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For a Wonderful Vacation, Go by Train! Railroads & Jersey Shore Vacationing by Bill Elwell
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesSunday, October 9th, 2022, at 2:00 pm - "For a Wonderful Vacation, Go by Train! Railroads and Jersey Shore Vacationing" by Bill Elwell Please join the Ocean County Historical Society at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ for the following program: Nestled halfway between two of Americas most important cities, the Jersey Shore seems perfectly positioned to be a vacation destination. Two hundred years inviting visitors and providing a home to residents have fused the business of tourism as a local way of life. Railroads, however, were the defining factor in creating and shaping the development of the Shore as a center for everything from day trips to whole summer vacations. Bill Elwell is an adjunct professor of History at Monmouth University. He is a lifelong resident of Ocean County and railfan and railroad historian. To register for this free program, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program (October 9) to oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com.
Toms River Artist Community – TRAC Monthly Members Meeting
TRAC- Toms River Artist Community 40 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesTRAC's monthly members meeting (the 2nd Tues of every month) All are welcome, if you are not a member come and check us out, see what we do, meet our artists and tour our gallery. If you are a local artist looking to meet other artists, hang your works in galleries around town, or brush up on your skills, we are your group! We now offer a discounted JR membership for High School Students !
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Huddy Park, Toms River NJ 39 E. Water St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District in their new location for their weekly farmers' market. The market is returning to Huddy Park located on E. Water St. Every Wednesday, from June 1st - Oct. 26th from 11am-4pm. Jersey farms, produce, flowers, Specialty foods, Italian items, baked goods, pickles & olives, honey, NJ winery, distillery and smoothie truck.
The Rave-Ons’ Early Rock & Roll Radio Review
The Ocean County Library 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJourney back to the birth of Rock & Roll with The Rave-Ons! Starting with the king of rock & roll, Elvis Presley, the band pays tribute to rock & roll's founders. Audience members will sing along to songs by their favorite 50's artists including: Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Dion and The Belmonts, The Everly Brothers, and of course, Buddy Holly. By the end of the show, you will learn how all these great performers inspired and spawned some of the best bands of all time like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and many other popular 1960's rockers. Registration is required.
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
Harvest Arts Festival
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesThe Harvest Arts Festival is set for Saturday, October 15th along Washington Street in Downtown Toms River. Washington St. will be filled with food trucks, merchandise & handcraft vendors, a beer & wine garden and local artists selling and displaying their works as part of a juried art show. There will be free pumpkin painting for the kids and other kids activities. Live entertainment from local bands throughout the day. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery will be open on the street as well. Free Admission & Free parking in downtown during the event.
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
Sinatra: A Voice in Time
The Ocean County Library 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesIn celebration of Italian-American Heritage Month, join us with Phil Bruschi, as he presents a musical biography on famed Italian-American performer, Frank Sinatra. Phil pays tribute to Sinatra's musical career; how he continually reinvented himself as a singer, as well as some of his biggest recordings from 1939 to his final retirement in 1995. Phil will sing selected Sinatra songs that were hits from the Big Band era to his solo career. Registration is required for all attendees.
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Huddy Park, Toms River NJ 39 E. Water St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District in their new location for their weekly farmers' market. The market is returning to Huddy Park located on E. Water St. Every Wednesday, from June 1st - Oct. 26th from 11am-4pm. Jersey farms, produce, flowers, Specialty foods, Italian items, baked goods, pickles & olives, honey, NJ winery, distillery and smoothie truck.
Celebrate Diwali – Festival of Lights
The Ocean County Library 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a memorable cultural experience and learn how to celebrate Diwali! This special program for all ages will feature unique crafts, stories, traditional music, dancing, beautiful decorative displays, and an elaborate visual presentation about the festival and traditions connected with it. Program presented by Enjoy, Explore India.
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
TRAC Gallery Open Studio
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin us for an Open Studio night! The last Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your own supplies, bring your own snacks/drinks. Come out and paint, draw, sketch or whatever you want. Hang out with your fellow artists, ask for help if you're stuck on something, get new ideas from others and help spark your creativity! A fun relaxing night to just chill and do some artin' In the Community at 53 Main St. Members are free, non members are welcome to join for $5.00 a session
Open Studio Night
The Downtown Shops 53 Main St, Toms Rivet, NJ, United StatesJoin us for an Open Studio night! The last Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your own supplies, bring your own snacks/drinks. Come out and paint, draw, sketch or whatever you want. Hang out with your fellow artists, ask for help if you’re stuck on something, get new ideas from others and help spark your creativity! A fun relaxing night to just chill and do some artin’ In the Activity Room at The Downtown Shops @ 53 Main, 53 Main St. Toms River. Members are free, non members are welcome to join for $5.00 a session
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Huddy Park, Toms River NJ 39 E. Water St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District in their new location for their weekly farmers' market. The market is returning to Huddy Park located on E. Water St. Every Wednesday, from June 1st - Oct. 26th from 11am-4pm. Jersey farms, produce, flowers, Specialty foods, Italian items, baked goods, pickles & olives, honey, NJ winery, distillery and smoothie truck.
Community Engagement Fair
Join us in the Toms River branch to visit with representatives from Ocean County community organizations. Each organization will have a table for patrons to visit and learn about their services. Visit with a representative from our community organizations and learn about their services in the library today!
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
Toms River Artist Community – TRAC Monthly Members Meeting
TRAC- Toms River Artist Community 40 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesTRAC's monthly members meeting (the 2nd Tues of every month) All are welcome, if you are not a member come and check us out, see what we do, meet our artists and tour our gallery. If you are a local artist looking to meet other artists, hang your works in galleries around town, or brush up on your skills, we are your group! We now offer a discounted JR membership for High School Students !
Holiday Gifts, Crafts & Collectibles Faire
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesHoliday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire – November 13, 2022 Location: Toms River South High School Cafetorium, Hooper Avenue, Toms River The Ocean County Historical Society will be hosting a Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire at Toms River High School South on Sunday, November 13 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. In addition to numerous vendors, there will be baked goods for sale, used books, displays by numerous historical societies, and our annual 50-50. There is no charge for admission. For additional information, please contact Jeff at 609-339-9134.