Cattus Island Nature Festival 46 Years Connecting Community with nature. Free event for all ages. April 25, 10am-3pm at the Cooper Environmental Center Seining, kayak tours, live animal talks, the great bug race, crafts, nature games, lectures, environmental groups & vendors.
Jenkinson's Aquarium and This is Yoga NJ Enjoy an hour-long yoga class with This Is Yoga NJ surrounded by fascinating sea life, including our playful seals, Turbo and Noelani. A perfect way to blend relaxation with a unique aquatic experience! Includes admission for the day. This program is planned as an All Levels Yoga class geared […]
Jenkinson's Aquarium Not Your Typical Egg Hunt This is not your typical egg hunt. Walk the beach with a guide to find and identify skate egg cases! This event is free. We will meet on the beach in front of the Aquarium. *Weather permitting* Skate Egg Hunt | Aquarium
Fishing Contest at Lake Shenandoan County Park, Lakewood Weigh-in locations, door prizes, 2 age groups 732-506-5122 Saturday May 2nd 7:30am-2pm Sign up at Lake Shenandoah before heading out. $2 under 16 and $4 for 16 and up
Plant. Swap. Connect. #GrowGreen This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re inviting you to slow down, get your hands in the soil, and be part of something meaningful. Join Bright Harbor Healthcare for a one-of-a-kind community event: Plant & Seed Swap May 4 5:30 – 8:30 PM Icarus Brewing | Brick, NJ Your $25 Ticket Includes: […]
Jenkinson's Aquarium Horseshoe Crab & Migratory Bird Day May 9th 12pm-4pm Learn about the relationship between Red Knot Birds and Horseshoe Crabs! At least 11 species of migratory birds rely on horseshoe crab eggs as their primary food supply during migration. The eggs replenish their fat supply during their trip from South American wintering areas […]
Penguins & Pajamas Waddle your way into a wonderful morning with your favorite flightless friends! Put on your favorite pair of pajamas and join us in learning all about penguins through storytelling, a craft, and a special Meet & Greet with one of our African penguins. This program is open to children of all ages! […]
Brick Township's Annual Green Fair Saturday, May 16, 2026 10am-2pm at the Bob Anstett Cultural Arts Center 515 Herbertsville Road Hosted by: Township of Brick, Sustainable Brick, Brick Green Team, Environmental Commission, Tourism Commission and Brick Twp. Recreation. Free admission! This year's theme: Wildlife, wellness, and well being Vendors, exhibits, giveaways, door prizes, food trucks […]
Join New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium and New Jersey Natural Gas for our 23rd annual Ocean Fun Days! Free admission, free activities and free parking! This popular two-day event takes place on Saturday, May 16th, at Island Beach State Park and Sunday, May 17th, at Gateway National Park, Sandy Hook, from 11AM until 3PM both […]
Jenkinson's Aquarium & This is Yoga, NJ Yoga Sunday, May 17th Sunday, June 14th Sunday, July 12th Sunday, August 16th 9am-10am Enjoy an hour-long yoga class with This Is Yoga NJ surrounded by fascinating sea life, including our playful seals, Turbo and Noelani. A perfect way to blend relaxation with a unique aquatic experience! Includes admission […]
Third Thursdays at Cedar Bridge: Jog into History April 16 & May 21 Thursday 10-11am Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site 200 Old Halfway Road, Barnegat NJ Brought to you by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners All ability levels are welcome. Ages Adult $7 per person oceancountyparks.org 732 506 9090
Bottle Gourd Bumblebees Become a folk artist and paint a small, dried bottle gourd as a busy bumblebee! Painting will be done outside. Ages 5-12 years $5 per person April 26 and May 28 Sunday 10-11:15am Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site 200 Old Halfway Rd, Barnegat oceancountyparks.org 732 506 9090 Brought to you by the […]
Jenkinson's Aquarium Sensory Saturdays Guests with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing or cognitive challenges, as well as guests requiring assistance for disabilities are invited to explore the aquarium before we open to the public. To create a sensory friendly environment there will be a decreased noise level, limited visual stimulation and less crowding. General admission […]
Register for Greater Mercer TMA's Bike to Happy Photo Challenge! gmtma.org Locations: Mercer County, Ocean County, Montgomery Township or Plainsboro. Each week you bike to your happy place, take a selfie and submit it for a chance to win prizes from our sponsors! Photos must clearly show you and your bike. Share the happy: Tag […]
This is a great program for those future marine biologists! Come experience the aquarium from an employee’s point of view. Learn how to provide animal care including training, enrichment, and feeding for a variety of animals. You’ll go behind the scenes, meet some of our animals, and talk with our care staff. Pre-registration & sneakers […]
