Sketchbookers
2026-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | TRAC Toms River Artist Community, 40 Main St., Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Sketchbookers
This is an open meet-up, FREE to anyone who would like to attend.
Just bring a sketchbook and your favorite drawing tools and come and get creative with us!
https://www.trac732.org/
tomsriverartistcomminity732@gmail.com
7323770290
Location:
TRAC GALLERY, 40 Main St., Toms River NJ 08753
Date & Time:
Thursday Aug 13th, 6p-8p and every 2nd Thursday of each month

Reevestown Cemetery Walk
2026-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States
Make your Own Jackstraw Game!
Sunday, November 15, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Learn about the Lenape people and create a set of Jackstraws, a game similar to pick-up sticks. Ages: 5+, $5 per person.
Registration #359332 – 9D
Gratitude Painting
Sunday, November 22, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Come promote self-awareness, gratitude, and reflection; we’ll encourage kids (and adults) to reflect on things they are grateful for and then capture it on canvas.
Ages: 7+, $5 per person.
Registration #359332-9F
Reevestown Cemetery History Walk
Friday, December TI, at 10:00am -12:00pm. Registration #359536 – 9A
Friday, January 1, at 10:00am -12:00pm. Registration #359536 – 9B
Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a 2-mile walk with some uneven and wet spots.
Ages: 9+; $8 per adult/$6 per child (ages 9-16}
Archery For Kids
Saturday, December 12, at 10:00am -11:30am
This class is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided.
Ages:10-17; $10 per person.
Registration #359332 – 9A
ARCHERY FOR ADULTS
Saturday, December 12, at 2:00pm- 3:30pm
This class is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided.
Ages: Adult; $10 per person.
Registration #359123 – 9A
Handmade Wall Hanging
Sunday, December 13, at 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Come create a unique wall hanging using yarns, fibers, natural items, and more! Ages: 10-13; $5 per person
Registration #359332 – 9G
Cedar Bridge Skirmish History Walk
Sunday, December 27, at 10:00am -12:00pm
Take a 2-mile journey on the anniversary of the skirmish. Children must be accompanied by an adult. some uneven areas and there may be wet spots.
Ages: 9+; $6 per adult/$5 per child
Registration #359536 – 9C

“The Heroes’ Revenge: Revolutionaries and Pine Robbers
Sunday, December 27, at 2:00pm- 3:00pm
Explore the lived experiences of patriot rebels and loyalist pine robbers during the Revolutionary War. Discuss how bitter, personal grudges and local resources made this area a hotbed of activity. Ages: All; $5 per person
Registration #359166 – 9C
Kids Fish Decoy Painting
Monday, December 28, at 1:00am – 2:00pm
Please dress for the weather and wear clothes that can get paint on them.
Ages: 4-10; $5 per person
Registration #359332-9C
For program availability or a Parks newsletter call: 1-877-OCPARKS (627-2757}
Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site 200 Old Halfway Road, Barnegat

Lighting Up Nature
2026-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Rd, Beachwood, NJ, 08722, United States
Lighting Up Nature
Heading out to drive through your neighborhood to look at Holiday Lights? Swing by Jakes Branch County Park for their neighborhood-style drive thru display
December 11 thru 14
6-8pm
Free!
1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood

D.O.A. Mysteries Presents Murder at the Kringle Variety Hour
2026-12-11 19:30 | Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ, 08533, United States
D.O.A. Mysteries presents Murder at the Kringle Variety Hour!
Merry turns to murder on the set of Kris Kringle’s annual variety show!
Join Santa and his guests for a jingle bell rockin’ night of Yuletide hilarity and a ho-ho-homicide.
It’s interactive holiday fun on the set of an old-time radio show with lots of audience participation, plus a murder to unwrap!

Archery for Kids
2026-12-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States

Saturday Morning Figure Drawing
2026-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
OCAG Saturday Morning Short Pose
Undraped Figure Drawing Session
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$20 for members
$25 for non members
Adults 18 and up are welcome
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/saturday-morning-figure-drawing-short-pose-22/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Winter Solstice Celebration
2026-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Winter Solstice Celebration
Cattus Island County Park Cooper Environmental Center
Free Event
Saturday December 12
10am-2pm
Games, crafts, live animal talks, horse carriage rides (11am-2pm), campfire story time, food, a visit from Santa and candy cane nature walk

Archery for Adults
2026-12-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States

The Wag's Annual Christmas Spectacular at the Strand Theater
2026-12-12 18:00 | The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, NJ, 08701, United States
There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned holiday special, and The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular is just that!
Steeped in the traditions of holiday TV shows of the past, The Wag brings back the memories of these specials while putting their own unique stamp on them.
Their show has all of the holiday songs that you know and love, plus dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises – including a few original Christmas/Holiday songs! The Wag’s sense of humor and their homemade props and costumes are worth the price of admission alone.
The show also features a running theme of “Christmas Around the World”. There will be holiday songs and sketches from Ireland, Germany, Spain, & more!
The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular is sure to please the entire family.
Discounted tickets available for ages 18 and under and 65 and over!
strand.org

Family/Pet Photos with Santa Claus
2026-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Family/Pet Photos with Santa Claus
Santa Claus will visit Cattus Island County Park for a fun photo opportunity with your pet.
Bring your own camera, and one of Santa’s helpers will be on hand to take your perfect holiday photo.
All pets must be on a leash.
This event is first come first served.
Free!
Location: Lecture Room in the Cooper Environmental Center
Sunday, December 13
11am-2pm
All ages

Spaghetti with Santa
2026-12-13 12:00 - 15:30 | Dolce Liberta, 100 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin, NJ, United States
Spaghetti with Santa
December 13, 2026
12:00pm – 3:30pm
100 McKinley Ave, Manahawkin NJ 08050
Includes:
Unlimited pictures with Santa, lunch, a gelato bar to build your own sundae, crafts and a gingerbread contest
$23.99 adults
$14.99 children 12 & under + tax & gratuity
IN-HOUSE EVENTS/WORKSHOPS | | Dolce Liberta Events

Handmade Wall Hanging
2026-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States

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

Christmas with Elvis the King
2026-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt, NJ, 08533, United States
This festive celebration blends Elvis Presley’s beloved Christmas classics with his greatest hits, creating the perfect soundtrack for the season.
Featuring powerful vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and high-energy moments that bring audiences to their feet, this show captures the warmth,
nostalgia, and joy that made Elvis’s holiday performances so iconic.
Tickets are $21 online and $25 at the door.

Festival of Trees
2026-12-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Festival of Trees
Visit Cattus Island County Park to get in the Holiday Spirit.
County agencies will be decorating trees highlighting themes.
Please come view and cast a vote for your favorite creation.
Entries are displayed in the Lecture Room from December 23 – January 3 (10am-4pm) for People’s Choice Voting.

Cattus Island Gingerbread House Contest
2026-12-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Cattus Island Gingerbread House Contest
Entries drop off December 16 – 20
No houses accepted after 12/21
Youth (0-6) (7-12)
Teen (13-17)
Adult (18+)
In person People’s Choice Voting
12/26 – 1/4
10am-4pm

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

Cedar Bridge Skirmish History Walk
2026-12-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States

“The Hero’s Revenge”: Revolutionaries and Pine Robbers
2026-12-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States

Kids’ Fish Decoy Painting
2026-12-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Rd., Barnegat, NJ, 08005, United States

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

Saturday Morning Life Drawing Quick Pose OCAG
2027-01-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Undraped Figure Drawing Session
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$20 for members
$25 for non members
Pay the monitor at the beginning of the class
Adults 18 and up are welcome
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/saturday-morning-life-drawing-quick-pose/2027-01-02/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

The Beauty of Neutrals
2027-01-04 09:30 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Monday Morning Watercolor
The Beauty of Neutrals
Members 80.00/Non Members $100.00
January 4, 11, 18, 25
Learn how to mix rich, luminous neutral colors from your existing palette.
Discover warm and cool neutrals, create beautiful grays and earth tones, and explore how subtle color creates depth, atmosphere, and harmony in watercolor.
This four-week series will strengthen your color mixing skills while painting peaceful landscapes, seascapes, and nature-inspired subjects.
Mixing Beautiful Neutrals
Each week explores:
Week 1: Mixing warm & cool neutrals
Week 2: Color temperature and harmony
Week 3: Atmospheric perspective
Week 4: Limited palettes that glow
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/the-beauty-of-neutrals-watercolor-with-leona-lavone/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Drawing with Joseph Rogine
2027-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This class is being offered to ages 12 and up!
$20.00 for members per class
$25.00 for non members per class
Instructor: Joseph Rogine
These classes are designed for both beginning to advanced students who want to sharpen their skills in drawing.
I have taught students for over 25 years who have never picked up a pencil to draw to those who have been quite advanced.
It is an academic course, (academic being defined as that which can be taught).
Drawings are created by copying master drawings, simple to complex still-life objects and classical plaster casts.
The student usually begins by copying a master drawing that is supplied to them.
All students start out using graphite pencils with grades of 2H HB 2B.
The capabilities and limitations of drawing materials and drawing instruments are discussed at length along with their proper handling.
Classes are essentially about learning how to see nature and the world as an artist sees it, through the language and medium of drawing.
The student’s eye will gradually become trained and sensitive on how to compose a layout on the page, assessing proportion, elementary perspective, gauge angles, identify shapes, access the degree of curvature of forms, locate hidden movements and linear rhythms, the structure and modeling of form and the study of light and shade.
This opens a whole new world towards a visual literacy that was very common in school curricula 100 to 150 years ago.
Depending on a students’ progress and particular interest repeat students are free to experiment with various drawing mediums like charcoal, pastel pencil, pen and ink etc., along with the drawing surfaces applicable to their chosen medium. Joseph Rogine supply list 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Joseph Rogine at 732-349-6859, or by email at info@ocartistsguild.org. (ages 12+, teen, adult, drawing)
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/drawing-with-joseph-rogine-45/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

D.Y.O.T. with Instruction with Carol Colvin
2027-01-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
January 4, 11, 18, 25 & February 1, 8, 15, 22
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Members: $160
Non-members: $200
Hello members,
My new class is starting, and I will continue to set up a still-life, and instruct students with their own projects, but . . .
Ever get frustrated with a watercolor you just can’t get right?
Been there, done that. Some time ago I did a portrait of a niece in watercolor.
Loved the tilt of her head and the flowers in her hair (she was a bridesmaid I think); but at that time I could not achieve the softness of her face in paint.
So, I went over the entire work with pastels, which are soft and blend beautifully.
I will supply the pastels. Doesn’t have to be a portrait that you want to enhance, could be landscape, still-life or abstract.
So much fun to get messy with your materials.
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/d-y-o-t-with-instruction-with-carol-colvin-6/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

January Children's Classes Tuesday
2027-01-05 16:00 - 17:15 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
January Tuesday Sessions
January 5 – Celebrate Wishes in the Sky
January 12 – Pop-Art Warhol
January 19 – Mondrian Design
January 26 – Sports
4:00PM – 5:15PM
$100 members
$125 non-members
Drop in’s welcome
$25/session for members
$35/session for non-members
Each class is a journey into the world of colors and imagination, where young artists are guided to create a new painting every week.
These sessions are designed to be fun and educational, helping kids explore different painting techniques, styles and themes.
It’s a fantastic way for children to express themselves, develop their artistic skills, and build confidence in their creativity.
Plus, they get to take home a unique masterpiece after each class!
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/january-childrens-classes-tuesday/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Tuesday Night Life Drawing Long Pose
2027-01-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
OCAG Tuesday Night Long Pose
Undraped Figure Drawing Session
7:00 – 9:00 PM
$20 for members
$25 for non members
Pay Monitor at beginning of session
Adults 18 and up are welcome
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/tuesday-night-life-drawing-long-pose/2027-01-05/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Painting with Neutrals Watercolor with Leona Lavone
2027-01-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Wednesday Morning Watercolor
The Beauty of Neutrals
Members $120.00/Non Members $150.00
January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3, 10
Painting with Neutrals 6 weeks
Nature’s Quiet Palette
Experience the calming beauty of painting with soft, muted colors inspired by nature.
Using handcrafted neutral palettes, we’ll create atmospheric skies, coastal scenes, weathered barns, trees,
rocks and tranquil landscapes while learning techniques that make every painting feel more natural and expressive.
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/painting-with-neutrals-watercolor-with-leona-lavone/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

January Children's Classes Wednesday
2027-01-06 16:00 - 17:15 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
January Wednesday Sessions
January 6 – Celebrate Wishes in the Sky
January 13 – Pop-Art Warhol
January 20 – Mondrian Design
January 27 – Sports
4:00PM – 5:15PM
$100 members
$125 non-members
Drop in’s welcome
$25/session for members
$35/session for non-members
Each class is a journey into the world of colors and imagination, where young artists are guided to create a new painting every week.
These sessions are designed to be fun and educational, helping kids explore different painting techniques, styles and themes.
It’s a fantastic way for children to express themselves, develop their artistic skills, and build confidence in their creativity.
Plus, they get to take home a unique masterpiece after each class!
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/january-childrens-classes-wednesday-3/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111

Art Book Club
2027-01-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, United States
Members/non-members: Art Book Club 2027 (Free Event)
Date: Second Friday of the month, (dates subject to change. Contact Moderator)
Time: 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM
Duration: On Going, I’m Interested Let’s get together and share our favorite art books, media, and other resources related to art making, art history, artists, art marketing, etc.
This first meeting we will draft a list of books that we would like to discuss for the rest of the year. (Live in person with option to join the group).
Contact the moderator, Kim Cesaretti if you are interested in attending or have questions. adult & teen. Be sure to list the date you are interested in attending in your email.
Mark your Calendars for these 2026 Monthly dates:
1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13, 9/10, 10/8, 11/12 (dates subject to change)
https://www.ocartistsguild.org/event/art-book-club/2027-01-08/
info@ocartistsguild.org
732-270-3111
