Calendar of New Jersey Events for Kids, Teens, & Families
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Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey 2023
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- As of September 14, 2023, these are the details that have been released about this event.
Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey
The Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey is an annual event that takes place the third weekend of October each year.
The challenge is to visit 10 land based lighthouses, 3 lifesaving stations, 1 museum, and 1 virtual site over the two day weekend. The challenge route covers the Atlantic Coast from Sandy Hook to Cape May and the Delaware Bay and River Coast from Cape May to Paulsboro.
Take the challenge and learn more about these historic treasures of New Jersey. A small registration fee enables you to collect a souvenir from each site. Please join for a fun family weekend!
When is this event?
October 22 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
When is the raindate?
No rain date information has been provided.
Does this event repeat?
This event will be held on October 21 and 22, 2023.
Is the event indoors or outdoors?
Indoor and OutdoorIs registration required?
NoChallenge Sites
- Absecon Lighthouse
- Barnegat Lighthouse
- Cape May Lighthouse
- Delaware Bay Lights
- East Point Lighthouse
- Finns Point Range Light
- Navesink Twin Lights
- Sandy Hook Ligthouse
- Sea Girt Lighthouse
- Squan Beach Lifesaving Station
- Tatham Lifesaving Station
- Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse
- Tuckers Island Lighthouse
- U.S. Lifesaving Station 30
What is the admission price?
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Where is this event happening?
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