TOMS RIVER, NJ – From ice skating and karate to kids’ cooking classes and yoga, Toms River’s new winter recreation guide is now live — and residents can sign up online in minutes.

Mayor Dan Rodrick said the township has made registration easier than ever through the CommunityPass system, which allows residents to browse activities, register, and pay all in one place.

“This winter, we wanted to make sure every family could easily find something fun, healthy, and educational to do,” Mayor Rodrick said. “From our youngest residents to our seniors, there’s something for everyone — and now it only takes a few clicks to join in.”

Residents can access the full guide at tomsrivertownship.com and register through register.communitypass.net/tomsriver.

Highlights from the Winter Recreation Guide

Winding River Ice Rink

Close-up of female legs in white figure skates on an outdoor ice rink. Young woman skating on a skating rink in a snowy winter park

DJ Skate Nights: Fridays, 8:30–10:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 8–10 p.m., from Oct. 3 to March 28.
Location: 1211 Whitesville Road.
Cost: $15 admission, $5 skate rental.
Party Room Rentals: $225 for 15 guests (regular) or $325 (DJ night); includes skate rentals and two hours on the ice.

Chef It Up – Gingerbread House Class

Photo: toms river releases winter recreation program with easy online signups for activities and fun for all ages

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 17 | 6–7 p.m.
Ages: 6–11 | Cost: $28 per child
Location: Youth Services Building, 1505 North Bay Avenue.
Kids build edible gingerbread houses with icing, candies, and sprinkles — light snack and drink included.

Kids Yoga & Storytelling Adventure

Date: Saturday, Dec. 21 | 10–11:30 a.m.
Ages: 5–10 | Cost: $25
A fun morning of mindfulness, movement, and hot cocoa led by Pure Toms River Yoga.

Mad Science Winter Break Camp

Dates: Dec. 29–30 | Grades K–6
Half-Day: $102 | Full-Day: $183
Hands-on STEM sessions like “Mad Machines,” “NASA Roving Rovers,” “Energy & Motion,” and “Lasers & Optics.”

Youth and Teen Programs

Master Keith’s Karate Classes

Dates: Jan. 6–Mar. 10, 2026 (Tuesdays)
Times: 6–6:45 p.m. (Beginners) | 6:45–7:30 p.m. (Intermediate)
Ages: 5–14 | Cost: $45 for 10 classes
Location: Youth Services Building.

Marine Science Mondays

Dates: Feb. 23 – Mar. 30 | 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Cost: $149 for six sessions
Students explore marine life, artifacts, and hands-on experiments with a marine scientist.

Adult Fitness and Wellness

Winter Yoga with Pure Toms River Yoga

Mondays: Jan. 12–Mar. 2, 4:45 p.m.
Wednesdays: Jan. 14–Mar. 4, 12 p.m.
Ages: 15+ | Location: Youth Services Building.

Mindfulness & Wellness Workshops

Rebalance & Restore (Breath, Yoga & Massage) – Dec. 4, 6:30–8 p.m., $45
Pre-Holiday Reset: Sound Bath & Meditation – Dec. 8, 6–7:30 p.m., $25
Grounded Presence: Breathwork & Mindfulness – Jan. 31, 10–11:30 a.m., $40
Mindfulness Series – Mondays, Jan. 26–Feb. 16, 6:30–7:30 p.m., $65 for 4 weeks

Zumba with Anne

Wednesdays: Jan. 7–Feb. 25 | 6–7 p.m.
Fridays: Jan. 9–Feb. 27 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $45 per series

POUND Fitness with Pepper

Dates: Dec. 4–Feb. 5 (no class Dec. 25 or Jan. 1)
Time: Thursdays, 5–6 p.m.
Ages: 16+ | Cost: $45

How to Register

Residents can register for all programs through CommunityPass:

Visit register.communitypass.net/tomsriver.
Log in or create an account (existing CommunityPass users from other towns can use their same login).
Browse activities, select a program, and complete payment online.

For questions, contact the Toms River Recreation Department at 732-341-1000 ext. 8414 or email recreation@tomsrivertownship.com.

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