Master Gardeners' Annual Plant Sale, Ocean County Agricultural Center, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Rear Parking
Lot 1623 Whitesville Road (Rt. 527) & Sunset Avenue. 9:00 to 3:00. Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Vegetables, Vines,
Shrubs, Ornamental Grasses. Locally grown plants, bring a wagon cart, or luggage rack with box to transport your plants.
Rain or shine. Information: 732-349-1246 - TOMS RIVER
Spring Concert, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper
Ave. 8:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
May 6
18th Annual Cherry Blossom Tour - Open House at the Inns of Bay Head. 2:00 to 4:00 pm - BAY HEAD
Biographies from the Court Series, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm.
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Joseph Baker in the interactive theatrical Biographies from The Court. Experience the Gilded Age as
the audience attends a tea luncheon with "Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould." Reservations required. Information: 732-987-2263 or
www.Georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Garden State Philharmonic Best Sounds of Broadway, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave.
3:00 pm. The Garden State Philharmonic promises yet another not-to-be-missed program of dynamic music under the direction
of conductor Anthony LaGruth. In this program by the Philharmonic, listeners will be taken on a music tour of Broadway and
the classic era of the silver screen that pays homage to the greatest composers of the last century.
Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Lynn Hunt Memorial Bird Walk, Bass River State Forest Office, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 8:30 a.m.
Bring binoculars; limit 20 participants. Pre-registration required. Information: 609-296-1114 or
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html - NEW GRETNA
La Beaute' Salon & Spa Open House, The New Orchards, Dover Shopping Center, Rt. 37 W & St. Catherine's Blvd. 1 pm - 3 pm.
To benefit the Toms River Fire Co. No. 1. Free food, massages, face mapping consultations, health readings, gift bags,
fire truck demos's fire prevention and more. Information: 732-349-0144 - TOMS RIVER
Jason Nazzaro Sings Sinatra, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper
Ave. 2:00 p.m. Jason R. Nazzaro has been singing the songs of Frank Sinatra for
over five years and has committed nearly 200 of the most popular songs to
memory. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
May 7
Demonstration:Oil Painting, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 7:30 pm. Given by Ellen Gavin. Information:
609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN
Annual Concert Reading of New Plays by New Jersey Writers, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off
Hooper Ave. 8:00 p.m. Playwrights & Company, in association with Ocean County College, presents five one-act plays from
all over the state have been selected from many scripts. Admission is FREE. Refreshments will be served.
Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
May 8
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Greensboro Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins) at 6:35 p.m. College Fair. Promotion: $2,000 Scholarship Drawing for One Lucky
Fan. Tuesday: Seniors Eat Free nights and Baseball Bingo.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
May 9
Biographies from the Court Series, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Joseph Baker in the interactive theatrical Biographies from The Court. Experience the Gilded Age as
the audience attends a tea luncheon with "Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould." Reservations required. Information: 732-987-2263 or
www.Georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Greensboro Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins) at 6:35 a.m. Honor Roll Tix Day.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Cruisin' Downtown, Washington St. 6 - 9 pm. Restaurants and shops will be open and live entertainment will resound up
and down Washington Street. Admission is free. Information: 732-946-2711 - TOMS RIVER
May 10
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Greensboro Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins) at 11:05 p.m. Promotion: Oversized Baseball Cards. Education Day.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Delmarva
Greensboro Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins) at 6:35 p.m. Promotion: Round Trip Flight Lottery for One Lucky Fan. Beachwood/Pine Beach
Little League Night.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Ocean County College Cooking School: Salmon Six Ways, Point Pleasant Boro High School. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Come join us and
learn how to prepare this delicious, healthy, and versatile fish six different ways. Together we will prepare herb crusted
salmon in miso sauce, teriyaki grilled salmon with pineapple papaya salsa, ratatouille crusted salmon, pan-seared salmon in
citrus glaze, and more. Register by May 2. Information and registration: 732-255-0404 - POINT PLEASANT
Fashion Show gift auction and dinner, Quality Inn, Route 37 East. 6 pm. DJ Alex will provide the entertainment. Fashions
by Park Avenue South Boutique and Savvy, both of Toms River. Registration required. Sponsored by the Sisterhood of
Congregation B'nai Israel. Information and registration: 732-255-0693 - TOMS RIVER
May 11
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Greensboro Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins) at 7:05 p.m. Promotion: Post Game Fireworks. Teacher Appreciation Night.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Evening of Dance, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Dance
the evening away to Ballroom, Latin, and Swing in our gallery. Socialize with friends old and new while the Dancing DJ's,
Angie and Pete, choose the music! Angie and Pete specialize in music for Ballroom dancing and they will help everyone
feel the beat. Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a complimentary dance lesson with LBIF ballroom Dance Instructor, Lois Allen.
Light refreshments will be provided. Reservations requested. Information: 609-494-1241 or
www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
Wine Tasting, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 7 - 10 pm. Registration is required. Sponsored by the
American Cancer Society, Jersey Shore Region in cooperation with Sawyers Buyrite of Beachwood and Jenkinson's Aquarium.
Information: 800-ACS.2345 or www.cancer.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
VIP Opening Reception - Summer Exhibits, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
May 12
Kids' Stuff Flea Market, Ocean County Park, Rt. 88. 9 am - 1 pm. Sponsored by Ocean County Parks & Recreation.
100 vendors. Information: 877-OC-PARKS or www.oceancountyparks.orgm
- LAKEWOOD
Biographies from the Court Series, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am.
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Josephine Baker in the interactive theatrical Biographies from The Court. Experience the Gilded Age as
the audience attends a tea luncheon with "Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould." Reservations required. Information: 732-987-2263 or
www.Georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Science Saturday's for May: Sea Level and Climate Change in NJ: Should I Sell My Shore House, Long Beach Island
Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1:30 pm. Sea level is rising globally in response to global
warming and will reach 15-40 inches above present by the end of the century. Rising sea level poses a threat to coastal
communities, yet the extent of this threat is often overstated, scaring citizens with thoughts of a real estate exodus.
Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
LBIF Artist Residency Exhibition, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd.
Opening Reception Saturday May 12 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Exhibit will include the work of Andro, Glicksman, and our fall
Visiting Artist, Bryan Quincannon. The public is invited to the reception to meet all artists and view their works.
Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
Stafford Children Services Fairs, Ocean Acres Community Center. 10 am - 2 pm. Free expo for parents with younger
children featuring child-geared service businesses. Sponsored by the Stafford Township Education Foundation.
Information: 609-978-5700, ext. 1029 - MANAHAWKIN
One Mile Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk, beginning on the Sawmill Cafe', boardwalk. Registration starts at 8:30 am,
One Mile Fun Run starts at 10:30 am. 5K Run/Walk starts at 11 am. Sponsored by the Ocean County Bar Assoc., Young
Lawyers Division, benefits Operation CeaseFire which provides educational and other programs to prevent gun violence
and gang activity. Information: 732-240-3666 - SEASIDE PARK
Explore the Arts - Art Walk, Downtown. 12 - 5 pm. Information: 732-946-2711 - TOMS RIVER
OCC Concert Band Spring Concert, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper
Ave. 8:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
May 13
Flea Market, FirstEnergy Park parking lot, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Admission will
be free and a wide variety of booths, vendors and products will be onsite for people to browse. Second Sunday of every
month. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Biographies from the Court Series, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm.
Mrs. Gould Welcomes Joseph Baker in the interactive theatrical Biographies from The Court. Experience the Gilded Age as
the audience attends a tea luncheon with "Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould." Reservations required. Information: 732-987-2263 or
www.Georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Mother's Day Celebration, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All day. One mother admitted free with paid
child. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Mother’s Day promenade, boardwalk. From 12 noon. Entertainment. Flowers distributed by Mayor and Council.
Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
May 15
Awards Reception for the 31st Annual Senior Citizens Art Exhibit, Fine Arts Gallery, Ocean County College, College Drive,
off Hooper Ave. Exhibit between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Award presentations will begin at 11:00 a.m.
Refreshments will be served. - TOMS RIVER
May 16
Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey presents: History on Wheels Display, St. Dominick’s School.
Information: 732-797- 1456 or 609-971-8020 - BRICK
Toms River Township 12th Annual Old Adult Health Fair & Picnic, 652 Garfield Ave. with shuttle service from
Windsor Ave, across from Little League Field. 10 am - 2 pm. Free for seniors, screens, literature, giveaways, raffles,
entertainment, refreshments. Information: 732-341-1000, 8460 - TOMS RIVER
MidWeek Jazz - Midiri Brothers Sextet, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8:00 p.m.
The Midiri Brothers Sextet is back with a program of the challenging music of clarinetist and band leader Artie Shaw.
Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
Grease Opening night Sneak Peak, Holiday Inn. 5 pm. Opening night Sneak Peak dinner, cost includes a visit from the
Our Gang Players cast at dinner and reserved orchestra seats. Information: 609-597-0553 - MANAHAWKIN
Our Gang Players' presents: Grease , OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 p.m.
Information: 609-489-8600, www.ourgang.org
or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
MDHS Spring Band and Choir Concert, Gepp Gymnasium, Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Avenue. 7:00 p.m.
Free Admission. Information: 732-349-8801 - TOMS RIVER
May 17
Our Gang Players' presents: Grease , OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 p.m.
Information: 609-489-8600, www.ourgang.org
or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
May 18
Our Gang Players' presents: Grease , OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 p.m.
Information: 609-489-8600, www.ourgang.org
or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
"Beach Sidewalk Sale," Downtown. Information: 1-888-772-3862 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Young People's Concert, Garden State Philharmonic: Meet Mr. Beethoven, Toms River High School North, Old Freehold Road.
3 p.m. Information: 732-451-0064 - TOMS RIVER
May 19
Pet Day, Meadowedge Park, 550 East Bay Ave. 10 am to 3 pm. Pet demonstrations, dog training, pet blessings.
Adoptions sponsored by Barnegat Chamber of Commerce. Information: 609-607-0022 or
www.barnegatchamber.com - BARNEGAT
"Sailing 'Round the World," Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, 2 pm. Join George Smith and Janet
Murphy who left Barnegat Inlet in 1986 and returned 17 years later after circling the globe. The couple will share their
memories and the practical aspects of living aboard at 31-foot sailboat, the Apogee, while visiting a multitude of foreign
ports. Information: 609-494-2016 - BARNEGAT LIGHT
Annual Yard Sale, Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road. 10 am to 2 pm. The raindate is May 20. Information:
732-785-2500 or www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com -
BRICK
Ocean Fun Day, Island Beach State Park. 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Free admission includes parking, nature tours,
activities for children, educational displays and much more. Sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas and the New
Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium for Ocean Fun Days. Information: 732-872-1300, ext. 19 or
www.njmsc.org/oceanfunday.html - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
The Garden State Philharmonic presents: Rhapsody in Blue & Tchaikovsky Too!, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8:00 pm.
The GSP season finale includes the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by composer-in-residence NJ native
Patrick Ippolito, George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, and Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky's fateful and fiery Symphony No.5
Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Speaker: Bob Buchaman, Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum, 35 Leitz Blvd. & Wisteria Lane. 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Bob Buchaman
was a member of the civilian ground crew at the landing of the Hindenburg in 1936. He was present on that fateful May 6, 1936
day when the great air ship burst into flames. Come here an eyewitness account. The museum is open May to Sept. every Wed.
10 am - Noon, 1 pm - 4 pm and every Sat. 2 - 4 pm. Operated by the Tuckerton Historical Society. Information: 609-294-1547
or www.tuckertonlehhs.org - LITTLE EGG HARBOR
5th Annual Jesus Fest 2007 - Family Fun Day, S. Main St./Rt. 9 @ Rt. 72. A celebration including music, games and
other educational and interactive events, food. Sponsored by the 25 area churches. Information: 609-660-1060 or
www.ccsoc.com - MANAHAWKIN
"MEMORIES", Stafford Township Arts Center/OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp Arts Ctr., 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 pm.
Ever wondered what happened to your favorite actor or actress from the past productions of Our Gang??An Alumni Show
Celebrating 30 years of Our Gang Players. Don't miss a gala celebration of 30 years of fantastic community theater.
Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Junior Biologist Program, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 a.m. - Noon. Learn what it takes to work as a
biologist. For ages 11-16. Charge includes all day admission to the aquarium. Pre-registration is required. Information:
732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
"Beach Sidewalk Sale," Downtown. Information: 1-888-772-3862 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Seaside Board...Walk to D'Feet ALS ®, Hiering Avenue and the Boardwalk. Registration 9 a.m. and Walk kickoff 10 a.m.
Three mile walk, on the boardwalk. Contributions raised by walkers help to fund research and provide care for patients
with Lou Gehrig's Disease. This year cast members from "The Sopranos" will again be signing autographs for a donation to
the Walk. Sponsored by the Lakewood BlueClaws. Visit http://walk.alsphiladelphia.org to register!
Information: 215-643-5434 ext. 27 or www.alsphiladelphia.org - SEASIDE
HEIGHTS
18th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook Off, Washington Street, Downtown. 11 am - 5 pm. Chiliheads and chili lovers
come on down to savor the tastes of red chili, chili verde and salsa! It's free admission and parking for the all-day
competition. Heating up the day's events in front of the Main Stage from 12 noon to 3 pm will be Cooking Demos by local
culinary talent, radio personalities from WJRZ-FM Oldies 100 and 95.9 FM The WRAT, live music by Boccigalupe & the Bad
Boys will resound throughout downtown, where inflatable adventures, games, contests and street performers will entertain
young and old. The awards will be presented to the winners at the 4:30 pm Awards Ceremony. Rain or shine. The all-day
competition is hosted by Downtown Toms River. Information: 732-946-2711 or
www.downtowntomsriver.com - TOMS RIVER
Annual Toms River Art & Decoy Festival, Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Rd. 10 am - 5 pm. Over 100 exhibitors showing
Wildfowl Carvings, Decoys, Songbirds, Antique Decoys, Carving Suppliers, Fish Carvings, Books, Prints and Photographs and
much more. Information: 732-341-9622 ext. 2214 - TOMS RIVER
Curtain Calls: A Script-in-Hand Series: A NEW Look at Old Musicals, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College
Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
May 20
NJ Safe Boating Certification One-Day Course, Barnegat Bay Sailing School, Cedar Creek Marina.
9 am - 5 pm. This course is designed to meet the mandatory new jersey safe boating requirements.
Mandatory for boaters under 45 years of age. Cost includes text, exam and certification.
Information: 732-269-1351 or www.sailingnj.com - BAYVILLE
Country Western Dance Event, Jackson Firehouse Co #1, 113 N. New Prospect Ave. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dance lessons,
DJ services by Renegade Rich and Debi, Silent Auction, Dance Contest, Door Prizes and Snacks. Tickets will be sold starting
April 2nd. All proceeds to benefit Jackson Friends of the Library. Information: 732-350-7780. - JACKSON
The Best of Broadway and the Movies, Garden State Philharmonic, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 2 p.m.
Reservations required Information: 732-987-2263 or www.Georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
Cinderella, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2:00 pm. This delightful classic is a perfect family event! Cinderella
has all the wonderment of a Fairy Godmother, a pumpkin that turns into a carriage and mice that become horses, and that
magic night when Cinderella meets Prince Charming and her life is changed forever! Information: 732-367-7789 or
www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Our Gang Players' presents: Grease , OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 p.m.
Information: 609-489-8600, www.ourgang.org
or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
The World of Outlaws (Sprint car series), New Egypt Speedway, Route 539. 6 pm. A traveling group of the best
national race drivers in their division appear at New Egypt Speedway.Information: 609-758-1900 or
www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
20th Anniversary Hike - BATONA Trail Extension to Bass River State Forest, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd.
10:00 a.m. Two hikes offered, One begins at Bass River State Forest (Coal Road trailhead) (6.5 mi.) and one begins at
Evans Bridge (Wharton SF) via carpool from Coal Road trailhead (8.8 mi.). Both hikes will meet at Ives Pond for cake and
refreshments and all will return to Coal Road trailhead. Bring beverage, lunch and insect repellent. Call for directions.
Pre-registration required. Sponsors: Bass River State Forest, Outdoor Club of South Jersey and BATONA Hiking Club.
Information: 609-296-1114 or
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html
- NEW GRETNA
"Classic Car Cruise", & "Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce's 60th Anniversary Celebration," downtown.
12-4 pm. Raindate June 3rd. Information: 1-888-772-3862 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
"Beach Sidewalk Sale," Downtown. Information: 1-888-772-3862 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Annual Toms River Art & Decoy Festival, Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Rd. 10 am - 4 pm. Over 100 exhibitors showing
Wildfowl Carvings, Decoys, Songbirds, Antique Decoys, Carving Suppliers, Fish Carvings, Books, Prints and Photographs and
much more. Information: 732-341-9622 ext. 2214 - TOMS RIVER
Curtain Calls: A Script-in-Hand Series: A NEW Look at Old Musicals, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College
Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
The Cantor Green Youth Scholarship Concert, Congregation B'nai Israel, 1488 Old Freehold Road. 5:00 p.m. Concert
will feature Rick Recht know for his four top-selling Jewish albums. Information: 732-349-1244 - TOMS RIVER
Great Bay Boulevard Birding with Fred Lesser, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 7:30 am - 10:30 am.
As spring approaches, the birds are on their way back and the salt marsh is guaranteed to be vibrant and alive! Learn about
this beautiful habitat and its inhabitants from Fred Lesser, leading birder. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Bluegrass & Barbeque Jamboree, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
May 21
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals) at 6:35 p.m. Promotion: Cole Hamels Made the Phillies Bobblehead. Scout Night.
Monday: Kids eat free courtesy of Shoprite.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
May 22
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals) at 6:35 p.m. Promotion: Senior Expo. Tuesday: Seniors Eat Free Nights and Baseball Bingo.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
May 23
Demonstration of manipulated photography, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Demonstration by
Jeanne Boyle. Open Tuesday - Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Information: 732-270-3111 or
www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals) at 11:05 p.m. Promotion: Oversized Baseball Cards. Education Day.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
May 24
Open Daily: Six Flags Great Adventure Theme Park and Wild Animal Drive-through Safari, Route 537.
Park will open daily but will close earlier than 10 pm. Information: 732-928-1821 or
www.sixflags.com/greatadventure - JACKSON
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals) at 6:35 p.m. Howell Night. Concert ticket Extravaganza.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Concert: Songs You Know by Heart, Garden State Philharmonic. no further information available at this time.
Information: 732-451-0064 - OCEAN COUNTY
May 25
Fossil Car Club Cruise Night, Jackson Premium Outlets, 537 Monmouth Rd. Exit 16 or 16B off I-195. 6 p.m. The Fossil
Car Club will host their annual Cruise Nights at Jackson Premium Outlets featuring American antique cars from the 50’s,
60’s and early 70’s. Information: 732-833-0503 or
www.premiumoutlets.com/jackson - JACKSON
SEASON OPENING: THE MUSIC MAN ICE CREAM SHOPPE, 2305 Grand Central Ave. Opens for season on weekend schedule.
Open at 6 pm, Information: 732-BE-HAPPY - LAVALLETTE
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians) at 7:05 p.m. Promotion: Post Game Fireworks. School Transportation Night.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
May 26
Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum Open, Engleside & Beach Ave. Noon - 4pm.
Information: 609-492-0700 - BEACH HAVEN
Concert: JoJo & Audio Club, Northern Star Arena, Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537. 7 p.m. Arena doors open
at 6 p.m. Information: 732-928-2000 or
www.sixflags.com/greatadventure - JACKSON
Open Partial Schedule: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Waterpark, Route 537. Park will open daily on partial
schedule. Information: 732-928-1821 or
www.sixflags.com/greatadventure - JACKSON
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians) at 7:05 p.m. Promotion: Michael Bourn Bobblehead. Appearance: King Kong Bundy
Autograph Signing. "Little" BlueClaw Day. Post-Game Fireworks.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Shore Hearts Golden Retreiver Rescue Yard Sale, 756 Briar Court. 8 a.m. A wide variety of items for sale.
All proceeds benefit the rescue. - LANOKA HARBOR
Star Gazing at the Beach, Lake Absegami Beach, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. Sunset to 10:00 p.m. ADA
accessible, beach wheelchair available. Sponsors: Bass River State Forest & Willingboro Astronomical Society. Information: 609-296-1114 or
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html
- NEW GRETNA
May 27
Viking Village Annual Arts & Crafts Show, 10th & Bay Ave. 10 am - 4 :30 pm. Seafood lunch available.
Show will feature work by the artisans. Rain or shine. Information: 609-361-7008 - BARNEGAT LIGHT
Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum Open, Engleside & Beach Ave. Noon - 4pm.
Information: 609-492-0700 - BEACH HAVEN
Grand Opening Reception, SwellColors Glass Studio, 10909 Long Beach Blvd at 110th. 6 pm - 9 pm.
Local & original Art Gallery, Jewelry & Gifts. Information: 609-661-8473 or
www.beachbabybeads.com - HAVEN BEACH
Concert: The Wiggles , Northern Star Arena, Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The
Wiggles - Anthony, Sam, Jeff and Murray will perform select songs. Limited tickets on sale now. Information:
732-928-2000 or www.sixflags.com/greatadventure - JACKSON
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians) at 7:05 p.m. Promotion: Post Game Fireworks.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Shore Hearts Golden Retreiver Rescue Yard Sale, 756 Briar Court. 8 a.m. A wide variety of items for sale.
All proceeds benefit the rescue. - LANOKA HARBOR
May 28
Memorial Day Service, Borough Hall-Between 16th & 17th St. 1:00 pm. - SHIP BOTTOM
May 29
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 6:35 p.m. Jackson Night. Twirlers. Promotion: Mesh Trucker Hat.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
May 30
Kismet, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 p.m. A musical tale of grandeur and fate, a pageant conjuring
up all the delights of the Arabian Nights, from the brilliant Bazaar of the Caravans to the moonlit gardens of Baghdad.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Biographies from the Court Series, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Mrs. Gould Welcomes composer George
Gershwin in the interactive theatrical Biographies from The Court which experience the Gilded Age as the audience attends a
tea luncheon with "Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould," Reservations required. Information: 732-987-2263 or
www.Georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 6:35 p.m. Ryan Howard MVP Replica Statue. Law Enforcement Night.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
May 31
Kismet, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. A musical tale of grandeur and fate, a pageant conjuring
up all the delights of the Arabian Nights, from the brilliant Bazaar of the Caravans to the moonlit gardens of Baghdad.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Biographies from the Court Series, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Mrs. Gould Welcomes composer George
Gershwin in the interactive theatrical Biographies from The Court which experience the Gilded Age as the audience attends a
tea luncheon with "Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould," Reservations required. Information: 732-987-2263 or
www.Georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the
Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 6:35 p.m. Promotion: Dave Huppert SAL Trophy Bobblehead. Celebrate NJ Night.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
