May
6
Sun
Behind The Scenes Tour @ Jenkinson's Aquarium
May 6 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Behind The Scenes Tour @ Jenkinson's Aquarium | Point Pleasant Beach | New Jersey | United States

Discover what goes on behind those closed doors as you tour the aquarium with our knowledgeable staff. Pre-registration and sneakers are required. Call 732-899-1659 to register.

May
7
Mon
Maker Mondays @ Morris County Library (Children's Room)
May 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Maker Mondays @ Morris County Library (Children's Room) | Morris Plains | New Jersey | United States
For ages 7-12! Stop in between 5-8pm for experiments, crafts, and more! No registration required.
For more information call 973-285-6980
May
8
Tue
Teen Anime Club @ Ocean County Library
May 8 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Teen Anime Club @ Ocean County Library  | Toms River | New Jersey | United States

Join friends, new and old, for manga discussions, anime viewings, and learning about all things Japanese.

Modular Origami @ Bound Brook Memorial Library
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Modular Origami @ Bound Brook Memorial Library | Bound Brook | New Jersey | United States

Learn the mathematics behind origami and create a modular origami structure. Presented by Jacqueline Lee.

Modular origami is a paperfolding technique which uses two or more sheets of paper to create a larger and more complex structure than would be possible using single-piece origami techniques. Each individual sheet of paper is folded into a module and then modules are assembled into an integrated flat shape or three-dimensional structure.

 

May
19
Sat
Spring Festival and Market @ The Historic Village at Allaire
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spring Festival and Market @ The Historic Village at Allaire  | Wall Township | New Jersey | United States

Flowers, crafts, demonstrations and more! A 19th century auction in front of the General Store at 1 pm!
Join us for our Spring Festival and the first Craft Market of the year! Local artists will be demonstrating their work. Paintings, pottery, textiles, and more! In addition to our historic buildings being open, we have some special programs for the day, including hearth cooking at the Manager’s House, a special baking program at our Bakery, story-telling at our Enameling Building, and craft demonstrations at the Carpenter, Blacksmith, and Tinsmith shops! An auction at the General Store, to include fresh flowers and other spring items, will take place at 1 pm. General Store, Bakery, and Museum Gift Shop will be open throughout the day!
Admission is $5 per adult, $3 children 6-12 years. Under 5 FREE! All proceeds of the day to benefit the educational programming at the Historic Villag at Allaire!

2018 Spring Lake Irish Festival @ Spring Lake
May 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2018 Spring Lake Irish Festival @ Spring Lake  | Spring Lake | New Jersey | United States

This year the Irish Festival will feature many family friendly events perfect for a Spring-time stroll through downtown Spring Lake. Expect live music, dancing, food, kids activities and shopping.

Spring Lake is known as the Jersey Shore’s Irish Riviera!
Come celebrate Irish hospitality with us!

The Gruffalo @ South Orange Performing Arts Center
May 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Gruffalo @ South Orange Performing Arts Center  | South Orange | New Jersey | United States

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured the world!

May
20
Sun
New Jersey Ballet’s Cinderella @ Mayo Performing Arts Center
May 20 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
New Jersey Ballet's Cinderella @ Mayo Performing Arts Center  | Morristown | NJ | United States

The classic fairy tale comes to life with lavish sets and costumes, performed with New Jersey Ballet’s original “storyteller” narration so little children can follow the story.

For nearly sixty years, NJB has thrilled audiences from Bergen to Cape May with top quality professional ballet, giving hundreds of thousands of adults and children their first introduction to ballet and inspiring in many a lifelong love of the arts. New Jersey Ballet has also taken the best of New Jersey arts to audiences in other parts of the country and set records on international tours to Bermuda, India, Italy, Russia and Taiwan.

May
26
Sat
Bradley Beach Memorial Day Weekend Celebration @ Ocean Avenue Promenade
May 26 @ 10:00 am
Bradley Beach Memorial Day Weekend Celebration @ Ocean Avenue Promenade  | Bradley Beach | New Jersey | United States

We hope you will join us in this year’s event as Bradley Beach kicks off summer at the Jersey Shore. The Memorial Day Parade opens up the food and craft event on the boardwalk which ends on Monday, May 28th.

May
31
Thu
Reading Rocks Magic Show @ Algonquin Theater
May 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Reading Rocks Magic Show @ Algonquin Theater | Manasquan | New Jersey | United States

Joe Holiday’s Reading Rocks is back! with a Brand New Show for 2018. A combination of stage magic, music, audience participation and comedy all while showcasing popular children’s books: “Wings of Fire,” “Captain Underpants,” “Cat in the Hat” and “The 39 Clues” to name a few.

Jun
15
Fri
Toms River Elks Special Childrens Dance @ Toms River Elk Lodge
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm
Toms River Elks Special Childrens Dance @ Toms River Elk Lodge  | Toms River | New Jersey | United States

Calling all special children!!! It’s time to come out and have some fun at the lodge! Dance the night away with DJ Josh. Make a lucky leprechaun pot of gold! Enjoy a complimentary ice cream bar. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Admission is free. All are welcome!
Interested in volunteering or have questions contact Kathy 732.814.7461 or Charlene 732.674.2853

Jun
23
Sat
Allaire Bacon, Bikes & Brew @ The Historc Village at Allaire
Jun 23 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Allaire Bacon, Bikes & Brew @ The Historc Village at Allaire | Wall Township | New Jersey | United States

Calling all bacon lovers! Join us for our 3rd annual Bacon, Bike and Brew Festival!

June 23rd and 24th, 11 am to 5 pm.

Bring your friends, family and your dog for fun a weekend of great food, beer, activities and live music.

Allaire Bacon, Bikes & Brews will feature:

• Beer Tent with high top tables (Only 21 yrs old and older in the beer tent)

• Award winning food trucks featuring Bacon menu items

• Children Activities

• Tours of the Historic Buildings

• Craft Vendors

This event is a fundraiser for the Historic Village at Allaire to support our educational programming.

Parking is FREE

General admission is $10 per person, children under 18 are free.

Tickets for beer will be sold at the entrance to the beer garden.

No one under the age of 21 will be permitted to enter the beer garden.

Children and pets are welcome, but they may not enter the beer garden.

Advanced registration is strongly recommended! Reduce your wait time by purchasing tickets in advance via EventBrite. You will receive electronic tickets. Be sure to have your ID ready if you pre-purchased tickets, and for entrance to the beer tent.

This event is a fundraiser for The Historic Village at Allaire, a non-profit museum that receives no funding from the State of New Jersey.

Did you know you can ride your bike to Bacon, Bikes, and Brew Festival?

* Bike racks will be set up at the entrances around the historic village (bring a lock).

* Bikes will not be allowed to ride through the middle of the event for safety reasons

* Please be very careful of cars when crossing the roads

Click here for info on the Edgar Felix Bike Path that runs from Manasquan to Allaire

https://www.traillink.com/trail/edgar-felix-memorial-bikeway/

This event is RAIN or SHINE

Experience 19th century industrial community life with our period dressed historical interpreters, while you enjoy the festival! Explore the historic buildings, craft shops, retail stores, and village grounds. Listen to live music while enjoying some good bacon and barbecue with family and friends! The Historic Village at Allaire has partnered with Spark Market Solutions to give you a great summer day at Allaire!

Pleast contact us at 732-919-3500 or info@allairevillage.org with any additional questions. Share with your friends and we look forward to seeing you!

*Please note: No coolers are allowed onsite day of event.

Bradley Beach Lobster Festival @ Beachfront, Bradley Beach
Jun 23 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Bradley Beach Lobster Festival @ Beachfront, Bradley Beach | Bradley Beach | New Jersey | United States

Join us for our yearly celebration of Bradley Beach and all it has to offer! Music. Delicious Food. Children’s entertainment. Craft vendors. Wine and beer.

 

 

Jun
24
Sun
Bradley Beach Lobster Festival @ Beachfront, Bradley Beach
Jun 24 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Bradley Beach Lobster Festival @ Beachfront, Bradley Beach | Bradley Beach | New Jersey | United States

Join us for our yearly celebration of Bradley Beach and all it has to offer! Music. Delicious Food. Children’s entertainment. Craft vendors. Wine and beer.

 

 

Jul
2
Mon
Greg Carter’s European Hockey Camp @ New Jersey Shore Arena
Jul 2 – Jul 6 all-day
Greg Carter's European Hockey Camp @ New Jersey Shore Arena  | Wall Township | New Jersey | United States

Attention youth hockey players, come to the “New Jersey Shore Arena” this summer for a transformative experience at the Greg Carter European Hockey Camp, running from July 2nd to July 6th. Emphasis will be placed on edge control, agility, technique, and puck control which are all core skills to great hockey players!

Jul
14
Sat
Jersey Shore Piping and Drumming Classic @ Toms River
Jul 14 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jersey Shore Piping and Drumming Classic @ Toms River  | Toms River | New Jersey | United States

Bagpipe and drum competition sanctioned by the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association. Open to public. FREE admission. Vendors, food and beer. Opens at 8:00 am with soloist competing. Noon starts Bagpipe Band Competition. 4:30 is the massed bands playing and awards. Bring lawn chairs!

Aug
1
Wed
Twins Contest @ Music Pier
Aug 1 @ 5:30 pm
Twins Contest @ Music Pier | Ocean City | New Jersey | United States

Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm. Contest begins at 6:00pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information call 609-399-6111.

Wildwood’s Baby Parade @ Wildwood Conventions Center
Aug 1 @ 5:30 pm
Wildwood's Baby Parade @ Wildwood Conventions Center | Wildwood | New Jersey | United States

A Wildwood’s tradition since 1909! Registration at Wildwood’s Convention Center from 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. No entries accepted after 5:30 p.m. Judging occurs while participants are lined up in the circle in front of the Convention Center. Line-up begins at 5:30 p.m., parade steps off at 6 p.m. SHARP with final route TBD.  Baby Parade Winners are announced following the parade. FREE to register. PAID parking at the convention center’s daily rate. Rain date is Thursday.

Aug
4
Sat
Just Peachy Festival @ Terhune Orchards
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Just Peachy Festival @ Terhune Orchards | Princeton | New Jersey | United States

Celebrate Jersey Fresh and one of our state’s favorite fruits by joining us for our annual Just Peachy Festival on August 4 & 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend will be filled with plenty of activities for kids, including a ride through the orchards on our tractor-drawn wagons, pony rides, face painting, games and barnyard fun. On Sunday Aug. 5, Schafer’s Sports Center will be here with an interactive tumbling fun area. Enjoy live music each day noon-4pm.

Our “Summer Harvest Farm-to-Fork Tasting” features talented local chefs who will prepare creative dishes using peaches and produce from Terhune Orchards. Visitors can enjoy this special tasting event on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. or as supplies last in our big red barn. The special tasting section is $12 per person. *Restaurant line-up TBD

Cooking demonstrations and lively discussions will be held on both days at 2 p.m. with two very special guest presenters. You will love the internationally inflected, peachy inspiration from these fun and tasty programs.

NJ Crab Festival @ Ice House Restaurant
Aug 4 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
NJ Crab Festival @ Ice House Restaurant  | Wildwood | New Jersey | United States

Event takes place from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. in front of the Ice House Restaurant, 4415 Park Blvd. in Wildwood, featuring a block party atmosphere with “crabby” fun for the entire family! Festival includes bushels of blue claw crabs, a beer garden, “must try” crabby bloody marys, vendors and exciting things for the kids including a crab race at 6 p.m.

Aug
5
Sun
Just Peachy Festival @ Terhune Orchards
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Just Peachy Festival @ Terhune Orchards | Princeton | New Jersey | United States

Celebrate Jersey Fresh and one of our state’s favorite fruits by joining us for our annual Just Peachy Festival on August 4 & 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend will be filled with plenty of activities for kids, including a ride through the orchards on our tractor-drawn wagons, pony rides, face painting, games and barnyard fun. On Sunday Aug. 5, Schafer’s Sports Center will be here with an interactive tumbling fun area. Enjoy live music each day noon-4pm.

Our “Summer Harvest Farm-to-Fork Tasting” features talented local chefs who will prepare creative dishes using peaches and produce from Terhune Orchards. Visitors can enjoy this special tasting event on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. or as supplies last in our big red barn. The special tasting section is $12 per person. *Restaurant line-up TBD

Cooking demonstrations and lively discussions will be held on both days at 2 p.m. with two very special guest presenters. You will love the internationally inflected, peachy inspiration from these fun and tasty programs.

National Sisters Day @ Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
Aug 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
National Sisters Day @ Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach | Seaside Heights | New Jersey | United States

Happy National Sisters Day! Grab your sis and come enjoy the waterpark!  Buy One, Get One Waterpark Admission Free! Valid only 11am-3pm. Limit one sister per sister per offer. Cannot be combined with any coupon, Easter cards, discounts or other offers.

Sunday Brunch Buffet @ MJ's Buttonwood Manor
Aug 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday Brunch Buffet @ MJ's Buttonwood Manor | Matawan | New Jersey | United States

Join MJ’s at Buttonwood Manor for a fun Sunday brunch with loved ones. From 11 am to 2 pm, enjoy a diverse buffet with hand-carved roasts, made to order omelet station, assortment of dishes and salads, and display of delicious desserts.

Each adult entree starts at $27.99 and includes all you can eat as well as a complimentary mimosa or bloody mary. Children under 12 are $13.99 for the same delicious brunch fix-ins.

Call for reservations and reserve your spot today! Can’t make it this week? This happens every Sunday at MJ’s at Buttonwood Manor.

Aug
7
Tue
Pamper Scamper @ 6th Street Boardwalk
Aug 7 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Pamper Scamper @ 6th Street Boardwalk | Ocean City | New Jersey | United States

Annual baby crawling race for babies up to 15 months. The good-natured competition has challenged parents to leave their infant child in the center of a parachute spread out on the beach and has challenged the infants to crawl back to the perimeter of the parachute and the welcoming arms of their parents. Registration is free and begins at 8:30 am. The contest begins at 9 am.

National Night Out Against Crime @ Windward Beach Park
Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm
National Night Out Against Crime @ Windward Beach Park | Brick | New Jersey | United States

National Night Out Against Crime & Kids Day Celebration This event features police exhibits and demonstrations, games, information from kids groups and organizations, the Police Camp Graduation and more for the whole family.

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