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Important: Both our Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department and our Ocean County Library system are sponsors of MAJOR events which will be of interest to both residents and visitors of Ocean County.

After reviewing our events listed below, for more to see and do visit, www.oceancountyparks.org - many events involve recreation and tours as well as nature/parks and for all age groups www.oceancountylibrary.org - more than just books the system presents many performing arts programs and other exciting events.

Open All Year
Boardwalk/beaches are open:
  • Long Beach Island, discoversouthernocean.com
  • Pt. Pleasant Beach, pointpleasantbeachnj.com
  • Seaside Heights, seasideheightstourism.com
  • Arts & Music year round:
  • Anchor & Palette Art Gallery, 45 Mount St., BAY HEAD, www.anchorandpalette.com
  • LBI Arts & Science Foundation, LOVELADIES (Long Beach Island) lbifoundation.org
  • Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, ISLAND HEIGHTS, ocartistsguild.org
  • M. Christina Geis Gallery, Georgian Court Univeristy, 900 Lakewood Ave., LAKEWOOD; georgian.edu
  • Full Spectrum Gallery, 316 Main St., Rt. 88, LAKEWOOD; fullspectrumartstudio.com
  • Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, LAKEWOOD, 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:
  • Museum of New Jersey Maritime History, Dock Rd. & West Ave., BEACH HAVEN, www.museumofnjmh.com
  • 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
  • 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/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html
  • Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave & the Boardwalk, PT. PLEASANT BEACH, jenkinsons.com
  • NJ Museum of Boating, 1800 Bay Avenue, Building 12, PT. PLEASANT, njmb.org
  • Island Beach State Park, SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, www.state.nj.us/dep/forestry/parks/island.htm
  • Toms River Maritime Museum, Corner of Hopper Ave and Water Street, TOMS RIVER, www.co.ocean.nj.us/museums/TomsRiverSeaport/about.htm
  • Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, TUCKERTON, tuckertonseaport.org
  • May
    Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway & the Bay. Park Open Daily 8 am - 8 pm, hours may be extended to 10 pm if staffing permits it. Lighthouse open daily 10 am - 4:30 pm. Free. Interpretative Center open weekends 10 am - 4 pm. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    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
    Yoga, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Bring a mat or towel. $ per class. Program from May 29 - June 27. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    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

    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

    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 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 Saturday
    Yoga, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Bring a mat or towel. $ per class. Program from May 29 - June 27. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    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

  • May 15 - June 21
    Exhibition: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Graduate Program, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9 am - 4 pm. Exhibition of artwork from the Master of Fine Arts program at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Reception May 22 from 5 pm - 7 pm. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    May 1
    Yoga, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Bring a mat or towel. $ per class. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    28th Annual Judge M. Edward DeFazio Variety Show & Band Concert, Southern Regional, Route 9. Featuring award winning bands from Lacey, Barnegat and Stafford. Benefitting Sothern Ocean County Hospital Foundation. Free with voluntary donations. Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Long Beach Island. Information: 609-978-3081 - MANAHAWKIN

    Fishing for Artwork, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11 am. Practice the ancient art of gyotaku, or fish printing. Get your hands dirty making a fish print. Bring your own t-shirt or canvas bag to decorate. Ages 7 and up. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    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

    May 3
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Charleston Riverdogs (Yankees). Scout Night, Home & Garden Night, ShopRite Kids Eat Free Monday. Twizzler post-game giveaway. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 4
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Charleston Riverdogs (Yankees). Senior Tuesday-Seniors eat free and Baseball Bingo. Horse Webkinz (interactive stuffed animals) giveaway. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 5
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 11:05 p.m. Hosting the Charleston Riverdogs (Yankees). Wondergy Baseball Science pre-game demonstration on the science of baseball. Education Day. Oversized Baseball Cards. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 6
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Charleston Riverdogs (Yankees). Hockey Night, Manasquan/Brielle Little League Night, Thirsty Thursday. 2009 SAL Championship banner giveaway. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 7
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the Savanah Sand Gnats (N.Y. Mets). Teacher Appreciation Night. Tinton Falls Little League Night, Citta Elementary School Night Post-game fireworks. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    Our Gang Players presents: Little Shop of Horrors, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 p.m. $ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    May 8
    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

    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 4:05 p.m. Hosting the Savanah Sand Gnats (N.Y. Mets). Bark in the Park: Bring your dog to the game! The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    Yoga, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Bring a mat or towel. $ per class. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Our Gang Players presents: Little Shop of Horrors, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 & 7:30 p.m. $ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    International Migratory Bird Day, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All day. Discover the many perils that face birds during their travels. Included with general admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    2nd Annual Irish Festival, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Live Irish bands, pipers, step dancers, Celtic crafts, artists and vendors. Delicious foods and outdoor beer garden. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    May 9
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 1:05 p.m. Hosting the Savanah Sand Gnats (N.Y. Mets). Kids Character Sunday, Breast Cancer Awareness Day, Kids eat Free. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    Exhibition: After School Arts Enrichment Program, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 5 pm - 7 pm. Exhibit showcasing paintings, pottery, printmaking and basket weaving from Long Beach Island Foundation’s After School Arts Enrichment Program. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Our Gang Players presents: Little Shop of Horrors, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 & 7:30 p.m. $ Information: 609-597-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN

    Mothers Day, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All day. All moms free with paid child admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Starlight Performers Present: Hope Springs, Toms River North, 1245 Old Freehold Rd. 7 pm. Information: 732-267-5958 or www.starlightperformers.org - TOMS RIVER

    2nd Annual Irish Festival, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Live Irish bands, pipers, step dancers, Celtic crafts, artists and vendors. Delicious foods and outdoor beer garden. Irish mass on Sunday 10 am. All Moms free on Sunday for Mother's Day. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    May 10
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Savanah Sand Gnats (N.Y. Mets). Buster's Book Pals Reading Program, Ocean County YMCA Day, Kids eat Free. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 12
    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

    Vocalist Nancy Nelson with Pianist Keith Ingram, Ocean County College Off-campus Jazz series at Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. 8 pm. Presented by Ocean County College Arts & Community Center. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    Lunch n’ Learn: Shipwrecked at the Jersey Shore, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 12:30 pm. Discuss with the Stafford Township Historical Society about the 1854 tragedy of the Powhattan. Soup and salad option or bring your own lunch. Learn about offshore wind turbines in New Jersey. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    May 13
    Cruz Nite, Main St. 6 pm - 1 pm. Held every second thursday from May 13 to September 9. Information: 609-758-7539 - NEW EGYPT

    Spring Tea in the Victorian Tradition, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm & 3:30 pm. Mothers Day event. $ Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    May 14
    Jersey Shore Boat Sale and Expo, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 11am - 7 pm. Exhibits and seminars. Sponsored by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey. Free parking. $ Information: 732-292-1051 or jerseyboatexpo.com- LAKEWOOD

    May 15
    Pet Day, Meadowedge Park, 550 E. Bay Ave. 10 am - 2 pm. Pets are welcome. Vendors, food, veterinarians, animal rescuers, trainers, groomer, dog care, demos, contests. Sponsored by Barnegat Chamber of Commerce. Information: 609-660-0022 or www.barnegatchamber.com - BARNEGAT

    Jersey Shore Boat Sale and Expo, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 11am - 7 pm. Exhibits and seminars. Sponsored by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey. Free parking. $ Information: 732-292-1051 or jerseyboatexpo.com- LAKEWOOD

    Garden State Philharmonic Masterworks Series, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Ipplolito: New Work, Ravel: Shéhérazade for Soprano and Orchestra, Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherezade. Information: 732-255-0460 or gardenstatephilharmonic.org - LAKEWOOD

    Yoga, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Bring a mat or towel. $ per class. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Young at Art, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 pm - 5 pm. Student Art Exhibit. Presented by Stafford Twp Arts Center and Education Foundation. Information: 609-978-5700 or www.staffordfdn.org - MANAHAWKIN

    Car & Classic Motorcycle Show & Crafts, St. Joseph’s Parish Fields. Whitty and Old Freehold Rds. 10 am – 3 pm. Awards for Best of Show, Best Graphics, Oldest Car and much more. Sponsored by the Monsignor Donovan High School PTA. Information: 732-929-9748 or www.mondonhs.com - TOMS RIVER

    21st Annual New Jersey State Chili & Salsa Cook 0ff, Washington St. 11 - 5 pm. NJ's original and hottest cook-off! International Chili Society-sanctioned State competition. Tasting kits nominal fee. Family fun, mouth watering vittles, contests, chili & salsa tasting, live music and much more! Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com - TOMS RIVER

    May 16
    Jersey Shore Boat Sale and Expo, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 10am - 6 pm. Exhibits and seminars. Sponsored by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey. Free parking. $ Information: 732-292-1051 or jerseyboatexpo.com- LAKEWOOD

    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

    Wind of Spring: Marches & Overtures, Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Rd. 2 pm. Concert presented by the Community Chorus of Ocean County College. $ Information: 732-255-0400 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER

    4th Annual Bluegrass & Barbecue Festival, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Kick off the summer with the down home sounds of bluegrass and the sweet smell of barbecue. Vendors, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations, boat rides. “Celebrating Jersey Traditions”, a craft show featuring glass art, boatbuilding, basketry, caning, quilting, blacksmithing and more. Craft show presented by the Jersey Shore Folklife Center. $ Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    May 19
    Exhibit: World War II: A Look Back from Ocean County, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. Monday - Friday. 10 am - 4 pm. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER

    May 20
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the West Virginia Power (Pittsburgh Pirates). Lacrosse Night: Free pre-game clinic. BlueClaws Cap giveaway. Thirsty Thursday. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 21
    Presentation: Empress of Ireland, Museum of NJ Maritime History, 528 Dock Road. Bart Malone speaks on the most tragic marine disaster in Canadian history. Reservations required. Light refreshments provided. Museum open throughout the day until the presentation. Donation. Information: 609-492-0202 or www.address.com - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND

    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the West Virginia Power (Pittsburgh Pirates). Freehold Little League Night, Greenville Elementary School Night, Post-game fireworks. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 22
    Barnegat Lighthouse Lecture Series: The Life of a Clam, Barnegat State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. An in depth lifeline of the clam from birth to harvest presented by Rick Bushnell of Reclam the Bay. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    Ocean Fun Day, Bathing Pavilion, Island Beach State Park. 11 am - 3 pm. The day includes nature tours, activities for children and educational displays. Sponsored by the New Marine Sciences Consortium, New Jersey Natural Gas and the NJ Dept. of Transportation Maritime Resources. Free. Information: 732-872-1300, ext. 19 or www.njmsc.org - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK

    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

    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 4:05 p.m. Hosting the West Virginia Power (Pittsburgh Pirates). ROTC Night, Colts Neck Night. Chance to win Summer concert tickets. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    Yoga, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Bring a mat or towel. $ per class. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    NJ Certified Boating Basics Course, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9 am - 1 pm. Basics course will prepare you for fun at the Jersey Shore. Every adult 16 and up must be certified and teens 13 – 15 can be certified for small boats and watercraft less than 10 horsepower. Learn all about boats, legal requirements, navigation rules, and accidents. $ Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    Protecting the Future: Endangered Species Day, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All Day. Learn how you can help protect Endangered Species around the world and in your own backyard. Included with general admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Ocean Fun Day, Island Beach State Park, Rt. 35 S., 11 am - 3 pm. Enjoy exhibits, classes, nature tours, and children's activities all about our coastal environment. Sponsored by the New Marine Sciences Consortium, New Jersey Natural Gas and the NJ Dept. of Transportation Maritime Resources. Information: 732-872-1300 or www.njmsc.org/oceanfunday.html - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK/SOUTH SEASIDE PARK

    19th Annual Bike MS “Coast the Coast” Ride, Starts at Monmouth University. Check-in at 7:00 am Ride starts at 8:00 am. Several ride lengths available. Depending on your ride choice, you’ll enjoy coastal views, seaside towns, historic sites. Each length of this Bike MS ride offers something for everyone. Rides: One-day, 25-mile; One-day, 50-mile; One-day (Sat. or Sun.), 85-mile; Two-day, 170 Miles of flat terrain down the Jersey Shore from top to bottom. Ride starts at Monmouth University on Saturday and finishes at Pinelands Regional Middle School in Little Egg Harbor. On Sunday, it continues from the Pinelands Regional Middle School and finishes in Cape May. Extra 15 mile power loop available for optional Century Ride on Day One. Free overnight accommodations offered. Information: 732-660-1005 or bikenjm.nationalMSsociety.org - LITTLE EGG HARBOR

    Relay for Life of Toms River Festival, Toms River High School North, Old Freehold Rd. 9 am. Flea market opens at noon. Relay activities start and run overnight until sunrise. Music, food, games, activities, free admission. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Information: 732-300-1463 or www.relayforlife.org/tomsrivernj - TOMS RIVER

    May 23
    Wizard of Oz, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Explore the enchanting land over the rainbow where dreams really do come true! Make fast friends with the most famous companions in all literature. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 1:05 p.m. Hosting the West Virginia Power (Pittsburgh Pirates). Kids eat Free. Brick Township Day. Elks Day. Meet & Greet with Brobee & Plex from Nick Jr's Yo Gabba Gabba. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    NJ Certified Boating Basics Course, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 9 am - 1 pm. Basics course will prepare you for fun at the Jersey Shore. Every adult 16 and up must be certified and teens 13 – 15 can be certified for small boats and watercraft less than 10 horsepower. Learn all about boats, legal requirements, navigation rules, and accidents. $ Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES

    19th Annual Bike MS “Coast the Coast” Ride, Starts at Pinelands Regional Middle School in Little Egg Harbor. Check-in at 6:30 am Ride starts at 7:30 am. Several ride lengths available. Depending on your ride choice, you’ll enjoy coastal views, seaside towns, historic sites. Each length of this Bike MS ride offers something for everyone. Rides: One-day, 25-mile; One-day, 50-mile; One-day (Sat. or Sun.), 85-mile; Two-day, 170 Miles of flat terrain down the Jersey Shore from top to bottom. Ride continues from the Pinelands Regional Middle School and finishes in Cape May. Extra 15 mile power loop available for optional Century Ride on Day One. Information: 732-660-1005 or bikenjm.nationalMSsociety.org - LITTLE EGG HARBOR

    Relay for Life of Toms River Festival, Toms River High School North, Old Freehold Rd. 9 am. Flea market opens at noon. Relay activities start and run overnight until sunrise. Music, food, games, activities, free admission. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Information: 732-300-1463 or www.relayforlife.org/tomsrivernj - TOMS RIVER

    May 24
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals). Celebrate New Jersey Night, Kids eat Free. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 25
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals). Golf Night, Nine Innings of Networking, Senior Tuesday-Seniors eat free and Baseball Bingo. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 26
    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

    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 11:05 a.m. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals). Wondergy Baseball Science pre-game demonstration on the science of baseball! Education Day. Oversized Baseball Card. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 27
    BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 6:35 p.m. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals). Howell Township Night, Toms River East Little League Night, Multi-chamber networking event, Thirsty Thursday. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD

    May 28
    OPENS FOR THE SEASON: Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). shows start at 6 pm. A Broadway cabaret comes with the sundae. Information: 732-854-2779 - www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE

    May 29
    Meet the Surflighters, Opening night celebration at The Gables. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Price includes performance, hors d’oeuvres, wine, champagne in The Gables garden courtyard. Additional offerings available throughout the stunning dining rooms. Enjoy sweet endings before curtain time. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). Shows start at 6 pm. A Broadway cabaret comes with the sundae. Information: 732-854-2779 - www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE

    May 30
    Meet the Surflighters, Opening night celebration at The Gables. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Price includes performance, hors d’oeuvres, wine, champagne in The Gables garden courtyard. Additional offerings available throughout the stunning dining rooms. Enjoy sweet endings before curtain time. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). Shows start at 6 pm. A Broadway cabaret comes with the sundae. Information: 732-854-2779 - www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE

    May 31
    American Legion- Memorial Day Parade, Main and Washington Streets. 9:30 am. Begins in Office Lounge parking lot. Information: 732-341-2294 - TOMS RIVER


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