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September 2018
Barnes and Noble Story Time – Brick
Come and hear assorted children’s stories read by our enthusiastic booksellers.
Find out more »Family Yoga Day on the Dock at Tuckerton Seaport
Nichol Welsh will host all level yoga on the dock outside the Crest Fishery on select Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings through September. Register online at bit.ly/DockYoga. See you on the docks! Fee: $10 Tuckerton Seaport Members, $12 Non-Members, Kids Under 10 are Free About the instructor… Nichol’s love of yoga developed over a decade ago when she was introduced to linking physical movements with breath, finding the benefits of body / mind connection. Embracing all aspects of yoga into her…
Find out more »Michael’s Kids Club
Check your local Michaels store for participation $2 ages 3 -5, $5 ages 6 and up PER PROJECT, SUPPLIES INCLUDED. Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or just drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises. 10 AM - 12 PM Fall Animal Puppet/Props September 15 Klutz Craft September 22 Owl Art September 29 Pumpkin Lantern/Dimensional Pumpkin October 6 Flying Bat/Spooky House & Bat Frame October 13 Glitter Paper Spider Web/Pom-Pom…
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Statewide Story Time
Barnes & Noble's Upcoming Events for Kids Keep this list handy as we will be updating it monthly. While these events should be happening at all Barnes & Nobles stores unless noted otherwise we do recommend you do check with your local store to confirm. Storytime and Activities Featuring Corduroy Takes a Bow Saturday September 08, 2018 11:00 AM Celebrate 50 years of America's favorite teddy bear with a brand-new, classically illustrated picture book by Academy Award…
Find out more »Cattus Island Nature Walks
Be a part of a 38-year Ocean County tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in the foot- steps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McClain. Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. No registration required. LOCATION: Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River DATE: Saturdays and Sundays TIME: 2:00 – 3:00 pm: FREE August 11 & 12August 18 & 19August 25 & 26…
Find out more »Cattus Island Nature Walks
Be a part of a 38-year Ocean County tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in the foot- steps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McClain. Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. No registration required. LOCATION: Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River DATE: Saturdays and Sundays TIME: 2:00 – 3:00 pm: FREE August 11 & 12August 18 & 19August 25 & 26…
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Story Time – Brick
Come and hear assorted children’s stories read by our enthusiastic booksellers.
Find out more »Saint Barbara Greek Festival in Toms River
Experience the fabulous flavors, sights and sounds of Greece on September 28, 29 & 30 of 2018 at GREEK FESTIVAL. The event will be held, rain or shine, at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 2200 Church Road in Toms River, NJ 08753. Admission is $2. The Festival will feature such Greek culinary delights as gyro (seasoned lamb and beef, thin-sliced from a vertical rotisserie), souvlakia (pork and chicken kebobs), spanakopita (spinach and feta cheese filling in paper-thin phyllo dough) and…
Find out more »Saint Barbara Greek Festival in Toms River
Experience the fabulous flavors, sights and sounds of Greece on September 28, 29 & 30 of 2018 at GREEK FESTIVAL. The event will be held, rain or shine, at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 2200 Church Road in Toms River, NJ 08753. Admission is $2. The Festival will feature such Greek culinary delights as gyro (seasoned lamb and beef, thin-sliced from a vertical rotisserie), souvlakia (pork and chicken kebobs), spanakopita (spinach and feta cheese filling in paper-thin phyllo dough) and…
Find out more »Decoy And Gunning Show – Tuckerton Seaport
Two-day event highlighting the culture of the Barnegat Bay region. Demonstrations, contests, seminars, crafters, carvers, vendors, food and music. Includes the Dock Dog competition as featured on ESPN! Visit the Tuckerton Seaport Heritage Tent at the lake. Two great locations: Tip Seaman Park and Tuckerton Seaport. Free off-site parking and shuttle bus. Admission: Free Vendors: Please contact the Ocean County Parks Department at 1-609-971-3085 if you would like to be a vendor at this event.
Find out more »Michael’s Kids Club
Check your local Michaels store for participation $2 ages 3 -5, $5 ages 6 and up PER PROJECT, SUPPLIES INCLUDED. Kids 3 and up can enjoy a quick project. Sign up in store or just drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises. 10 AM - 12 PM Fall Animal Puppet/Props September 15 Klutz Craft September 22 Owl Art September 29 Pumpkin Lantern/Dimensional Pumpkin October 6 Flying Bat/Spooky House & Bat Frame October 13 Glitter Paper Spider Web/Pom-Pom…
Find out more »Merchants’ Mart – Chowderfest
Merchants Mart September 29, 2018 10 am to 5 pm Merchants Mart features blow-out bargains from dozens of Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce members. Enjoy live music, specialty foods, and cold beer, and special activities for the kids. Merchants Mart is a free event that goes on rain or shine. Taylor Avenue Ballfield Between Ninth Street & Taylor Avenue, by the bay Beach Haven NJ 08008
Find out more »Barnes and Noble Statewide Story Time
Barnes & Noble's Upcoming Events for Kids Keep this list handy as we will be updating it monthly. While these events should be happening at all Barnes & Nobles stores unless noted otherwise we do recommend you do check with your local store to confirm. Storytime and Activities Featuring Corduroy Takes a Bow Saturday September 08, 2018 11:00 AM Celebrate 50 years of America's favorite teddy bear with a brand-new, classically illustrated picture book by Academy Award…
Find out more »Saint Barbara Greek Festival in Toms River
Experience the fabulous flavors, sights and sounds of Greece on September 28, 29 & 30 of 2018 at GREEK FESTIVAL. The event will be held, rain or shine, at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 2200 Church Road in Toms River, NJ 08753. Admission is $2. The Festival will feature such Greek culinary delights as gyro (seasoned lamb and beef, thin-sliced from a vertical rotisserie), souvlakia (pork and chicken kebobs), spanakopita (spinach and feta cheese filling in paper-thin phyllo dough) and…
Find out more »Jake’s Branch Science Programs
Come join us for “Drop By For Science On the Fly”. We know everyone is busy so take advantage of these free, “come and go” short sci- ence-based programs. A make and take craft will follow a brief lesson. Drop-in programs do not require registration. LOCATION: Nature Center, Jake Branch County Park, Beachwood DATES: Saturdays, beginning July 7 through September 29 **NO PROGRAM September 22** TIME: On going between 1:00 - 3:30 pm
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