September 1
Concert at the Dock: Angelo and Ricky, Municipal Dock. 7 pm. Jazz. Bring your own chair. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Community Center. - BARNEGAT
Barnegat Bay Shellfish Restoration Program, Island Beach State Park Marina, 24th and Bayview Ave. 1:00- 2:30 pm. Upweller Open House volunteers at upwellers (nurseries) care for live oysters and/or clams being grown to release size. This is a non-technical session for the entire family with Q&A. The “Clam Trail” will also be discussed. Learn what the volunteers do to help keep Barnegat Bay clean. Rain or shine. Free. Runs Mondays from June 2 - October 6. Information: www.reclamthebay.org/ibsp.html - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
Special Labor Day Performance, The Music Man, 2305 Grand Central Ave. Shows begin at 6 pm. Get in before 11pm to see the last performance. Information: 732-85-HAPPY or www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
International Body Boarding Competition, Jenkinson's, Boardwalk & Parkway. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Kiddie Beach Shows, South Beach Stage, Jenkinson's, Boardwalk & Parkway. 7 pm. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Festival of the Atlantic Concert Series Finale & Fireworks Finale, Inlet Beach Stage, Jenkinson's. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Museum Open: Old Schoolhouse Museum, 126 S. Main St. (W/S Rt. 9, ½ block past Oak St.). Open Mon., Wed. Fri, 1pm – 3pm, Sat. 10am-noon. 1868 Forked River Two-room Schoolhouse highlighting local history, Free - donations welcome. Open June 15 - September 1. Information: 609-971-0467 - FORKED RIVER
September 3
Swingtime Canteen, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down memory lane. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Radio Disney, Jenkinson’s Pavilion, Boardwalk & Parkway. 7 pm. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
September 4
Children’s Theatre: Winnie the Pooh, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Swingtime Canteen, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down memory lane. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
September 5
Swingtime Canteen, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down memory lane. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Children’s Theatre: Winnie the Pooh, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fall Cabaret Schedule, The Music Man, 2305 Grand Central Ave. 7 pm. A vaudeville style of cabaret of upbeat American tunes performed sung to the guests and incorporating them into the show. Information: 732-85-HAPPY or www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
“Classic Car Cruise,” Downtown. 5 pm - 9 pm. Rain date 6/13. Information: 732-899-2424 or www.pointchamber.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
New Jersey Offshore Power Boats. Parade at Down Arnold & Ocean Aves. at 7 pm. On display Fri. & Sat at Jenkinson's Inlet Parking lot. Information: 732-583-8501 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Mardi Gras Weekend, Grant Ave. 10:00 am. Free. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
September 6
Pirate's Day, Historic Downtown Barnegat. 9 am - 4 pm. Two entertainment venues, Pirate Re-enactors, over 100 vendors, food, all day fun, Pirate Ship. Sponsored by Barnegat Chamber of Commerce and Barnegat Township Recreation Dept. Information and registration: 609-698-6900 or www.barnegatchamber.com - BARNEGAT
Fall Flea Market and Bake Sale, Long Beach Island Historical Assoc. Museum, Engleside & Beach Ave. 9 am - 4 pm. Information: 609-492-0700 - BEACH HAVEN
Children’s Theatre: Winnie the Pooh, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Swingtime Canteen, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down memory lane. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Lavallette Heritage Day, 1st Aid Parking lot, Bay Blvd. & Philadelphia Ave. 10 am - 5:30 pm. Free. All day event arts and crafts, food, music, fun for children. Concert at 6:30 pm. Rain date Sept. 7. No dogs allowed at this event. Information: 732-793-7477 - LAVALLETTE
Fall Cabaret Schedule, The Music Man, 2305 Grand Central Ave. 7 pm. A vaudeville style of cabaret of upbeat American tunes performed sung to the guests and incorporating them into the show. Information: 732-85-HAPPY or www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
Family Health & Safety Fair, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 9 - 11:30 am. The Health Fair is open to everyone. Most screenings are free, unless otherwise stated. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Sportsman Challenge Match Races, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Modifieds, Sportsman, Super Stocks, SS Sprints. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
New Jersey Offshore Power Boats, arrive and are on display Fri. & Sat at Jenkinson's Inlet Parking lot. Information: 732-583-8501 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Mardi Gras Weekend, Grant Ave. 2 pm. Entertainment and fireworks. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Irish Festival, Waterfront Park, 10th St. & Shore Ave. 11 am - 7 pm. Sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians of LBI. Charge. Beer garden. www.lbiaoh.com Information: 609-494-2171 - SHIP BOTTOM
Antique & Classic Boat Show, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Two splendid days of classic wood and glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, vendors, food & refreshments and entertainment. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Decoy Carving, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Harry Shourds, Ross Shourds, & Alvin Shourds demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Avian Athletes, Interpretive Center, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 2:00 p.m. Make a “flattie” decoy charge to cover cost of craft materials. Pre-registration required. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest & Crab Chix. Information: 609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html - TUCKERTON
September 7
Beach Plum Festival at Island Beach State Park from 9am to 4pm. Free day in the park! Arts & Crafts Show, Beach plum jelly making, kayak raffle, children’s games, non-profit exhibits, bird banding demo and food vendors. Entertainment by the Glimmer Grass Band. Sponsored by the Friends of Island Beach State Park, Inc. For more information call 732-793-1698.
Garvey-Skiff Races, Taylor Ave. at the Bay. Start at 12 noon and run to about 4:30pm. All local races free to the public. Sponsored by East Coast Barnegat Racing Club of New Jersey Information: www.ecbrcnj.com - BEACH HAVEN
Swingtime Canteen, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down memory lane. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Children’s Theatre: Winnie the Pooh, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Rock 'n' Ride, beginning at Sunset Park. Leisurely biking along Long Beach Island. Sponsored by the Red Cross. Information: 732-493-9100 Ext-225. - HARVEY CEDARS
Seasonal: A Walk In The Park, Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., off Route 537. "A Walk in the Park." Don’t let kid’s fight cancer alone, register for our 2K fundraiser. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatadventure - JACKSON
Demonstration: Tempera Resist, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. Free. Demonstration by Sandra Jones. Gallery hours are Sunday 1pm-3pm, Monday, Tuesday 7pm-9pm, Wednesday 10am-3pm Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN
"DAY OF DESTRUCTION," New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. 1 pm. Enduro Race/Demolition Derby/600cc Micro Sprints. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
New Jersey Offshore Power Boat Race, along the Atlantic Ocean coastline visible from shore. Information: 732-583-8501 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Car Show and Flea Market, Bay Boulevard. 9 am - 3 pm. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Vintage Auto Show, Bay Blvd. 8:30-3:00 pm. Sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of New Jersey. Information: 732-797-1456 or www.vintageautomuseum.org - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Mardi Gras Weekend, Grant Ave. Entertainment and fireworks. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Seafood in Seaside, Grant Avenue. 10 am - 7 pm. Seafood Festival with Seafood vendors, artists, crafters and live entertainment. Also, Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Irish Festival, Waterfront Park, 10th St. & Shore Ave. 10 am - 7 pm. Sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians of LBI. Charge. Beer garden. www.lbiaoh.com Inforation: 609-494-2171 - SHIP BOTTOM
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Decoy Carving, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Harry Shourds, Ross Shourds, & Alvin Shourds demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Antique & Classic Boat Show, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Two splendid days of classic wood and glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, vendors, food & refreshments and entertainment. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
29th Ocean County Bluegrass Festival, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd., Rt. 532. 12 - 5pm. Information: 609-971-1593 or www.alberthall.org - WARETOWN
September 8
Concert at the Dock: The Hi- Fives, Municipal Dock. 7 pm. Pirate's Day Fireworks to follow concert. Bring your own chair. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Community Center. - BARNEGAT
Barnegat Bay Shellfish Restoration Program, Island Beach State Park Marina, 24th and Bayview Ave. 1:00- 2:30 pm. Upweller Open House volunteers at upwellers (nurseries) care for live oysters and/or clams being grown to release size. This is a non-technical session for the entire family with Q&A. The “Clam Trail” will also be discussed. Learn what the volunteers do to help keep Barnegat Bay clean. Rain or shine. Free. Runs Mondays from June 2 - October 6. Information: www.reclamthebay.org/ibsp.html - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
September 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 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
September 10
Swingtime Canteen, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down memory lane. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
ClownFest, Boardwalk. An international festival of clowns, including classes, parades for professional and amateur clowns and more. More details to follow. Information: 732-854-8000 - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Cruisin' Downtown, Washington St. 6 - 9 pm. Live Bands, entertainment, street vendors, contests and more! DJ Dave will be on hand to keep the tunes rolling. Featured band RB Express will be performing the great songs from the ‘40’s through ‘70’s, the Oceanaires of Toms River, the Ocean County chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will be singing old favorites and show tunes in four part, a cappella harmony. Also, Elvis impersonator Ray Kaminski. Restaurants and shops will be open. Show includes 20th century classics, customized hot rods, collector’s edition vehicles and motorcycles, pre-1982 autos invited. "Best of Show" trophies award by Club. Trinity Motorcycle Ministry will register motorcycles and award two trophies. Free. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com - TOMS RIVER
September 11
Swingtime Canteen, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down memory lane. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Cruz Night, Main Street. 6 pm - 9 pm. Information: 609-758-2441 or www.mainstreetne.org - NEW EGYPT
“Classic Car Cruise”, downtown, Arnold & Bay Aves. 5 pm - 9 pm. Information: 732-899-2424 or www.pointpleasantbeachnj.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
ClownFest, Boardwalk. An international festival of clowns, including classes, parades for professional and amateur clowns and more. More details to follow. Information: 732-854-8000 - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Speaker, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 4:30 pm. Jay Mann, an editor of The Sandpaper, comment, ask questions, and off the record facts from one of the most entertaining, knowledgeable, opinionated writers in NJ. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
September 12
Swingtime Canteen, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down memory lane. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fall Cabaret Schedule, The Music Man, 2305 Grand Central Ave. 7 pm. A vaudeville style of cabaret of upbeat American tunes performed sung to the guests and incorporating them into the show. Information: 732-85-HAPPY or www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
ClownFest, Boardwalk. An international festival of clowns, including classes, parades for professional and amateur clowns and more. More details to follow. Information: 732-854-8000 - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Quilting, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Merry May demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
September 13
Swingtime Canteen, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down memory lane. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
7th Edition House Tour on Long Beach Island. 10 am - 3 pm. Tour five exquisite, new constructed homes on LBI. Beach, bay front, and more. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT BEACH, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Bus Tour of Historic Sites in Brick, Cultural Arts Center, 521 Herbertsville Rd. 1 pm - 3 pm. Refreshments. Information: 732-785-2500 or www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK
Car Show, Lacey Elks Club, 900 Beach Blvd. 8 am - 2 pm. All clubs welcome. Sponsored by Ocean County Cruisers to benefits Elks and Boy Scouts. Information: 609-709-1216 - FORKED RIVER
3rd Annual Wingstock Festival, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Gates open 4 pm. Headliner to be announced, Kansas and Peter Wolf of J. Geils Band will be performing presented by 105.7 The Hawk. Information: 732-901-7000, www.1057thehawk.com, www.wingstocknj.com, or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Fall Cabaret Schedule, The Music Man, 2305 Grand Central Ave. 7 pm. A vaudeville style of cabaret of upbeat American tunes performed sung to the guests and incorporating them into the show. Information: 732-85-HAPPY or www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
Modified Twin 20s, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Sportsman, Super Stocks, Crate-1, Outlaw Stocks. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Reptile Encounter, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Here is your chance to have an up-close encounter with some of our reptiles. In this one of a kind adventure you will discover interesting facts about snakes, turtles, and alligators. Call to pre-register. Ages 7 and up. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
ClownFest, Boardwalk. An international festival of clowns, including classes, parades for professional and amateur clowns and more. Fireworks at 9 pm. Information: 732-854-8000 - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Quilting, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Merry May demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Speaker: Working the Cycle, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 1 pm. Jaclyn Stewart, Director, Jersey Shore Folklife Center at Tuckerton Seaport. Free. Information: 609-859-8860 or www.pinelandsalliance.org - TUCKERTON
Moonlight Hike & S’mores, Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 7:30 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
September 14
Antique Show, Viking Village, 19th & Bayview Ave. 9 am - 5 pm. Information: 609-361-8039 or www.vikingvillageshows.com - BARNEGAT LIGHT
Swingtime Canteen, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. This star-spangled musical hit about the nostalgic sounds of the 1940’s is a stroll, a swing, a rock and a roll down memory lane. 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: Sept. 28. Free, open to the public. Information: 732-901-7000 ext.112 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
Klascar Legends, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. 1 pm. 600 Modifieds-600cc Micro Sprints-Open Vintage Cars. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Behind the Scenes Tour, Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Discover what goes on behind the scenes when you work at an aquarium. Learn what it takes to feed, clean, and enrich all of our animals on a daily basis. Tour the building from top to bottom while learning about our animals along the way. All participants must wear closed-toed shoes! Ages 7 and up only. Call to pre-register. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
ClownFest, Boardwalk. An international festival of clowns, including classes, parades for professional and amateur clowns and more. Parade at 2pm. Information: 732-854-8000 - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Quilting, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. Merry May demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 ext. 116 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
September 15
Barnegat Bay Shellfish Restoration Program, Island Beach State Park Marina, 24th and Bayview Ave. 1:00- 2:30 pm. Upweller Open House volunteers at upwellers (nurseries) care for live oysters and/or clams being grown to release size. This is a non-technical session for the entire family with Q&A. The “Clam Trail” will also be discussed. Learn what the volunteers do to help keep Barnegat Bay clean. Rain or shine. Free. Runs Mondays from June 2 - October 6. Information: www.reclamthebay.org/ibsp.html - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
September 17
Barnum, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through a life filled with successes and failures. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
September 18
Barnum, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through a life filled with successes and failures. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
September 19
Barnum, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through a life filled with successes and failures. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fall Cabaret Schedule, The Music Man, 2305 Grand Central Ave. 7 pm. A vaudeville style of cabaret of upbeat American tunes performed sung to the guests and incorporating them into the show. Information: 732-85-HAPPY or www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
Stafford Twp Heritage Weekend, Heritage Park. 9 am - 4 pm. Living history & historic battle reenactment, colonial & civil war music, lumberjack show, wine tasting, museums open, historic occupations demonstrated, etc. Information: 609-597-5947 or www.staffordhistory.org - MANAHAWKIN
Point Pleasant Beach Manasquan Inlet Boat Parade, Manasquan Inlet. 5 - 9 pm. Information: 732-892-1118 ext. 232 or www.pointpleasantbeach.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Armenian Flag Raising, 101 Hooper Ave. 1 p.m. - TOMS RIVER
September 20 International Coastal Cleanup, Alliance for a Living Ocean, 528 Dock Rd. Join people around the globe who give their time to pick up trash and debris along the coastlines. Information: 609-492-0222 or www.livingocean.org - BEACH HAVEN
Barnum, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through a life filled with successes and failures. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fall Cabaret Schedule, The Music Man, 2305 Grand Central Ave. 7 pm. A vaudeville style of cabaret of upbeat American tunes performed sung to the guests and incorporating them into the show. Information: 732-85-HAPPY or www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
Stafford Twp Heritage Weekend, Heritage Park. 9 am - 4 pm. Living history & historic battle reenactment, colonial & civil war music, lumberjack show, wine tasting, museums open, historic occupations demonstrated, etc. Information: 609-597-5947 or www.staffordhistory.org - MANAHAWKIN
Championship Night, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Double Points All Divisions - Modifieds, Sportsman, Super Stocks, SS Sprints, Crate-1, Outlaw Stocks. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Seafood 5-Mile Run, Bandshell at Arnold & Baltimore Aves. Race 9 am, late registration at 7 am. Information: 732-892-1089 or www.pointpleasantlions.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
Elks Octoberfest, Arnold Ave. 10 am - 8 pm. Information: 732-899-7638 or www.pointpleasantelks.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
“31nd Annual Festival of the Sea,” downtown Pt.Pleasant Beach. 10 am - 7 pm. 5-mile run starting at 9 am. Food, arts, crafts, live entertainment, games, antiques. Sponsored: Pt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. Free. Raindate Sept. 20. Information: 732-899-2424 or www.pointpleasantbeachnj.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
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
Rutgers University Marine Field Station Open House, JC NERR Coastal Center, 130 Great Bay Blvd. Explore the amazing marine science taking place in your own backyard. Information: 609-812-0649 or www.jcnerr.org - TUCKERTON
Pine Barrens Careers, Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 6:00 p.m. Bring chairs. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest. Information: 609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html - TUCKERTON
September 21
Barnum, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through a life filled with successes and failures. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Brick Twp Historical Society Breakfast, Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Rd. Seatings at 9:30 am & 11:00 am. Re-creation of the event which took place here on a daily basis when the building was an inn and tavern in the 1800s. Costumed servers and period furniture to add to the experience. Donation. Information: 732-785-2500 or www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK
Stafford Twp Heritage Weekend, Heritage Park. 9 am - 4 pm. Living history & historic battle reenactment, colonial & civil war music, lumberjack show, wine tasting, museums open, historic occupations demonstrated, etc. Information: 609-597-5947 or www.staffordhistory.org - MANAHAWKIN
4x4 Trucks plus Mud Skippers & Quads, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
“Hey Rube Get a Tube” Race, in Atlantic Ocean. 2:30 pm. Parade at noon, Arnold & Ocean Aves. Arts & Crafts 10 am - 5 pm. Information: 732-899-2424 or www.pointpleasantbeachnj.org - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
National Public Lands Day , Forest Office, Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Bring water, lunch and work gloves; snacks provided. Pre-registration requested. Sponsor: Bass River State Forest. Information: 609-296-1114 or www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/bass.html - TUCKERTON
September 22
Barnegat Bay Shellfish Restoration Program, Island Beach State Park Marina, 24th and Bayview Ave. 1:00- 2:30 pm. Upweller Open House volunteers at upwellers (nurseries) care for live oysters and/or clams being grown to release size. This is a non-technical session for the entire family with Q&A. The “Clam Trail” will also be discussed. Learn what the volunteers do to help keep Barnegat Bay clean. Rain or shine. Free. Runs Mondays from June 2 - October 6. Information: www.reclamthebay.org/ibsp.html - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
September 23
Labyrinth Walk, St. Thomas Aquinas Church Hall, 2nd St. and Atlantic Ave. Open 9:30 am - 7 pm (take less one hour). A walking meditation, clean socks or shore covers are required and will be provided, if needed. Information: 609-361-8509 - BEACH HAVEN, LONG BEACH ISLAND
September 24
Labyrinth Walk, St. Thomas Aquinas Church Hall, 2nd St. and Atlantic Ave. Open 9:30 am - 7 pm (take less one hour). A walking meditation, clean socks or shore covers are required and will be provided, if needed. Information: 609-361-8509 - BEACH HAVEN, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Barnum, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through a life filled with successes and failures. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Strand Ventures Inc.Presents: Uncle Floyd Last American Traveling Burlesque Show, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2:00 pm. This clean, good old-fashioned burlesque show of exaggerated skits consisting of comedy, music and dancing, stars "Uncle" Floyd Vivino, best known for his 20-year run of The Uncle Floyd TV Show. Intended for Mature Audiences. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
MidWeek Jazz Series, Mancini Hall, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. 8 pm. Pianist Dr. Ken Lipkowitz makes his solo debut. Charge. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
September 25
Labyrinth Walk, St. Thomas Aquinas Church Hall, 2nd St. and Atlantic Ave. Open 9:30 am - 7 pm (take less one hour). A walking meditation, clean socks or shore covers are required and will be provided, if needed. Information: 609-361-8509 - BEACH HAVEN, LONG BEACH ISLAND
Barnum, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm & 8 pm. Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through a life filled with successes and failures. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
September 26
Barnum, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through a life filled with successes and failures. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
Fall Cabaret Schedule, The Music Man, 2305 Grand Central Ave. 7 pm. A vaudeville style of cabaret of upbeat American tunes performed sung to the guests and incorporating them into the show. Information: 732-85-HAPPY or www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
September 27
Barnum, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8 pm. Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through a life filled with successes and failures. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
15th Annual Apple Festival, 126 S. Main Street, Rt. 9 & Oak St. 9am - 3 pm. Family fun, music, games, historical demos, pie contests. pumpkin patch, and more. Free admission. Rain date 9/28. Information: 609-971-0467 - FORKED RIVER
Fall Cabaret Schedule, The Music Man, 2305 Grand Central Ave. 7 pm. A vaudeville style of cabaret of upbeat American tunes performed sung to the guests and incorporating them into the show. Information: 732-85-HAPPY or www.njmusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
BBQ, Central United Methodist Church, Arnold Ave. 5 pm. Information: 732-892-3233 or www.gbgm-umc.org/cumcppb/ - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
F.I.S.H. (Fishin' in Seaside Heights), between the two amusment piers. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration at 9:00 a.m. A children's fishing tournament on the oceanfront. Information: 1-800-SEA-SHORE or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Fall Garden Day, Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension, 1623 Whitesville Road. 10 am - 2 pm. Ocean County Master Gardener speakers give lectures and demonstrations to help Ocean County residents with winter preparation of their gardens. Open to the public and is free. Door prizes and light refreshments. Information: 732-349-1245 - TOMS RIVER
Pizza-Pasta- Pastry Italian Food Festival, Washington St. 11 am - 5:00 pm. The menu is Italian, the tasts are mouth-watering, and the fun lasts all day! Food, entertainment, handcrafts, children's area. Games and contests for everyone! Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com - TOMS RIVER
BookFest, Ocean County Library, Library Courtyard 101 Washington Street. 11 am - 3 pm. Information: 732-349-6200 - TOMS RIVER
26th ANNUAL OCEAN COUNTY DECOY & GUNNING SHOW, "Tip" Seaman Park, Lakeside Dr. & Rt. 9, Pinelands Regional High School & Middle School, Nugentown Rd. Admission free. 7 am - 5 pm. Join us for this exciting event celebrating the culture of the area! 500+ vendors and exhibits featuring decoy carving, water fowling, nature, the bay and coastal heritage celebrating the rich history, sporting traditions and unique ecology of the Barnegat Bay area. Information: 609-971-3085 - TUCKERTON
Artist in Residence Demonstration: Decoy Carving, Hurley Conklin's Decoy Shop, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10 am - 5 pm. George Elmer demonstrating. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Jim Murphy & the Pine Barons, Tip Seaman County Park, Rt. 9. Information: 732-892-1466 - TUCKERTON
September 28
Barnum, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2 pm. Barnum—the birth of the greatest show on earth! A musical portrayal of P.T. Barnum’s forty-five year journey through a life filled with successes and failures. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
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
26th ANNUAL OCEAN COUNTY DECOY & GUNNING SHOW, "Tip" Seaman Park, Lakeside Dr. & Rt. 9, Pinelands Regional High School & Middle School, Nugentown Rd. Admission free. 7 am - 5 pm. Join us for this exciting event celebrating the culture of the area! 500+ vendors and exhibits featuring decoy carving, water fowling, nature, the bay and coastal heritage celebrating the rich history, sporting traditions and unique ecology of the Barnegat Bay area. Information: 609-971-3085 - TUCKERTON
Jim Murphy & the Pine Barons, Tip Seaman County Park, Rt. 9. Information: 732-892-1466 - TUCKERTON
September 29
Barnegat Bay Shellfish Restoration Program, Island Beach State Park Marina, 24th and Bayview Ave. 1:00- 2:30 pm. Upweller Open House volunteers at upwellers (nurseries) care for live oysters and/or clams being grown to release size. This is a non-technical session for the entire family with Q&A. The “Clam Trail” will also be discussed. Learn what the volunteers do to help keep Barnegat Bay clean. Rain or shine. Free. Runs Mondays from June 2 - October 6. Information: www.reclamthebay.org/ibsp.html - ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK