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.
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway & the Bay. Park Open Daily 8 am - 4 pm. Lighthouse open Wednesday through
Sunday 9 am - 3:30. Free. Interpretative Center - closed except for special programs. 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
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
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
November 6
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
Legend of the Jersey Devil Show, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins
at 7:30 pm. Hear the famous legend of New Jersey’s “Jersey Devil” and be entertained by Pineland’s music style. Refreshments
available. $ Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
November 9
Toddler Make and Take, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 10:30 am. Make marine life crafts, listen
to a story, and learn about some of their animals. This workshop is for children ages 3-5 years old with an adult.
Pre-register. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com -
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
November 10
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
November 13
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
Proud to be a Piney! Pinelands Appreciation Day! Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All Day. Discover why the
country’s first national reserve is so unique, invoke your Piney Power and be proud of the Pinelands. Included with
general admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
November 20
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
HomePlace Festival, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Doors Open at 6:30 pm & music begins at 7:30 pm.
36th Anniversary of Albert Hall. Features musicians and music from their original homeplace, the Albert brothers’ cabin,
sing, laugh and socialize. Refreshments available. Presented by The Pinelands Culture Society. $ Information: 609-971-1593
or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
November 21
South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm. Concert.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Junior Biologists, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - Noon. Ages 11-15. See and smell the aquarium
from an employee’s point of view. Preparing food and feeding some of their residents. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
November 24
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
November 27
Sounds of Broadway, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 pm & 8 pm. Our Surflight To Go cast performs Broadway
hits. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN