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Downtown Yule Bazaar
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin TMI at the Downtown Shops on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday for a mini Yule Bazaar! You won’t want to miss this unique and enchanting way to kick off your holiday shopping. Embrace the magic and support local, small businesses at the Yule Bazaar hosted by TMI. This magical event is the perfect way to celebrate the Yule season and grab some great, one of a kind gifts with a dash of enchantment and a pinch of holiday spirit. See you there, and may your holiday season be filled with wonder and enchantment!
TRAC Holiday Bazaar
40 Main St, Right Side, Toms River 40 Main St, Right Side, TOMS RIVER, NJ, United StatesJoin the TRAC Artists for our yearly Holiday Bazaar. Local artists will be setting up in our Gallery, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. We will have 10-15 vendors setup, plus all of our regular works will be on display as well. Keep your hard earned money in our town this Holiday season! This is a family, friendly event 100% ADA compliant facility
Downtown Small Business Saturday
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesShow your love and support for local business and come out Saturday, Nov. 25th for Small Business Saturday. Free 4 hour parking in the Irons Street lot, located behind The Wells Fargo Bank!
OCHS’ Victorian Era Holiday Open House
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesOCHS’s Victorian Era Holiday Open House On Saturday, November 25, 2023, the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River will be hosting a Victorian Era Holiday Open House from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Bring your camera, children, and grandchildren to meet and take pictures with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM. Take a tour of our holiday decorated Victorian Era house and museum complete with holiday music. Enjoy holiday drinks and treats. Also, there will be Holiday gifts for the children. Best of all the event is free! For additional information, please call Jeff at 609-339-9134.
TRAC Holiday Bazzar
TRAC- Toms River Artist Community 40 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin your favorite local artist for their Annual Holiday Bazaar. Artists will be setup at 40 Main Street, TRAC's new home! Come on out an buy shop local for the holidays this year. Handmade gifts and original art works will be available. Most of our artist will also do custom works as well. Shop local Support Local Give the gift of art this holiday season
Downtown Yule Bazaar
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin TMI at the Downtown Shops on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday for a mini Yule Bazaar! You won’t want to miss this unique and enchanting way to kick off your holiday shopping. Embrace the magic and support local, small businesses at the Yule Bazaar hosted by TMI. This magical event is the perfect way to celebrate the Yule season and grab some great, one of a kind gifts with a dash of enchantment and a pinch of holiday spirit. See you there, and may your holiday season be filled with wonder and enchantment!
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
Ancient Wisdom Shamanic Journey Group
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesPlease bring a blanket, towel or cushion to sit/lie on if you are able to sit on the floor. Chairs will also be available. If you would like to bring a percussive instrument, you are welcome. The study group will explore the basic shamanic journey, as well as trance posture, power animal journey, use of a spirit canoe, and the nature of the Upper, Middle, and Lower Worlds. Workshop will be presented by Rev. Amara Willey, 4th Wednesday of each month at Trinity's Magical Intentions in Toms River, NJ. $15 per person Pre-registration is required for planning purposes:
Downtown Tree Lighting
Town Hall Court Yard 33 Washington St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesFriday, Dec. 1st 5pm-7pm. Live entertainment begins at 5pm. Santa arrives on the fire truck at 7pm to light the tree. Photos with Santa will follow the tree lighting in Town Hall. Live music and entertainment.
🎄❄️ Get ready for the Winter Wonderland Sip & Shop! ❄️🎁
Garden State Distillery 13 Washington Street, Toms River, United States🎄❄️ Get ready for the Winter Wonderland Sip & Shop! ❄️🎁 📅 Date: December 2nd ⏰ Time: 12-4 pm 📍 Venue: Garden State Distillery, Toms River 🌟 What you will experience at the Winter Wonderland Sip & Shop🌟 🎁 Unique Handcrafted Goods: Discover one-of-a-kind treasures created by local artisans. 🥂 Festive Sipping: Enjoy delightful sips while exploring the diverse array of vendors. 🛍️ Holiday Shopping Experience: Find special gifts and seasonal delights for your loved ones. 🌟 Support Local Artisans: Show your support for talented local vendors and their craftsmanship. ❄️ Toms River Downtown's Winter Wonderland: Join the festivities and embrace the holiday spirit while exploring the enchanting downtown atmosphere. 🌟 Don't miss our incredible local vendors! 🌟 🌙 Artemis Heart - Laser-Cut Decor & Spiritual Jewelry 🌊 Kristal’s Kreations NJ - Sea Glass Art & Jewelry 🔮 Elaina Reads Tarot - Tarot & Mediumship Readings 🔮 Melissa's Spiritual Works - Oracle Readings & Reiki-Infused Jewelry ✨ Mystic Moon LLC - Crystals, Candles & More 🎨 Painted Thingies - Hand Painted Canvases & Artworks 🕯️ Silver Linings by K Rose, LLC - Candles & Gift Baskets ` Eye Candy Shoppe~ Dehydrated candy 🔮 A Scents Of Home By Resa~ Scentsy [...]
Winter Wonderland
Town Hall Court Yard 33 Washington St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesDec. 2nd & Dec. 9th 12pm – 6pm The courtyard will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland Village. Vendors, kid’s activities, hot chocolate station, holiday music and more. Downtown businesses will be open.
TRAC – Knitting for Beginners with Wendy
40 Main St, Right Side, Toms River 40 Main St, Right Side, TOMS RIVER, NJ, United StatesAt the TRAC Gallery, learn to knit with Wendy from Art From Mars This is beginners class. Create a handmade gift such as coasters, ornaments, bracelets etc. Please contact Wendy to reserve your spot 732-597-8903 $25.00 Per person, family friendly event
WREP: When Radio Entertained People
The Ocean County Library 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJoin us for an evening "broadcast" of skits from the Golden Age of Radio, performed live by WREP's veteran actors. This “broadcast” will feature episodes from the shows Life of Riley, Archie Andrews and Flywheel. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library - Toms River.
Celebrate the Holidays with our Holiday Tea at the Mathis House
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesCelebrate the Holidays with our Holiday Tea at the Mathis House! Back by popular demand, our Holiday Tea will be offered to those wishing to visit the beautifully decorated Mathis House Tearoom at 600 Main Street in Toms River on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Guests may look forward to the ever-delicious scones, yummy tea sandwiches, and scrumptious mini-desserts that accompany generous pots of fine tea as they chat with friends in the historical elegance of this stately home. As usual, a few lucky guests will win door prizes. The seating is at 11:00 AM. Cost: $40 members; $45 non-members. Be sure to make your reservation starting 10:00 am on October 9th by calling Pat at 732-814-2979. Checks should be made out and mailed to Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 within one week of phone reservation, with Attention: Pat in the bottom left-hand corner of the envelope.
20th Annual Residential Holiday Decorating Contest
District residents are invited to decorate the exterior of their homes with lights, wreaths, scenery and other decorative ornaments. Who is Eligible? Home must be located within the boundaries of the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District (The southside of Rt. 37, from the Toms River Shopping Center to Hooper/Hadley Avenue, down along the river to the Garden State Parkway). How to Enter: There is no entry fee. NO PRE- REGISTRATION!!! Judging: Judging begins at 5pm, Thursday, December 7th. Criteria used by judges are as follows: Originality: Unique design and creative use of lights and decorations Arrangement: Display and placement of decorations Theme: Story line or scene Overall: Overall presentation Prizes: 1st Place = $200 and a yard sign designating your home as the winner of the 2023 “Deck the Homes” Holiday Decorating contest. 2nd Place = $100 and certificate 3rd Place = $50 and certificate Winners will receive a letter in their mailbox on Friday 12/8 stating that they won and how to receive their prize. Any questions please call 732-341-8738
20th Annual Business Holiday Decorating Contest
20th Annual “Be-Deck Your Business” Contest Criteria & Details Brighten the streets of our central business district! Downtown businesses are encouraged to decorate the exterior and/or windows of their businesses. Businesses may be decorated anytime, but must be ready for judging on Thursday, December 7th 2023. Prizes: Winner of each category receives: Business name and photo on our website. $100 Prize A plaque for your business Categories: Best Window Display Best Downtown Business (Center) Best District Business Judging: Judges are from 100.1 WJRZ. Judging will commence on Thursday, Dec 7, at 5pm. Criteria used by judges are as follows: Originality: Unique design and creative use of lights and decorations Arrangement: Display and placement of decorations Theme: Story line or scene Overall: Overall presentation Who is Eligible? Businesses within the Downtown district. (The southside of Rt. 37 From the Toms River Shopping Center to Hooper/Hadley Avenue, down along the river to the Garden State Parkway) How to Enter: There is NO entry FEE! NO pre-registration! Just have your business decorated by Dec. 7th @ 5:00 PM! For more information call 732-341-8738
TRAC & Painted Thingies – Winter Wonderland Holiday Paint & Sip
40 Main St, Right Side, Toms River 40 Main St, Right Side, TOMS RIVER, NJ, United StatesJoin us for a Winter Wonderland themed paint & sip. Learn how to make a beautiful work of art to keep or give as a give for the holidays. Class cost includes all materials, light refreshments and cookies by Must Get Sconed This is a class for adults only. BYOB To reserve your spot please email ajoyofart732@gmail.com
Psychic Readings at TMI
Downtown Shops Activity Room 53 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United StatesPsychic Saturday – 2nd Saturday of every month at Trinity’s Magickal Intentions! Come in and welcome Sharon O’Brien! Sharon was born into a family of intuitives and mediums. She got her first Tarot deck at 15 and has been reading ever since. Through the years she has added other tools to her belt and tailors each session to the individual. She has a strong connection with Spirit and Nature, bringing balance to her sessions. Her hope is that you walk away inspired and feeling lighter. Sharon is best known for Tarot and Lenormand card readings, Celtic readings (ogham) and pet readings (you can bring a picture of the pet or an item of theirs). She also uses intuition and connects to Spirit. She is a Reiki Master Teacher and a board certified Holistic Health and Life Coach. Sharon was a co-founder and Elder in The Song of Avalon Grove until it closed in 2017. She is an ordained minister, teaches various workshops and classes, as well as providing Spiritual Guidance and coaching. Both 15 and 30 min sessions available. Pre-registration will be available/announced here – https://www.facebook.com/TrinitysMagick. Walk-ins welcome!
Winter Wonderland
Town Hall Court Yard 33 Washington St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesDec. 2nd & Dec. 9th 12pm – 6pm The courtyard will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland Village. Vendors, kid’s activities, hot chocolate station, holiday music and more. Downtown businesses will be open.
“A War Against Disease and Despair: Immigrants, Nurses, Soldiers, and the Transformation of Patient Care on Ellis Island During WWI”
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesRyan Radice Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM “A War Against Disease and Despair: Immigrants, Nurses, Soldiers, and the Transformation of Patient Care on Ellis Island During World War I” While known primarily for its use as an immigrant facility, Ellis Island went through several major changes from the time war was declared in Europe in 1914, to the time that the last military members left the island in 1919. During the First World War, Ellis Island and its associated hospital facilities would be the victims of German terrorism, a mobilization points for thousands of Red Cross nurses bound for the frontlines, and a debarkation hospital that was the first stop home for countless sick and wounded soldiers returning from the battlefield. Ryan Radice is a historian from Scotch Plains, New Jersey. A graduate of Monmouth University, his research interests include immigration history, the American Revolution and early republic, and the history and archaeology of New Jersey cemeteries and military sites. This event takes place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. Our speaker series is free; however, SEATING IS LIMITED! To reserve your seat, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of [...]