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Make a scarecrow for a chance to win up to $400 and have it displayed in the Downtown at one of the busiest times of year!
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8 Week Dance Course - Disney Themed - For Ages 4+ - Multiple Themes and Genres of Dance! 
Once again, Toms River hosts artisans of food, crafts and more--to our weekly Farmer's Market! Beginning June 6th 2025, through October 1st Every Wednesday from 11AM - 4PM @ 33 Washington St. Exciting smells and aromas, gifts and charms of all sorts are just waiting to be found at this years' Farmer's Market. Stay tuned: Follow our Facebook and Instagram for updates and info. |
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Join us for a tasty meal, cold drinks, and good conversation in Downtown Toms River! - Beginning May 30th - October 18 - Participating restaurants will set up dining and table service outside; Fridays and Saturdays from 5PM - 10PM - Brought to you by Celebrity FORD and our other fabulous sponsors!
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Join us during Downtown Night Out & meet Lillian Stulich, co-author of 'Host a Little host and the Story of the Mystical Mums!' An autumn whirlwind came to Tommy and Suzie's town bringing with it a new friend, who would teach them the true spirit of caring, sharing, and the joy of the Halloween season! Inspired by the students of Toms River Intermediate East in October 2012, when Halloween in Toms River, NJ was canceled during Super Storm Sandy Books will be available for purchase! Includes: a tote bag to carry your book & a glow in the dark ghost plush.
Join us for a tasty meal, cold drinks, and good conversation in Downtown Toms River! - Beginning May 30th - October 18 - Participating restaurants will set up dining and table service outside; Fridays and Saturdays from 5PM - 10PM - Brought to you by Celebrity FORD and our other fabulous sponsors! |
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Location: Ocean County Historical Society Time: 2:00 PM Sunday, October 5th – Old Methodist Cemetery -- presented by Joseph Latshaw Join us for a presentation by Joseph Latshaw about the historic Old Methodist Cemetery, located at the corner of Hooper Avenue and Washington Street in Toms River. This Power Point presentation will include a brief history of 19th Century Toms River, the emergence of Methodism, the identity of military veterans interred at the cemetery dating back to the American Revolution, the meaning of some of the symbols on certain gravestones, and much more. Joseph will also discuss preservation efforts for the two-hundred-year-old cemetery. Joseph is the historian for the First United Methodist Church of Toms River, which oversees and manages the Old Methodist Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Toms River, he has a degree in history from Kean University. Joseph is currently employed by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission. In addition, he is a President of the Ocean County Historical Society. He also serves as Chair of the Toms River Township Historic Preservation Commission and is a trustee for the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey. Joseph is an Eagle Scout, an assistant scoutmaster, and a member of the […]
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Spooky, scary... Scarecrows! - Handmade scarecrows, submitted by locals like you! - Displayed on Washington St. from October 10th to October 31st to usher in All Hallows Eve! - Cast your vote for your favorite scarecrow, see flyer for details. - And while you're here, you'll probably want to stop, shop and grab a bite. Do you have the stuffing to win Best Scarecrow? Entry is FREE! Stay tuned: Follow our Facebook: www.facebook.com/downtowntomsrive Instagram: www.instagram.com/downtowntomsriver/ for updates and info.
Join us for a tasty meal, cold drinks, and good conversation in Downtown Toms River! - Beginning May 30th - October 18 - Participating restaurants will set up dining and table service outside; Fridays and Saturdays from 5PM - 10PM - Brought to you by Celebrity FORD and our other fabulous sponsors! |
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Join us for a tasty meal, cold drinks, and good conversation in Downtown Toms River! - Beginning May 30th - October 18 - Participating restaurants will set up dining and table service outside; Fridays and Saturdays from 5PM - 10PM - Brought to you by Celebrity FORD and our other fabulous sponsors! |
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8 Week Dance Course - Disney Themed - For Ages 4+ - Multiple Themes and Genres of Dance! |
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Join us for a tasty meal, cold drinks, and good conversation in Downtown Toms River! - Beginning May 30th - October 18 - Participating restaurants will set up dining and table service outside; Fridays and Saturdays from 5PM - 10PM - Brought to you by Celebrity FORD and our other fabulous sponsors! |
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Harvest Arts Returns with the changing leaves! Local NJ artists come to showcase their art with the kaleidoscopic colors of fall. A juried art show with a cash prize and all the adulation that comes with it! Join us Saturday October 18th from 11Am - 5PM on Washington St. in the downtown. - Food trucks - Vendors - Artists - Live Bands - Free Kids Games - Pumpkins - District Businesses - Follow our Facebook: www.facebook.com/downtowntomsrive Instagram: www.instagram.com/downtowntomsriver/ for updates and info.
Join us for a tasty meal, cold drinks, and good conversation in Downtown Toms River! - Beginning May 30th - October 18 - Participating restaurants will set up dining and table service outside; Fridays and Saturdays from 5PM - 10PM - Brought to you by Celebrity FORD and our other fabulous sponsors! |
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OCHS will be hosting their 36th annual Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It will again be held in the Toms River High School South cafetorium. Admission is free! In addition to over eighty vendor tables, there will be historical and cultural displays, baked goods for sale, our popular 50-50 and much more. This event, sponsored in part by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission, will feature an Ocean County History and Cultural Pavilion. Toms River High School South is in the Downtown Toms River area. Use 212 Hooper Avenue as a GPS setting. For additional information, please call Joseph at 732-998-5934 or email him at rjl072001@gmail.com. Vendors: See our website at: oceancountyhistory.org for sign-up information. |