Downtown Night Out 2025 - Outdoor Dining in the Summer - Fridays and Saturdays
2025-10-18 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
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!

Disney Wednesdays @ Broadway on Main
2025-10-22 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Broadway On Main, 806 N. Main Street, Toms River, 08753, United States
Come join us as we explore different genres of dance with your favorite Disney characters all season long!
Which magical character will make it to our Summer Showcase?

8 Week Course – $125 Per Student

Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire
2025-11-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Toms River South Cafetorium, 55 Hyers Street, Toms River, NJ, United States
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.

Fall Charcuterie Board Workshop - With Anchor and Graze
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Gifted on Washington, 16 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753-8709, United States
Join us for a cozy, hands-on charcuterie board workshop!
Led by Anchor & Graze Charcuterie, you’ll learn how to craft a beautiful (and delicious) charcuterie board – just in time for Thanksgiving & holiday entertaining, or simply for a quiet night in.
From seasonal pairings to presentation tips, you’ll leave ready to wow guests (or treat yourself!)

$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!

Garden State Distillery Paint n Sip night
2025-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Garden State Distillery, 13 Washington Street, Toms River, 08753, United States
Another 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

Native American Wisdom –Presented by Ande Three Ravens
2025-11-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Sunday, 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

Nora Flemming - Paint Your Own Mini Party: Holiday Edition!
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Gifted on Washington, 16 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753-8709, United States
Nora Fleming Paint Your Own Mini Party – Holiday Edition!
Enjoy cheerful sips, sweets and holiday music while decorating your very own nora fleming deck the halls ornament-shaped mini!
$55 per person ticket includes:
– One blank ornament-shaped mini to decorate
-️ All materials needed to decorate your mini (we’ll be using paint pens!)
– One Nora Fleming dainty dish to add your completed mini to take home

Small Business Saturday 2025
2025-11-29 | Downtown Toms River, Washington St,., Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
The 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.

Victorian Holiday Open House with Santa and Mrs. Claus
2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Ocean 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

Wreath Walk 2025
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-31 | Downtown Toms River, Washington St,., Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
December 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.

Tree Lighting 2025
2025-12-05 17:30 - 19:30
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!!

Beach Snow man Paint party at TRAC
2025-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | TRAC GALLERY, 40 Main St, Right Side, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08753, United States
FRIDAY, 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!

Celebrate OCHS's 75th Anniversary!
2025-12-14 12:30 - 17:00 | Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Celebrating 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.

The Battle of Springfield
2026-01-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Ocean 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.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration
2026-05-02 12:00 - 2026-05-03 18:00 | 33 Washington St. Toms River NJ, 33 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Join us Downtown for a Celebration Latin culture and community on May 2nd from 12PM-6PM

Downtown Farmer's Market 2026
2026-06-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-05 10:00 - 15:00 and 6 more dates | 33 Washington St. Toms River NJ, 33 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, 08753, United States
Returning for a fresh new season, with fresh produce! See some of your old favorites and find something new at this years’ Farmers’ Market located between the municipal courtyard by Ocean County Library and Town Hall
This isn’t junk-mail–It’s NJ certified, fresh and local!
