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Check out our 2017 Edition of Explore Ocean County!
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Laurita Winery, New Egypt
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Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts
Ocean County College, Toms River
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Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club
February 23
Comedian Joe Fernandes
February 24, 25
Comedian Rob Magnotti
March 1, 2
Comedian Mike Cannon
March 3, 4
Comedian Mike Yard
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club, Pt Pleasant Beach
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Ocean County Library
at Ocean Acres Community Center 
February 25
Ocean Acres Community Center, Manahawkin
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ENJOY OCEAN COUNTY'S
SCENIC PARKS
DURING THE WINTER SEASON!
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Barnegat Light, 609-494-2016
Enjoy a panoramic view of Island Beach, Barnegat Bay, and
Long Beach Island at the top of Barnegat Lighthouse, "Old Barney",
catch Saltwater fish, such as winter flounder and black sea bass, view winter waterfowl like the red-breasted mergansers, and hike the 1/5-mile long
Maritime Forest Trail and see black cherry and American holly trees.
Lighthouse Hours: open on weekends 9 am to 3:30 pm. (weather permitting).
Cloverdale Farms County Park
Take a tour through the 80-acre Cranberry Farm & it's historical buildings
that operated over 100 years, hike the 1.4-mile self-guided nature trail
with undisturbed woodlands which provides great opportunities for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Cattus Island County Park
Enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Cattus Island County Park,
which spans 530 acres and 7 miles of trails. See live animals,
turtle feedings, & take a leisurely walk along the main trail to the beach,
or walk a trail and enjoy many lovely vistas of Barnegat Bay.
Double Trouble State Park
Bayville & Lacey
609-726-1191
Take in over 8000 acres of a significant natural, cultural, and recreational environment of the high quality Pine Barrens watershed and an extremely well preserved historic village associated with New Jersey cranberry agriculture and Atlantic White Cedar logging and milling industries.
Island Beach State Park
Seaside Park 732-793-0506
Shaped by storm and tides, Island Beach State Park is a narrow barrier island stretching for 10 miles between the restless Atlantic Ocean and the historic Barnegat Bay.Over 3,000 acres and 10 miles of coastal dunes remain almost untouched since Henry Hudson first described New Jersey's coast from the ship, the Half Moon, in 1609. Enjoy a self-guided experience through the
Discovery Trails System with Wayside exhibits located along each trail. The bayside of the island is a nutrient-rich feeding ground for birds, fish and other wildlife and an excellent resource for surf fishing.
Horseback riding is permitted from October 1 through April 30.
Get lost in "The Gateway to the Pines" and enjoy the beauty, history and
natural surroundings of the Pine Barrens through informational exhibits,
live animals and environmental programs. Breathtaking views of the surrounding Pine Barrens forest can be taken in from the observation deck perched 5-stories atop the nature center. Have a picnic, play sports, visit the playground, or
hike and bike our 8+ miles of nature trails.
This magnificent facility in Lakewood has a rich and fascinating history.
Formerly John D. Rockefeller's Vacation Estate.
White pine, Norway spruces, hemlock and other unique specimen trees, were imported by Rockefeller from
all over the country. Tennis courts, open play fields, and a driving range, all free of charge. During the winter, the park is transformed into a lovely and silent winter wonderland after a snowfall; it's a great site for cross-country skiing.
Beautiful Wells Mills Lake has trails, including a "VIP" (Visually Impaired Persons) Trail, meandering around it, perfect for a leisurely stroll through the 900 acres of Pine Barrens located within Wells Mills County Park, distinction of the largest park in the Ocean County park system. Enjoy the scenic overlook of the 34 acre Wells Mills Lake from the three-story nature center the "Elizabeth Meirs Morgan Observation Deck", recently dedicated in honor of a very active naturalist and conservationist in Ocean County. Environmental programs and classes are held regularly at Wells Mills, with experienced naturalists available to answer any questions you may have about the ecology of this area.
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EVENTS BY DATE
2/23 - Comedy w/ Joe Fernandes
2/23 - 2/25 - Sister Act! - OCVTS Performing Arts Academy
2/24, 2/25 - Comedy w/ Rob Magnotti
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club,
Point Pleasant Beach
2/25, 2/26 - Mardi Gras Celebration
2/25, 2/26 - Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce
Ocean County Mall Expo
2/25 - Polar Bear Plunge
2/25 - Second Annual Eskimo Outreach
2/25 - Winter Laser Fest: Laser Beatles, Laser Bon Jovi,
Laser Led Zeppelin, Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon,
& Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall (Various times)
Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, Toms River 732-255-0342 www.ocean.edu
2/25 - Celebrate Irish Arts
Ocean Acres Community Center, Manahawkin
609-994-7280 http://www.amergael.org
2/25 - Ocean County Park Invasive Species Round-Up
Ocean County Park, Lakewood
732-506-9090, www.oceancountyparks.org
3/1, 3/2 - Comedian Mike Cannon
3/2 - 3/5, 3/10 & 3/11 - The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Co. presents "Smokey Joe's Café: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller"
The Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts
Ocean County College, Toms River
732-255-0500 www.grunincenter.org
3/3, 3/4 - Comedian Mike Yard
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Comedy & Stage Performances
2/23 - Comedy w/ Joe Fernandes
2/23 - 2/25 - Sister Act! - OCVTS Performing Arts Academy
2/24, 2/25 - Comedy w/ Rob Magnotti
Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club,
Point Pleasant Beach
732-899-3900, www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com
3/2 - 3/5, 3/10 & 3/11 - The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Co. presents "Smokey Joe's Café: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller"
The Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts
Ocean County College, Toms River
732-255-0500 www.grunincenter.org
3/3, 3/4 - Comedian Mike Yard
WEEKLY ON MULTIPLE DAYS
Wed. - Sat.
- Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club
Point Pleasant Beach
WEEKLY ON SATURDAYS
Live Country, Bluegrass, & Folk Music Concert
Albert Music Hall, Waretown
609-971-1593, www.alberthall.org
The Looney Bin Comedy Club 2
(some Sat.)
WEEKLY ON FRIDAYS
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Art Classes Exhibits
2/23 - Wine Glass Painting Night
DAILY ART CLASSES
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, Loveladies
Ocean County Artists Guild, Island Heights
Pine Shores Art Association, Manahawkin
Daily
Now through February 27
LBI Arts Council Exhibition
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, Loveladies
Mon. - Fri.
Now through March 28
Passengers Exhibit by Nuria Alonso - Garcia & Leo Morrissey
M. Christina Geis Art Gallery @ Georgian Court University, Lakewood 732-987-2700
www.georgian.edu
(February)Frank McGinley, Painter/Art Historian Exhibit
(March) Ocean County Teen Arts Festival
Grunin Center Art Gallery @ County College, Toms River
Tues. - Thurs. & 1st Sat. - Historical Exhibit
Ocean County Historical Society, Toms River
Tues. - Sun.
(February) Sketching and Drawing Show & Artists' Choice Exhibits
(March) Gallery Committee Show, Betty Lou Cox "The Places I've Been,
the Memories I've Created", &
Members' Show "Artist's Choice" Exhibits
Ocean County Artists' Guild, Island Heights
Wed. - Sun.
Auto Racing in New Jersey Exhibit
Vintage Automobile Museum, Point Pleasant
Fri., Sat. & Sun. - Shipwrecks of the Jersey Shore, The History of Lifesaving, & The Morro Castle Incident Exhibits
New Jersey Museum of Boating,
Point Pleasant
732-606-7605 www.njmb.org
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Museums & Historic Exhibits
3/5 - The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybeg:
Traditional Celtic Tales
Daily - Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum
Fri., Sat. & Sun. - New Jersey Museum of Boating
Sat. & Sun. - Barnegat Light Museum
Sat. & Sun. - Long Beach Island Historical Museum
Sat. - The Cottage Museum
Island Heights
Sat. & Sun. - Havens Homestead Museum
Brick
Sun. & Wed. - Lakehurst Historical Society Museum
Sun. & Wed. - New Egypt Historical Society Museum
Tues. - Fri. - The Heart of the Village: The Local General Store
Tues., Wed. & 1st Sat. - Ocean County Historical Society
Museum Research Center
Open
Toms River
732-341-1880, www.oceancountyhistory.org
Tues., Thurs. & 1st Sat. - Victorian Museum Tours
Ocean County Historical Society, Toms River
732-341-1880, www.oceancountyhistory.org
Wed. & 2nd Sat. - Joint Base Lakehurst Tour
Call Ahead Reservations Required
Lakehurst
732-818-7520, www.nlhs.com
Wed. - Sun. - Auto Racing in New Jersey Exhibit
Vintage Automobile Museum, Point Pleasant
732-899-0012,
www.vintageautomuseum.org
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ONGOING ATTRACTIONS
DAILY
Double Trouble State Park
Bayville & Lacey
609-726-1191
Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum
Tuckerton
WEEKLY ON MULTIPLE DAYS
Fri. - Sun.
Seasonal Planetarium Shows
Robert J. Novins Planetarium, Ocean County College, Toms River
732-255-0400 www.ocean.edu
Sat. & Sun.
Free Vineyard Tours
Laurita Winery, New Egypt
Wed. & 2nd Sat.
Joint Base Lakehurst Tour
Call Ahead Reservations Required
Lakehurst 732-818-7520 www.nlhs.com
Wed. - Sat.
Wed. - Sun.
Auto Racing in New Jersey Exhibit
Point Pleasant 732-899-0012
WEEKLY ON SATURDAYS
Live Country, Bluegrass, & Folk Music Concert
Albert Music Hall, Waretown
609-971-1593
www.alberthall.org
WEEKLY ON SUNDAYS
WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAYS
WEEKLY ON FRIDAYS
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