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Downtown Night Out 2025 – Outdoor Dining in the Summer – Fridays and Saturdays
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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Downtown Night Out 2025 – Outdoor Dining in the Summer – Fridays and Saturdays
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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Disney Wednesdays @ Broadway on Main
Broadway On Main 806 N. Main Street, Toms River, United States8 Week Dance Course - Disney Themed - For Ages 4+ - Multiple Themes and Genres of Dance!
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Downtown Night Out 2025 – Outdoor Dining in the Summer – Fridays and Saturdays
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 Festival 2025
FeaturedDowntown Toms River Washington St,., Toms River, NJ, United StatesHarvest 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.
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Downtown Night Out 2025 – Outdoor Dining in the Summer – Fridays and Saturdays
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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Disney Wednesdays @ Broadway on Main
Broadway On Main 806 N. Main Street, Toms River, United States8 Week Dance Course - Disney Themed - For Ages 4+ - Multiple Themes and Genres of Dance!
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Disney Wednesdays @ Broadway on Main
Broadway On Main 806 N. Main Street, Toms River, United States8 Week Dance Course - Disney Themed - For Ages 4+ - Multiple Themes and Genres of Dance!
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Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire
Toms River South Cafetorium 55 Hyers Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesOCHS 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.
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Fall Charcuterie Board Workshop – With Anchor and Graze
FeaturedGifted on Washington 16 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United States$55 per person ticket includes all necessary ingredients and tools to make your own personal charcuterie board. Bring your board home to enjoy or take it across the street to Battle River Brewery or Garden State Distillery to enjoy while pairing it with seasonal sips!
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Garden State Distillery Paint n Sip night
Garden State Distillery 13 Washington Street, Toms River, United StatesAnother fun event Coming to Garden State Distillery! Wednesday November 12th at 6:30pm In downtown Toms River! We will be making these beautiful 12-in wooden pumpkins that come with a bow and a hanging mechanism. 👻🎃🎨🖌️ You'll be taught step by step on how to paint the pumpkin with shading etc. 🍹🍂🎃 And your first alcoholic drink is on us for FREE!! $40 per person painting. If you don't want to paint the pumpkin, there is another option as well, which is this beautiful canvas painting . Just let the artist know which one you'd like to do!! You must sign up for this event in advance due to limited seating. To sign up contact Jessica at "JesSea's Crafty Beaches" Mobile Paint Parties. 732-581-7115
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Native American Wisdom –Presented by Ande Three Ravens
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesSunday, November 16th—Native American Wisdom –Presented by Ande Three Ravens Three Ravens is an Indigenous American artist of Misikita Black Foot and Mandan ancestry. He is an expert flute player, instrument maker, percussionist, and vocalist who specializes in the rich, ancient Indigenous traditions of South, Meso, and North American Native Indian music and storytelling. Three Ravens along with Little Hawk did over two hundred Native American cultural, historical, and interactive programs in the New York City public schools. In addition, he worked at the NYC Department of Education and retired after 47 years of service focusing on youth development, conflict resolution and building bridges. These events take place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. These events are free, but your donations in support of our programs are appreciated. SEATING IS LIMITED so reserve your seat early by sending your name, zip code, email address, telephone number, and the name and date of the program (Nov. 16, 2025) to: oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com Location: Ocean County Historical Society Time: 2:00 PM
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Nora Flemming – Paint Your Own Mini Party: Holiday Edition!
FeaturedGifted on Washington 16 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesEnjoy cheerful sips, sweets and holiday music while decorating your very own Nora Fleming: deck the halls ornament-shaped mini, at Gifted on Washington in Downtown Toms River!
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Small Business Saturday 2025
Downtown Toms River Washington St,., Toms River, NJ, United StatesThe Holidays are upon us! This year, remember to shop small and support your local businesses! Downtown Toms River supports Small Business Saturday - Restaurants - Gifts - Art - Novelties - Collectibles - Sports - Dance - Downtown has it all - Saturday, November 29th, 2025 - See what's in store, updates to come. For more info follow our Facebook: www.facebook.com/downtowntomsrive Instagram: www.instagram.com/downtowntomsriver/ for updates and info.
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Victorian Holiday Open House with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesOcean County Historical Society Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Date: Saturday, November 29th, 2025 The Ocean County Historical Society is pleased to announce our fifth annual Victorian Style Open House to be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Bring your children and grandchildren to meet Santa Claus. Bring your camera to take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa will be visiting us from 11:00 to 2:00. Tour our Victorian-style house and museum complete with holiday music and decorations and enjoy holiday refreshments and gifts for the children. Best of all, the event is free! Enjoy a fun filled event with the whole family. For additional information, please call Jeff at 609-339-9134 or email: jeffschenker@myyahoo.com
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Wreath Walk 2025
Downtown Toms River Washington St,., Toms River, NJ, United StatesDecember 2nd - December 31st: Visit Downtown Toms River to experience the arts and Holiday cheer! - Our annual Wreath-Walk and competition is fun for the whole family. - Grab something hot to drink from one of our fabulous Downtown eateries. Take a stroll, admire, and choose your favorite wreath--be sure to vote! - All wreaths are handcrafted. Registry is FREE. - Drop off your ballots to The Downtown Shops @ 53 Main or Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. - Call or email the BID for more info: 732 - 341 - 8738 or info@downtowntomsriver.com For more fun and events, follow our Facebook: www.facebook.com/downtowntomsrive Instagram: www.instagram.com/downtowntomsriver/ for updates and info.
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Tree Lighting 2025
December 5th, 2025: Join us for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ 33 Washington St. Downtown Toms River NJ: Live entertainment, Family activities and... SANTA!!
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Beach Snow man Paint party at TRAC
TRAC GALLERY 40 Main St, Right Side, TOMS RIVER, NJ, United StatesFRIDAY, DEC 12, 6:00-8:00 PM 40 main St Toms River, NJ 08753 Toms River arts community TRAC. Come join the fun at our Holiday Paint Party! Paint Sandy the Snowman! Add cool beachy touches like palm trees, a tiki hut, or even the Barnegat Lighthouse. Give Sandy a fun holiday! If you’d like a pre-drawn canvas, select that option — it’s just $5 extra. Get your tickets early! All ages welcome. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks. Let’s get creative and celebrate the season together!
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Celebrate OCHS’s 75th Anniversary!
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesCelebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Ocean County History Society Location: 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 @12:30 PM Please visit the Ocean County Historical Society on Sunday, December 14, 2025, as we proudly celebrate our seventy-fifth anniversary. Our day will commence with a guided tour at 12:30 pm of our Elizabeth Sculthorp Force house and museum. You will be able to view our new display commemorating seventy-five years of OCHS history. Cordially join us for a birthday cake at 1:30 pm. Next, starting at 2:00 pm we will have renowned musicians, Anne and Ridley Enslow, performing a concert of Revolutionary War music. This is part of OCHS’s commitment to celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. This event is free. To reserve your seat early please send your name, zip code, email address, telephone number and the name and date of the program (December 14, 2025) to: oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.
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The Battle of Springfield
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesOcean County Historical Society Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM The Battle of Springfield – presented by Bob Gula Join us for a talk by Bob Gula, who will be portraying Revolutionary War soldier Jehiel Day (his 5x great grandfather!) as he discusses the Battle of Springfield. The Battle of Springfield in 1780 was the last major fighting of the American Revolution in the Northeast United States. The Continental Army and local NJ militia successfully repelled British forces looking to capture George Washington and his army in Morristown. Bob Gula is a retired senior finance executive. He is an active member/officer in the Mayflower Society of New Jersey, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Forgotten Victory Trail Association. This event is free, but your donation in support of our program is appreciated. To reserve your seat early please send your name, zip code, email address, telephone number and the name and date of the program (January 11, 2026) to: oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.
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