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July 2018
Michael’s Summer Camp – Camp Creativity
This summer Michael's Summer Camp, Camp Creativity is offering a 7 week program where kids can create crafts focusing a new theme each week. Michael's Summer Camp, Camp Creativity Michael's Camp Creativity Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am - 12 pm. The cost is only $5 per day for ages 6 and up and $2 for ages 3-6. Projects are different for the two age groups, and coloring pages are available each day. Don't miss…
Find out more »Long Beach Free Paddle Boarding Lessons
Join South End Surf & Paddle to learn how to stand up paddle every Monday from 3-4pm at Bayview Park. A great activity for the whole family!
Find out more »Lavallette Beach Treasure Hunt
Bring the family to compete in a weekly beach treasure hunt at President Avenue Beach. Kids of all ages can plop down in the sand and dig to find some coins! Every kid will walk away with a prize and a fun memory with the family. Call (844) 365-6952 with any questions.
Find out more »Jenkinson’s Boardwalk “Aquarium Beachcombing”
Explore our beach with our staff during this free program and see what treasures you can find! Great for families, couples or anyone who would like to learn about the critters that call Point Pleasant Beach home! All ages welcome, meet in front of the Aquarium to participate! *Weather permitting.
Find out more »Barnegat Lighthouse Concerts
Come join us for the Barnegat summer concert series at Lighthouse State Park from 7-9 PM. Come out & enjoy a concert under the light of Old Barney. July 9th – Monday: The Following- 7:00PM, bay front gazebo, 8th & Bayview or the pavilion, 6th & Bayview. Come out and enjoy rock music performed by this local Barnegat Light band. Bring your blankets &/or chairs, 494-9196 July 16th – Monday: The Danksters- 7:00PM, bay front gazebo, 8th & Bayview or the pavilion, 6th Bayview. A…
Find out more »Seaside Heights Boardwalk Concert Series
July 16 @ 7:00 PM – Dupont Ave Stage – Time Machine One of the most well known and most sought after bands in the tri-state area, Time Machine is comprised of top musicians and performers giving you unmatched showmanship and professionalism. From Motown to Oldies to today’s top hits and more, they will keep you entertained and awe struck all night long. July 23 @ 7:00 PM – Dupont Ave Stage – JP LaStella and Co. July 30 @…
Find out more »Stafford Summer Concert Series
These concerts are presented free every Monday evening at 7 pm in July and August, beginning on July 9 at the pavilion at Manahawkin Lake Park. While there is no charge, we kindly request a donation at each concert to the Stafford Township Historical Society to help them continue their mission of the restoration and preservation of the Old Stone Store, Railroad Station and Cultural Center (a Revolutionary War era church). These donations will help to cover the cost of the concerts as well as…
Find out more »Seaside Heights Summer Concert Series
Come join us on the Seaside Park Police Department lawn at 7:30 on Mondays this summer! Line up: July 16: The Kootz July 23: Re-Live the Beatles July 30: Strictly 60's August 6: Fish-Eyes Blues August 13: RB Express August 20: Bell Bottom Blues August 27: Where's Judy?
Find out more »Seaside Heights 2-for-1 Beach Admission Days
Seaside Heights Beach will offer a few days during summer 2018 when the daily beach tags price will be reduced. See the schedule below and take advantage of the discounts to enjoy a day at the Seaside Heights Beach. Seaside Heights B1G1 Beach Pass days 2018 Schedule Mom & Me ~ Bring Mom to the beach in Seaside Heights for 2-for-1 beach admission. July 10, 2018 August 7, 2018 Dad & Me ~ Bring Dad to the beach in Seaside Heights…
Find out more »Marquee Cinemas Free Summer Movies in Toms River
Marquee Cinemas celebrates Summer with Free Family Movies! Marquee Cinemas summer movie series is the perfect way to stay cool this summer. It is part of our series on South Jersey free movies for families. After all don't we all want a way to keep summer fun affordable? What is the Marquee Cinemas Free Summer Movies Series? The Marquee Cinemas Free Summer Movies is 8 week program of recently released G and PG films for kids. Kids have their choice between 2 free…
Find out more »Long Beach Art in the Park
Every Tuesday this summer bring the family out to Bayview park to enjoy some arts and crafts!
Find out more »Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express
Over the course of 10 weeks New Jersey Regal Cinemas will show select G & PG rated movies for only $1 a showing, Part of the proceeds of admission will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am. New Jersey Regal Cinemas locations participating in the Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express Regal Burlington, Stadium 20, Burlington, New Jersey ~ Burlington County Regal Independence Plaza 12, Hamilton, New Jersey ~ Mercer County Regal…
Find out more »Long Beach Free Concert Series
Bring the family along every Tuesday night in Bayview Park for a free and fun concert you can boogie to! Bring some lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy some tunes. This year's lineup: 6/26: Mr. Lovejoy 7/3: Chris Fritz & The Impulsives presented by Barlow Buick GMC 7/10: Billy Walton Band presented by The Adams Group of ReMax of Barnegat Bay 7/17: The Kootz 7/24: Jimmy & The Parrots presented by A Little Bite of Italy & Francis, Chick’s LBI…
Find out more »Jenkinson’s Boardwalk “Princess Bingo”
Come join us every week for a classic game with a fairy tale twist! Join your favorite princesses for a fun filled game of BINGO! Feel free to dress up in your gowns and tiaras, or join us straight from the beach, and enjoy some royal fun.
Find out more »Jenkinson’s Boardwalk “Princess Palooza” Concert
Join us on July 17 and August 14 at 7:00 pm for a Princess Palooza concert! Enjoy the live princess singing show featuring a cast of your favorite fairytale princesses at the Pavilion Beach Stage.
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