Find the top Local Activities for the Jersey Shore this Weekend, August 13-15:

August 13

• Dog Show, Wildflowers, 410 Broadway. 4 pm – 6 pm. Bring your dog, contests include best costume, best kisser, best trick, prizes and goodies. Benefits the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnegatlight.org – BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• 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: The Little Mermaid, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Disney’s High School Musical, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A story of high school students struggling with issues of popularity, first love, and the value of friends and family. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• YOSO World Tour, Historic Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8 pm. Classic rock concert, the “Super-Group”, the formation of TOTO’s brilliant vocalist Bobby Kimball and YES members, Tony Kaye and Billy Sherwood. $ Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strand.org – LAKEWOOD
• BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the 7:05 p.m. Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles). Post game Fireworks/Doctor/Nurse 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
• Our Gang Players presents: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 7:30 pm. A rip-roaring, tap-dancing, fun-loving musical comedy for the whole family $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com – MANAHAWKIN
• Beginners Surf Fishing Clinics, Island Beach State Park, Interpretive Center, end of Rt. 35 S. Learn the basics of surf fishing. Minimum age 10, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the surf. All equipment supplied. Sponsored by the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament & Island Beach State Park. Call for time details. Included in park admission. Information: 732-793-1698 or www.friendsofislandbeach.com – SOUTH SEASIDE PARK
• Junior Naturalist Program, Island Beach State Park, Interpretive Center, end of Rt. 35 S. 8:30 am. Observe and collect data about the characteristics of a barrier beach and explore forms of life found throughout the barrier island’s nine biological communities. Ages 10-13. Included in park admission. Information: 732-793-1698 or www.friendsofislandbeach.com – SOUTH SEASIDE PARK
• India’s Independence Day Flag Raising, Ocean County Administration Bldg, 101 Hooper Ave. Noon. Indian flag raising, sponsored by Asian Indian Association of Central Jersey and hosted by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Information: 732-929-2000 or www.oceancountytourism.com – TOMS RIVER

August 14

• Zion Church Bake & Book Sale, Zion Church, 18th St. & Central Ave. 9 am – 1 pm. Book and bake sale. Information: 609-494-2088 or www.barnegatlight.org – BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Children’s Theatre: The Little Mermaid, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Disney’s High School Musical, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 8:00 pm. A story of high school students struggling with issues of popularity, first love, and the value of friends and family. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Blue Claw Craft Show, Sunset Park, West Salem Ave. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Crafters will display their goods. Blue Claw Crag Race: Registration begins at 10:00am. Race starts at 11:00 am, Sponsored by PBA 175. Anything Floats Race: Sunset Park, 4 pm. Jr. & Sr. categories, no entry fee. Fun for all. Rain or Shine/only lightning can stop us, information: 609-361-7990. Food available from the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. Information: www.harveycedars.org – HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Tours of Navy Lakehurst, Navy Lakehurst, Route 547. Registration two weeks prior is mandatory. The tour is unable to accomodate unregistered walk-ins on the day of the tour due to security regulations. Wednesday tours are for DOD personal and groups 10 or more. No foreign nationals are permitted on the tours due to security reasons. Information: 732-818-7520 or www.nlhs.com – LAKEHURST
• BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the 7:05 p.m. Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles). Irish Heritage Night. 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
• 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
• Our Gang Players presents: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 pm & 7:30 pm. A rip-roaring, tap-dancing, fun-loving musical comedy for the whole family $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com – MANAHAWKIN
• Modifieds, Sportsman & Outlaw Stocks, New Egypt Speedway, 720 Route 539. Powder Puff Night. Schedule subject to change. Information: 609-758-1900 or www.newegyptspeedway.net – NEW EGYPT

August 15

• Fire Truck Rides, Firehouse, 10th St. & Central Ave. 9 am. Bring the kids to the firehouse to take a ride through the town. Information: 609-494-1280 or www.barnegatlight.org – BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Bike Rodeo, Skate Park, 10th St. 10 am. Bike safety, BMX demo, win a bike. Information: 609-494-3322 or www.barnegatlight.org – BARNEGAT LIGHT
• Disney’s High School Musical, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 2:00 pm. A story of high school students struggling with issues of popularity, first love, and the value of friends and family. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• Children’s Theatre: The Little Mermaid, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 6:00 p.m.$ Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org – BEACH HAVEN/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• 32nd Annual Dog Day Road Race, High Point Fire House. Starts at 9:30 am. Pre-registration Aug. 14 from 2 – 6 pm or day of race 7 – 9 am. Race runs through scenic course in beautiful Harvey Cedars. Benefits High Point Volunteer Fire Company. $ Information: 609-618-2698 or www.harveycedars.org – HARVEY CEDARS/LONG BEACH ISLAND
• BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the 5:05 p.m. Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles). Kids Day Sunday/Nine Innings for Nature/Gymnastics Night/EMS Night. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com – LAKEWOOD
• Concert at the Gazebo, Philadelphia Avenue and Bay Boulevard. 7 pm. Roustabouts Information: or www.lavallette.org – LAVALLETTE
• Our Gang Players presents: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Stafford Twp Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 2 pm. A rip-roaring, tap-dancing, fun-loving musical comedy for the whole family $ Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com – MANAHAWKIN
• 13 & Over Movies on the Beach, boardwalk at Hiering Ave. At dusk. Free movies on the beach for 13 years of age and over. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com – SEASIDE HEIGHTS

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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.