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 - 6 pm. Lighthouse Open Daily 9 am - 3:30 pm
pm, free. Interpretative Center - 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
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
Toms River Farmers Market, Huddy Park, on Water Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Rain or shine. Runs June 9 - October 27 on
Wednesday. Select from fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, plants, herbs, fresh breads, honey and more!
Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com
- 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 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
October 1
The Melody Lingers On, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm.
Follow Irving Berlin's life, from poverty as a Jewish immigrant on the Lower East Side of Manhattan to his world-wide
fame as one of America's most prolific songwriters.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 2
The Melody Lingers On, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm.
Follow Irving Berlin's life, from poverty as a Jewish immigrant on the Lower East Side of Manhattan to his world-wide
fame as one of America's most prolific songwriters.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
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
October 3
The Melody Lingers On, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. Follow Irving Berlin's life, from poverty as a
Jewish immigrant on the Lower East Side of Manhattan to his world-wide
fame as one of America's most prolific songwriters.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 6
Noises Off, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce
is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Celebrate Jersey Fresh Fruits: Pumpkins, Toms River Farmers Market, Huddy Park, on Water Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Rain or
shine. 1st Wednesday of each month from June 9 - October 27. Enter to win a basket of Jersey Fresh produce! Farmers &
vendors will feature the fruit of the month. Demonstrations & sampling by Downtown restaurants and businesses.
Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com
- TOMS RIVER
October 7
Noises Off, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce
is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 8
Noises Off, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce
is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 9
Noises Off, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce
is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
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
October 10
Noises Off, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce
is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 12
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
October 13
Rupert Holmes’ Accomplice, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. This clever
comedic thriller is amazingly filled with more scary twists and turns than the Topanga Canyon after your third gin and tonic.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
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
October 14
Rupert Holmes’ Accomplice, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. This clever
comedic thriller is amazingly filled with more scary twists and turns than the Topanga Canyon after your third gin and tonic.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 15
Rupert Holmes’ Accomplice, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. This clever
comedic thriller is amazingly filled with more scary twists and turns than the Topanga Canyon after your third gin and tonic.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 16
Rupert Holmes’ Accomplice, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. This clever
comedic thriller is amazingly filled with more scary twists and turns than the Topanga Canyon after your third gin and tonic.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
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
October 17
Rupert Holmes’ Accomplice, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. This clever
comedic thriller is amazingly filled with more scary twists and turns than the Topanga Canyon after your third gin and tonic.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 20
Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm.
A hilarious take one man’s midlife crisis.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 21
Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm.
A hilarious take one man’s midlife crisis.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 22
Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm.
A hilarious take one man’s midlife crisis.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea,
stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, phragmites maze, food, refreshments and a non-scary pumpkin patch
for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Cost included with admission. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 23
Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm.
A hilarious take one man’s midlife crisis.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
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
Haunted Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6 pm - 9 pm. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea,
stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, phragmites maze, food, refreshments and a non-scary pumpkin patch
for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Cost included with admission. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 24
Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm.
A hilarious take one man’s midlife crisis.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
October 27
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
