🌱 Patch AM: Which Lakewood shows made this week’s must-see New Jersey events list?

Hey there, Lakewood! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Lakewood shows made this week's must-see New Jersey events list?
• How a new tax credit could boost Lakewood students' options

Also on today's calendar: The Wag's Halloween Spectacular and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 50.
• Friday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Events This Week in New Jersey from October 6-12, 2026 (newjerseystage.com) — Lakewood residents have two big entertainment options this week: a Bob Dylan tribute at The Strand Center for the Arts on Friday night and The Wag's family-friendly Halloween Spectacular coming to town soon. This statewide roundup highlights dozens of concerts, plays, festivals, and community events from October 6–12, but Lakewood's listings give you easy, close-to-home choices for live music and seasonal fun.
   

• Legislators And Advocates Urge New Jersey Governor Sherrill To Opt Into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program As January Deadline Nears (thelakewoodscoop.com) — Lakewood families are being highlighted by Sen. Bob Singer as among those who could gain from a proposed federal education tax credit program, if New Jersey opts in before January. Lawmakers and advocates say the program could redirect hundreds of millions of federal dollars to scholarships and tutoring for New Jersey students, while the governor's office reviews new federal regulations before deciding.
   

📸 Around Lakewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• The Bob Band - Bob Dylan Tribute →
  Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Georgian Court Fall Internship Fair →
  Wellness Center Arena, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Camping World's Lakewood RV Expo →
  ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
  1:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Focus Camera x Canon x Westcott: Automotive Photography Experience →
  Focus Camera Lakewood, 1797 Avenue Of The States, Lakewood
  4:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Pension Seminar →
  Ocean County Police Academy, 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Esports vs Bergen, Montclair, Stevens, and Georgian Court →
  Georgian Court University, Lakewood
Wednesday October 21
• Planet Fitness of Lakewood →
  Planet Fitness of Lakewood, 1900 NJ-70, Lakewood
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• The Wag's Halloween Spectacular →
  Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 31
• Fallfest NJ →
  Lakewood Country Club, 500 Country Club Drive, Lakewood
  9:00 am
• MR. SPEED A NIGHT OF KISS →
  Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• National Walk to School Day
  Jenkinson's Aquarium Parking Lot Meet at
  7:30 am
• Coffee Connector 2026
  Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce, 2044 NJ-35, Wall Township
  8:00 am
• Wall Township Court →
  Wall NJ
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Brick

• Nor'easter Wedding Leaves Brick Couple With Beautiful Memories (patch.com)
• Brick Township Offering Free Child Car Seat Safety Checks Tuesday (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Toms River

• Toms River Teacher Saves Toddler With Liver Donation (jerseyshoreonline.com)
• Toms River Neighbor Sues Over Zoning Approval for Expanded Synagogue (shorebeat.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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