150th Anniversary of Barnegat Lighthouse, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway. Celebration of the anniversary is all day starting 11 am - 7 pm. Daylong festival including exhibits, programs, talks & special events focusing on the ambiance of the park and special attractions including a fly-over and night lighting sponsored by the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html - BARNEGAT LIGHT
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
6th Annual Professional Arts and Crafts Show, Centennial Park, Bridge Ave. 10 am - 4 pm. Information: 1-800-4-BAYHED or www.bayhead.org - BAY HEAD
Annual Spaghetti Dinner, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 4 - 8 pm. 2008 Car raffles for 2 Honda Fit Sports, 3 Nissan Rogues, 2 Nissan Altima Sport Coupes Proceeds benefit St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Workshop:Bookbinding ,Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
Concert: A Golden Oldies Rock & Roll Event, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 pm. Concert features Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge. A children’s charity fund-raising event sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
Jenkinson's A-SCARE-IUM, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 6 - 9 pm. Follow maps and clues to your treasure. Program not included with day admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Speaker: Ellie Greco, Ocean County Historical Society Victorian Museum, 26 Hadley Ave.2 pm. Speaks on "Quilts of our Mothers and Grandmothers". Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org - TOMS RIVER
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Clamming and Cranberry Traditions, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Fred Kalm demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
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
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
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
36th Annual Long Beach Island Commemorative-18 Mile Run, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Applications available at Community Center or printable version on web site. Registration and race-packet pickup on Oct. 11 from 2 - 8 pm & race day 7 - 9:30 am. Registration closes promptly at 9:30 am. Transportation to the starting line begins at 8:00 am. Race Starts at 10:30 am in Holgate. Race dedicated to the 11 Israeli athletes slain by terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympics and the thousands who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Clamming and Cranberry Traditions, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Fred Kalm demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 13
WOBM Senior Lifestyle & Health Expo, Poland Springs Arena, Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 9 am - 3 pm. Admission and parking are free. Information: 732-269-0927- TOMS RIVER
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
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
Casino Night, Beach Haven Firehouse, Amber St. & Bay Ave. 6 pm. Benefits Mordecai Land Trust. Information: 609-492-4963 or www.beachhaven-nj.gov - BEACH HAVEN
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, 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
Concert: Jim Murphy & The Pine Barons and GlimmerGrass, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 6 pm. Country Class & Bluegrass. $ Information: 609-978-5700 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
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, 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
3rd Annual Ocean Gate EMS Car Show, First Aid Park, Asbury & Cape May Ave. 11 - 4 pm. Musical Appearance by the All Nighters. Refreshments, Trophies, Door Prizes, Tricky Tray and More. All proceeds go to the Ocean Gate First Aid Squad. Information: 732-269-0756 or www.oceangateems.org - OCEAN GATE
Youth Dance, Swim & DJ Night, Ocean County YMCA, 1088 W. Whitty Rd. 6 pm - 8:30 pm. Charge includes admission, pizza slice, drink, & chips. Need not be "Y" member. Information: 732-341-9622 or www.ocymca.org - TOMS RIVER
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
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Clamming and Cranberry Traditions, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Fred Kalm demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
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
Lecture: A Revolutionary Tavern in the Pines, Wells Mills County Park, Rt. 532. 10 am - Noon. Speakers: Tom Farner, local historian, newspaper columnist, former history teacher & author of New Jersey in History: Fighting to Be Heard; Tim Hart, pres. of Stafford Twp Hist. Society and exec. director of Tuckerton Seaport; German Georgieff, chief park naturalist, Wells Mills Park County Park. On-site visit to Cedar Bridge Tavern (Old Half Mile Rd), Barnegat following lecture. Free. Information: 609-859-8860 or www.pinelandsalliance.org - WARETOWN
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
James & the Giant Peach, Ocean First Theater, 1000 McKinley Avenue. 1 pm & 4:30 pm. Theater for young audiences. Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
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 22
Lecture: Jim McMullan, Author of "Actors as Artists" and "Musicians as Artists", Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. 7 p.m. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.ocartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
October 24
Wicked Rides Cruise Nights, Stewarts Root Beer, Route 9. 5 pm - 9:30 pm. - 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
October 25
Barnegat Volunteer Fire Co. Dance 8pm—Midnight, Barnegat Firehouse Birdsall Street, Tickets $15 Per Person, Food-Prizes-Set-Ups, Costumes Optional, Must be 21 years old, Proceeds to benefit 100TII, Anniversary celebration, advance tickets call 609-698-2850
Scarecrow Making, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. 1 pm. Family fun! Build a lifestyle scarecrow perfect for outdoor display. $Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org - LOVELADIES
“Strike up the Band” Garage Sale, Cafeteria, Mon. Donovan High School, Donovan Drive. 9 am -5 pm. Information: 732-349-8801 - TOMS RIVER
Boo at the Zoo-Halloween Happenings, Insectropolis, 1761 Route 9. 6 - 9 p.m. Scooby-Doo gang visits and discovers that the sacred gold beetle is missing. Visitors of all ages can help uncover clues as they explore spooky exhibits and enjoy entertainment for the whole family, using only a flashlight. Anyone who solves the case will receive a prize. Information: 732-349-7090 or www.ozane.com/insectropolis.html - TOMS RIVER
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
Become a Steward of Your Watershed, JC NERR Coastal Center, 130 Great Bay Blvd. 1 pm. Come join our volunteer community and help us improve the management of the coastal environment through science, education, and stewardship. Will provide a basic overview of the JC NERR and the National Estuarine Research Reserve system. Information: 609-812-0649 ext. 206 or www.jcnerr.org - 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
Concert: Masterworks I- Things That Go Bump in the Night, OceanFirst Theater/Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 3 pm. Garden State Philharmonic. Join Maestro LaGruth 45 minutes before each Masterworks concert for a fun and informative conversation about the evening’s repertoire. $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.gardenstatephilharmonic.com - MANAHAWKIN
"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
“Strike up the Band” Garage Sale, Cafeteria, Mon. Donovan High School, Donovan Drive. 9 am -5 pm. Information: 732-349-8801 - TOMS RIVER
Halloween Window Decorating Contest, throughout the Town. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com - TOMS RIVER
October 29
MidWeek Jazz - Bassist Ed Wise and his New Orleans Jazz Band, Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 8:00 p.m. Authentic traditional jazz with an all-star quartet with Joe Midiri playing reeds, Pat Mercuri on guitar, and introducing Stan Slotter, a leader of several bands, on cornet. $ Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
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
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