Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 6 20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS DECEMBER, continued from page 19 12-3: Winter Solstice Celebration at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River Enjoy a free winter celebration for the whole family! Vendors, crafts, games, music, campfire, storytelling, nature walks, and refreshments. Cattus Island County Park (Farmhouse Site), 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, 1-877-OC PARKS 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM www.oceeancountyparks.org 12-3: 3rd Annual SquanStrong Holly Jolly Trolley Tour Join this annual pub tour along the Jersey Shore via trolley to raise funds to support the non-profit organization SquanStrong. Pre-registration required. Limit to 500 par- ticipants. Door prizes, 50/50. Badge pick up before the event from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM on 11-30, 12-1, and 12-2. Please email for reser- vation and/or event information: squanstrong@gmail.com. 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 12-3: Historic Inns of Spring Lake Candlelight Christmas Inn and House Tour Tour Spring Lake's famous inns and B&B's decorated in their holiday splendor. Sponsored by the Historic Inns of Spring Lake. Advance ticket purchase recommended. (732) 449-0577 or (732) 449-9090 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM www.historicinnsofspringlake.com 12-3 – 12-4: Thompson Park Creative Arts Center Student/Instructor Sale in Lincroft Join this event featuring original artwork of students and instructors. Kick off your holi- day shopping or find that perfect accent piece for your home made by local artists! Pottery, ceramics, crafts, knitting, photography, painting, jewelry, and more. Cash or check only please. Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 842-4000, ext. 4353 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 12-4: Annual "A Night In Bethlehem" in Bay Head Walk the streets of Bethlehem on the night of the first nativity. Live nativity, family fun, crafts, children's activities, and music. All free. St. Paul's United Methodist Church, corner of West Lake and Bridge Avenues, Bay Head, (732) 892-5926 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM www.stpaulsbayhead.org 12-8: 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 12-9 and 12-11: Christmas at the Havens Homestead Museum in Brick Township Experience the Christmas of yesteryear. The museum's buildings will be decked out in their festive best and guides will be dressed in period costumes. Guests will enjoy homemade refreshments and musical entertainment as they tour the rooms of this 1827 homestead. This year's theme is "A Vintage Christmas." Fee. Sponsored by the Brick Township Historical Society. Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick, (732) 785-2500 12-9: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM; 12-11: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com 12-10: Christmas Parade and Santa's Arrival in Seaside Heights Christmas parade along the Boulevard in Seaside Heights with Santa arriving by helicopter! Gifts, giveaways, and a special Santa send-off. Live entertainment. Event is open to all. Free. Boulevard, Seaside Heights, (732) 830-3700 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM www.exit82.com 12-10 - 12-11: Open House Weekend in Manasquan Throughout town. (732) 223-8303 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM www.manasquanchamber.org 12-11 - 12-12: Ocean Grove Victorian Holiday Festival: House & Inn Tour Step back in time at Historic Ocean Grove and enjoy this special two-day holiday event of houses and inns. Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1391 www.oceangrovenj.com 12-18: The Affair at Cedar Bridge in Barnegat Join the celebration of the last documented land battle of the Revolutionary War and experience the 1782 re-enactment. Free. Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Halfway Road, Barnegat Township, (609) 296-8868 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 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 u Christmas Tree Lightings 11-25: Barnegat Light Tree lighting, Santa greeting, and caroling. Coast Guard Boat Ramp, 10th St., (609) 494-9196 7:00 PM www.barnegatlight.org 11-26: Keyport Tree lighting and Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by sleigh. Entertainment: Keyport Central School Chorus, Keyport Schools Band, and a DJ. Hot chocolate, cider, candy canes, and a chance to sit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Santa's Workshop—make your own ornaments and decorations. West Front Street Mini Park, (732) 739-3900 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM www.visitkeyport.org 11-26: Asbury Park On the boardwalk in the Grand Arcade, (732) 775-7676 5:00 PM www.asburyparkchamber.com 11-26: Ocean Grove 45 Pilgrim Pathway, (732) 774-1391 7:00 PM www.oceangrovenj.com 11-27: Bradley Beach Horse and wagon rides, entertainment, and refreshments. Santa will arrive by fire truck at 5:00 PM. Rain date: 12-4. Riley Park, Main Street (between LaReine and Brinley Avenues), (732) 776-2999 4:00 PM www.bradleybeachnj.gov 12-2: Belmar Pyanoe Plaza, 9th Avenue and Main Street, (732) 681-3700 ext. 214 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM www.visitbelmarnj.com 12-2: Manasquan Christmas tree lighting and candy cane hunt. Rain date: 12-9. Squan Plaza, Abe Voorhees Drive and Main Street and the Business District, (732) 223-0544 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM www.manasquanchamber.org 12-2: Bay Head 35th Annual Christmas Walk. Candlelit streets, tree lighting, and open house at all the busi- nesses. 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 12-3: Asbury Park At town hall, (732) 775-7676 6:00 PM www.asburyparkchamber.com 12-3: Highlands Huddy Park, (732) 291-4713 6:00 PM www.highlandsnj.com Compiled from www.visitmonmouth.com and www.oceancountygov.com and various local and municipal websites.

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