Kick Off Summer This Weekend In Ocean County: 5 Things To Do

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Finally, summer is just around the corner. And while the bad news is that this means bennies will soon be descending upon us, the good news is that there is still plenty of fun to be had in Ocean County.

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start to summer and Ocean County is packed with events. Here are five things to check out this holiday weekend.

Downtown Night Out

Washington Street, Toms River

Enjoy outdoor dining in Toms River with this event, started during the pandemic, returning every Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 24. Streets shut down so residents can support local businesses.

Boardwalk Concert In Seaside Heights

500 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights

Rob Benton, singer and member of the duo Key West Wings, will be performing in front of Spicy's Cantina on the Boardwalk at 8 p.m. Friday. See more details here.

New Attractions At Six Flags Great Adventure

1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson

Skip the beach and hit up Great Adventure instead, which opens for the season (weekends only through June 9) this Saturday. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, new attractions include a splash park and a "super boomerang" rollercoaster. Learn more here.

Craft Fair

1087 Rt. 37, Toms River

Shop dozens of craft vendors at Fabricated For You at 10 a.m. on May 25. Seaglass art, handmade candles, fresh baked goods and more are some of the booths you will see both inside and outside of the shop.

Long Beach 125th Anniversary Celebration

Bayview Park, Long Beach Township

Celebrate 125 years of history in Long Beach Township from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 25 with live music, bounce houses, food and drink and more.