Things to do in Ocean County Sept 28, 29 and 30, 2012 Fun things to do in Toms River, Berkeley, Lacey Twp, Barnegat, Manahawkin, Brick, Point Pleasant and throughout Ocean County.
September 28
Ocean County Open House - Shop for your dream home on The Jersey Shore. - www.openhouseoceancounty.com
Steel Magnolias, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8:00 pm. The quintessential story of friendship and trust, Steel Magnolias serves up a southern slice of life that's as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie! Set in a small-town beauty shop in Louisiana on the wedding day of the much-loved Shelby, a young and pretty diabetic, the play creates a sense of community between six very different women who meet regularly to share their joys and sorrows as well as to gossip goodnaturedly. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Fall Programs, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus & Andromeda, 7:00 pm & Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum, 8:15 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0343 or www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
September 29
Lighthouse Full Moon Night Climb, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, 208 Broadway. 7 pm - 9:30 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Barnegat Lighthouse. Information: 609-494-2016 or www.friendsofbarnegatlighthouse.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Chowderfest Weekend: Merchant Mart, Taylor Ave. Ball Field, 9th St. and Taylor Ave. 10 am - 4 pm. Hundreds of vendors with the best deals of the season. Live music and food. Smoke free and no pets allowed. Information: 609-494-7211 or www.Chowderfest.com - BEACH HAVEN
Steel Magnolias, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 & 8:00 pm. The quintessential story of friendship and trust, Steel Magnolias serves up a southern slice of life that's as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie! Set in a small-town beauty shop in Louisiana on the wedding day of the much-loved Shelby, a young and pretty diabetic, the play creates a sense of community between six very different women who meet regularly to share their joys and sorrows as well as to gossip goodnaturedly. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Comedy and Concerts Series: John Cafferty and The Beaver Brown Band, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8 pm. Known for their chart topping song, "The Dark Side." This band will have you dancing in the aisles with the soulful sounds reminiscent of Springsteen and Mellencamp. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
Annual Afternoon Tea, Havens Homestead and Lizzie Herbert House, 521 Herbertsville Rd. In the historic museum, antique settings. Cost includes delicate sandwiches, fruit, sweets and other treats. Information and reservations: 732-458-7507 or www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com - BRICK
Apple Festival, Lacey School House Museum, 126 S. Main St. 10 am - 3 pm. Enjoy this "hometown" festival, which features an apple pie contest, games, crafts, demonstrations, music and food. Free. Information: 609-971-0467 - FORKED RIVER
"Thrills by Day, Fright by Night" Fright Fest, Six Flags Great Adventure, Rte. 537. 10:30 am - 11 pm. Daytime including our line-up oftop ranked roller-coasters and family rides, shows and more! You’ll have a spooktacular time with our hair-raising shows and electrifying street entertainment, plus enjoy all your favorite rides in the dark! Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON
Six Flags FestEVIL: Metalcore Show, Six Flags Great Adventure, Rte. 537. The park kicks off Fright Fest with our first ever metalcore show! Features more than 20 of the hottest bands in the scene including FALLING IN REVERSE and WE CAME AS ROMANS. Concert admission is NOT available through sixflags.com. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON
Open Weekends, Wild Drive-Thru Safari, Rte. 537. 9 am - 4 pm. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON
Phoenix Productions Presents: My Fair Lady, Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm & 8 pm. Broadway musical. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Blessing of the Harvest, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 2 pm. Come join in giving thanks for the harvest and enjoying the fruits of its bounty. Father John Morley of Seton Hall University will officiate the Blessing of the Harvest. Enjoy live music, wines and food from our Marketplace. Free Admission. Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Championship Night - URC Sprints, Modifieds Twin 20's & Outlaw Stocks, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Navy SEAL Challenge, Boardwalk, Beach & Ocean. 8 am, 5K boardwalk/beach run; 1 pm, run/swim/run; all day, Obstacle Course Challenge. Mini sub and deep sea diving equipment display. Open to all. Teams welcomed, multiple tier awards. Registration $ depending on event plus nominal sign-up fee. Benefit the PA-NJ-DE Navy Seal Chapter family assistance/ education/scholarship fund. Information: 732-854-8000 or www.foreverstripes.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Fall Programs, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. The Stars from my Backyard, 11:30 am; Exploring the Fall Sky, 1:00 pm; Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum, 2:30 pm; Exploring the Fall Sky, 7:00 pm & Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum, 8:15 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0343 or www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
Elaine in Concert, TRACO Theater, 16 Washington St. 8 pm. Concert honoring the ladies of country music. $ Information: 732-228-7273 or www.tracotheater.com - TOMS RIVER
30th Annual Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show, Tip Seaman County Park and Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen's Museum, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Join us for this exciting two day event celebrating the culture of the area! Demonstrations, contests, seminars, decoy auction, crafters, carvers, vendors, food, refreshments, music, entertainment, sneakbox races, rubber duck races and lots of fun. Free. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
September 30
Chowderfest Weekend; Chowder tasting, Taylor Ave. Ball Field, 9th St. and Taylor Ave. 11 am - 4 pm. Unlimited chowder tasting with voting for the best white and red chowder. $ Live music and activities. Smoke free and no pets allowed. Information: 609-494-7211 or www.Chowderfest.com - BEACH HAVEN
Steel Magnolias, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm. The quintessential story of friendship and trust, Steel Magnolias serves up a southern slice of life that's as warm and comforting as sweet potato pie! Set in a small-town beauty shop in Louisiana on the wedding day of the much-loved Shelby, a young and pretty diabetic, the play creates a sense of community between six very different women who meet regularly to share their joys and sorrows as well as to gossip goodnaturedly. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
"Thrills by Day, Fright by Night" Fright Fest, Six Flags Great Adventure, Rte. 537. 10:30 am - 10 pm. Daytime including our line-up oftop ranked roller-coasters and family rides, shows and more! You’ll have a spooktacular time with our hair-raising shows and electrifying street entertainment, plus enjoy all your favorite rides in the dark! Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON
Open Weekends, Wild Drive-Thru Safari, Rte. 537. 9 am - 4 pm. Information: 732-928-1821 or www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure - JACKSON
4x4 Truck Mud Hop, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Navy SEAL Challenge, Boardwalk, Beach & Ocean. 8 am, family walk/run, all day, Obstacle Course Challenge. Mini sub and deep sea diving equipment display. Open to all. Teams welcomed, multiple tier awards. Registration $ depending on event plus nominal sign-up fee. Benefit the PA-NJ-DE Navy Seal Chapter family assistance/education/scholarship fund. Information: 732-854-8000 or www.foreverstripes.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Fall Programs, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus & Andromeda, 11:30 am; Exploring the Fall Sky, 1:00 pm & Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum, 2:30 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0343 or www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
30th Annual Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show, Tip Seaman County Park and Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen's Museum, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Join us for this exciting two day event celebrating the culture of the area! Demonstrations, contests, seminars, decoy auction, crafters, carvers, vendors, food, refreshments, music, entertainment, sneakbox races, rubber duck races and lots of fun. Free. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
Ocean County Open House - Shop for your dream home on The Jersey Shore. - www.openhouseoceancounty.com
Buying a home in Ocean County - The best web portal to search for homes on The Jersey Shore in Ocean County - www.TheJerseyShoreHomeFinder.com
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