Mathis Plaza Farmers Market
From 5/15/2025 - 9/11/2025
The South Toms River Recreation 2025 Farmers Market invites potential vendors to apply for a space in their bustling lakeside marketplace. With fees as low as $25 a week per space, vendors are able to showcase their fresh, local produce and handmade wares to a community eager for quality goods.
Art Chat
From 1/24/2025 - 11/28/2025
Gather with artistic spirits and immerse yourself in lively discussions about creation, industry struggles, inspiration, and art marketing. There's an opportunity to present a personal artwork or ongoing project, join a group physically or remotely, and importantly, get feedback and network with the art community.
Seaside Heights Fireworks
From 7/4/2025 - 8/27/2025
Spectators are treated to a spectacular fireworks show sponsored by Coca-Cola, a sight visible from every vantage point on the boardwalk. Please be aware that the display relies heavily on favourable weather conditions.
Farmers Market
From 5/23/2025 - 9/27/2025
At the fun-filled Lacey Farmers Market, cherished locals chat as commercially harvested foods exchange hands, highlighting the bounty of the season. Shoppers fuel our town's tight-knit agricultural community by shopping selections that vary from wild mushrooms, peaches, handmade meals, to homemade knick-knacks.
Downtown Night Out
From 5/30/2025 - 10/18/2025
This vibrant gathering invites attendees to delight in delectable meals and refreshing beverages, heightened by engaging conversations. Participating restaurants add a twist by setting up outdoor dining and specialized table service, sponsored by notable entities including Celebrity FORD.
Feel Good Fest
On 8/15/2025
Bright Harbor Healthcare is eying an extravagant summer jamboree, the Feel Good Fest, dedicated to fostering unity, empowerment, and overall wellness in the community. Get ready for some gastronomic delights from food trucks, a thrilling car show, fresh produce at a farmers market, and take a step towards life enrichment with their fitness and yoga stretch sessions for every age group.
Crab Race
On 8/23/2025
Get ready for an exciting, innovatively altruistic charity event where you can witness artificial plastic crabs race in honor of the admirable Denise Whalen. By getting involved and betting on the scuttling fellows, ambitious supporters can stand a chance at winning fantastic prizes like a hundred-dollar bill, waterpark passes, and much more, all while contributing to an invaluable cause: funding cancer research at the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Seaside Summer Freestyle Fest
On 8/23/2025
This electrifying show at the Beach Stage in Seaside Heights, NJ, is set to offer thrilling performances live on stage. Ideally located at the boardwalk's edge, attendees can expect a stimulating mixture of enlivening creativity, also spiced up by the dramatic beach environment's vibe.
Watercolor Pencil Basics
On 8/28/2025
Brush stroke enthusiasts and casual dabblers can hone their skills at an interactive workshop on watercolor pencil techniques led by Jenny Santa Maria. Starter tips like blending, selection, applying pigments, and techniques to creating a final piece that reveals one's personal style are all included, with the exclusive addition of furthering one's abilities beyond this invaluable session and supplies to last the whole workshop.
Vendor Fair
On 9/6/2025
This charitable event is dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, as well as families dealing with the disappearance of loved ones. With a focus on providing help and fostering healing and resilience, attendees will interact in a setting that promotes solidarity and understanding.
Sailfest
On 9/6/2025
The renowned New Jersey Sailing Festival invites river lovers, boating enthusiasts, and families from New York to Philadelphia for a nautical extravaganza rich with sail race regattas, crafts, art, vendors, raffles, activities for kids, food trucks, beer, wine, and live music. On this special event, a 9-11 reflection ceremony will also transpire, and all proceeds go toward scholarships and community essentials via the facilitator, Rotary of Toms River Charitable Foundation, a dedicated non-profit.
Barnegat Fire Department Stop, Drop, and Run
On 8/30/2025
Participate in the Twelfth Annual Barnegat Fire Department Stop, Drop, and Run race, where runners can choose between a competitive, chip-timed 5K and 10K race or a non-competitive 1-mile Fun Run. A vibrant locality event that combines athletic energy with the determination to serve, it stands as an exciting display of community spirit.
Art and Craft Show
On 8/31/2025
Patrons can expect a diverse ensemble of over 70 vendors showcasing talent in fine arts, photography, ceramics, wood crafts, clothing, and handmade jewelry, among other items. This event truly provides a swath of creative output, certain to offer something for everyone.
Lavallette Founders Day
On 9/6/2025
Lavallette Founders Day celebrates this close-knit community through a joyful gathering established by resident donations and collective local efforts. Attendees can expect a generous array of complimentary treats, including thrilling amusement rides, live music, entertainment, and even a mobile gaming trailer, all promised to provide a memorable family-friendly experience.
Wine on the Beach Festival
On 9/6/2025
Delight in the Wine on the Beach Festival, where tasting some of the area's finest wines is a must for all attendees over 21. Prepare to be serenaded as well, with a pulsating concert promising the best of '70s rock music at no additional cost.
OCC Viking 5K and Fun Run
On 9/7/2025
Sign up for an annual running event that funds scholarships and awards for Ocean County College students. Participation and sponsorship are encouraged, opening the chance to give back to a worthwhile cause.