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 - 10 pm. Lighthouse Open Daily 10 am - 4:30
pm, free after Labor Day. Interpretative Center - Wednesday through Sunday 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
Bay Cruise, Center Street & the bay, Black Whale Dock. 7 pm. Aboard the Miss Beach Haven. One hour bay cruise with
entertainment. June 25 - Labor Day. $ Information: 609-978-9951 - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
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. Runs June 18 to September 6.
Information: 732-854-2779 - www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
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 Monday
Every Tuesday
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
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 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
September 1
Children’s Theatre: The Wizard of Oz, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Cabaret, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Provocative and wildly entertaining, Cabaret is the story of
a young American writer who comes to Berlin just before the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the
Augusta Green Jackets (S.F. Giants). Charity Night. Wing Fling.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Celebrate Jersey Fresh Fruits: Apples, 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
September 2
Children’s Theatre: The Wizard of Oz, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Cabaret, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Provocative and wildly entertaining, Cabaret is the
story of a young American writer who comes to Berlin just before the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the
Augusta Green Jackets (S.F. Giants). Thirsty Thursday. Appearance by The Famous Chicken. Knights of Columbus Night.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Storytime on the Beach! Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 pm - 7 pm. Join their staff for stories in the
sand. Weather permitting. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
September 3
Children’s Theatre: The Wizard of Oz, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Cabaret, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Provocative and wildly entertaining, Cabaret is the story of
a young American writer who comes to Berlin just before the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the
Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox). Post-game fireworks.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
September 4
Children’s Theatre: The Wizard of Oz, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Cabaret, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Provocative and wildly entertaining, Cabaret is the story of
a young American writer who comes to Berlin just before the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the
Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox). Buster (the first and last bobblehead of our first decade)
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
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
September 5
Children’s Theatre: The Wizard of Oz, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the
Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox). Kids Character Sunday, Kids eat Free, Post-game fireworks.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
September 6
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 1:05 p.m. Hosting the
Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox). Fan Appreciation Day with post-game photo on the field, Kids eat Free.
The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or
www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
September 8
Mack & Mabel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood, Mack
and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of Comedy"
and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. 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
September 9
Children’s Theatre: Winnie the Pooh, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mack & Mabel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood, Mack
and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of Comedy"
and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Cruz Nite, Main St. 6 pm - 1 pm. Held every second thursday from May 13 to September 9. Information:
609-758-7539 - NEW EGYPT
September 10
Children’s Theatre: Winnie the Pooh, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mack & Mabel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood,
Mack and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of
Comedy" and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
September 11
Children’s Theatre: Winnie the Pooh, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Mack & Mabel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood, Mack
and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of Comedy"
and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. 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
Lavallette Heritage Day Festival, Gazebo, Philadelphia Ave. and Bay Blvd. 9 am - 5:30 pm. 250 vendors, food, arts and
crafts, kid games, clowns and antique car show. All day entertainment. Presented by Lavallette Heritage Commission. Rain
date September 12th. Information: 732-793-7477 or www.lavallette.org
- LAVALLETTE
11th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 11 am - 4 pm. Classic wood and
glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, vendors, food, refreshments, and entertainment. Sign up for our boat
building class or take a cruise up the Tuckerton "Crik.”. Cost included with admission. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
September 12
Mack & Mabel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood, Mack
and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of Comedy"
and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Concert: Tommy Emmanuel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm. Tommy's guitar mastery never fails to amaze.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
11th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 11 am - 4 pm. Classic wood and
glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, vendors, food, refreshments, and entertainment. Sign up for our boat
building class or take a cruise up the Tuckerton "Crik.”. Cost included with admission. Information: 609-296-8868 or
www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
33rd Ocean County Bluegrass Festival, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. Noon - 5 pm.
Live stage concert of bluegrass music Pinelands style. Refreshments available. $ Information: 609-971-1593
www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
September 13
Concert: Tommy Emmanuel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm. Tommy's guitar mastery never fails to amaze.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
September 14
Concert: Tommy Emmanuel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2 & 8 pm. Tommy's guitar mastery never fails to amaze.
Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
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
September 15
Mack & Mabel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood,
Mack and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of
Comedy" and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
September 16
Mack & Mabel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood,
Mack and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of
Comedy" and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
September 17
Mack & Mabel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood,
Mack and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of
Comedy" and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
September 18
Mack & Mabel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood, Mack
and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of Comedy"
and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. 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
September 19
Mack & Mabel, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood, Mack
and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of Comedy"
and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. Information: 609-492-9477 or
www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Talk Like a Pirate Day, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All Day. Join them scallywags fer some piratical
fun as they celebrate international ‘oliday as it were. Activities, crafts and a tall tale or two. Included with general
admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com
- POINT PLEASANT BEACH
September 22
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
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
September 23
The Melody Lingers On, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 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
September 24
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
September 25
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
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
South African Penguin Festival, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All Day. Join the penguin party.
Included with general admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or
www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Pizza-Pasta- Pastry Italian Food Festival, downtown, Washington St. 11 am - 5 pm.
Food, Entertainment, Crafts. Games & Contests for all. Information: 732-341-8738 or
www.downtowntomsriver.com -
Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show, Tip Seaman County Park, Rt 9 & Lakeside Dr. and Tuckerton Seaport Museum, and
Pinelands High School. 7 am - 5 pm. Demonstrations, contests, seminars, decoy auction, crafters, carvers, vendors, food,
refreshments, music, entertainment, sail skiff races, sneakbox races, rubber duck races. Rain or Shine. Information:
609-971-3085 or www.ocean.nj.us/Parks/decoyshow.html -
TUCKERTON
September 26
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
Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show, Tip Seaman County Park, Rt 9 & Lakeside Dr. and Tuckerton Seaport Museum, and
Pinelands High School. 7 am - 5 pm. Demonstrations, contests, seminars, decoy auction, crafters, carvers, vendors, food,
refreshments, music, entertainment, sail skiff races, sneakbox races, rubber duck races. Rain or Shine. Information:
609-971-3085 or www.ocean.nj.us/Parks/decoyshow.html -
TUCKERTON
September 29
The Melody Lingers On, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 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
September 30
The Melody Lingers On, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm & 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
