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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 18 10-30: Halloween Parade for Children in Bay Head Line up on Mount Street at 11:30 AM. Parade starts at 11:45 AM. Judging at 12:00 noon at the Firehouse on Bridge Avenue. In case of rain, the parade is at the Firehouse. (732) 892-0223 10-30: Annual Point Pleasant Borough Halloween Parade and Costume Contest Community Park, Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, (732) 295-8850 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM www.pointpleasantchamber.com 10-31: 78th Annual Toms River Halloween Parade The second largest Halloween Parade in the world! Over 100,000 spec- tators! Thousands of participants and floats! Sponsored by the Toms River Fire Company #1. Rain date: 11-1. Main and Washington Streets, Toms River, (732) 349-0144 7:00 PM www.trfc1.org/halloween.html NOVEMBER 11-1 – 11-28: Art Harvest Show in Manahawkin Annual judged art show. Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, Manahawkin, (609) 597-3557 Open Sun. 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM; Wed. 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM www.pineshoresartassociation.org 11-3 – 11-4: "Grape" Adventure Wine Festival at Six Flags in Jackson The event will feature NJ wineries offering nearly 150 locally produced wines for sampling and music. Schedule a time for the Safari Tasting Tour, which includes a private tour and stop in the Wild Safari. (Theme park is not open during this event.) Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, (732) 928-1821 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM www.sixflags.com/GreatAdventure 11-5: 20th Annual Woods Hollow Classic Mountain Bike Race in Middletown The scenic course through the fields, wood- lands, and trails of Tatum Park offers mountain bikers of all abilities a thrilling racing experience. Tatum Park, 140 Holland Road, Middletown, (732) 542-1642 ext. 26 9:00 AM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 11-5: Drop-In Surprise Story Time at Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown If the weather is nice, look for the clue that leads to the secret spot at the Horticultural Center's entrance. If it's rainy or cold, we'll be inside. Recommended for ages 3 - 7. Free. Deep Cut Gardens, 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown, (732) 842-4000 ext. 4312 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 11-5: New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Tours in Holmdel All tours leave from the museum lobby. Tours last about an hour and reservations are not required. Free. New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, GSP Exit 116, 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel, (732) 335-0033 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM www.njvvmf.org 11-5: Awesome Autumn Fun in Beachwood Candy in the hay, hayrides, bring-your-own pumpkin painting, hay maze, face paint- ing, games, snacks, and more! Shine only. Sponsored by Ocean County Parks. Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, 1-877-OC PARKS 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM www.oceancountyparks.org 11-5 and 12-4: Historic Jersey Journeys in Atlantic Highlands Join the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society and visit various historic locations. Enjoy guided tours and exploration time while mak- ing new friends. 11-5: Tuckerton Seaport; 12-4: Ballentine House and Newark Museum. Meet at the Strauss Mansion. Pre-registration required; $20. fee. Strauss Mansion, 27 Prospect Circle, Atlantic Highlands, (732) 291-1861 9:00 AM www.ahhistory.org 11-6: 23rd Annual Susan G. Komen Central and South Jersey Race for the Cure in Jackson Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, (609) 896-1201 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM www.komencsnj.org/events/ komen-csnj-race-for-the-cure 11-6: Presentation by Kevin Pace in Toms River Fascinating presentation by United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla member Kevin Pace on the history of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service formed in 1790; the U.S. Life Saving Service, which started at the Jersey Shore; and the U.S. Lighthouse Service. He will also share his experiences performing vessel safety checks along the Jersey Shore. Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, (732) 341-1880 2:00 PM www.oceancountyhistory.org 11-9: Rattle Your Bones – Owl Pellet Dissection in Toms River Participate in some yucky science! Owl pel- lets are made up of all the parts of a meal that owls cannot digest. By dissecting the pellets, we can learn about the different animals that owls love to eat! A park naturalist will guide you through the process and help identify what you find. How many skulls, jaws, and other bones can you discover? Fee. Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, (732) 270-6960 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM www.oceancountyparks.org 11-10: Ladies Night Out in Manasquan Main Street and the business district, Manasquan, (732) 223-8303 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM www.manasquanchamber.org 11-11: Veterans Day Parade in Toms River Parade and the Vintage Automobile Museum will be participating. Main and Washington Streets, (732) 341-8738 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM www.downtowntomsriver.com 11-11: Veterans Day Ceremony in Holmdel New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, GSP Exit 116, 1 Memorial Lane, Holmdel, (732) 335-0033 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM www.njvvmf.org 11-11 - 11-12: 39th Annual Craft Festival in Point Pleasant Beach St. Peter School, 409 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-1260 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.stpschool.org 11-12: Fall Craft Show at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center in Tinton Falls Get a jump start on holiday shopping during this craft show featuring hand-made items. Admission and parking are free. Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls, (848) 456-4278 or (732) 842-4000 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 11-12: Asbury Park Thanks-4-Giving Plunge Take a chilly dip in the Atlantic Ocean while benefitting the 25,000 athletes that Special Olympics New Jersey serves. Grand Arcade on the Boardwalk, Asbury Park, (609) 896-8000 Check-in begins at 10:00 AM; plunge 1:00 PM; post-plunge bash 1:30 PM at Wonder Bar. www.thx4giving.org 11-12: Sunset to Moonrise Walk and Campfire in Beachwood Start out with a sunset stroll through the park and onto the trails as darkness sets in. End the night sitting by the campfire and toasting marshmallow. Bring a comfortable chair and your favorite roasting stick. Pre-registration recommended. $5. Sponsored by Ocean County Parks. Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, 1-877-OC PARKS 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM www.oceancountyparks.org 11-12 – 11-13 and 11-19 – 11-20: Currier & Ives Style Selfies at Historic Walnford in Upper Freehold You bring the camera, and they'll provide the props for fun holiday photos. Free. Historic Walnford County Park, 62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold, (609) 259-6275 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER, continued from page 17

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