Arts & Entertainment
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•October 16, 2025
Get Your Pets Costumed for OCHD’s 17th Halloween Pet Parade
The Ocean County Health Department’s annual FurFest and Halloween Pet Parade will be back for its 17th year on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility in Manahawkin.
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•October 15, 2025
Nothing Cheesy About Fundraiser for First Responders
The Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS is getting a little help from its friends as Burger 25 raises funds for the group later this month.
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•October 15, 2025
American Legion Holding Blood Drive
The John Wesley Taylor American Legion Post, located at 499 North Main St. (Route 9) in Barnegat Township, will host a blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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•October 15, 2025
Whether a Lot or a Little, Putting for Toys Means More for Children
As far as Stafford Recreation Director Jason Hazelton is concerned, it doesn’t matter how many players show up to compete in the “Can You Beat Biggy?” Putt for Toys Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 25.…
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•October 15, 2025
Dead Cold Author Visiting Beach Haven Library
When it comes to writing, author Lisa Fantino finds Long Beach Island to be the perfect place when she can get a little more peace and quiet.
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•October 15, 2025
Women’s Club Holding Gift and Craft Fair
The Women’s Club of the Venue at Lighthouse in Barnegat Township will hold a holiday craft and gift fair on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to to 3 p.m. in the clubhouse at 85 Butler Drive.
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•October 15, 2025
Get Your Frights at Operation Halloween
The 15th annual Operation Halloween will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25 at the Citta Boy Scout Reservation in Barnegat Township from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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•October 15, 2025
LBT PTA to Hold Clothing, Toy Drive Oct. 18 at Surf City School
The community is encouraged to bring clothes, toys and more to the Long Beach Island Elementary School from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Oct. 18, as part of a fundraiser to benefit the district’s…
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•October 15, 2025
Catch Multitalented Marty Mayo in New ‘Fish & Marty’ Duo This Friday at Nardi’s
The Marty Mayo ethos is one of unbridled creative expression through art, music and performance. The Barnegat artist’s prolific drawings and paintings explore the human condition through portrait…
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•October 14, 2025
Starlight Performing Arts Center to Perform ‘Spelling Bee’ at Surflight
Surflight Theatre will be presenting the Starlight Performing Arts Center production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 18.
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•October 14, 2025
Pick Pumpkins on Main Street
Fall festivities are in full swing in Tuckerton. Visit Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, located at 200 East Main St., for its Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m.
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•October 14, 2025
Halloween Celebration at Waretown Library
Are you ready for a spooky weekend? The Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library presents a “Halloween Magic Show” on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
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•October 13, 2025
Mental Health, Wellness Resources Provided in Little Egg Harbor
On Thursday, Oct. 16, Little Egg Harbor Township will host a mental health resource and wellness event at the township’s Edward Thornton Community Center, located at 319 West Cala Breeze Way.
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•October 10, 2025
Fall Events for All to Enjoy Coming Up in Stafford
’Tis the season for wonderful fall events, and several are on tap for later this month and early next month.
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•October 10, 2025
Gardener Presents Houseplants 101
Interested in growing your own houseplants? The branch hosts “The Dirt on Houseplants” on Monday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.
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•October 10, 2025
LBI Kite Festival Soars to New Heights
It’s almost time for the 11th annual LBI Invitational Kite Festival to take off above Long Beach Island.
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•October 9, 2025
Surflight’s Current Show, ‘Tru,’ Mixes Laughs With Pathos
Surflight Theatre’s last show of fall season is “Tru,” running at 2 p.m. on Oct. 8, 9 and 12 and at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, 10 and 11.
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•October 9, 2025
Double Delight: Harvest and Wine Festivals This Weekend in Stafford Township
Nothing screams fall like pumpkin picking, scarecrow making and gathering outside amid the cooler, crisper air. Throw in a Halloween parade, petting zoo, food, wine, crafters and music, and that’s a…
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•October 9, 2025
Beach Haven’s Big Bash: Fire Co. Hosts Annual Block Party
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•October 8, 2025
With Opportune Show and Sale, Pine Shores Art Association Reaches New Generation
Members and friends of the Pine Shores Art Association made a day of it on Sunday, Sept. 28, showing, sharing and shopping art at the Tuckerton Art Center.
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•October 8, 2025
Art Notes, Oct. 8
Art by Association: For October and November at Pine Shores Art Association’s Tuckerton Art Center, the following five featured artists’ work will be on display: paintings by Nancy Willen, Irene…
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•October 8, 2025
Family Fun and Fishing at Maximilian Foundation Event
The Maximilian Foundation is having its ninth annual Family Fun Fest and Fishing Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 2 from noon to dusk, with activities at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge.
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•October 8, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Color Run to Brighten Up the Weekend
Add a splash of color to your weekend at the annual Color Run in Little Egg Harbor on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m.
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•October 8, 2025
Get the ‘Pointe’ at LBI Library
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will host “The Life of a Pointe Shoe” on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.
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•October 8, 2025
Medication Safety Discussed at LBI Library
Knowing safe practices with medication can prevent harm from visiting you or your loved ones. This is why the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City is hosting “Medication…
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•October 8, 2025
Smartphone 101 at the Beach Haven Library
Over the years, smartphones have been a popular gift for a birthday or holiday. But navigating through the various apps could pose a challenge, especially if the recipient is not very computer…
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•October 8, 2025
Garden Club’s 2025 Holiday House Tour Now Two Days
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island presents “all the glory and good times of the holiday season” with its annual tour of homes, this year to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11…
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•October 8, 2025
Marching Bengals Win Band Competition at Southern Regional
On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Barnegat High School Marching Bengals were awarded first place out of six Group 1A bands at a Tournament of Bands competition at Southern Regional High School. They finished…
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•October 8, 2025
Barnegat Recreation Plans Halloween Contest
Do you have a lot of spooky decorations ready to go for Halloween? The Barnegat Township Recreation Department invites you to sign up for a Halloween home decorating contest.
