For people wanting a panoramic view of Long Beach Island, there’s no better place than the top of Barnegat Lighthouse. And on Saturday, May 25, theFriends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park organization holds its first night climb of the season, from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free, but donations to theorganization are appreciated.

The Friends suggest participants arrive early, since a limited number of people can go up at the same time. The night climbends promptly at 9.