The Long Beach Island Historical Museum in Beach Haven holds its annual chocolate fair fundraiser on Thursday, Aug. 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event is held rain or shine inside the air-conditioned museum and, weather permitting, on the 75-foot covered porch and lawn.

New for this year, discounted entry tickets can be purchased in advance through the  website lbihistoricalmuseum.org at $12 for adults and $7 for children 12 and younger.