Find Local Activities for the Jersey Shore this Weekend, July 16-18.

July 16

• Walking Tours Through Historical Beach Haven, Long Beach Island Historical Museum, Engleside & Beach Aves. 10 am. Weather permitting. $ Information: 609-492-0700 or www.lbimuseum.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• “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: Peter Pan, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Celebrate Carousel Wonders, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West Seventh. Show Time: 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, & 9:30 pm. Join us as we celebrate the magic of the carousel featuring John Bundy & Morgan. Information: 609-492-4000 or www.fantasyislandpark.com – BEACH HAVEN
• 42nd Street, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A Cinderella tale, the show focuses on little Peggy Sawyer, a dewy-eyed, would-be star from middle America. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Ocean County Fair, Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530. Continuous entertainment, animal shows, horse shows, exhibils, childrens contests every day with ribbons and prizes, demonstrations and exhibits, all included in admission. Information: 732-914-9466 or www.oceancountyfair.com – BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
• A-Cat Races, Island Heights Yacht Club. 5:30 pm. Sailboat races. Presented by Toms River Seaport Society. Information: 732-349-9209 or www.tomsriverseaport.org – ISLAND HEIGHTS
• Lecture: The Holy Family in Egypt, Little Theatre, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 10 am – Noon. A Coptic guide will lecture the locations the Holy Family took refuge to escape Herod’s persecution of male babies and explain of how pagan Egyptians were converted to Christianity by St. Mark. Cost includes lunch and presentation. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu – LAKEWOOD
• Dinner & Lecture: Coptic Art and Architecture, North Dining Room, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 6:30 pm. Traditional Egyptian multi-course dinner, a Coptic guide will lecture on the St. Catherine’s Monastery on Mt. Sinai Icons, layout and function of Coptic churches, and Early Christian past to the present. Cost includes dinner and presentation. Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu – LAKEWOOD
• You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Historic Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Musical that brings America’s favorite cartoon character to life. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org – 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
• Mud Hop, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net – NEW EGYPT
• Concert: Toms River Municipal Band, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 7:30 pm. – TOMS RIVER
• Friday Night Concert: Billy Walton Band, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Rt. 9. 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Be sure to bring your lawn chair. Runs from July 2 – September 3. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org – TUCKERTON

July 17

• Great Monarch Butterfly Race for the Border, Meadowedge Park, 550 East Bay Ave. 11am – 12 pm. Program will cover egg to migration in the life of the Monarch Butterfly. Also a tagging demonstration and take home surprises. Registration required. Sponsored by Barnegat Township Recreation Dept. Information: 609-698-0080 ext. 130 or www.barnegat.net – BARNEGAT
• Concert: James Dey and The Fish Fry, Barnegat Municipal Dock, East Bay Ave. 7 pm. Information: 609-698-0080 or www.ci.barnegat.nj.us – BARNEGAT
• Children’s Theatre: Peter Pan, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• 42nd Street, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A Cinderella tale, the show focuses on little Peggy Sawyer, a dewy-eyed, would-be star from middle America. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Ocean County Fair, Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530. Continuous entertainment, animal shows, horse shows, exhibils, childrens contests every day with ribbons and prizes, demonstrations and exhibits, all included in admission. Information: 732-914-9466 or www.oceancountyfair.com – BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
• 17th Annual Ladies’ Catch of the Day Tournament, 18 Bay Ave. Angler’s Meeting: July 16, doors and Kitchen open at 6:00 pm. Fishing and Crabbing runs 7:00 am – 3:00 pm. Weigh-in at South Winds Marina ends at 3:00 pm. Picnic and Awards at 4:00 pm at Forked River Tuna Club. Entry fee. Sponsored by the Forked River Tuna Club. Information: 609-693-0915 or www.forkedrivertunaclub.org – FORKED RIVER
• Island Heights Heritage Day, Camp Meeting Ground, Ocean Ave. 2 pm – 7 pm. Family festival commemorating Island Heights’ colorful history with local art and historical exhibits, games, food and music stage. Island Heights United Methodist Church and the Cottage Museum open for tours. Free. Sponsored by Island Heights United Methodist Church and the Island Heights Cultural and Heritage Association. Rain date July 18. Information: 732-929-0444 or www.ihumc.org – ISLAND HEIGHTS
• Kids Cultural Day, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Hands-on creations and ancient Egyptian tales for children, craft supplies, and refreshments. $ Informaton: 732-987-2263 or www.georgian.edu – LAKEWOOD
• You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Historic Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Musical that brings America’s favorite cartoon character to life. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org – LAKEWOOD
• Lavallette Business Association Flea Market, Bay & Philadelphia Ave. 9 am – 4 pm. Information: 732-267-5446 or www.lavallette.org – LAVALLETTE
• 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
• ONE-DAY Boating Safety Certificate Course, SOCH Ocean Club/Family Resource Center, 700 South Route 9. 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Course stresses safe boating practice and boating rules. As of June 1, 2009, NJ Law requires all boaters 16 and older obtain a Boating Safety Certificate. Information or pre-registration: 609-597-4876 or 609-597-1295 – MANAHAWKIN
• Modifieds, Sportsman & Outlaw Stocks, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Christmas in July. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net – NEW EGYPT
• Behind the Scenes Tours, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. 9:30 am – 11 am. Discover what goes on behind the scenes at their aquarium while you tour the building front top to bottom. Sneakers required. Pre-register. Ages 5 and up. $ Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com – POINT PLEASANT BEACH
• Shore Dreams for Kids, Municipal Dock & Ball Field, Rt. 35. 11 am – 3 pm. Entertainment for Special Olympics, Make A Wish, Oceans of Love Support Group for children with cancer, mentally, physically challenged children. Free powerboat rides, vintage and antique car displays, live music, food, drinks and planned activities and games. Raindate July 18th. Information: 201-906-2668 or www.shoredreamsforkids.org – SEASIDE HEIGHTS
• Slider’s 5th Birthday Party, Breakwater Beach Waterpark, 62 Grant Ave. 11 am – 3 pm. Slider, Breakwater Beach’s mascot celebrates his birthday with special riends, including Perky the Penguin from Jenkinsons Aquarium. Enter waterpark between 9 am-noon and get a Buy-One, Get-One FREE, arrive after noon with non-perisable food donation for the local Food Kitchen and get $5 off admission. Games, photographs, balloonists, & tattoos. Rain date July 24th. Information: 732-793-6488 ext. 8211 – SEASIDE HEIGHTS
• Toms River Seaport Society’s Annual Wooden Boat Festival, Huddy Park, W. Water St. & Route 166/Main St. 9 am – 5 pm. In the water boat on display, nautical vendors, marine artists, family boat building and model boat building. Meet the Valhalla Pirates. Games and boat rides. Food available. Information: or 908-303-1710 or tomsriverseaport.org – TOMS RIVER
• 8th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival, downtown Washington St. 11:30 am – 5 pm. Tasting from noon – 3:30. Attracting Ice Cream shops from NJ and National Brands, the best way to beat the heat in Toms River! Games, rides, food, and entertainment. Sponsored by Downtown Toms River. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com – TOMS RIVER
• 29th Annual Family Chicken Barbecue, Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department, 40 Clayton Ave. Noon – 7 pm. Cost includes ½ chicken, corn, salad, rolls, watermelon, 2 drinks. Order made to go. Kids bounces, face painting, fire truck rides, pony rides, live music by The CPR Revival. Also, door prizes, food, display of Antique Gas Engines & Pedal Tractors, Buster of Lakewood BlueClaws, Toms River Then & Now Expo. Information: 732-363-5296 or www.ppfd30.com – 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

July 18

• 42nd Street, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 p.m. A Cinderella tale, the show focuses on little Peggy Sawyer, a dewy-eyed, would-be star from middle America. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Children’s Theatre: Peter Pan, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m. $ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• East Coast Boat Race leaving from water access area at Beachwood. 12 Noon Information: www.ecbrcnj.com – BEACHWOOD
• Ocean County Fair, Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530. Continuous entertainment, animal shows, horse shows, exhibils, childrens contests every day with ribbons and prizes, demonstrations and exhibits, all included in admission. Information: 732-914-9466 or www.oceancountyfair.com – BERKELEY TOWNSHIP
• Annual Art Festival, Sunset Park, West Salem Ave. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. 60+ artists and fine crafters. Food available from the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. Information: www.harveycedars.org – HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 2 pm. Musical that brings America’s favorite cartoon character to life. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org – LAKEWOOD
• Concert at the Gazebo on the Bay: Fred Lehotay – “Ragtimers”, Philadelphia Avenue and Bay Boulevard. 7 pm. . Information: or www.lavallette.org – LAVALLETTE
• 13 & Over Movies on the Beach: Hook, Hiering Avenue beachfront. At dusk. Free movies on the beach for 13 years of age and over. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com – SEASIDE HEIGHTS
• Concert: Ed Goldberg “Odessa Klezmer Band”, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 7:30 pm. – TOMS RIVER

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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.