Find the top activities on the Jersey Shore for the 4th of July weekend.

July 2

• “POP Day”, Pay One Price Day, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West Seventh. Pay one price for all rides from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm, regular prices in effect from 7:00 pm until closing. Information: 609-492-4000 or www.fantasyislandpark.com – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Children’s Theatre: Beauty & the Beast, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Summertime Magic, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West Seventh. 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, & 9:30 pm. Joe Holiday presents this exciting, unique, and sometimes educational production is filled with amazing feats of magic that will leave you on the edge of your seat, and cheering for more! Information: 609-492-4000 or www.fantasyislandpark.com – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• The Drowsy Chaperone, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A musical that pays homage to the silly, predictable gems of the golden age of musical theatre, you’ll be transported to a candy-colored fantasyland! Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals). Fireworks/PBA Family Night. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com – LAKEWOOD
• A “GLEE”ful ICE CREAM MUSICAL, Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). 5 pm. Featuring songs from the TV HIT GLEE and the ever popular High School Musical. When you purchase sundae the show is FREE. Reservations Required. Information: 732-854-2779 or www.njmusicman.com – LAVALLETTE
• Movie Night: Chocolat, Laurita Winery, 35 Archertown Road. 8 pm – 10:30 pm. Bring lawn chairs, blanket. Laurita food and beverages only. No pets. Adults only. $ Information: 609-758-8000 or www.lauritawinery.com – NEW EGYPT
• Concert: Toms River Municipal Band, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 7:30 pm. – TOMS RIVER
• Friday Night Concert: Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Be sure to bring your lawn chair. A 10 piece band playing Rock. Runs from July 2 – September 3. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org – TUCKERTON

July 3

• Children’s Theatre: Beauty & the Beast, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• The Drowsy Chaperone, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A musical that pays homage to the silly, predictable gems of the golden age of musical theatre, you’ll be transported to a candy-colored fantasyland! Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Craft Day by the Bay, Sunset Park, West Salem Ave. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Crafters, booths and food available from the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. Free admission and parking. Information: www.harveycedars.org – HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Mrs. Gould Welcomes Judy Garland, The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 11:30 am. A teenaged Judy will tell the story of how she moved from stage to screen as she visits with Mrs. Gould. Cost includes performance and tea luncheon. Tickets must be pre-purchase tickets. Informaton: 732-987-2232 or www.georgian.edu – LAKEWOOD
• BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. 7:05 p.m. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals). Post game Fireworks. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com – LAKEWOOD
• IMPROV SUMMER LEAGUE Student Showcase, Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. (Route 35 north). Saturday’s at 6 pm. When you purchase sundae the show is FREE. Reservations Recommended. Runs from July 2 – September 5. Information: 732-854-2779 or www.njmusicman.com – LAVALLETTE
• Celebrate America Community Event, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 6:30 pm. Featuring the Garden State Philharmonic, Our Gang Players, and the winner of the first annual Southern Ocean IDOL in a patriotic musical jubilation. Also, a spectacular laser-light show by Stellar Designs. Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com – MANAHAWKIN
• Tri-Track Modifieds “Yankee Classic 40″, URC Sprints, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Huge Fireworks Display! Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net – NEW EGYPT
• Guided Tours of Museum Available, Ocean County Historical Society Museum, 26 Hadley Ave. 1 pm – 4 pm. Information: 732-341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org – TOMS RIVER
• Farmers Market at the Seaport, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Jersey Fresh produce. Runs Saturdays June – September. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org – TUCKERTON
• Fireworks & Parade. Parade down Route 9. Fireworks at Tip Seaman Park at dusk. – TUCKERTON
• Thomas The Tank Hour, Tuckerton Junction Railroad Co. 213C East Main Street (Route 9) use the Lizzie Rose Driveway. 1:00 – 2:00 pm. A fun filled hour of Thomas The Tank and Friends! 30′x40′ indoor model train display. Crafts, Activities, A Movie, Thomas The Tank Operating ModelTrain. Smocks or play clothes suggested, seating is limited to 12 children. Reservations and prepayment required $ First Saturday of the month. Information: 609-812-0300 – TUCKERTON
• Independence Day Celebration, Harry Wright Lake, Lake Rd. 5 pm. Performances by Sounds of The Street and Duprees & fireworks. Information: 732-657-8121 or www.manchestertwp.com – WHITING

July 4

• Concert: The High Five & fireworks, Barnegat Municipal Dock, East Bay Ave. 7 pm. Information: 609-698-0080 or www.ci.barnegat.nj.us – BARNEGAT
• Independence Day Parade & Concert, 20th St. & Central Ave. to 10th St. Boat Ramp. 7 pm. Olympians on Parade, flags, floats and music. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnegatlight.org – BARNEGAT LIGHT
• B & B Walking Tour, Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. 10 am. $ Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• D.J.Darrin, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West Seventh. Show Time: 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, & 9:30 pm. Celebrate 4th of July with D.J.Darren! Join the fun at Fantasy Island for the best dance party on LBI. Information: 609-492-4000 or www.fantasyislandpark.com – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Lavallette Independence Day Weekend, Gazebo, Philadelphia Ave. and Bay Blvd. 8 pm. Fireworks and concert. Presented by Lavallette Heritage Commission. Rain date July 11th. Information: 732-793-7477 or www.lavallette.org – LAVALLETTE
• “Post Card History Series – Seaside Heights, Magical Carousel Shoppe, 720 Boardwalk, just south of Casino Pier. 1 pm -3 pm. Book signing with Author Christopher Vaz. Information: 800-830-8374 – SEASIDE HEIGHTS
• Fireworks Extravaganza, Beach Area. 9:30 pm. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com – SEASIDE HEIGHTS
• Concert: Celebrate America! Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street. 7 pm. Celebrate the fourth with the Garden State Philharmonic Symphony. Bring lawn chairs. BBQ food for sale. Information: 732-255-0460 or www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org/ – TOMS RIVER

Events and location information have been provided by http://www.oceancountygov.com. Please do not make plans for an event listed here without first confirming the time and date by calling the phone number provided as there may be an error or a cancellation due to last minute changes.

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