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 19 11-13: Demonstrations at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel Throughout the year, Longstreet Farm hosts free weekend activities that allow visitors to experience life as it would have been during the 1890s. 19th century woodworking and blacksmith demonstrations. Music Man Rich Marzec. Free. Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel, (732) 946-3758 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 11-17: The Wonder and Ecology of Knobbed Whelks in Port Monmouth Learn about the population of whelks and the best time and places to find them. Part of the Nature Lecture Series. Free. Bayshore Waterfront Park (meet at Activity Center), 719 Port Monmouth Road, Port Monmouth 7:00 – 8:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 11-19 – 11-20: Sea Girt PTO Craft Market Over fifty unique crafters and artists will be selling their works of art. Sea Girt Elementary School, Route 71, Sea Girt, (732) 705-1517 Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.seagirt.k12.nj.us 11-20: Thanksgiving Farmers' Market and Craft Vendors in Barnegat Rain or shine. Barnegat Municipal Lot by Gazebo Park, East Bay Avenue and Route 9, Barnegat, (609) 698-0080 ext. 122 or 132 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM www.barnegat.net 11-26: Spring Lake Christmas Celebration Kick-off Hayrides, Santa's Workshop, and Clayton Livery Miniature Village Train Spectacular. Shops open until 8:00 PM. Sponsored by the Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce. Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577 www.springlake.org 11-26: Santa Visits Historic Viking Village in Barnegat Light Santa arrives by fire truck and will be available for pictures and visits. Bring your camera. Viking Village, 19th Street and Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM www.vikingvillage.net 11-30: Ocean County Cultural Summit in Toms River Meeting to help shape policy for an Ocean County Cultural Plan 2017- 2026. With facilitator Brian C. Crockett. Wanted: individual artists and historians; art, dance and cultural studio teachers; professors and mentors; concerned citizen representatives of non-profit art, culture, and history organi- zations. Snow date: 12-1. Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Bishop Building, 101 Washington Street, Toms River, (732) 929-4779 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM www.co.ocean.nj.us/ch/ DECEMBER 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 at the Guild. 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 12-2: Create Your Own Rustic, Natural Christmas Tree in Barnegat Did you ever envy the rustic Christmas themed décor photos in Martha Stewart magazine or Southern Living? If so, this program is for you. Create your own 8" - 12" tall rustic Christmas tree, decorated with pinecones, seedpods, lights, and dried grasses. Bring cones, pods, and seeds to use as natural embellishments. Ages 15 and up. Pre-registration recommend- ed. $5 registration fee plus $15. (exact change) due at the event for the instructor's fee and materials. Cloverdale Farm County Park, Program Room, 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat, 1-877-OC PARKS 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM www.oceancountyparks.org 12-2: Holiday House Tour and Gift Boutique in Northern Monmouth County The 43rd 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. A special 'preview' Boutique opening will be held for early bird shoppers on December 1. For locations and more information, call (732) 224-6780. Sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Association of New Jersey. www.vnahg.org/Upcoming-Special-Events/ Holiday-House-Tour--Gift-Boutique.aspx 12-3: Pancake Breakfast with Santa in Bay Head Join the community for this annual holiday pancake breakfast. Firehouse, Bridge Avenue, (732) 892-0223 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM www.bayhead.org 12-3: Breakfast with Santa in Barnegat Adults: $10.; children: $9. Pre-registration required Barnegat Community Center, 900 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, (609) 698-0080, exts.122, 130, or 131. 9:00 AM www.barnegat.net 12-3: Point Pleasant Boro High School Band Boosters 40th Annual Holiday Craft Show and Gift Auction Crafters, food, music, gift auction, 50/50 raffle. Memorial Middle School, Laura Herbert Drive, Point Pleasant. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.pointpleasantborobandboosters.org continued on page 20 B OA R D WA L K E V E N T S JENKINSON'S AQUARIUM Boardwalk and Parkway Point Pleasant Beach (732) 899-1659 www.jenkinsons.com/aquarium 10-23 – 10-24: Boo at the Boardwalk Join Jenkinson's for trick or treating, crafts, games, a pumpkin patch, beach maze, underwater pumpkin carving, and the 2nd Annual Perky's Pumpkin Derby! This event is perfect for families with young children and families who are looking for something outside of the "scary" of Halloween attrac- tions. Get dressed up, hunt for candy, and have a wonderful afternoon with the family. 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 10-27 and 11-10: Tea By The Sea Enjoy afternoon tea and snacks while learn- ing about some of the aquarium's resident animals. Each week has a different theme. Ages 55 and up. Pre-registration is required; $9. per person. 2:00 PM 11-6 and 12-3: Behind the Scenes Tours Discover what goes on behind the scenes at the aquarium while you tour the building from top to bottom. Pre-registration and sneakers required. Ages 5 and up. Adults: $15.; children: $10. 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM 12-16 – 12-17 and 12-26 – 12-28: Sea of Lights Spectacular The Sweet Shop, Aquarium Gift Shop, and Pavilion Arcade will be open. Crafts, holi- day treats, photos with Santa and friends, games, holiday gifts, and more. $6. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CASINO PIER AND BREAKWATER BEACH 800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights (732) 793-6488 www.casinopiernj.com 10-22: 4th Annual Fall Festival Pumpkin painting, "pumpking" bowling, limbo, Halloween bingo, costume contest, and more! Prizes. In the arcade. 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 12-3: 4th Annual Holiday Party Ugly sweater contest, arts and crafts, pictures, visit with Santa, and more. Create a holiday card for a soldier. Prizes. In the arcade. 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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