Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 7 22 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE, continued from page 21 6-8 - 6-11: Lighthouse International Film Festival In Loveladies A weekend of films, fun, and sun on Long Beach Island. Schedule and tickets available online. Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies, (609) 494-1241 www.lighthousefilmfestival.org 6-9: Doggy Yappy Hour In Lakewood Bring your dog on a leash to Yappy Hour, featuring displays, vendors, demonstrations, giveaways, costumes, and dog trick contests. Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Avenue (Route 88), Lakewood, 1-877-OC PARKS 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM www.oceancountyparks.org 6-10 - 6-11: 7th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival in Lakewood Thirteen New Jersey wineries on the great lawn outside the stadium. Guests welcome to bring a blankets/folding chairs to enjoy live music. Crafters, vendors, food, plus a play area for the kids. $25. advance; $30. at gate; 2-day option: $30. Rain or shine. FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge and New Hampshire Avenues, Lakewood, (732) 946-2711 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM www.jerseyshorewinefestival.com 6-10: 37th Annual Spring Lake Historical Society House Tour Visit several Spring Lake homes including the historic Normandy Inn and Holy Trinity church. Tickets on sale at Kate Co., Camel's Eye, and Art Effects, all on Third Avenue. $30. Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.springlake.org 6-10: Arts and Crafts By The Sea in Seaside Heights Enjoy a day of shopping with the sights and sounds of the Jersey Shore in the background. Featuring over fifty artists and crafters. Free. Boardwalk between Dupont and Grant Avenues, Seaside Heights, (732) 830-3700 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM www.exit82.com 6-10: Spring Lake "Art in the Park" Sponsored by the Manasquan River Group of Artists. Divine Park, Spring Lake, (732) 449-9287 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.springlake.org 6-21: Long Branch High School Jazz Band A special performance to kick off the sum- mer by the students of the Long Branch High School Jazz Band. Free. West End Park, Brighton and Ocean Avenues Long Branch, (732) 222-7000 ext. 5447 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM www.longbranch.org EVENTS AT JENKINSON'S AQUARIUM JENKINSON'S AQUARIUM Boardwalk and Parkway Point Pleasant Beach (732) 899-1659 www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium 3-25: International Day of the Seal In 1982 the U.S. Congress set aside this day to highlight the plight of seals world- wide. Come learn all about these wonder- ful animals through keeper chats, crafts, and activities. All ages. Included with admission. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 4-9, 5-7: Behind the Scenes Tours Discover what goes on behind the scenes at the Aquarium while you tour the building front top to bottom. Sneakers and pre-reg- istration required. Ages 5 and up. Adults: $15.; children: $10. 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM 4-17: "Penguin Pointers" Get close and personal with their famous feathered friends while learning about their flightless birds. Pre-registration required. Ages 5 and up. Adults: $15.; children: $10. 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 4-22: Earth Day Celebration Come learn how you can be a hero for our planet. Receive $1. off admission if you dress in full costume as your favorite superhero. All ages. Included with admis- sion. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 5-6: Salamander Saturday Join us for a celebration of these fabulous creatures! Come find out what they are, where they are, the threats they face, and how you can help them! There will be keeper chats, crafts, and more. All ages. Included with admission. 5-14: Mother's Day All moms free with a paid child admission. 5-20: Endangered Species Day Why is it important to protect these plants and animals? What can you do to preserve the future of these species? Activities, games, and chats will explore how you can help. All ages. Included with admission. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 6-11: World Oceans Day Join us for this worldwide celebration of the ocean and explore ways you can help keep it clean everyday. Dive demonstra- tions, activities, and crafts throughout the day. All ages. Included with admission. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 6-17: Novins Planetarium Summer Solstice Party In Toms River Celebrate the summer solstice with the Astrononomical Society of the Toms River Area (ASTRA). Robert J. Novins Planetarium, 2001 College Drive, Toms River, (609) 971-3331 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM www.astra-nj.org 6-24 - 6-25: 9th Annual Bradley Beach LobsterFest A yearly celebration of Bradley Beach and all that it has to offer. Music, delicious food, children's entertainment, craft vendors, wine, beer, and soft drinks too. 500 Ocean Avenue, Bradley Beach Sat.: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sun.: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM www.bradleybeachnj.org and www.bblobster- fest.com 6-24: 6th Annual Taste of Highlands Enjoy scrumptous samplings from twenty restaurants in a half square mile. Tickets: $40. Includes transportation and a drawstring backpack with map. Spnsored by the Highlands Business Partnership. Check in at either Huddy Park (Bay and Waterwitch Avenues) or Veterans Park (Bay and Shrewsbury Avenues), (732) 291-4713 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM www.highlandsnj.com 6-24: 9th Annual Jazzy Scallop And Seafood Festival At Historic Viking Village In Barnegat Light Local restaurants cooking their original reci- pes with Viking Fresh Products for sampling. Adults: $25. in advance; $30. on day of event. 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Historic Viking Village, 1801 Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008 www.vikingvillageshows.com 6-24: Summer Kick-Off Beach Campfire At Barnegat Light Enjoy the fire, live music by The Basement Musicians Guild, and marshmallow roasting with Ol' Barney as the backdrop. Bring a beach chair/blanket, marshmallows, and a stick. Sponsored by Ocean County Parks. Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, 208 Broadway, Barnegat Light, 1-877-OCPARKS 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM www.oceancountyparks.org 6-28: Spring Lake Garden Tour Spend a day strolling through some of the loveliest magical gardens. Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.springlake.org Compiled from various local, county, and municipal websites.

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