Jersey Shore Magazine

12-1 - 12-31: Victorian Open House at the Ocean County Artists' Guild in Island Heights Visit this beautiful Victorian site and enjoy a plethora of lovely hand-made gifts, crafts, and paintings. Items will be for sale all month long. Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, Island Heights, (732) 270-3111 Tuesdays through Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.ocartistsguild.org 12-6: Holiday Shopping Soiree in Spring Lake Sponsored by the Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce. Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM www.springlake.org 12-7: 45th Annual Holiday House Tour and Gift Boutique in Northern Monmouth County The 45th Annual Holiday House Tour and Boutique to benefit the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Hospice Program is a self-guided tour of private homes in the Two River area of Monmouth County. The Holiday Boutique is open to the public with free admis- sion and will offer gifts, greens, and accesso- ries. For locations and more information, call (732) 224-6780. Sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Association of New Jersey. www.vnahg.org/content/45th-annual-holiday- house-tour-and-gift-boutique 12-7: Mistletoe at the Taylor-Butler House in Middletown This Victorian gem, in the heart of historic Middletown, will have its halls decked, an Old- Fashioned bar stocked, and chestnuts roasting on the fire awaiting your arrival to mix and mingle with friends old and new. Come join in the merriment! Sponsored by the Monmouth County Historical Association. Taylor-Butler House, 127 Kings Highway, Middletown, (732) 472-1466, ext. 11 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM www.monmouthhistory.com 12-7 - 12-9: 37th Annual Christmas Walk In Bay Head Three days of festivities sponsored by the Bay Head Business Association! For more informa- tion: (732) 892-0223 or www.bayhead.org. Friday: Candlelit streets with open houses and festivities at all the businesses, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Musical program at 6:00 PM and tree lighting with Santa's arrival at 6:30 PM at the Firehouse on Bridge Avenue. Saturday: Pancake Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Firehouse, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Proceeds benefit the Bay Head School. Trolley rides around town with Santa, 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Stops at the Historical Society Museum where they'll be having their Victorian Christmas Open House with refreshments. Everyone is welcome. Saturday evening: Holiday Soiree at Charlie's Of Bay Head. Dinner, live entertainment, gift auction to benefit the Bay Head Business Association. $100./person. Purchase tickets at The Jolly Tar. Sunday: "A Night In Bethlehem" at St. Paul's Church, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 12-8: SantaCon Crawl in Asbury Park The annual SantaCon event is coming to Asbury Park! This December, rejoice with hun- dreds of Santa's crawling the streets of Asbury Park to celebrate the season of giving. Explore the countless bars, cafes, and of course, drink specials that the town's businesses have to offer. The guided map will outline the best venues to visit throughout the day and where you'll be able to take advantage of the best bar- gains. Take a step back to truly reminisce about this joyous time of year and spread holiday cheer with family and friends! Ages 21 and up, advance ticket purchase required. Asbury Alehouse, 531 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, (732) 455-3808 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM www.nightout.com/events/official- santacon-crawl-asbury-park-2018/tickets 12-8 - 12-9: Open House Weekend in Manasquan Throughout town. (732) 223-8303 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.manasquanchamber.org 12-8 - 12-9: Ocean Grove Victorian Holiday Festival: House and Inn Tour Step back in time at Historic Ocean Grove and enjoy this special two-day holiday event. Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1391 www.oceangrovenj.com 12-15: Santacon in Seaside Heights Join the official Seaside Heights Santa Claus convention for your chance to spread holiday cheer in the most magical way possi- ble. Santa loves creativity, so be sure to dress from head to toe and don't forget to bring an unwrapped toy and two non-perishable food items for local charities. Meet at Hooks Bar, 1320 Boulevard, Seaside Heights, (732) 830-3700 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM www.exit82.com 12-16: 236th Anniversary of the Skirmish at Cedar Bridge Experience the story of skirmish between John Bacon and local militia at Cedar Bridge Tavern with a re-enactment of the last documented land engagement of the Revolutionary War. A tour of the newly refurbished Cedar Bridge Tavern will also be available. Snow date: 1-6. Sponsored by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Cedar Bridge Tavern, 200 Old Halfway Road, Barnegat, (732) 929-4779 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM www.co.ocean.nj.us/ch 12-31: First Night Ocean County in Seaside Heights A family celebration with local businesses along the boardwalk. Fireworks at 5:00 PM. Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, 1-800-732-7467 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM www.exit82.com Compiled from and various local, county, and municipal websites. Christmas Tree Lightings 11-23: Point Pleasant Beach Tree lighting at 5:45 PM and Santa's arrival by fire truck at 6:00 PM! Live music and refreshments, take- your-own pictures with Santa, free fire truck rides, horse and carriage rides, games, clowns, karaoke, bicycle drawing, and lots more! A festive night of family fun. Rain date: 11-24. Arnold and Bay Avenues, (732) 899-2424 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM www.pointpleasantbeachchamber.com 11-23: Barnegat Light Tree lighting, Santa greeting, and caroling. Coast Guard Boat Ramp, 10th Street, (609) 494-9196 6:30 PM www.barnegatlight.org 11-23: Red Bank Take a train ride with Santa from Little Silver to Red Bank at 6:44 PM. Holiday Express concert, parade, and tree lighting. Broad and Monmouth Streets, Red Bank, (732) 842-4244. 7:00 PM. www.redbank.org 11-24: Asbury Park On the boardwalk in the Grand Arcade (732) 775-7676. 5:00 PM. www.asburyparkchamber.com 11-24: Ocean Grove 45 Pilgrim Pathway, (732) 774-1391. 7:00 PM www.oceangrovenj.com 11-25: Bradley Beach Horse and wagon rides, entertainment, and refresh- ments. Santa will arrive by fire truck at 5:00 PM. Riley Park, Main Street (between LaReine and Brinley Avenues), (732) 776-2999. 4:00 PM. www.bradleybeachnj.gov 11-30: Manasquan Christmas tree lighting and candy cane hunt. Rain date: 12-7. Squan Plaza, Abe Voorhees Drive and Main Street and the Business District, (732) 223-0544 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM www.manasquanchamber.org 11-30: Point Pleasant Christmas tree lighting and pop-up market. Community Park, Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, (732) 892-5813. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. www.pointpleasantchamber.com 12-1: Asbury Park At town hall, (732) 775-7676. 5:30 PM. www.asburyparkchamber.com 12-7: Toms River Library and Town Hall Courtyard, Washington Street, Toms River, (732) 341-8738. 6:00 PM. www.downtowntomsriver.com.com 12-7: Seaside Heights Courtyard, Borough Hall, 901 Boulevard, (732) 830-3700. 5:00 PM www.exit82.com 12-7: Bay Head 37th Annual Christmas Walk. Candlelit streets, tree lighting, and open house at all the businesses. Don't miss the traditional Nutcracker in the Sky where ballerinas grace the windows of the Bay Head Violin/ Ballet studio. Throughout town, (732) 892-0223 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM www.bayhead.org 19

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