| Event: Our Gang Players presents Miracle on 34th Street Date: 12/1/2017 – 7pm, 12/2/2017 – 7pm, 12/3/2017 – 2pm, (more) Venue: Stafford Township Arts Center |
| When | Click for more dates |
| Description | The famous movie from the streets of New York City takes the stage in Manahawkin this holiday season as Our Gang Players brings the famous characters to life! Join us as we experience the joy of the season in full color and musical splendor! |
| Cost | $10-18 |
| Business | Our Gang Players |
| Address | 1000 McKinley Ave |
| Town | Manahawkin (Stafford Township) |
| Contact | Sherry Schnepp |
| Phone | 609-597-0553 |
| ogmamma@comcast.net | |
| Website | http://www.ourgang.org |
| Event: Christkindlmarkt Date: 12/1/2017 – 11am – 4pm, 12/2/2017 – 11am – 4pm, 12/3/2017 – 11am – 4pm, (more) Venue: Tuckerton Seaport |
| When | Click for more dates |
| Description | Tuckerton Seaport rolls out the holly for the Annual Christkindlmarkt on December 1st, 2nd and 3rd – a true Christmas village atmosphere! This is a European style holiday market outdoors and under huge heated tents. Craft and gift vendors, fabulous food court, kiddie rides, Santa, rolling chair sleigh rides on the boardwalk, horse and wagon rides, demonstrations, great entertainment and holiday fun! Come jump start your holiday shopping, get in the holiday spirit with a horse drawn wagon ride. |
| Cost | $5 and members are free |
| Business | Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum |
| Address | 120 W Main St |
| Town | Tuckerton Borough |
| Contact | Brooke Salvanto |
| Phone | 609-296-8868 |
| brookes@tuckertonseaport.org | |
| Website | http://www.tuckertonseaport.org |
| Accessibility
|
| Event: Winter Solstice Celebration Date: 12/2/2017 – 11am – 3pm Venue: Cattus Island County Park |
| When | 12/2/2017 – 11am – 3pm |
| Description | The Winter Solstice Celebration is a FREE family event in the spirit of the holiday season! Kids can enjoy games, crafts, and a candy cane hunt. Local vendors will be selling goods, and food trucks will be cooking up some tasty treats. Activities include a campfire, horse-drawn carriage rides, and even a visit with Santa! Festivities will take place both outdoors and inside the renovated Cooper Environmental Center. |
| Cost | FREE |
| Business | Cattus Island County Park |
| Address | 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard |
| Town | Toms River Township |
| Contact | Jason Hoger |
| Phone | 732-270-6960 |
| jhoger@co.ocean.nj.us | |
| Website | http://www.oceancountyparks.org/ContentPage.aspx?ID=0751673c-9513-4ecc-8f3e-3e65 |
| Accessibility
|
| Event: A Christmas Carol Date: 12/2/2017 – 1pm Venue: Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts |
| When | 12/2/2017 – 1pm |
| Description | Main Stage A Grunin Center Tradition, this musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol is the timeless tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge who hates Christmas. Shocked into action by visits from three ghosts that take him on a journey to the past, present, and the future; Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas. The music and dancing of A Christmas Carol will help put everyone in the holiday spirit! This show is eligible for the FAST Pack Subscription! |
| Cost | Adult $12, Child $10 |
| Business | Grunin Center for the Arts @ Ocean County College |
| Address | Ocean County College, College Drive |
| Town | Toms River Township |
| Contact | Grunin Center Box Office |
| Phone | 732-255-0500 |
| grunincenter@ocean.edu | |
| Website | http://www.grunincenter.org |
| Event: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Date: 12/1/2017 – 7:30pm, 12/2/2017 – 8pm, 12/3/2017 – 2pm, (more) Venue: Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts |
| When | Click for more dates |
| Description | OCC Repertory Theatre Company Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson A unique and entertaining spin on an age-old tale. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has an edge – but the edge is funny, irreverent, and irresistible. Author Barbara Robinson’s prose is fast, clever, and very funny. Though it’s all in fun, it offers a subtle but important lesson: Just because you’re bad doesn’t mean you’re hopeless. |
| Cost | $15 |
| Business | Grunin Center for the Arts @ Ocean County College |
| Address | Ocean County College, College Drive |
| Town | Toms River Township |
| Contact | Grunin Center Box Office |
| Phone | 732-255-0500 |
| grunincenter@ocean.edu | |
| Website | http://www.grunincenter.org/event/best-christmas-pageant-ever/
|
| Event: Tim McLoone & the Holiday Express Band presents: Holiday Express Family Matinee Date: 12/3/2017 – Noon Venue: Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts |
| When | 12/3/2017 – Noon |
| Description | The acclaimed philanthropic group, Holiday Express, is making a rare public appearance. A family friendly matinee at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center will feature professional musicians and singers on stage, as well as Santa, The Grinch, and other holiday favorites. All proceeds from the event will support the nonprofits mission to deliver the gift of human kindness to those who need it most. |
| Cost | Adult $12, Child (12 and under) $10 |
| Business | Grunin Center for the Arts @ Ocean County College |
| Address | Ocean County College, College Drive |
| Town | Toms River Township |
| Contact | Grunin Center Box Office |
| Phone | 732-255-0500 |
| grunincenter@ocean.edu | |
| Website | http://www.grunincenter.org/event/tim-mcloone-holiday-express-band-presents-holiday-express-family-matinee/
|
| Event: Toyland at the Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ Date: 12/1/2017 – Noon – 4pm, 12/2/2017 – 10am – 4pm, 12/3/2017 – Noon – 4pm, (more) Venue: Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ |
| When | Click for more dates |
| Description | A holiday display of cars such as a Corvette, Porsche, Austin Bantam, 3/4 Midget etc. that any adult would love to find under their Christmas Tree and a collection of pedal cars, a large train layout, and numerous model, die-cast and slot cars on a slot track to appeal to the young and young at heart. The display includes an eclectic collection of automobilia, vintage auto service equipment, and a host of period antiques. |
| Cost | Admission is free, however donations are welcome. |
| Business | Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey |
| Address | 1800 Bay Ave. |
| (contd) | Bldg. 13 (end of Meadow Lane) next to NJ Museum of Boating |
| Town | Point Pleasant Borough |
| Contact | Ray Patnaude |
| Phone | 732-899-0012 |
| Rgailwarnings@aol.com | |
| Website | http://www.vintageautomuseum.org
|
| Event: Ronnie Spector’s Best Christmas Ever! Date: 11/30/2017 – 8pm Venue: The Strand Theater |
| When | 11/30/2017 – 8pm |
| Description | Ronnie Spector is one of those artists: the embodiment of the heart, soul, and passion of female rock and roll in the 60s. To this day, no one has ever surpassed Ronnie’s powerful trademark vocals, her gutsy attitude, or her innocent but knowing sexuality. Beginning in ’63, Ronnie recorded a long string of classic pop hits: powerful, poignant teen anthems like “Walking in the Rain,” “Do I Love You,” “Baby I Love You,” “The Best Part of Breaking Up,” “I Can Hear Music,” and the international #1 |
| Cost | $37-$75* |
| Business | Strand Center for the Arts |
| Address | 400 Clifton Ave. |
| Town | Lakewood Township |
| Contact | Kristi |
| Phone | 732-367-7789 |
| kristi@strand.org | |
| Website | http://www.strand.org |
| Event: 38th Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade Date: 12/2/2017 – 1pm Venue: From 5th to 25th St. along Long Beach Blvd. |
| When | 12/2/2017 – 1pm |
| Description | This is an Annual Christmas Parade, this year’s theme is Deck the Hulls. |
| Cost | no charge |
| Business | Ship Bottom Borough |
| Address | |
| Town | Ship Bottom Borough |
| Contact | Kathleen Wells |
| Phone | 609-494-2171 |
| kwells@shipbottom.org | |
| Website | http://www.shipbottom.org |
| Event: Holiday Open House Date: 12/2/2017 – 1pm – 4pm, 12/3/2017 – 1pm – 4pm, 12/5/2017 – 1pm – 4pm, (more) Venue: Ocean County Artists’ Guild |
| When | Click for more dates |
| Description | Visit our lovely Victorian home filled with beautiful gifts for the holidays. December 2-22, Tuesday-Sunday, 1-4PM |
| Cost | free |
| Business | Ocean County Artists’ Guild |
| Address | 22 Chestnut Street |
| Town | Island Heights Borough |
| Contact | Tamara Woronczuk |
| Phone | 732-270-3111 |
| TWoronczuk@Yahoo.com | |
| Website | http://www.ocartistsguild.org
|
| Event: Reindeer Ornament Date: 12/2/2017 – 10am – 12pm, 1pm, – 3pm, 12/3/2017 – 10am – 12pm, 1pm, – 3pm, (more) Venue: Tuckerton Seaport |
| When | Click for more dates |
| Description | Just in time for the Holiday Season! Join Mary for her annual ornament class at Tuckerton Seaport’s Christkindlmarkt event. This unique ornament is woven flat in the shape of a deer and measures 6” tall. Pre-registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome! |
| Cost | $15 members/ $20 nonmembers |
| Business | Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum |
| Address | 120 W Main St |
| Town | Tuckerton Borough |
| Contact | Brooke Salvanto |
| Phone | 609-296-8868 |
| brookes@tuckertonseaport.org | |
| Website | http://www.tuckertonseaport.org
|
| Event: Holiday Victorian Tea Date: 12/5/2017 – Venue: 600 Main Victorian Tea Room and Bed and Breakfast |
| When | 12/5/2017 – |
| Description | Boost your holiday spirit in the beautiful vintage home creatively decorated in its holiday finery. Enjoy tempting scones, tea sandwiches, yummy desserts, and fine teas served by professional staff.. Door prizes for lucky winners. |
| Cost | $27 for members; $30 for non-members |
| Business | Ocean County Historical Society |
| Address | 600 Main Street |
| Town | Toms River Township |
| Contact | Barbara Reusch |
| Phone | 732-341-1880 |
| freusch@verizon.net | |
| Website | http://www.oceancountyhistory.org |