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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 7 14 10-21: A Taste of Spring Lake Kitchen Tour Sponsored by H.W. Mountz PTA. Spring Lake, (734) 449-0577 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM www.springlake.org 10-21: 12th Annual Car And Motorcycle Show in Ocean Gate Open to all age vehicles and motor- cycles. Music, vendors, gift auction, and food available. Free. Rain or shine. First Aid Park, Corner of E. Cape May and Asbury Avenues, Ocean Gate, (732) 558-1610 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.oceangateems.org 10-21: Harvest Arts Festival in Toms River Celebrate Autumn with a cornucopia of food, entertainment, children's activities, juried art show, beer and wine garden and more. Downtown Toms River, Washington Street, (732) 341-8738 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM www.downtowntomsriver.com 10-21: Bradley Beach Howl-O-Ween Festival Dogfest, live music, vendors. Downtown Bradley Beach at Riley Park, Main Street, (732) 776-2999 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM www.bradleybeachnj.gov 10-21: Bonfire and Storytelling in Barnegat Light Join us for a relaxing evening of entertainment with storyteller Robin Moore. Watch the sun go down with beautiful Barnegat Lighthouse in the background. Bring a beach blanket and/or beach chair and remember to bring marshmal- lows and a stick so you can roast them over the fire! Climb the lighthouse. Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Broadway, Barnegat Light, (609) 494-9196 7:00 PM – 9:00 www.barnegatlight.org 10-21: Spirits & Spirits: Potluck Halloween Party at the Strauss Mansion Bring a dish or drink to share, and don't forget your costume! Admission includes ghost story tours of the haunted 1893 Strauss Mansion, Tarot Card readings, tea leaf readings, psychics, and a Victorian era "Wine Glass Séance." $15 per person. Strauss Mansion, 27 Prospect Circle, Atlantic Highlands, (732) 291-1861 7:00 PM www.ahhistory.org 10-21 - 10-22: 14th Annual New Jersey Lighthouse Weekend Lighthouse enthusiasts climb every lighthouse in the state over this exciting two-day event. Visit eleven coastal lighthouses and two museums housing first order Fresnel lenses. Sites along the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay, and Delaware River, including two in Ocean County: Barnegat Lighthouse and Historical Museum and Tuckers Island Lighthouse at Tuckerton Seaport; and three in Monmouth County: Sandy Hook Light at Sandy Hook State Park, Navesink Twin Lights in Highlands, and Sea Girt Light in Sea Girt. Climbing not nec- essary to participate (one-time $2 registration fee at first stop to participate in collecting puz- zle pieces at each lighthouse); however, some lighthouses charge to visit/climb and others have special events in conjunction with chal- lenge. Refreshments and children's activities. See website for lighthouse addresses and loca- tions. Sponsored by the NJ Lighthouse Society. Sat.: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sun.: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM www.lighthousechallengenj.org www.njlhs.org www.tuckertonseaport.com 10-21 – 10-22: Fall Food Truck Festival at Laurita Winery in New Egypt Food and wine lovers will enjoy gourmet food, wine tastings, a souvenir glass, live entertain- ment, and activities for children. Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road, New Egypt, (609) 758-8000 Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM www.lauritawinery.com 10-21 and 10-28: Keyport Ghost Tours Walking lantern tours of Keyport on Saturday nights in October. Tickets available 8:00 PM; tour starts 8:30 PM. Tours will run approxi- mately one hour and 15 minutes rain or shine. Adults: $12.; age 10 and under: $10. Meet across from Uncle Louie G's Ice Cream Shop, 46 West Front Street, Keyport, (732) 500-6262 www.facebook.com/jerseyshoreghosttours 10-22: Trick or Treat Street and Howl-O-Ween in Seaside Heights Prizes and fun for everyone including pumpkin decorating, dog and kid's costume parade, trick or treating, and a pumpkin chunkin' competi- tion among local businesses. Free admission. Seaside Heights Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, (732) 830-3700 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM www.exit82.com 10-26 – 11-28: Art Harvest Show in Manahawkin Annual judged art show. Opening reception 11-5, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 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 10-27: Haunts in the Park in Point Pleasant Enter our haunted trail through the twisted, gnarled old trees that are shelters for unsus- pecting visitors. Squeeze past all of the ghosts, ghouls, and beasties who are just dying to greet you! May not be appropriate for young children. Admission $4. Adults; $2. Children under 10. Community Park, Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, (732) 892-5813 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM www.ptboro.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER, continued from page 13 EVENTS AT OCEAN COUNTY PARKS OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 1198 Bandon Rd., Toms River, 1-877-OC PARKS www.oceancountyparks.org Please refer to the listing on page 34. CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard (off Fischer Blvd.) Toms River, (732) 270-6960 Nature Walks: Saturdays and Sundays through 12-31 (except 11-4 and 12-2), 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 10-26: Braided Rag Rug 2, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Fee. 11-6: Rattle Your Bones - Owl Pellet Dissection, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 11-16: Make Your Own Pinecone Wreath, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Fee. 11-30: Make Your Own Rustic Holiday Sign, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Fee. 12-2: Winter Solstice Celebration - vendors, crafts, games, music, campfire, storytelling, nature walks, refreshments, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 12-7: Make Your Own Countdown to Christmas Board, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Fee. 12-14: Make Your Own Holiday Decorations Using Buttons, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Fee. CLOVERDALE FARM COUNTY PARK 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat, 1-877-OC PARKS Fridays 11-17 and 12-8: Early Morning Strolls, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturdays through 11-11: Drawing and Watercolor Series, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Fee. 10-24: Make Your Own Square Market Basket, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Fee. 10-28: Monthly Bird Walks, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 11-14: Make Your Own Bread Basket, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Fee. 11-18 and 12-9: Monthly Bird Walks, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 11-28: Wine Glass Painting, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Fee. 12-2: Make Your Own Rustic Natural Christmas Tree, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Fee. 12-5: Make Your Own Scandinavian Snowflakes, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Fee. 12-8: Make Your Own Evergreen Holiday Wreath, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Fee. JAKES BRANCH COUNTY PARK 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood (732) 281-2750 or 1-877-OC PARKS Saturdays through 12-30: Drop By For Science on the Fly/Make and Take, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (no pro- gram 11-4) Sundays through 12-17: Discovery Nature Walks, 1:30 PM Sundays through 12-17: Live Animal Talks, 1:00 PM 10-21: Night of the Stars (ASTRA), 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 11-4: Awesome Autumn - candy in the hay, hayrides, bring-your-own pumpkin painting, hay maze, face painting, games, snacks, and more, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 11-18: Furry Friendly Family Campfire - bring Fido and marshmallows for a short night hike followed by a cozy campfire. Only well socialized, leashed dogs please. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, $5. 11-25 and 12-16: Night of the Stars (ASTRA), 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 12-12: Make Your Own Wine Cork Ornaments. 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Fee. OCEAN COUNTY PARK 659 Ocean Avenue (Route 88), Lakewood 1-877-OC PARKS 10-28: Trunk or Treat - decorate your vehicle's trunk and bring treats for little ghouls. Prizes awarded. Advanced reservations required. 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. 12-4 – 12-6: Make Your Own Evergreen Holiday Wreath (in the Beach Complex), 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Fee.

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