Note : We strive to be as accurate as possible in our event listings; please call ahead to avoid any possible disappointments. Preregistration is required for all Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department Programs.
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Cabaret
Date(s) :
Aug. 17 - 22, 24 - 29, 31, Sept. 1 - 4
8 p.m.
2 p.m. - 8/19, 24, 29, 32, 9/2
Charge - $20 - $30
Dark comedy musical
Location : Surflight Theatre
Address : Engleside & Beach Aves.
Town : Beach Haven Township
Phone : 609-492-9477
Contact : 609-492-9477 for more information
Website :  Surflight Theatre
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Storytime on the Beach!
Date(s) :
Every Thursday in Aug.
6 - 7 p.m.
Join their staff for stories in the sand, weather permitting.
Location : Jenkinsons Aquarium
Address : 300 Ocean Avenue
Town : Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Phone : 732-899-1659
Contact : 732-899-1659 for more information
Website : Jenkinsons Aquarium
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The Wizard of Oz
Date(s) :
July 28 - 31, Aug. 1, Sept. 1 - 5
6 p.m.
Charge - $10
Children's Theatre
Location : Surflight Theatre
Address : Engleside & Beach Aves.
Town : Beach Haven Township
Phone : 609-492-9477
Contact : 609-492-9477 for more information
Website : Surflight Theatre
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Bay Cruise aboard the Miss Beach Haven
Date(s) :
June 25 - Labor Day
Daily
7 p.m. with entertainment
Location : Black Whale Dock
Address : Centre & Bay Front Dock
Town : Beach Haven Township
Contact : 609-978-9951 for more information
Website : Miss Beach Haven
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Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Augusta GreenJackets
Date(s) :
8/30 - 7:05 p.m.
8/31 - 7:05 p.m.
9/1 - 7:05 p.m.
9/2 - 7:05 p.m.
Location : FirstEnergy Park
Address : 2 Stadium Way
Address : Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves.
Town : Lakewood Township
Phone : 732-901-7000
Contact : 732-901-7000 for more information
Website : Lakewood BlueClaws
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Hannah Banana
Date(s) :
Thursdays July 24 - Sept. 2
5 p.m.
Singing ice cream shoppe featuring songs from Hannah Montana.
Show is free with purchase of a sundae.
Reservations required.
Location : Music Man Ice Cream Shoppe
Address : 2305 Grand Central Ave.
Town : Lavallette Borough
Phone : 732 BEHAPPY
Contact : 732-854-2779 for more information
Website : Music Man
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Ice Cream Cabaret
Date(s) :
Daily from June 18 - Sept. 5
6, 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11 p.m.
Singing ice cream shoppe.
Show is free with purchase of a sundae.
Location : Music Man Ice Cream Shoppe
Address : 2305 Grand Central Ave.
Town : Lavallette Borough
Phone : 732 BEHAPPY
Contact : 732-854-2779 for more information
Website : Music Man
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Jersey Shore Clay National 2010
Date(s) :
Aug. 14 - Sept. 22
Juror: Mark Dean
Cash prizes
Location : m.t. burton gallery
Address : 1819 N. Long Beach Boulevard
Town : Surf City Borough
Phone : 609-494-0006
Contact : 609-494-0006 for more information
Website : m.t. burton gallery
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Fireworks over the Boardwalk
Date(s) :
Thursdays July 1 - Sept. 2
At dark
Location : Jenkinsons Boardwalk & Beach
Address : 300 Ocean Ave.
Town : Point Pleasant Beach Borough
Phone : 732-899-6686
Contact : 732-892-0600 for more information
Website : Jenkinsons Boardwalk / Beach
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Ditch the Cell Phone Night
Date(s) :
5 - 9 p.m.
6/3, 7/1, 7/29, 8/12, 9/2
Take the ever-ringing cell phone, leave it in the car for the evening & come enjoy uninterrupted family time!
Location : Tuckerton Seaport
Address : 120 West Main Street
Town : Tuckerton Borough
Contact : 609-296-8868 for more information
Website : Tuckerton Seaport
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Surf City Yacht Club Upweller Maintenance
Date(s) :
Thursdays, July 8 - Sept. 30
5 - 6:30 p.m.
ReClam the Bay volunteers will show baby clams growing and explain why the shellfish population is so important to Barnegt Bay and how indivduals can participate in a program to place millions of clams in the bay.
Location : Surf City Yacht Club
Address : 399 N. 9th St.
Town : Surf City Borough
Contact : 732-349-1152 for more information
Website : ReClam the Bay
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Barnegat Lighthouse History Talk
Date(s) :
Thursdays, July 1 - Sept. 2
10 a.m.
20-minute talk on the history of the Barnegat Lighthouse and how and why it was relit, additional time for questions and answers at the conclusion of the talk.
Location : Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Address : Interpretive Center
Address : Broadway
Town : Barnegat Light Township
Phone : 609-494-2016
Contact : 609-290-6430 for more information
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Art, Plein and Simple
Date(s) :
Aug. 14 - Sept. 18
5 - 8 p.m.
Showcasing plein air painting, the best work created outdoors that local artists have to offer.
Location : Great Pacific Frame Shoppe
Address : 1004 Trenton Ave.
Town : Point Pleasant Borough
Website : Great Pacific Gallery
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Reptile World
Date(s) :
Aug. 9 - Sept. 2, Mondays - Thursdays
7:30, 8:30 & 9:30 p.m.
Entertaining and educational show featuring live reptiles such as a 16' Python, Alligator, Turtle, Iguana, and Cobras.
Location : Fantasy Island Amusement Park
Address : 320 7th St.
Town : Beach Haven Township
Phone : 609-492-4000
Contact : 609-492-4000 for more information
Website : Fantasy Island Amusement Park
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Pay One Price - Funtown Pier
Date(s) :
Mondays - Fridays June 28 - Sept. 3
Noon - 6 p.m.
Charge - $15 Ride all the rides (some restrictions apply)
Location : Funtown Pier
Address : Boardwalk
Address : 1930 Porter Ave.
Town : Seaside Heights Borough
Phone : 732-830-7437
Contact : 732-830-7437 for more information
Website : Funtown Pier
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Ti-Chi
Date(s) :
Tues. & Thurs. - July 6 - Sept. 2
8 - 9 a.m.
Basketball Court, Magee Ave. & Bay Front
Contact : 732-793-7477 for more information
Website : Lavallette
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Barnegat Farmers Market
Date(s) :
Thursdays June 24 - Sept. 2
Noon - 5 p.m.
Variety of fruits and vegetables
Location : Barnegat Municipal Lot
Address : Route 9 & East Bay Ave.
Town : Barnegat Township
Phone : 609-698-0080
Contact : 609-698-0080 for more information
Website : Barnegat Township
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Drive-In Movie Night
Date(s) :
7 p.m.
7/8 - Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Sqeakquel
8/19 - Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs
9/2 - The Fantastic Mr. Fox
Location : Windward Beach
Address : Princeton Avenue
Town : Brick Township
Contact : 732-262-1006 for more information
Website : Brick Township
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Bird Walk
Date(s) :
Aug. 5, 19 & Sept. 2
7 a.m.
Park Admission
Three-mile walk
Sponsored by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey.
Location : Island Beach State Park
Address : Route 35
Town : Seaside Park Borough
Contact : 732-793-1698 for more information
Website : Friends of Island Beach State Park
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Barnegat Lighthouse Visitor/Interpretive Center Open
Date(s) :
Daily unitl Labor Day
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
See the sights of the top of the lighthouse from the visitor center via the new TV/DVD system as well as information about lighthouses, fresnel lenses, and the lives of lighthouse keepers.
Location : Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Address : Interpretive Center
Address : Broadway
Town : Barnegat Light Township
Phone : 609-494-2016
Website : Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Date : 9/2/2010
6:30 p.m.
Dinner and a movie. You bring dinner, we'll supply the movie and dessert.
Must pre-register.
Location : Ocean County Library - Jackson Branch
Address : 2 Jackson Drive
Town : Jackson Township
Phone : 732-928-4400
Contact : 732-928-4400 for more information
Website : Ocean County Library
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Early Bird Ornithology Boat Tour
Date(s) :
7 - 9 a.m. & 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Charge - $7
4 years and older
Join them on the County's own "Betty C," a pontoon boat, to get up close to nesting egrets, herons and gulls.
Location : Cattus Island County Park
Address : 1170 Cattus Island Blouvard
Town : Toms River Township
Phone : 732-270-6960
Contact : 732-270-6960 for more information
Website : Ocean County Parks & Recreation
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Live Demonstration in Carving, Knitting and Basketry
Date(s) :
Every Thursday until Sept. 23
$5 after 5 p.m.
Location : Tuckerton Seaport
Address : 120 West Main Street
Town : Tuckerton Borough
Contact : 609-296-8868 for more information
Website : Tuckerton Seaport
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