Things to do in Ocean County October 26, 27 and 28, 2012 Fun things to do in Toms River, Berkeley, Lacey Twp, Barnegat, Manahawkin, Brick, Point Pleasant and throughout Ocean County.
October 26
Ocean County Open House - Shop for your dream home on The Jersey Shore. - www.openhouseoceancounty.com
The Poe Mysteries, Bengal Auditorium, Barnegat High School, 180 Barnegat Blvd. 8 pm. Multi-talented actors play more than 50 characters in 3 of Poe’s most famous mysteries, Murder in the Rue Morgue, The Purloined Letter, and The Mystery of Marie Roget. Ocean Theatre Company will hold the majority of it's performences in the Bengal Auditorium. $ Information: 609-312-8306 or www.oceantheatre.org - BARNEGAT
Barefoot in the Park, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 8:00 pm. It's 1964, and newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter are just starting their life together in a tiny, fifth floor Manhattan walkup. He's a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. $ 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. 5:30 - 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
Glimmer Grass Roots Music Series: Red Molly, Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. VIP dining 6 pm, Concert 7 pm. "The Glimmer Grass Roots Music Series" for the Arts featuring Americana, Folk, BlueGrass and Roots music to Ocean County's Strand Center for the Arts. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Show Boat: The American Musical Comes of Age, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. $ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu - LAKEWOOD
"Revenge of the Jersey Devil" Murder Mystery Dinner Show, Sea Oaks Country Club, 99 Golf View Dr. Cost includes dinner and show, additional for overnight stay and breakfast. Performed by the Riddlebrood Topurong Theatre Company. Haunted Seaport Guest Pass and discount coupons. Sponsored by Tuckerton Seaport. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.SeaOaksCC.com - LITTLE EGG HARBOR
The Complete Unknown, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 7:30 pm - 10 pm. Celebration of music of Bob Dylan concert. $ Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com - NEW EGYPT
Fall Programs, Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus & Andromeda, 7:00 pm; Fright Light, 8:15 pm & Laser Metallica, 9:30 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0343 or www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
The Ocean County College Theatre Company presents: David West Read’s The Dream of the Burning Boy, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 7:30 pm. Performance bout the sudden death of a student and the reaction of his high school teacher, sensitive and humorous about finding the strength to move on and the courage to live without regret. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
10th Annual Haunted Seaport & Harvest Festival, Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen's Museum, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Three Scary Nights! Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea, stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. "Haunted Forest", hayrides, phragmites maze, food, refreshments, entertainment and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. General Admission. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 27
Bonfire & Storytelling, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway & the Bay. 7 pm - 9 pm. Bonfire, historic beacon will be open, storytelling with Robin Moore. Bring marshmallows and a roasting stick, your own chair or blanket Sponsored by the Borough of Barnegat Light & Ocean County. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.oceancountyparks.org - BARNEGAT LIGHT
The Poe Mysteries, Bengal Auditorium, Barnegat High School, 180 Barnegat Blvd. 8 pm. Multi-talented actors play more than 50 characters in 3 of Poe’s most famous mysteries, Murder in the Rue Morgue, The Purloined Letter, and The Mystery of Marie Roget. Ocean Theatre Company will hold the majority of it's performences in the Bengal Auditorium. $ Information: 609-312-8306 or www.oceantheatre.org - BARNEGAT
Barefoot in the Park, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 & 8:00 pm. It's 1964, and newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter are just starting their life together in a tiny, fifth floor Manhattan walkup. He's a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. $ 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 - 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
The Dark-Side Show, Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. 7 pm & 11 pm. It’s 2012 and ‘doomsayers’ insist that the world is in danger! Asteroids are hurtling toward us, ice caps are melting and zombies are roaming the streets! Under the guise of a wandering troupe of weird, broke, and deranged sideshow actors, these noble prophets travel the land far and wide giving survival tips and making a buck along the way! All Ages Show. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Halloween Cabaret Costume Party Show, Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). 5 pm, & 7 pm. An old-fashioned ice cream shoppe with a vaudeville style nightly broadway cabaret. A unique family entertainment experience where performers maneuver around the entire shop, singing directly to individual guests, and incorporating them into the show. When you order an ice cream sundae, the show is FREE. Information: 732-854-2779 or www.themusicman.com - LAVALLETTE
Annual Craft Show, Stafford Firehouse, 133 Stafford Ave. 10 am - 3 pm. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary, Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company. Information: 609-698-3041 or www.twp.stafford.nj.us - MANAHAWKIN
Fall Fest 2012, Main Street and North Main Street, downtown. 11 am - 4 pm. An Old Fashioned Street Fair with great food, live music and vendors. For the kids, inflatables, face painting, holiday tree ball decorating, pony rides, horse drawn wagon rides. Kids activities require a writband $. Event is Rain or Shine. Information: 609-758-2241, ext. 132 - NEW EGYPT
Halloween Havoc - F.O.M. Crate-1, Sportsman, Demolition Derby, NEETS Big & Small Car Enduro & GSVSCC, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net - NEW EGYPT
Boo at the Boardwalk, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Boardwalk & Parkway. Noon - 5 pm. Special Package Deal for Aquarium, Castaway Cove and Fun House, discounted arcade games, Trick or Treating, fun and festivities. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
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; Fright Light, 8:15 pm & Pink Floyd: The Wall, 9:30 pm. $ Information: 732-255-0343 or www.ocean.edu/campus/planetarium - TOMS RIVER
The Ocean County College Theatre Company presents: David West Read’s The Dream of the Burning Boy, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8 pm. Performance bout the sudden death of a student and the reaction of his high school teacher, sensitive and humorous about finding the strength to move on and the courage to live without regret. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
10th Annual Haunted Seaport & Harvest Festival, Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen's Museum, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Three Scary Nights! Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea, stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. "Haunted Forest", hayrides, phragmites maze, food, refreshments, entertainment and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. General Admission. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
October 28
The Poe Mysteries, Bengal Auditorium, Barnegat High School, 180 Barnegat Blvd. 2 pm. Multi-talented actors play more than 50 characters in 3 of Poe’s most famous mysteries, Murder in the Rue Morgue, The Purloined Letter, and The Mystery of Marie Roget. Ocean Theatre Company will hold the majority of it's performences in the Bengal Auditorium. $ Information: 609-312-8306 or www.oceantheatre.org - BARNEGAT
Barefoot in the Park, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. 2:00 pm. It's 1964, and newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter are just starting their life together in a tiny, fifth floor Manhattan walkup. He's a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. $ 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
Renaissance, Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave. 7:30 pm. Led by the brilliant talents of Annie Haslam and Michael Dunford, Renaissance will perform two of their classic albums. All Ages Show. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org - LAKEWOOD
Halloween Parade and Costume Contest, Community Park, Bridge Ave. 11 am. Sponsored by the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, prizes awarded. Information: 732-295-8850 or www.pointpleasantchamber.com - POINT PLEASANT
Boo at the Boardwalk, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Boardwalk & Parkway. Noon - 5 pm. Special Package Deal for Aquarium, Castaway Cove and Fun House, discounted arcade games, Trick or Treating, fun and festivities. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH
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
The Ocean County College Theatre Company presents: David West Read’s The Dream of the Burning Boy, Arts & Community Center Theatre, Ocean County College, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2 pm. Performance bout the sudden death of a student and the reaction of his high school teacher, sensitive and humorous about finding the strength to move on and the courage to live without regret. $ Information: 732-255-0500 or www.ocean.edu - TOMS RIVER
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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