September 6 – October 19
Exhibit: “Key Ingredients: America by Food,” Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Visitors will
experience the many connections between local food, history and culture. A Smithsonian Exhibit. Information: 609-296-8868
or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 1
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines
stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual
efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 2
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm & 8 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two
Marines stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his
eventual efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 3
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines
stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual
efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Seafood Festival. 9 am - 3 pm. Information: 732-797-1456 or
www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
German Flag Raising, courtyard of the Justice Complex, 129 Hooper Ave. 3:30 p.m. - TOMS RIVER
October 4
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines
stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual
efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
17th Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament, on the beach. Information: 732-506-6565 - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
“Rocktoberfest Weekend,” New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Super Stocks, Crate-1.
Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Junior Biologist Program, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9 a.m. - Noon. Ever wonder what it’s like to work
at Jenkinson’s Aquarium? Go behind the scenes, help us feed some animals along the way, and learn what it takes to work here.
Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com -
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
“Classic Car Cruise,” downtown, Arnold & Bay Aves. 5 pm - 9 pm. Rain date Oct. 11. Information: 732-899-2424 or
www.pointpleasantbeachnj.org -
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Seafood Festival. 9 am - 3 pm. Information: 732-797-1456 or
www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Eagleswood's Annual Country Fair, 146 Division Street. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Information: 609-296-0993 - WEST CREEK
October 5
A Few Good Men, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. A U.S. soldier is dead. Accused are two Marines
stationed at Guantanamo Bay. The young naval lawyer assigned to the case expects a quick plea bargain but in his eventual
efforts to defend his clients the Marine code of honor itself end up on trial. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
“Rocktoberfest Weekend” - Garden State Dual Track Series, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Modifieds, Sportsman, SS
Sprints, Outlaw Stocks. Information: 609-758-1900 or
www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Seafood Festival. 9 am - 3 pm. Columbus Day Parade starts at noon in Seaside Park and
heading north on the Boulevard. Information: 732-797-1456 or
www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
28th Annual Cattus Island Nature Festival, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd. 7 am to 4 pm. Rain or shine.
Exhibits, demonstrations, van tours, nature walks & talks. Information: 732-270-6960 or
www.oceancountyparks.org - TOMS RIVER
Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey appears at Eagleswood Country Fair. 9 am - 1 pm. Information: 732-797-1456 or
www.vintageautomuseum.org - WEST CREEK
October 6
Demonstration: Water Color, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. Free.
Demonstration by Maureen Brown. Gallery hours are Sunday 1pm-3pm, Monday, Tuesday 7pm-9pm, Wednesday 10am-3pm
Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
- MANAHAWKIN
October 8
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month
in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy
Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477
or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fishy Fieldwork, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 5 pm - 7 pm. For anyone interested in a career with
animals, tour aquarium after hours and learn from experts. Ages 11 and up
Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com -
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
October 9
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month
in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy
Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477
or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 10
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month
in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy
Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477
or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Italian Street Festival, Grant Ave. 4 - 10pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Italian Flag Raising, 101 Hooper Ave. 12 noon. - TOMS RIVER
October 11
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month
in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy
Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477
or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Italian Street Festival, Grant Ave. From 10 am. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
14th Annual Ocean County Jamboree Festival, 905 Wells Mill Rd. (Rt.532). 10 am - 4 pm. Rain or shine. Featuring
down home melodies & memories, crafts, nature/history programs, demonstrations. Free. Information: 609-971-3085 or
www.oceancountyparks.org - WARETOWN
Moonlight Hike & S’mores, Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 7:00 p.m. For
adults and children ages 7 and up; bring flashlight, insect repellant and stick for toasting marshmallows; limit 25 people.
Sponsor: Bass River State Forest. Information: 609-296-1114 or
www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html
- TUCKERTON
October 12
Leading Ladies, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. This madcap farcical romp takes place one month
in the Spring of 1952 in York, Pennsylvania. Two down-ontheir-luck thespians think they have hitched their train to Easy
Street when they scheme to secure a fortune from a dying philanthropist by posing as her nephews. Information: 609-492-9477
or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Flea Market, FirstEnergy Park parking lot, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. A wide variety
of booths, vendors and products will be onsite for people to browse. Second Sunday of every month. Rain date: Oct. 26. Free,
open to the public. Information: 732-901-7000 ext.112 or www.blueclaws.com
- LAKEWOODItalian Street Festival, Grant Ave. 10 am - 8 pm. Columbus Day Parade at 1 pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or
www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
October 14
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 our animals. Ages 3-5 with an adult. Includes all day aquarium admission. Call to
pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
October 15
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable,
somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477
or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Stafford Twp Annual Dinner, Manahawkin Holiday Inn. 6 pm. 50/50 Raffle, historical program, awards presentations.
Information: 609-597-5947 or www.staffordhistory.org -
MANAHAWKIN
October 16
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable,
somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477
or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 17
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable,
somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477
or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your
treasure. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
October 18
Fall Beach Sweeps, Municipal Dock at End of East Bay Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean
County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started
in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org -
BARNEGAT
Fall Beach Sweeps, Central Market, Rt. 35 & Mount Street. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean
County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started
in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org -
BAY HEAD
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable,
somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477
or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fall Beach Sweeps, Beachwood Public Beach, Compass Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County
for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985.
Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org -
BEACHWOOD
Fall Beach Sweeps, Beach III, Rt 35 North, next to Ocean Club, opposite Bayside Park. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join
us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest
running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or
www.CleanOceanAction.org - BRICK
Fall Beach Sweeps, Maris Stella Retreat & Conference Center, 7201 Long Beach Blvd. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join
us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest
running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or
www.CleanOceanAction.org - HARVEY CEDARS
Fall Beach Sweeps, Ocean Bathing Area #1. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or
shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information:
732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
Fall Beach Sweeps, Lake Carasaljo, across from St. Mary's Church on Rt. 9. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of
these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups,
started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org
- LAKEWOOD
Fall Beach Sweeps, Philadelphia Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine.
Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or
www.CleanOceanAction.org - LAVALLWTTE
Fall Beach Sweeps, Downer Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine.
Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111
or www.CleanOceanAction.org - MANTOLOKING
9th New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge, Lighthouses throughout the State. Visit 11 coastal lighthouses and (new) 2 museums
housing first order Fresnel lens; sites along Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay & Delaware River, including two in Ocean County,
Barnegat Lighthouse and Historical Museum and Tuckers Island Lighthouse in the Tuckerton Seaport. Climbing not necessary to
participate and the challenge is free however some lighthouses charge to visit/climb and others have special events in
conjunction with challenge. Information: 609-296-8868 or njlhs.org - NEW JERSEY
Fall Beach Sweeps, Labrador Lounge, Peterson St. & Rt. 35 North. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County
for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985.
Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org -
NORMANDY BEACH, TOMS RIVER TWP.
Fall Beach Sweeps, Wildwood Ave. Pier, 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine.
Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or
www.CleanOceanAction.org - OCEAN GATE
Fall Beach Sweeps, 3rd Ave. beach. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or shine.
Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or
www.CleanOceanAction.org - ORTLEY BEACH, TOMS RIVER TWP.
Fall Beach Sweeps, Maxson Ave. Beach and River Ave. Beach. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for
clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985.
Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - POINT
PLEASANT
Fall Beach Sweeps, Jenkinson's Aquarium and Maryland Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for
clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985.
Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org -POINT
PLEASANT BEACH
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your
treasure. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Fall Beach Sweeps, Grant Ave. and Bayside boat launch along Rt. 35 South. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean
County for clean-up. Rain or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in
1985. Information: 732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org -
SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Fall Beach Sweeps, Stockton Ave. and 2nd Ave. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain
or shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information:
732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - SEASIDE PARK
Fall Beach Sweeps, Midway Beach, 6th Lane. 9 am - 12:30 pm. Join us at one of these Ocean County for clean-up. Rain or
shine. Wear hard soled shoes and bring gloves. One of the longest running cleanups, started in 1985. Information:
732-872-0111 or www.CleanOceanAction.org - SOUTH SEASIDE PARK
Ice Cream Social, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 2 pm. Pre-registrations required. Information and
registration: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
N.J. Lighthouse Challenge, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 8 am - 8 pm. Lighthouse enthusiasts climb
every lighthouse in the state. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 19
Harvey, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. The story of Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged, amiable,
somewhat eccentric man and his imaginary friend Harvey - a six foot three and a half inch rabbit. Information: 609-492-9477
or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
4x4 Trucks, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. 12:30 pm. Plus Mud Skippers & Quads. Information:
609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
9th New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge, Lighthouses throughout the State. Visit 11 coastal lighthouses and (new) 2 museums
housing first order Fresnel lens; sites along Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay & Delaware River, including two in Ocean County,
Barnegat Lighthouse and Historical Museum and Tuckers Island Lighthouse in the Tuckerton Seaport. Climbing not necessary to
participate and the challenge is free however some lighthouses charge to visit/climb and others have special events in
conjunction with challenge. Information: 609-296-8868 or njlhs.org - NEW JERSEY
N.J. Lighthouse Challenge, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 8 am - 6 pm. Lighthouse enthusiasts climb
every lighthouse in the state. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 24
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your
treasure. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea
wander the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, refreshments, story telling and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the
little ones. Fun for the whole family! Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 25
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your
treasure. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Pygmy Pines Hike, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 6:00 p.m. For adults and children ages 7 and up; bring
flashlight and insect repellant; limit 25 people. Pre-registration required. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest. Information:
609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html
- TUCKERTON
Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea
wander the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, refreshments, story telling and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the
little ones. Fun for the whole family! Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Halloween Show & Costume Contest, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. 7:30 p.m. Prizes for most
unusual, scariest, funniest and prettiest. Information: 609-971-1593 or
www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
October 26
"HALLOWEEN HAVOC," New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. 1 pm. Enduro Race/Demolition Derby/600cc Micro Sprints, Open
Vintage Cars. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net -
NEW EGYPT
Annual Halloween Parade, Bridge Avenue. 1 pm. Ten divisions including motorized floats.
Information: 732-295-8850 - POINT PLEASANT
October 31
Halloween Trick or Treat, Main Street. 4 pm. Information: 609-758-2441 or
www.mainstreetne.org - NEW EGYPT
Toms River Halloween Parade, Main Street. 7 pm - 10 pm. Registration – 9am – 5:30 pm at the Toms River Firehouse #1 on
Robbins St. Parade starts from the Toms River Center located at Main Street and Route 37, proceeding South on Main Street,
then east on Washington Street and concludes at Hooper Avenue. Information: 732-349-0144 or
www.occis.com - TOMS RIVER
