Brigantine Branch - Atlantic County Library System

<p>Open
 to all ages. Happy 100th Birthday to 201 15th Street South! For a whole
 century, these walls have been the backdrop to countless memories, 
milestones, and community moments. Here's to celebrating 100 years of 
school days, story times, arts &amp; crafts, performances, fun literary 
events, and, of course... BOOKS!&nbsp;</p>

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            Refreshments Served
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<p>Please notify staff of any food allergies.</p>
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            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
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Local Event: Celebrate 100 Years at the Library!

Atlantic County

Galloway

New Jersey

Celebrate 100 Years at the Library!

Open
 to all ages. Happy 100th Birthday to 201 15th Street South! For a whole
 century, these walls have been the backdrop to...

Atlantic County Library System / Absecon Branch

<p>Put
 down the book, and pick up the mic! Sing along to favorite songs, cheer
 each other on, and add to our playlist by suggesting your favorite 
song! All voices are welcome!</p>

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            Space is Limited
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            Children Under 10 Accompaniment
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<p>Children
 under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to 
attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.</p>

Local Event: Storytime to Showtime!

Storytime to Showtime!

Put
 down the book, and pick up the mic! Sing along to favorite songs, cheer
 each other on, and add to our playlist by...

The Red Barn Farm

<p>🎉 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁!!<br>📍 391 US-Route 206, Hammonton, NJ<br>📅 Saturday, Oct 3 &amp; Sunday, Oct 4 · 10AM–8PM each day. Choose your day, or come for both!</p>

<p>Fairgrounds admission is free. Walk in for live polka music, a biergarten with Spellbound Brewing and Blue Rascal Distillery, a stein holding competition, barrel rolling, Hammerschlagen, and lawn games. Fritz Grill serves German food all weekend, with apple cider donuts, water ice, and Jersey Berries &amp; Bean ice cream on the fairgrounds. Food, drink, and farm fun attractions are pay as you go.</p>
<p>✨ 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟:</p>
<p>🥨 Authentic German Food from our Fritz Grill<br>🍦 Jersey  🫐 Berries &amp; Bean Ice Cream<br>🍩 Apple Cider Donuts<br>🍧 Water Ice<br>🍻 Biergarten with <a href="https://www.spellboundbrewing.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spellbound Brewing</a> &amp; <a href="https://bluerascaldistillery.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Blue Rascal Distillery</a><br>💪 Stein Holding Competition<br>🎶 Live Polka Music: <a href="https://www.doppelgangermusik.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Doppelgänger</a> on Saturday, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/polkadelphia/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Polkadelphia</a> on Sunday<br>🛢️ Barrel Rolling<br>🔨 Hammerschlagen<br>🌽 Giant Corn Maze<br>🚜 Hayrides to 🌻 Sunflowers &amp; 🎃 Pumpkins<br>🎯 Games<br>🤸 Fairgrounds<br>🛝 Giant Bounce Pillow</p>
<p>🌻🎃 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱: Your u-pick hayride ticket gets you one free sunflower AND one free pumpkin!</p>
<p>🌙 Stay after dark on Saturday. Our Night Maze opens 7 to 10 PM, same Corn Maze ticket, flashlight included.</p>
<p>♿ New this year: an ADA-accessible hayride wagon so the whole family can ride together.<br>🐾 Fur-baby friendly!</p>
<p>🎟 Purchase tickets ahead of time for our Giant Corn Maze, Hayride U-Pick, and Giant Bounce Pillow at:</p>
<p>👉 <a href="https://www.TheRedBarn.Farm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">TheRedBarn.Farm</a></p>
<p>All Access Pass bundles all three attractions. Save 10% when you buy online before you arrive with code "FALL10".<br><br>Hayride U-Pick tickets tend to sell out, so secure yours today! 👶 Children 12 months and under are free on all attractions.</p>
<p>🎂 Book a private party at our Fairgrounds Picnic Classic, Party Barn Pavilion (daytime), or Sunset Pavilion (evening): <a href="https://www.theredbarn.farm/private-events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">theredbarn.farm/private-events</a></p>
<p>📅 Mark your calendars and gather your crew, and get ready to raise a stein with us!</p><p>Facebook event (RSVP &amp; weather updates): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1HoV87vMdB/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/share/1HoV87vMdB/</a></p>
<p>Come for the fun, stay for the sunsets! 🌅</p>

Local Event: 4th Annual Oktoberfest at The Red Barn Farm

Hammonton

4th Annual Oktoberfest at The Red Barn Farm

🎉 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁!! 📍 391 US-Route 206, Hammonton, NJ 📅 Saturday, Oct 3 & Sunday,...

Historic Smithville

<p>Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest is one of the Village’s most popular fall festivals. Browse more than 100 juried crafters, enjoy an international food court, live music, children’s activities, and nonprofit organization booths throughout the weekend. A full day of shopping, entertainment, and seasonal fun in the heart of the Village.</p>
<p>Time: 10:00AM - 5:00PM&nbsp;</p>
<p>Date: October 3rd &amp; 4th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Local Event: Octoberfest 

Octoberfest 

Historic Smithville’s Oktoberfest is one of the Village’s most popular fall festivals. Browse more than 100 juried crafters,...

<p>Open
 for ages 3 to 8. Come join us for a silly, spook-tacular bash featuring
 freaky fun games, tasty treats, and a few not-so-scary surprises! Come 
in costume, and have a howling good time!&nbsp;</p>

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            Registration Required
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            Snacks Provided
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<p>Please advise staff of food allergies.</p>
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            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
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            Children Under 10 Accompaniment
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<p>Children
 under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to 
attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.</p>

Local Event: Monster Mash

Monster Mash

Open
 for ages 3 to 8. Come join us for a silly, spook-tacular bash featuring
 freaky fun games, tasty treats, and a few...

<p>This well-attended favorite brings the sounds and spirit of Ireland to Historic Smithville. Two stages of live Irish music fill the Village throughout the day, along with an Irish Market, food court, cultural vendors, and children’s activities. Sponsored by the Cape Atlantic Irish Association, this lively weekend celebration offers something for all ages.</p>
<p>Time: 10:00AM - 5:00PM&nbsp;</p>
<p>Date: October 10th &amp; 11th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Local Event: Irish Festival 

Irish Festival 

This well-attended favorite brings the sounds and spirit of Ireland to Historic Smithville. Two stages of live Irish music fill...

<p>Open
 to adults 18 and older. Calling all chocoholics –&nbsp;your ultimate dream 
class is here! Please join Jade Scarlett for a hands-on chocolate-making
 workshop just in time for the holiday season. Take home your creations 
to enjoy yourself, or give them away as gifts.&nbsp;</p>

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            Allergy Notification
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            Registration Required
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            Space is Limited
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            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
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Local Event: Chocolate-Making Workshop

Chocolate-Making Workshop

Open
 to adults 18 and older. Calling all chocoholics – your ultimate dream 
class is here! Please join Jade Scarlett for a...

Upper Township Community Center

<p>South Shore Stitchers, a local quilt guild, is hosting their biennial quilt show, as well as celebrating their 41st Anniversary this year in Upper Township, Cape May County, NJ.&nbsp; Dates are Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18.&nbsp; The theme of this year’s show is “Every Quilt Tells a Story.”</p>
<p>The talented members of the guild will display over 200 pieces of their work that includes not just quilts, but numerous wall hangings, table runners, bags, clothing and framed fiber artwork.&nbsp; Special exhibits include Embroiderer’s Guild of America, Ryan’s Case for Smiles, Quilts of Valor, The Appliqué Society, the guild’s Comfort Quilts projects, a Challenge project displayed by CaMaCo Quilters, and a Memorial Display featuring guild members who have passed since the previous quilt show in 2024.  </p>
<p>Hourly Demonstrations will be held and are included in your Admission fee.  </p>
<p>Other attractions include more than a dozen vendors which include quilt shops who will offer supplies for quilting and beyond, sewing machine dealers, and crafters who will sell finished goods that you won’t need to make for yourself!&nbsp; There will also be food and homemade baked goods available, plus the guild’s Boutique Table and Country Store areas where you will find used books, magazines, supplies, quilts for sale, ornaments and much more. </p>
<p>There will also be a beautiful Raffle Quilt valued at almost $2,000 that was made by over two dozen members of the guild.&nbsp; Net proceeds will be split between Ryan’s Case for Smiles and the Education Committee for the guild.&nbsp; Ryan’s Case for Smiles is a national non-profit that supplies colorful handmade pillow cases to children in hospitals.&nbsp; South Shore Stitchers’ Education Committee schedules numerous workshops and events, as well as monthly educational programs at the guild’s meetings. </p>
<p>In addition, there will be a Lucky Number Basket Auction where you may purchase tickets to “spend” on at least 18 valuable Gift Baskets, each with a different theme.&nbsp; Each basket will have a minimum value of $50, and will include at least one handmade item.&nbsp; Some of the themes will include: Mah Jongg, Family Game Night, Picnic, Ice Cream, Dog Lovers, Christmas, and many others. Up to $1500 of the proceeds will benefit the children of Upper Township through the Recreation Department.  </p>
<p>Admission for those who are age 12 and up is $10 per day, or a multi-day ticket is $15.&nbsp; The show will be held at the Upper Township Community Center, 1790 Route 50 in Tuckahoe, NJ (use 08270 for GPS, which will say Woodbine).&nbsp; Show Hours are:&nbsp; Friday &amp; Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 3 pm.&nbsp; For more information, visit SouthShoreStitchers.com, or email <a href="mailto:SSSQuiltShow@gmail.com">SSSQuiltShow@gmail.com</a></p>

Local Event: Quilt Show:  Every Quilt Tells a Story

Cape May County

Ocean City

Quilt Show:  Every Quilt Tells a Story

South Shore Stitchers, a local quilt guild, is hosting their biennial quilt show, as well as celebrating their 41st Anniversary...

<p>Paw Dazzle hosts this adorable annual parade where pets take center stage in creative Halloween costumes. Spectators can enjoy watching more than 100 costumed pets show off their festive looks. Participants must pre-register through Paw Dazzle to enter.</p>
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Local Event: Costume Pet Parade 

Costume Pet Parade 

Paw Dazzle hosts this adorable annual parade where pets take center stage in creative Halloween costumes. Spectators can enjoy...

<p>Sponsored by the Original Garden State Corvette Club, this show features more than 100 Corvettes displayed throughout the Village. Enthusiasts can admire a wide range of classic and modern models. Car owners may pre-register through the club or arrive the morning of the event.</p>
<p>Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM&nbsp;</p>
<p>Date: October 18th (Rain date: November 1st)&nbsp;</p>
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Local Event: Corvette Show 

Corvette Show 

Sponsored by the Original Garden State Corvette Club, this show features more than 100 Corvettes displayed throughout the...

<p>Spend the day and evening in the Village for one of the area’s most unique Halloween events. Sponsored by Underground, Monster Bash features vendors, live music, and the region’s largest Zombie Walk, beginning at 6:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to come in full costume, with makeup artists available on site.</p>
<p>Time: 10:00AM - 6:00PM&nbsp;</p>
<p>Date: October 24th (Rain date: November 1st)&nbsp;</p>
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Local Event: Monster Bash / Zombie Walk 

Monster Bash / Zombie Walk 

Spend the day and evening in the Village for one of the area’s most unique Halloween events. Sponsored by Underground, Monster...

<p>Wear your best witches hat and enjoy this spirited Village tradition. Participants can enter the hat contest, take part in the parade and judging, and enjoy food and drink specials throughout the Village. Shoppes will also offer special deals for those dressed for the occasion.</p>

Local Event: Witches Day Out 

Witches Day Out 

Wear your best witches hat and enjoy this spirited Village tradition. Participants can enter the hat contest, take part in the...

Resorts Casino Hotel

<p>Taylor Simon King @ Resorts Casino</p>
<p>Hotel - Sat Nov 14th</p>
<p>Three American Troubadours is a unique show that blends performance with a multi-media dimension-combining heartfelt renditions of timeless classics with stories, visuals, and narrative elements that highlight the deep artistic connections between James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King. We're proud to share that the show has been selling out across the country, a testament to the enduring appeal of this music and the intimate, engaging format of the production that has resonated with audiences on both a musical and emotional level. (Produced by, Academy and Golden Globe winner Franke Previte (I've had) The time of my life and Hungry Eyes, from the movie Dirty Dancing.) Tickets &gt;</p>
<p>https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/</p><p>taylorsimonking.com</p>
<p>020064C5ECDFF293</p>
<p>superstar Theater</p>

Local Event: Taylor Simon King

Atlantic City

Taylor Simon King

Taylor Simon King @ Resorts Casino
Hotel - Sat Nov 14th
Three American Troubadours is a unique show that blends performance...

<p>Holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and merry moments fill the Village during Historic Smithville’s enchanting <b>Holiday Light Show</b>. Each evening, more than <b>100 Christmas trees float across Lake Meone</b>, lighting up in perfect sync with festive music in a magical show of lights and sound. It’s a must-see seasonal tradition that brings the spirit of the holidays to life for visitors of all ages.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Bundle up, stroll the Village, and make a night of it! Historic Smithville also features <b>60 unique shoppes, 7 eateries, a carousel ride, train ride,</b> and <b>on-site lodging at the Colonial Inn</b>, plus dozens of free events throughout the year.</p>
<p>&nbsp;Perfect for date nights, family outings, and getting into the holiday spirit&nbsp;</p>
<p>Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM (Rain or Shine)&nbsp;</p>
<p>Date: November 27th - January 6th, 2027&nbsp;</p>
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Local Event: Holiday Light show on the lake 

Holiday Light show on the lake 

Holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and merry moments fill the Village during Historic Smithville’s enchanting Holiday Light Show....

<p>Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas at Historic Smithville’s two-day <b>Dickens Fest</b>. Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company returns with an original outdoor musical adaptation of <i>A Christmas Carol</i>, bringing Charles Dickens’ timeless story to life.Follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his unforgettable journey from greed to redemption as the Ghosts of Christmas guide him through past, present, and future. This heartwarming holiday performance is filled with music, spirit, and classic storytelling that captures the true feeling of the season — guaranteed to lift hearts and spread cheer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Time: Saturday: 1:00PM &amp; 7:00PM&nbsp; | Sunday: 1:00PM&nbsp;</p>
<p>Date: November 28th &amp; 29th&nbsp;</p>

Local Event: Dickens Festival Featuring Riddlesbrood 

Dickens Festival Featuring Riddlesbrood 

Step into the magic of a Victorian Christmas at Historic Smithville’s two-day Dickens Fest. Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre...

<p>Open
 to adults 18 and older. Ready to get sudsy? Join Jade Scarlett for a 
soap-making workshop where you will learn how to mix, pour, and design 
your very own bar of soap. This workshop is perfect for elevating your 
skin care routine or crafting personalized gifts for friends and 
family.&nbsp;</p>

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            All Skill Levels Welcome
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            Allergy Notification
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<p>Please notify staff of any food allergies.</p>
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            Registration Required
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            Space is Limited
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            Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation
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Local Event: Soap-Making Workshop

Soap-Making Workshop

Open
 to adults 18 and older. Ready to get sudsy? Join Jade Scarlett for a 
soap-making workshop where you will learn how to...

Christmas Train Ride 

<p>Climb aboard the Christmas Train and take a festive ride through the beautifully decorated Village. It’s a relaxing and cheerful way to take in the lights, decorations, and holiday atmosphere.</p><p>Date: Weekends in December (through Christmas)</p><p>Time: 10:00AM - 8:00PM&nbsp;</p>
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Local Event: Christmas Train Ride 

Climb aboard the Christmas Train and take a festive ride through the beautifully decorated Village. It’s a relaxing and...

<p>We're
 back! Enjoy an afternoon of lively games after making your own edible 
seasonal craft. Games will be played in teams of two or more, so grab 
your friends and family, and head on over to the library.</p>

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            Allergy Notification
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<p>Please notify staff of any food allergies.</p>
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            Registration Required
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            Space is Limited
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            Supplies Are Limited
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            Children Under 10 Accompaniment
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<p>Children
 under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan to 
attend with your child for the entire program. Drop-offs not permitted.</p>

Local Event: Holiday Madness 2.0!

Holiday Madness 2.0!

We're
 back! Enjoy an afternoon of lively games after making your own edible 
seasonal craft. Games will be played in teams of...

<p>Warm up by the bonfire and enjoy making delicious s’mores while soaking in cozy winter vibes around the Village. A sweet and simple holiday tradition the whole family will love.</p>
<p>Date: Fridays, Saturdays, &amp; Sundays in December&nbsp;</p>
<p>Time: 4:30PM - 8:00PM</p>

Local Event: Smores Bonfire 

Smores Bonfire 

Warm up by the bonfire and enjoy making delicious s’mores while soaking in cozy winter vibes around the Village. A sweet and...

<p>The Village comes alive with holiday cheer as merchants host an evening filled with festive fun. Each shop features its own special event, from live music and seasonal treats to food tastings and surprises throughout the night. It’s the perfect chance to stroll, shop, and soak in the warm, welcoming spirit of the season.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM</p>

Local Event: Hospitality Night 

Hospitality Night 

The Village comes alive with holiday cheer as merchants host an evening filled with festive fun. Each shop features its own...

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