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Ocean County History Day
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesOcean County History Day – September 16, 2023 Location: Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River The Third Annual Ocean County History Day will take place on Saturday September 16th, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 17th. The Ocean County Historical Society will be co-sponsoring this fun day with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Numerous Ocean County Historical Societies and museums will be setting up displays to help tell the rich history of Ocean County. There will be live entertainment, historic reenactors, history books to purchase, and free tours of our newly renovated Elizabeth Sculthorp Force Victorian Era house and museum. For additional information, please contact Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134 or jeffschenker@myyahoo.com
Comfort Food Festival
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesJoin The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for our Comfort Food Festival on Washington Street! In addition to the amazing food, the street will be filled with merchandise vendors, free kids activities, live entertainment and a beer & wine garden provided by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Free Admission & Free Parking in downtown during the event.
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesEnjoy outdoor dining with the Downtown Districts restaurants, distillery, brewery and small businesses!
Ice Cream Social and Magic Show at the Mathis House
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesBring the family for a night of ice cream, entertainment and fun. This family event will include a ice cream sundae building buffet with yummy candies, cupcakes, and mini scones. While eating the night away, the kids will laugh and smile as a magician puts on a magic show. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Call 732-818-7580 for more information or visit www.mathishouse600main.com to buy online. We hope to see you there and keep family traditions alive in small downtown USA on Main Street.
125 th Birthday Breakfast at the Mathis House
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesThe Mathis House is celebrating its 125th Birthday. This birthday series for the year of 2023 will support our efforts to restore the Carriage House located behind the Mathis House Building. We all have been waiting for that restoration and with your support, it will happen. Join us for a breakfast on a beautiful charcuterie board and enjoy a slice of frittata, French toast, fresh fruit, a warm scone with clotted cream, bacon and sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice. The cost is $15 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call 732-818-7580 for reservations and more information
Ice Cream Social and Magic Show at the Mathis House
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesBring the family for a night of ice cream, entertainment and fun. This family event will include a ice cream sundae building buffet with yummy candies, cupcakes, and mini scones. While eating the night away, the kids will laugh and smile as a magician puts on a magic show. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Call 732-818-7580 for more information or visit www.mathishouse600main.com to buy online. We hope to see you there and keep family traditions alive in small downtown USA on Main Street.
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market
Huddy Park, Toms River NJ 39 E. Water St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesThe Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market is back at Huddy Park. We are excited to be back and so close to all of our downtown businesses! The market celebrates everything great about New Jersey. New Jersey farms selling local grown fruits and vegetables. Vendors selling flowers, local honey, gourmet foods, pickles & olives, guacamole, baked goods, and more. NJ Winery, distillery and brewery. Smoothie truck on premises every week. Check our website for an updated list of vendors each week.
Mathis House Business Shower at the Mathis House
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesThe Mathis House is celebrating its 125th Birthday. This birthday series for the year of 2023 will support our efforts to restore the Carriage House located behind the Mathis House Building. We all have been waiting for that restoration and with your support, it will happen. The Mathis House Innkeepers, Vicki and Frank Ippolito, will host a Business Shower. This event is complimentary and requires an RSVP. Come take a tour of the Mathis House and learn of about our guest rooms, venue rentals, and teahouse with all of our special events. The event will show case our gourmet fall tea selections and a variety of desserts. Call 732-818-7580 to make your reservation and start planning your next event at the beautiful Mathis House.
South Football’s Impossible Dream Documentary Screening & Producer Q&A
The Ocean County Library 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesSouth Football’s Impossible Dream explores techniques used by legendary Toms River coach, Ron Signorino, Sr., in the 1960s, to turn a struggling high school football program into a powerhouse, ranked No. 1 in New Jersey. Coach Signorino challenged his players to believe in “The Impossible Dream,” and, with guts and grit, they clinched 19 consecutive wins. The one-hour film features rare footage of “The Greatest Game Ever Played at the Jersey Shore,” an epic battle in 1969 between Toms River South’s Hitting Indians and the Middletown Lions, that helped put Shore Conference Football on the map. Poignant interviews with former players reveal the impact Coach Signorino has had on their lives–-on and off the field–- during his career of more than 50 years. After the documentary viewing, producer, Sandy Levine, will host a Q&A session. For more than 35 years, filmmaker Sandra Levine has used her exceptional storytelling skills to inspire good, through informative documentaries, and engaging feature stories. Her work has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for charity, and has been nominated 10 times for regional Emmy Awards. As a Jersey Shore native, Sandy considers her company’s poignant documentary, Heartbreak & Healing After Sandy to be among its most important [...]
Tea Etiquette Party at the Mathis House
The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesCome relax while your servers dressed in Victorian Dresses and serve a delicious Creme Tea with two warm scones, lemon curd and preserves and a full pot of gourmet tea per person. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children. The servers will give a history of the Mathis House and a lesson in tea etiquette. Call 732-818-7580 for tickets and information. Please call the reservation office asap to notify us if you plan on sitting with other guests that may have bought tickets on EventBrite. We also need to confirm that you have no food allergies. Parking is in the rear and doors open at 6:30 PM, please no early birds.
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesEnjoy outdoor dining with the Downtown Districts restaurants, distillery, brewery and small businesses!
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesEnjoy outdoor dining with the Downtown Districts restaurants, distillery, brewery and small businesses!
“Meet George Washington” – September 24, 2023
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United StatesJeff Schenker as George Washington Sunday, September 24 at 2:00 PM “Meet George Washington - First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of our Countrymen.” President Washington will be addressing you in December of 1799, as he reflects on his life. He will discuss his early life, service in the French and Indian War, his service as commanding general in the American Revolution, his role in the Constitutional Convention, his two terms as president, and his views on slavery. Dr. Jeff Schenker portrays President Washington. Jeff taught history for many years at Toms River High School South and is currently serving as an adjunct professor of history at Ocean County College. In addition, Jeff is the president of the Ocean County Historical Society. Jeff has addressed numerous organizations in topics as diverse as the D-Day Invasion, New Jersey in World War I, the Civil War, Joshua Huddy, and Abraham Lincoln. 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 the program to oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com.
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
Huddy Park, Toms River NJ 39 E. Water St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesThe Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market is back at Huddy Park. We are excited to be back and so close to all of our downtown businesses! The market celebrates everything great about New Jersey. New Jersey farms selling local grown fruits and vegetables. Vendors selling flowers, local honey, gourmet foods, pickles & olives, guacamole, baked goods, and more. NJ Winery, distillery and brewery. Smoothie truck on premises every week. Check our website for an updated list of vendors each week.
Concert with Custom Blend Band
The Ocean County Library 101 Washington St, Toms River, NJ, United StatesCustom Blend will perform a selection of country, bluegrass, light rock and folk songs. The local band is comprised of Joe Zavacki (on guitar), Maria Petrone (on mandolin) and Paul Petrone (on guitar, banjo and fiddle).
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesEnjoy outdoor dining with the Downtown Districts restaurants, distillery, brewery and small businesses!
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesEnjoy outdoor dining with the Downtown Districts restaurants, distillery, brewery and small businesses!
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market
Huddy Park, Toms River NJ 39 E. Water St., Toms River, NJ, United StatesThe Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market is back at Huddy Park. We are excited to be back and so close to all of our downtown businesses! The market celebrates everything great about New Jersey. New Jersey farms selling local grown fruits and vegetables. Vendors selling flowers, local honey, gourmet foods, pickles & olives, guacamole, baked goods, and more. NJ Winery, distillery and brewery. Smoothie truck on premises every week. Check our website for an updated list of vendors each week.
Downtown Night Out
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms River, United StatesEnjoy outdoor dining with the Downtown Districts restaurants, distillery, brewery and small businesses!