Jersey Shore Magazine

10-29: Pumpkin Patch Day in Spring Lake Face painting, balloon animals, karaoke, cot- ton candy, and more fun activities downtown. Presented by the Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce, (732) 449-0577 1:00 PM -4:00 PM www.springlake.org 10-31: 84th Annual Toms River Halloween Parade The second largest Halloween Parade in the world! Over 100,000 spectators. Thousands of participants and floats! Sponsored by the Toms River Fire Company #1. Rain date: 11-1-23. Main and Washington Streets, Toms River, (732) 349-0144 7:00 PM www.trfc1.org/halloween.html NOVEMBER Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Six Flag's annual holiday celebration returns as they deck the halls in a dazzling display of lights, sights, and sounds for the annual hol- iday extravaganza. It's the most magical time of the year filled with enchanting experiences that create those special family fun outings again and again. The winter wonderland fea- tures a variety of delightful and interactive activities to help capture the holiday spirit complete with special entertainment, attrac- tions, menus, and more. Visit website for operating days and times. Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, (732) 928-1821 www.sixflags.com/GreatAdventure 11-4: Beers on The Boards in Point Pleasant Beach Twenty-plus microbreweries. Price includes beer tasting, cider tasting, and gourmet buffet with entertainment. Tickets: $60. Martell's Tiki Bar, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-2424 Two tasting sessions: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM. www.pointchamber.com 11-4: Sea Girt PTO Artisan and Craft Market Many unique crafters and artists will be selling their works of art. Rain Date: 11-5-23. Sea Girt Elementary School, Route 71, Sea Girt, (732) 705-1517 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.seagirt.k12.nj.us/o/sea-girt/page/sea- girt-pto 11-4: Thank You Veterans Car and Truck Show in Barnegat Music, food trucks, entertainment, and more. Sponsored by the Sentimental Cruisers and Barnegat Recreation. Brackman Middle School, 600 Barnegat Boulevard, Barnegat, (609) 971-6351 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM www.sentimentalcruisers.net 11-4: 7th Annual Striped Bass Bash in Manahawkin All-boat tournament and family fish fry. All proceeds benefit The Maximilian Foundation, a non-profit focused on strengthening kids to CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER, continued from page 23 EVENTS AT OCEAN COUNTY PARKS OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, 1-877-OC PARKS; www.oceancountyparks.org Please refer to the listing on page 41. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Visit the website for registration information and additional events including day trips, hiking and kayak tours, recreation/health/wellness programs, and more. Unless otherwise noted, programs are open to all ages. CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK AND COOPER ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard (off Fischer Boulevard), Toms River (732) 270-6960 or 1-877-OC PARKS Scales and Tales: Saturdays and Sundays through 12-17 (except 12-9), 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Free. Nature Walks: Saturdays and Sundays through 12-17 (except 12-9), 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free. 10-26: Spooky Evening Stroll (ages 16 and up), 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 10-29: Create Your Own Walking Stick (ages 11 and up), 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 11-1: DIY Chunky Basket (ages 14 and up), 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Fee. 11-9: Reconnecting with Nature's Magic Meditative Walk (ages 15 and up), 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 11-16: What to See in the Night Sky (ages 10 and up), 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Fee. 11-28, 11-29, 12-1: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths (ages 10 and up), various times. Fee. 12-10: Family and Pet Photos with Santa Claus, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Free. 12-9: Winter Solstice Celebration, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Free. 12-20 - 1-2: Gingerbread House Voting, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. CEDAR BRIDGE TAVERN 200 Old Halfway Road, Barnegat (732) 929-4769 or 1-877-OC PARKS 10-29: Legends of the Jersey Devil (all ages), 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 11-11, 12-9: Historical Nature Walks (all ages), 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Free. 11-19: Revolutionary War Lecture (all ages), 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 12-2: The Affair at Cedar Bridge (snow date: 1-7-24), 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CLOVERDALE FARM COUNTY PARK 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat 1-877-OC PARKS 10-20 - 10-22: Plein Air Weekend, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Free. 10-20: Sumac Basket with Mary May (adults), 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 10-21, 11-4, 12-9: Monthly Bird Walks (ages 9 and up), 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Free. 10-28: Citizen Science: SciStarter Earth Science (ages 8 and up), 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Fee. 11-3: Wooden Salad Tossing Spoons (adults), 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 11-17: Hearth Basket with Mary May (adults), 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Fee. 12-2 - 12-3: Nature Walk with Santa (ages 2 - 7 with parent/guardian), 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Fee. 12-8: Santa's Christmas Pack with Mary May (adults), 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Fee. 12-16: Holiday Centerpiece (adults), 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM JAKES BRANCH COUNTY PARK AND NATURE CENTER 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood (732) 281-2750 or 1-877-OC PARKS Drop in and Discover (ages 3-5 years): Saturdays through 12-16 (except 11-4), 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. Free. Live Animal Talks: Sundays through 12-17, 1:30 PM. Free. Discovery Nature Walks: Sundays through 12-17, 2:00 PM. Free. 10-20: Wreathed in Moonlight (ages 14 and up), 10-21: Night of the Stars with ASTRA, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Free. 10-26, 11-16: Fireside Storytelling and Craft Making (ages 3-4), 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Fee. 11-4: Awesome Autumn Fun (all ages), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Free. 11-11: The Best Part of Waking Up (ages 14 and up), 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Fee. 11-18, 12-2: Night of the Stars with ASTRA, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Free. 12-1: Evergreen Holiday Wreaths (ages 10 and up), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Fee. 12-2: Sunset, Smoke, S'mores and Stars (ages 6 - adult), 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 12-15 - 12-18: Lighting Up Nature Holiday Light Display, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Free. OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River 1-877-OC PARKS 10-25: Decorative Mosaic Trivet (adults), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 10-26: Fall Floral Arrangement (adults), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 10-30: Decorative Mosaic Tray (adults), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 11-6: Essential Oil Candle Making and Potpourri Sachet (adults), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 11-9: Wooden Acorn (adults), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 11-13: Garden Stepping Stone (adults), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 11-15: Decorative Mosaic Tray (adults), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 11-16: Puzzling Projects (adults), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 11-30: Yule Log Christmas Centerpiece (adults), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. 12-14: Wooden Holiday Village (adults), 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Fee. STANLEY H. "TIP" SEAMAN COUNTY PARK 120 Lakeside Drive (Route 9), Tuckerton, 1-877-OC PARKS or (732) 506-9090 10-27: Grate Bay Boulevard Wildlife Management Area Full Moon Hike (ages 9 and up), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Fee. 11-5: The Workhorse of Barnegat Bay: The History of the Baymen's Garvey (all ages), 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 12-3: Bill Cranmer: Gentleman, Craftsman, Scholar and Decoy Carver (all ages), 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Fee. 24

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