Veterans of Foreign Wars

Barnegat Garden Club meeting. Join us for our first meeting of the spring and help us plan events for the season to come including speakers, trail walks and plantings.&nbsp; The BGC meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at the VFW, 700 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat. New members always welcome. Visit us at <a href="https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&amp;&amp;p=204aa67bdf2d41a76f259619cb2684f25cef20b7716915832685c109d0e9332bJmltdHM9MTc1MDU1MDQwMA&amp;ptn=3&amp;ver=2&amp;hsh=4&amp;fclid=1c6e6f54-88f6-6b66-1250-62ee89df6abc&amp;psq=barnegat+garden+club+&amp;u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmFjZWJvb2suY29tL0Jhcm5lZ2F0R2FyZGVuQ2x1Yi8&amp;ntb=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><cite>https://www.facebook.com › BarnegatGardenClub</cite></a>.

Local Event: Barnegat Garden Club Meeting

Ocean County

Barnegat-Manahawkin

New Jersey

Barnegat Garden Club Meeting

Barnegat Garden Club meeting. Join us for our first meeting of the spring and help us plan events for the season to come...

Algonquin Arts Theatre

From Stephen Schwartz, the renowned creator of Wicked, comes PIPPIN - a dazzling and thought-provoking musical about a young man's journey to find purpose. With unforgettable songs, mesmerizing choreography, and a touch of magic, this Tony Award®-winning classic invites audiences to experience the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Local Event: PIPPIN....  May 8 - May 17, 2026

Monmouth County

Manasquan-Belmar

PIPPIN....  May 8 - May 17, 2026

From Stephen Schwartz, the renowned creator of Wicked, comes PIPPIN - a dazzling and thought-provoking musical about a young...

Cloverdale Farm County Park

Friday, May 8, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Try your hand at a new, unique technique in which you actually weave upside down to create a medium-sized, Low-Profile Basket. This basket is perfect as a breadbasket. Please have $50 in exact change for the instructor and materials. AGES: 15 years – Adult. FEE: $5.00 per person registration fee. Program number is 186186 – 6N.

Local Event: Low Profile Basket

Low Profile Basket

Friday, May 8, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Try your hand at a new, unique technique in which you actually weave upside down to create a...

8:00 - 9:00 am
Learn how Cloverdale Farm County Park’s bird population changes month by month during our Monthly Bird Walks. This informative, one-hour bird walk is perfect for all levels of birders. Please be prepared to walk a mile, wear comfortable sneakers or boots, dress for the weather, and bring a pair of binoculars. If inclement weather, the program will be canceled. AGES: 9 years – Adult. No cost and no registration required.

Local Event: Monthly Bird Walk

Monthly Bird Walk

8:00 - 9:00 am
Learn how Cloverdale Farm County Park’s bird population changes month by month during our Monthly Bird Walks....

9:30 am - 12:00 pm Have fun by creating your own set of unique watercolor earrings just in time for Mother’s Day. During this program, Diane Israel, local artist, will guide you on how to design two miniature watercolor paintings to create a matching earring set. Please bring $40.00 in exact change for the instructor and materials. AGES: 15 years – Adult. FEE: $5.00 per person registration fee.Program number is 186186 – 6J.

Local Event: Wearable Art: Earrings

Wearable Art: Earrings

9:30 am - 12:00 pm Have fun by creating your own set of unique watercolor earrings just in time for Mother’s Day. During this...

10:00 - 11:00 amDuring this Armchair Birding program, we will set up our chairs on the back porch to watch the birds at the feeders. A Naturalist will be at your side to help you identify all the birds.This program is great for beginning birders and those with limited mobility. Please bring a camp chair. AGES: 12 years – Adult. No cost and no registration required.

Local Event: Armchair Birding

Armchair Birding

10:00 - 11:00 amDuring this Armchair Birding program, we will set up our chairs on the back porch to watch the birds at the...

Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Rd, Waretown, NJ, 08758

Since 1974, Albert Music Hall has offered a lively stage for traditional music in Waretown, New Jersey. Every Saturday night, the hall comes alive with the sound of live Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Americana, Old Timey, and Pinelands music.&nbsp;
The Saturday Night show will feature 5 bands throughout the evening. Check <a href="https://alberthall.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">alberthall.org</a> for the latest information about the band lineup.
Doors open at 5:30pm / Music 6:30 - 9:00pm.
Admission $6 for adults/$1 for children under 12. Cash only.&nbsp;
The Pickin’ Shed and porch are open for informal jam sessions starting at 5:30 pm. It’s a great opportunity to learn, play, and connect with other musicians. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome — bring an instrument and join the jam!
The snack booth will be open offering hot dogs, cheeseburgers, Vegan “chik’n” patties and other hot food options as well as desserts, beverages and more, so folks can come have dinner with us.&nbsp;
The gift booth is fully stocked with souvenirs and gifts including Albert Music Hall t-shirts and mugs. There will be a 50/50 drawing. Parking is free. The venue is wheelchair accessible and is cash only.
Come experience the rich musical heritage of the region and tap your feet to lively tunes in a welcoming community-oriented atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: Albert Music Hall - Saturday Night Show

Albert Music Hall - Saturday Night Show

Since 1974, Albert Music Hall has offered a lively stage for traditional music in Waretown, New Jersey. Every Saturday night,...

Join us again this year! Enjoy
 an early morning and breakfast at the zoo with an exclusive private 
event feel! Be one of only 200 people admitted. Proceeds support SEA 
TURTLE RECOVERY and their mission to help save sea turtles.
Event admission includes two hours at the zoo before normal opening, as well as one doughnut from&nbsp;Beignets&nbsp;of
 Denville, NJ and one drink (Coffee or Apple Juice). Free face painting 
and train rides (weather permitting).&nbsp; If you would like to stay at the 
zoo longer, please choose the general zoo admission option. This will 
give you discounted admission to the zoo once it opens for normal hours 
at 10 am.
All persons under the age of 18 require at least one 
adult 18 years old or older to serve as a guardian. No one under 18 yrs 
old will be admitted without a guardian. Children under 3 admitted&nbsp;free but will not receive a doughnut&nbsp;(doughnut orders require a ticket purchase).
Online reservations are REQUIRED. Tickets will&nbsp;NOT&nbsp;be available at the door. There are no refunds or exchanges. All Zoo regulations apply and are subject to change.&nbsp;
Rain Date: May 23rd.

Local Event: 2026 Sunrise Event for Sea Turtle Recovery

2026 Sunrise Event for Sea Turtle Recovery

Join us again this year!  Enjoy
 an early morning and breakfast at the zoo with an exclusive private 
event feel! Be one of...

9:00 - 11:30 am
Join Kevin Hammell, local decoy carver, as he introduces you to the art of whittling. Please dress for the weather as we will be whittling our Song Birds on the dock. If inclement weather, the program will be moved inside. Please bring $30.00 in exact change for the instructor and materials. AGE: Adult. FEE: $5.00 per person. Program number is 186186 – 6E.

Local Event: Whittling on the Dock: Song Bird

Whittling on the Dock: Song Bird

9:00 - 11:30 am
Join Kevin Hammell, local decoy carver, as he introduces you to the art of whittling. Please dress for the...

10:00 am - 3:00 pm Stop in the visitor center and grab a list for a Habitat Exploration Scavenger Hunt! All ages welcome. No cost and no registration required.

Local Event: Habitat Exploration Scavenger Hunt

Habitat Exploration Scavenger Hunt

10:00 am - 3:00 pm Stop in the visitor center and grab a list for a Habitat Exploration Scavenger Hunt! All ages welcome. No...

1:00 - 2:00 pm Get your waterproof boots on and get ready for this fun, interactive program. During our&nbsp;Pond Critters program, we will be taking a closer look at aquatic insects and other invertebrates known as macroinvertebrates. Your family will get to scoop up these small swimming critters that live in Cloverdale Farm County Park’s bogs and reservoirs by using fine mesh nets. You will then learn to identify the various species. Please dress for the weather and wear waterproof boots. Children must be accompanied by an adult. AGES: 8 years – Adult. No cost and no registration required.

Local Event: Pond Critters

Pond Critters

1:00 - 2:00 pm Get your waterproof boots on and get ready for this fun, interactive program. During our Pond Critters program,...

On May 16, we travel back in time to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock Around the Pines brings the classic sounds of the 1950s and early ’60s to the Hall, with a lively lineup celebrating the music that filled diners, dance halls, and jukeboxes across America. It’s a night of familiar favorites, toe-tappin’ rhythms, and a little bit of that vintage rockabilly spirit right here in Waretown. We encourage you to get in the spirit by dressing the part! So slick back your hair, slip on those blue suede shoes, pop on your poodle skirt, and get ready to hand jive your way through a fun night of rockabilly, Elvis, and more.
​​​​The show starts at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 5:30pm. *** As an extra treat, enjoy the harmonies of barbershop quartet Could Be Good, who will sing you into the Hall starting at 6:00pm. ***&nbsp;

​The night features five bands, each with a 30 minute set full of 50s and early 60s classics:

<ul><li><a href="https://www.redbirdflyingsolo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Redbird</a>&nbsp;&amp; The Rubber Chickens​​</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Bluefins-Rockabilly-61558137114537/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Bluefins</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gilbertfamilyband/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gilbert Family Band</a></li><li>Sadie Grove</li><li><a href="https://insidedrivers.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Billy Penn &amp; The Inside Drivers</a></li></ul>
Admission is $6, kids under 12 are $1. Parking is free and the Hall is wheelchair accessible.

*** Note that the Hall is CASH-ONLY throughout. ***
​​The newly renovated Pickin' Shed is open for jamming as long as our doors are open. All levels are welcome, bring an instrument and join the jam!

Food Booth Specials: Pulled Pork, Kielbasa &amp; Kraut, Meatballs, Cheeseburgers, and Hot Dogs. Vegan chik’n patties available on request. Plus, Amish desserts for $3 each. (Cash only.)
​Our Gift Shop is stocked with Albert Hall, music, and Pinelands-themed items, including local music and history books, along with unique goods from local crafters. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.

​​Join us for this fun filled evening when we Rock Around the Pines and maybe twist the night away.

Local Event: Albert Music Hall - Rock Around the Pines

Albert Music Hall - Rock Around the Pines

On May 16, we travel back in time to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock Around the Pines brings the classic sounds of the 1950s...

On May 16, we travel back in time to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock Around the Pines brings the classic sounds of the 1950s and early ’60s to the Hall, with a lively lineup celebrating the music that filled diners, dance halls, and jukeboxes across America. It’s a night of familiar favorites, toe-tappin’ rhythms, and a little bit of that vintage rockabilly spirit right here in Waretown. We encourage you to get in the spirit by dressing the part! So slick back your hair, slip on those blue suede shoes, pop on your poodle skirt, and get ready to hand jive your way through a fun night of rockabilly, rock and roll, and more.
​​​​The show starts at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 5:30pm. The night features five bands, each with a 30 minute set full of 50s and early 60s classics:

<ul><li><a href="https://www.redbirdflyingsolo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Redbird</a>&nbsp;&amp; The Rubber Chickens​​</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Bluefins-Rockabilly-61558137114537/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Bluefins</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gilbertfamilyband/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gilbert Family Band</a></li><li>Sadie Grove</li><li><a href="https://insidedrivers.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Billy Penn &amp; The Inside Drivers</a></li></ul>
​Admission is $6, kids under 12 are $1. Parking is free and the Hall is wheelchair accessible.

*** Note that the Hall is CASH-ONLY throughout. ***
​​The newly renovated Pickin' Shed is open for jamming as long as our doors are open. All levels are welcome, bring an instrument and join the jam!

Food Booth Specials: Pulled Pork, Kielbasa &amp; Kraut, Meatballs, Cheeseburgers, and Hot Dogs. Vegan chik’n patties available on request. Plus, Amish desserts for $3 each. (Cash only.)
​Our Gift Shop is stocked with Albert Hall, music, and Pinelands-themed items, including local music and history books, along with unique goods from local crafters. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.

​​Join us for this fun filled evening when we Rock Around the Pines and maybe twist the night away.

On May 16, we travel back in time to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Rock Around the Pines brings the classic sounds of the 1950s and early ’60s to the Hall, with a lively lineup celebrating the music that filled diners, dance halls, and jukeboxes across America. It’s a night of familiar favorites, toe-tappin’ rhythms, and a little bit of that vintage rockabilly spirit right here in Waretown. We encourage you to get in the spirit by dressing the part! So slick back your hair, slip on those blue suede shoes, pop on your poodle skirt, and get ready to hand jive your way through a fun night of rockabilly, Elvis, and more.
​​​​The show starts at 6:30pm, with doors opening at 5:30pm. *** As an extra treat, enjoy the harmonies of barbershop quartet Could Be Good, who will sing you into the Hall starting at 6:00pm. ***&nbsp;

​The night features five bands, each with a 30 minute set full of 50s and early 60s classics:

<ul><li><a href="https://www.redbirdflyingsolo.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Redbird</a>&nbsp;&amp; The Rubber Chickens​​</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Bluefins-Rockabilly-61558137114537/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Bluefins</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gilbertfamilyband/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gilbert Family Band</a></li><li>Sadie Grove</li><li><a href="https://insidedrivers.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Billy Penn &amp; The Inside Drivers</a></li></ul>
​Admission is $6, kids under 12 are $1. Parking is free and the Hall is wheelchair accessible.

*** Note that the Hall is CASH-ONLY throughout. ***
​​The newly renovated Pickin' Shed is open for jamming as long as our doors are open. All levels are welcome, bring an instrument and join the jam!

Food Booth Specials: Pulled Pork, Kielbasa &amp; Kraut, Meatballs, Cheeseburgers, and Hot Dogs. Vegan chik’n patties available on request. Plus, Amish desserts for $3 each. (Cash only.)
​Our Gift Shop is stocked with Albert Hall, music, and Pinelands-themed items, including local music and history books, along with unique goods from local crafters. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.


Join us for this fun filled evening when we Rock Around the Pines and maybe twist the night away.

10:00 - 11:00 amScience, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, are the foundations for many practical problem-solving skills that are useful in life. Fostering a love and respect for STEM can be much easier when it’s made a little more creative and fun. Join us at Cloverdale, where we will be using LEGOs and our brains to create simple contraptions to solve practical STEM-related problems. AGES: 8 years – Adult. No cost and no registration required.

Local Event: Solving STEM Problems with LEGOs

Solving STEM Problems with LEGOs

10:00 - 11:00 amScience, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, are the foundations for many practical problem-solving...

Hanu Yoga

Join us for an intimate gathering where everyone receives a message from Spirit in a supportive group setting. Admission is $40 per person and seating is limited to just 8 guests, so be sure to sign up early at hanyyoga.com to secure your spot.

Local Event: Mediumship Message Circle With Linda Marie

Mediumship Message Circle With Linda Marie

Join us for an intimate gathering where everyone receives a message from Spirit in a supportive group setting. Admission is $40...

Ocean County Library - Little Egg Harbor Branch

Gain
 valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. All 
volunteers must have a current <a href="https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers/virtual/application" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Teen Volunteer application </a>on file. Please fill out the Teen Volunteer application in advance of TAB. Ages 12 -18.

Local Event: Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Gain
 valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. All 
volunteers must have a current Teen Volunteer...

Saturday, May 23, 8:30 - 10:00 am The Horticulturists from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County and Rutgers Master Gardener volunteers had a blast doing winter sowing. In fact, they had “sow” much fun, they have offered the Ocean County Parks and Recreation some of their overflow so you can learn the beauty of going native this spring! We will provide the soil, plants, and pots. All you have to do is come with willing hands to transplant and learn something new about these native plants as you pot them to take home! AGES: 12 years – Adult. FEE: $5.00 per person. Program number is 186186 – 6F.

Local Event: Native Plant Pot-Up Workshop

Native Plant Pot-Up Workshop

Saturday, May 23, 8:30 - 10:00 am The Horticulturists from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County and Rutgers Master...

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
During this program, instructor Kevin Hammell will help you hone your Decoy Painting Skills as you learn how to accurately portray the finer details of a species. Please bring your own decoy you have carved or a blank and a bagged lunch.&nbsp;Please bring $45.00 in exact change for the instructor and materials. AGE: Adult. FEE: $5.00 per person. 
Program number is 186186 – 6K.

Local Event: Decoy Painting Skills

Decoy Painting Skills

9:00 am - 4:00 pm
During this program, instructor Kevin Hammell will help you hone your Decoy Painting Skills as you learn how...

8:00 - 9:00 am Learn how Cloverdale Farm County Park’s bird population changes month by month during our Monthly Bird Walks. This informative, one-hour bird walk is perfect for all levels of birders. Please be prepared to walk a mile, wear comfortable sneakers or boots, dress for the weather, and bring a pair of binoculars. If inclement weather, the program will be canceled. AGES: 9 years – Adult. No cost and no registration required.

8:00 - 9:00 am Learn how Cloverdale Farm County Park’s bird population changes month by month during our Monthly Bird Walks....

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Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan, NJ

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