Ocean County Tourism

Winter Wonderland
2026-12-05 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Washington Street, 101 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Downtown Toms River Event Calendar 2026
Irish Festival
March 7: 12pm-6pm
Cinco De Mayo
May 2nd: 12pm-6pm
Downtown Night Out
Fridays and Saturdays 5pm-10pm
May 29th thru October 14th
Farmer’s Market
Wednesdays 10am-3pm
June 17th thru October 14th
Toms River Pride
June 13th 2pm-8pm
Cruisin’ Downtown
June 17th, July 15th, August 12th
6pm-9pm Free Registration
Summer in the Street
July 18th 2pm-8pm
Comfort Food Festival
September 19th 12pm-6pm
Scarecrow Walk
October 9th – 23rd
Harvest Arts Festival
October 17th 11am-5pm
Haunted Downtown
October 24th 6pm-9pm
Halloween Parade
October 31st 7pm
Small Business Saturday
November 28th Support Local!
Tree Lighting
December 4th 5:30pm-7:30pm
Winter Wonderland
December 5th 11am-4pm

244th Anniversary of the Affair at Cedar Bridge Tavern
2026-12-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States
Experience history come to life at the Affair at Cedar Bridge, honoring the role of what is now Ocean County during the years 1775–1783.
This immersive event will feature historical demonstrations, appearances by period soldiers, guided tours, and engaging educational experiences for all ages.
Join us as we reflect on the bravery, sacrifice, and spirit of the Revolutionary era and celebrate the rich heritage of our community.
Rain Date: January 10, 2027
7:30am-11am REVNJ 5k Run: Cedar Bridge Tavern
Sunday March 29, 2026 at Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site in Barnegat, New Jersey
For more information visit: https://www.revnj.org/events

9:00am-2:00pm League of Historical Societies of NJ Regional Meeting
Saturday April 18, 2026 at Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site in Barnegat New Jersey
For more information visit: https://www.lhsnj.org

10:00am-11:00am Planting a Liberty Tree: Arbor Day
Wednesday April 22, 2026 at the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River New Jersey
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7:30pm 250th Concert & Drone Show Thursday July 2, 2026 at 1198 Bandon Rd (Parks Admin Building) in Toms River New Jersey

11:00am WAWA Welcome America Presents: Salute to Independence Day Parade
Friday July 3rd, 2026 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania

1:00pm-3:00pm 250 Celebration: Bells Across America
Saturday July 4th, 2026 at the ocean County Courthouse Toms River New Jersey
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7:00pm-8:30pm 250 Concert: Ocean County Library
Saturday July 4th, 2026 at the Ocean County library in Toms River New Jersey
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3:00pm-4:30pm Bobby Horton: Patriot Songs of the American Revolution
Sunday October 4th, 2026 at Ocean County College in Toms River New Jersey
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11:00am-12:30pm Countdown to Independence Presentation
Thursday November 12, 2026 at the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River New Jersey
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9:00am-4:00pm 244th Anniversary of the Affair at Cedar Bridge Tavern
Sunday December 6, 2026 at Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site in Barnegat New Jersey
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Woven Christmas Tree with Niki Giberson
2026-12-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ, 08087, United States
Join us to weave a Woven Christmas Tree on Saturday, December 19th at Tuckerton Seaport with folk artist Niki Giberson.
All materials included, celebrate creativity and craftsmanship!
An approximately 16’’ tall Christmas tree can be decorated with lights, garlands, or ornaments.
$42 for members and $45 for non-members
Dec 19th 10am-12pm
www.tuckertonseaport.org
Seaport Members can use promo code Member2026 for a discounted rate.
This class will be held in the Hunting Shanty at the Tuckerton Seaport
Woven Christmas Tree with Niki Giberson | Facebook

Toms River - NJSP Instructional Boat Safety Class and Exam
2026-12-27 09:00 - 17:30 | Toms River Elks Lodge #1875, 600 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Sunday, 12/27/2026 09:00am to 5:30pm Toms River Elks
600 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753 Ocean County
Get your NJ Boating Safety Certificate and be ready for the summer! NASBLA certified classes – use your NJ boat Safety Certificate in other states! Our instructors will provide you with a fun-filled and educational look at Boat Safety in New Jersey.
If you are operating a personal watercraft (Jet Ski, Wave Runner, etc.), or a power vessel on the waters of the State of New Jersey you are required to possess a New Jersey boat safety certificate. This class meets the State of New Jersey – Division of State Police Marine Law Enforcement requirements for boat safety education. Temporary certifications will be given upon successful completion of the course. All Boat Safe US Courses are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Register for the class at www.boatsafeus.com/schedule-class
609-613-2339
Classes are $110 and are completed in a one-day class (8 1/2 hour day including lunch break and test time) or in two evenings (two 3 1/2 hour classes with mandatory homework). At the conclusion of the class, every student, age 13 and over, will receive a valid New Jersey State Boaters Safety Certificate. This Certificate is valid for Power Boats and Jet Skis (age 16 and over) and is accepted throughout many states as a valid form of having completed a Boaters Safety Course.
Proctored Exams Available!! Take the online course with Recademics, Ace Boater, Boat-Ed or Boater-Exam and take the proctored exam with Boat Safe US! The proctored exam is $55, collected at the exam site in the form of cash or check. Must register! See our schedule at www.boatsafeus.com

New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash with The Rave-Ons
2026-12-31 20:00 | Surflight Theatre, 201 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven, NJ, 08008, United States
The Rave-Ons return to the Surflight Theatre on New Year’s Eve! Todd Meredith & The Rave-Ons are a high energy rock and roll band originally formed to revitalize the music of Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
They produce and star in two different Buddy Holly tribute shows as well as a 50’s and 60’s rock and roll tribute.
For concerts, they have over a hundred and fifty rock and roll tunes from all decades in their repertoire.
They have played together all over the world, dazzling audiences at such venues as: Celebrity Cruise Lines, Holland America Cruise Lines, and BB Kings Blues Club, NYC and numerous other clubs, theaters, restaurants, and civic centers from coast to coast – including Buddy Holly’s hometown of Lubbock, Texas!
Audiences agree, the Rave-Ons give their shows an energy and exuberance that cannot be matched!
12/31/26 at 8pm
https://surflight.org/
info@surflight.org
609-492-9477
