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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 University, 900 Lakewood Ave., LAKEWOOD; georgian.edu
  • Full Spectrum Gallery, 316 Main St., Rt. 88, LAKEWOOD; fullspectrumgallery.com
  • Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, LAKEWOOD, www.strand.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 & 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
  • November
    Animal feedings, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. Penguins: 11 am and 3:30 pm, Seals: 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. Daily. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Daily surfing wave and beach conditions, Baroo Surf, 1520 Boulevard. Information: 732-793-9009 - SEASIDE HEIGHTS

    Queen Victoria Tea Room, Victoria on Main B&B, 600 Main St. Thurs. - Sunday, 2-4 pm Beginning June 14 - serving High Tea with speciality tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, chocolates and tea. Open the to the public. Information and Reservations: 732-818-7580 or www.victoriaonmain.com - TOMS RIVER

  • Every Sunday
    American Alligators feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Monday
    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Tuesday
    American Alligators feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Wednesday
    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Thursday
    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 3 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Friday
    American Alligators feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

  • Every Saturday
    Atlantic Sharks feeding, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1:30 p.m. Information: 832-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Live county, bluegrass, and folk music. Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

  • 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. 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

  • September 21 - December 16
    Sheldrake Decoys, Marshelder Gun Club, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

  • September 21 - December 16
    David Rhodes Miniatures, J.C. Parkers Decoy Shop, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

  • October 6 - January 10
    4th Annual Horror and Sci-Fi Movie Poster Exhibit: "Movies that Make You Scream, Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main St., Route 9. Halloeen persona make-up. 10 am - 5 pm daily. Information: 1-800-872-9990 or www.unshreddednostalgia.com - BARNEGAT

  • October 29 - November 30
    Exhibit: Gilpin and Sanes -- Woodworking and Watercolors, M. Christina Geis Art Gallery, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Free. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

  • Novemer 1 - 30
    Exhibition: Frank McGinley’s "Forgotten War’s", Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 11 am - 3 pm on Wednesday and all public events. Free to view. A Look Back in History: WWII and the Holocaust. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

  • Novemer 1 - 30
    Exhibit: Earl Parker, Ocean County College Gallery, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Gallery is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturdays when classes are in session. Free. Information: 732-255-0400 - TOMS RIVER
  • Novemer 1 - 30
    Members' Show, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 1 pm - 4 pm. Terry Gordon - Portraits, Beverly Golembeski - Watercolor. Opening reception November 4 from 1-4 p.m. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS

  • November 19 - January 4
    Exhibition of Oyster Plates, Past & Present, m.t.burton gallery & 19th St. Clay Studio, 1819 N. Long Beach Blvd. Fridays & Saturdays, 10 am - 5 pm. Call ahead to confirm. Information: 609-494-0006 - SURF CITY

  • Novemer 30 - December 16
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    November 1
    Silver Dollar, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 p.m. & 8 p.m.A new musical work, never before seen on stage. Silver Dollar is the true story of an infamous triangle of love and scandal on the American frontier. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    November 2
    Silver Dollar, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 p.m. A new musical work, never before seen on stage. Silver Dollar is the true story of an infamous triangle of love and scandal on the American frontier. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Velazque: Portraits of History, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Examine the life and works of this master. Cost includes multicourse Spanish dinner and multimedia lecture. Information and reservations: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Dinner Theater: Nunsense II, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    November 3
    Silver Dollar, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 p.m. A new musical work, never before seen on stage. Silver Dollar is the true story of an infamous triangle of love and scandal on the American frontier. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Magic of Lyn, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 4 pm. The Magic of Lyn is a show filled with eye-defying illusions, hypnotic lighting, hot music and most magical of all, the enchanting personality of Ms. Lyn Dillies. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    MAISA 2007 Club Championship, Toms River Yacht Club. 36 races held throughout the two days. Eighteen elite teams from the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (MAISA) will participate. Hosted by the Ocean County College Sailing Team and the Toms River Yacht Club. Information: 732-255-0348 - TOMS RIVER

    Miniature Decoy Carving, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Carve a Green Heron. Brown bag lunch and bring basic carving tools if you have them. Fee. Information and preregister: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    Legend of the Jersey Devil Show, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. 7:30 pm Come and hear the legend of the New Jersey Devil and be entertained Pineland style. Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

    November 4
    Silver Dollar, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach.Matinee: 2:00 p.m. A new musical work, never before seen on stage. Silver Dollar is the true story of an infamous triangle of love and scandal on the American frontier. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    "Against Indifference," Strand Theater, 4th and Clifton Ave. 1:30 pm. Presented by Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Author & Holocaust Survivor. Information: 732-367-7789 - LAKEWOOD

    Jr. Biologist Program, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 am - Noon. Go behind the scenes, help us feed some animals along the way, and learn what it takes to work here. Ages 11-16. Pre-registration required. Included in price of admission. Pre-register: 732-899-1659. Information: 732-899-1212 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    MAISA 2007 Club Championship, Toms River Yacht Club. 36 races held throughout the two days. Eighteen elite teams from the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association (MAISA) will participate. Hosted by the Ocean County College Sailing Team and the Toms River Yacht Club. Information: 732-255-0348 - TOMS RIVER

    November 7
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 7:30 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Five Chamber Expo., Jenkinson’s Pavilion, Boardwalk & Parkway. 5 pm - 7:30 pm. Food and prizes. Information: 732-899-2424 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    November 8
    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    The Real Inspector Hound & Bang, Bang, You're Dead, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    November 9
    2007 Holiday Boutique, Monsignor Reinbold Hall, St. Mary's Church, 747 W. Bay Ave. 9 am - 5 pm. Hand-Crafted Gifts, Attic Treasures, Baked goods, Christmas Decorations and much more. Refreshments available. Information: 609-698-4242 - BARNEGAT

    Herman's Hermits, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. 1960's pop group starring Peter Noone. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Annual Craft Festival St. Peter’s Church, Forman Ave. 9 am - 4 pm. Information: 732-892-1260 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Salute to Veterans, Veterans Memorial, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 11 am. With Captain Jon Carey (JC) Harding, USN, Executive Office NAS, College President Dr. Jon H. Larson, Color Guard, Marine Corps League, Attachment 796, Toms River; OCC Concert Band Trombone Ensemble; Rifle Squad, and American Legion, Post 129, Toms River; "Taps" will be played by Frank Richetti, USMC League, followed by a reception in the Solar Lounge at the College Center. Information: 732-255-0326 - TOMS RIVER

    The Real Inspector Hound & Bang, Bang, You're Dead, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    November 10
    Interpretive Program, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Interpretative Center, Broadway & the Bay. 1 pm. German Georgieff, Ocean County Chief Park Naturalist tells the story of the Tuckerton Railroad, and its dramatic effect on Long Beach Island. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    2007 Holiday Boutique, Monsignor Reinbold Hall, St. Mary's Church, 747 W. Bay Ave. 9 am - 3 pm. Hand-Crafted Gifts, Attic Treasures, Baked goods, Christmas Decorations and much more. Refreshments available. Information: 609-698-4242 - BARNEGAT

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    The Eagle and the Bear, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. By the Garden State Philharmonic. Conductor Anthony LaGruth with the Shore Ballet Dancers directed by Christine Starr and works by Aaron Copland, Serge Prokofiev and the World Premier of "Remembrances," by Composer in Residence Rick Ippolito. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Annual Craft Festival St. Peter’s Church, Forman Ave. 9 am - 4 pm. Information: 732-892-1260 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    Meet a Keeper, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11 am. Meet a trainer, watch a training session, and learn why enrichment is so important. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes! Ages 7 and up. Pre-registration required. Included in price of admission. Pre-register: 732-899-1659. Information: 732-899-1212 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    "How to Choose a Telescope," , Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7 pm. Just in time for holiday gift buying. Information: 732-255-0400, ext. 2111 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    The Real Inspector Hound & Bang, Bang, You're Dead, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    November 11
    2007 Holiday Boutique, Monsignor Reinbold Hall, St. Mary's Church, 747 W. Bay Ave. After all Masses. Hand-Crafted Gifts, Attic Treasures, Baked goods, Christmas Decorations and much more. Refreshments available. Information: 609-698-4242 - BARNEGAT

    Veterans Day, Veterans Bicentennial Park. 10:30 am. Information: 609-492-0111 - BEACH HAVEN

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Afternoon Tea at the Museum, Lakewood Heritage Museum, 655 Princeton Ave. A museum preview starting at noon, tea will be served from 1 pm - 3 pm. Finger sandwiches, sweets and tea served on fine china and crisp fresh linens to reproduce an authentic Lakewood turn of the century event the well bred residents of Lakewood would have experienced. In honor of Veterans Day, tribute will be paid to Lakewood’s role in serving the country during times of conflict with music and stories of the era. Purchased in advance. Sponsored by and for the benefit of the Lakewood Historical Society. Information: 732-276-7944 - LAKEWOOD

    Jazz Band Fall Concert, Ruggiero Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 2 pm. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    The Last American Variety Show , Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Featuring Uncle Floyd and his friends. Comedy, singing, dancing and amazing acts. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    The Real Inspector Hound & Bang, Bang, You're Dead, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    November 12
    Lunch 'n' Learn Series: History of the Rutgers University Marine Field Station, 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

    November 13
    Toddler Make and Take, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1 - 2 p.m. Make marine life crafts, listen to a story and learn about some of our animals. Geared for children 3 - 5 years old with an adult. Workshop price includes all day Aquarium admission on the day of the workshop. Aquarium open daily Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Information and Pre-registration: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    November 14
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 7:30 p.m. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    High School Playwriting Contest Winner, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. One is a series of Playwrights on the Rise. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    November 15
    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    November 16
    Spoon River Theater Show, Brick Cultural Center, 515 Herbertsville Rd. 7 pm. Free, reservations required. Information and reservations: 732-262-1006 - BRICK

    Smithereens, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    The Real Inspector Hound & Bang, Bang, You're Dead, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    November 17
    Spoon River Theater Show, Brick Cultural Center, 515 Herbertsville Rd. 7 pm. Free, reservations required. Information and reservations: 732-262-1006 - BRICK

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Doo Wop Classics, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Featuring Fred Parris & the Five Satins, The Impalas and Randy and the Rainbows. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Discussion: WWI recipes and history of the war, Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum, 35 Leitz Blvd. & Wisteria Lane. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. WORLD War I recipes will be discussed along with some history of the war. Come and enjoy the food and bring your own recipes to share. 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

    Annual Fall Craft Fair, Southern Regional Middle School, 105 Cedar Bridge Road. 9 am - 3 pm. Information: 609-597-4579 - MANAHAWKIN

    American Family Theater: Anne Frank: A Voice Heard,, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. pm. Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN

    The Real Inspector Hound & Bang, Bang, You're Dead, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 p.m. There will be a special TalkBack Session in which audience members will have the opportunity to question the director and cast regarding the production. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    PCS Day & Homeplace Festival, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. 7:30 pm. Show will feature musicians & music from the original homeplace. Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN

    November 18
    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    American Family Theater: Anne Frank: A Voice Heard, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. A musical. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    49th Semi-Annual "Famous All You can Eat Flapjack Breakfast, Firehouse, 40 Clayton Ave. Sponsored by the Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department. Information: 732-349-0808 - TOMS RIVER

    The High Fives, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2 p.m. The Hi-Fives originated as a vocal Doo Wop group in 1957. They are back together to relive the fun, the music and the memories. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    November 19
    Dinner Buffet, a Movie and more, Marquee Cinemas, Orchards at Dover Plaza, 1311 Route 37 West. 6 pm. Visit from Santa and WOBM Radio personalities Shawn Michaels and Sue Moll. Movie at 7 pm, Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. Information and reservations at 732-349-0220. No provision for strollers or carriages. Sponsored by the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce - TOMS RIVER

    November 23
    Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Santa Arrival, downtown. 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Free pictures with Santa. Information: 1-888-772-3862 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

    November 24
    Santa visits Viking Village, Viking Village, 10th & Bay Ave. 1:00 pm. Information: 609-361-7008 - BARNEGAT LIGHT

    Craft Show, Beach Haven Volunteer Fire house. Information: 215-499-5006 or 215-321-4374 - BEACH HAVEN

    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    CANCELLED: Arthur Live, Ritacco Center/Poland Spring arena, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 11 am & 3 pm. Tickets on sale September 7 at 10 am. Information: 732-818-8536 or www.ritaccocenter.com - TOMS RIVER

    Pajama Night - Story Time Under the Stars, Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 6 pm - 7 pm. Giant-sized pictures float among the stars to accompany the tales which are read live. Children will enjoy the stories and learn a bit about the stars and other objects visible in the nighttime sky. Feel free to wear comfy pajamas, bring a pillow or blanket and spend a relaxing hour under the planetarium stars. Information: 732-255-0400, ext. 2111 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm - TOMS RIVER

    Holiday Wreaths Hanging, Ocean County Courthouse, downtown. 7:30 a.m. approximately - Pedestrian Overpass - Hooper Ave. 8:30 a.m. approximately - 1850 Courthouse Columns - 118 Washington St. Weather permitting. - TOMS RIVER

    Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON

    November 25
    Mrs. Gould's Sixth Annual Holiday Social, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 3 pm. An early 1920'd holiday celebration. Cost includes tea luncheon. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    November 27
    The Official County Tree decorated/topped, County Administration Building, west lawn, 101 Hooper Ave. 11 am. Tree should be partially decorated; bucket truck will be on hand. Weather Permitting. - TOMS RIVER

    November 28
    Community Bingo, CareOne, 11 History Lane. Free. Prizes, continental breakfast. Reservations and Information: 732-367-6600 - JACKSON

    Concert: Derek Smith, Pianist, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 p.m. "Fiery." "Passionate." "An evil left hand." Those are just a few of the comments critics have made in print about this pianist . Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER

    November 30
    It's a Wonderful Life, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. The bittersweet post-war tale of a savings-and-loan manager who struggles against a greedy banker and his own self-doubting nature in a small town. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN

    Student Recitation, Marron Chapel, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 4:30 pm. Information: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD

    Scrooge, the Musical, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. An annual family tradition, this light-hearted look at Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is an ideal festive warm-up treat. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD

    Our Gang Players presents: Christmas Under the Sea, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 p.m. An Original Play by Nancy A. Gallimore and Sherry D. Schnepp Information: 609-697-0553 or www.ourgang.org - MANAHAWKIN


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