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Make a scarecrow for a chance to win up to $400 and have it displayed in the Downtown at one of the busiest times of year!
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Join the Toms River PBA Monday September 29th at 5pm for the first annual Toms River PBA “Fall Fest” For an awesome night of fun for the entire family.
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8 Week Dance Course - Disney Themed - For Ages 4+ - Multiple Themes and Genres of Dance! 
Once again, Toms River hosts artisans of food, crafts and more--to our weekly Farmer's Market! Beginning June 6th 2025, through October 1st Every Wednesday from 11AM - 4PM @ 33 Washington St. Exciting smells and aromas, gifts and charms of all sorts are just waiting to be found at this years' Farmer's Market. Stay tuned: Follow our Facebook and Instagram for updates and info. |
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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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Your $50 ticket includes:
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Halloween Murder Mystery. The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! Attend the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get this soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Evening wear, beautiful costumes, Venetian masks, suits, and suits are what to wear to this high class night of masks and murder. Get ready for a glamorous evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder at this masquerade ball murder mystery party! The Mathis House staff will all participate in costume. Dinner Menu Includes:Mini Charcuterie Cups to startChicken Picatta as the main entréePenne Vodka, sautéed vegetables, and a fresh mixed green saladWarm bread with herb butterAssorted Teatime Desserts to end the night on a sweet noteIncludes coffee or tea (BYOB welcome) Tickets:$75 per person$55 for Seniors (65+)Plus tax & gratuityLimited seating – reservations required! Call 732-818-7580 [...]
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Join us during Downtown Night Out & meet Lillian Stulich, co-author of 'Host a Little host and the Story of the Mystical Mums!' An autumn whirlwind came to Tommy and Suzie's town bringing with it a new friend, who would teach them the true spirit of caring, sharing, and the joy of the Halloween season! Inspired by the students of Toms River Intermediate East in October 2012, when Halloween in Toms River, NJ was canceled during Super Storm Sandy Books will be available for purchase! Includes: a tote bag to carry your book & a glow in the dark ghost plush.
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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Savor a comfort food buffet with dessert and gourmet tea, enhanced by live music and tours of the Inn. Tickets are priced at $42 per person and $22 for seniors. Attendees are invited to wear their favorite costumes for a contest, with an overnight stay gift card at the Bed & Breakfast awarded as a prize. Please call 732-818-7580 to purchase tickets and obtain further details. Click Below to purchase your tickets on Event Brite.
$42
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Location: Ocean County Historical Society Time: 2:00 PM Sunday, October 5th – Old Methodist Cemetery -- presented by Joseph Latshaw Join us for a presentation by Joseph Latshaw about the historic Old Methodist Cemetery, located at the corner of Hooper Avenue and Washington Street in Toms River. This Power Point presentation will include a brief history of 19th Century Toms River, the emergence of Methodism, the identity of military veterans interred at the cemetery dating back to the American Revolution, the meaning of some of the symbols on certain gravestones, and much more. Joseph will also discuss preservation efforts for the two-hundred-year-old cemetery. Joseph is the historian for the First United Methodist Church of Toms River, which oversees and manages the Old Methodist Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Toms River, he has a degree in history from Kean University. Joseph is currently employed by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission. In addition, he is a President of the Ocean County Historical Society. He also serves as Chair of the Toms River Township Historic Preservation Commission and is a trustee for the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey. Joseph is an Eagle Scout, an assistant scoutmaster, and a member of the [...]
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8 Week Dance Course - Disney Themed - For Ages 4+ - Multiple Themes and Genres of Dance! |
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Spooky, scary... Scarecrows! - Handmade scarecrows, submitted by locals like you! - Displayed on Washington St. from October 10th to October 31st to usher in All Hallows Eve! - Cast your vote for your favorite scarecrow, see flyer for details. - And while you're here, you'll probably want to stop, shop and grab a bite. Do you have the stuffing to win Best Scarecrow? Entry is FREE! Stay tuned: Follow our Facebook: www.facebook.com/downtowntomsrive Instagram: www.instagram.com/downtowntomsriver/ for updates and info.
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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Halloween Murder Mystery. The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! Attend the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get this soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Evening wear, beautiful costumes, Venetian masks, suits, and suits are what to wear to this high class night of masks and murder. Get ready for a glamorous evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder at this masquerade ball murder mystery party! The Mathis House staff will all participate in costume. Dinner Menu Includes:Mini Charcuterie Cups to startChicken Picatta as the main entréePenne Vodka, sautéed vegetables, and a fresh mixed green saladWarm bread with herb butterAssorted Teatime Desserts to end the night on a sweet noteIncludes coffee or tea (BYOB welcome) Tickets:$75 per person$55 for Seniors (65+)Plus tax & gratuityLimited seating – reservations required! Call 732-818-7580 [...]
$75
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Halloween Murder Mystery. The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! Attend the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get this soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Evening wear, beautiful costumes, Venetian masks, suits, and suits are what to wear to this high class night of masks and murder. Get ready for a glamorous evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder at this masquerade ball murder mystery party! The Mathis House staff will all participate in costume. Dinner Menu Includes:Mini Charcuterie Cups to startChicken Picatta as the main entréePenne Vodka, sautéed vegetables, and a fresh mixed green saladWarm bread with herb butterAssorted Teatime Desserts to end the night on a sweet noteIncludes coffee or tea (BYOB welcome) Tickets:$75 per person$55 for Seniors (65+)Plus tax & gratuityLimited seating – reservations required! Call 732-818-7580 [...]
$75
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This FREE Local Craft & Vendor Market is hosted by Jenn Zazzara, Shore Crafted, bringing together local makers, artisans and small businesses. Enjoy an intimate setting and shop unique, one-of-a-kind items while sipping craft drinks! 🍂🥃Sip & Shop Local Craft & Vendor Market🥃🍂 Crisp air, cozy finds, and handmade vibes. Come sip, shop, and connect with local artisans and small businesses. It’s all about community, creativity, and that perfect fall feeling 🍂🛍️✨ Sip & Shop Vendor Market: Saturday, October 11th | 12-4 pm at Garden State Distillery, 13 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ Swing by–you don’t want to miss this cozy, craft-filled fall vibe! Questions? Contact Jenn Zazzara at shorecraftednj@gmail.com For more details please visit: Falling for Local Sip & Shop | Facebook
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Join us on Psychic Saturday for readings with psychic intuitive, Sharon O'Brien (at 40 Main St) in Downtown Toms River! 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. 15min for $2530min for $50 Walk-ins welcome, or you can claim your spot here -https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48A4AC2CA4FE3-psychic#/ Psychic readings must be considered as entertainment. Any health or medical [...]
$25 – $50
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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Join us at 3:00 PM for a charming outdoor Pila-tea party! Indulge in a delightful tea time presentation, complete with a tasty lunch in a beautiful outdoor setting. It’s the perfect way to relax, socialize, and enjoy a lovely afternoon. Tickets are $28 per person (no overnight accommodations). We hope to see you there for this special event!
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8 Week Dance Course - Disney Themed - For Ages 4+ - Multiple Themes and Genres of Dance!
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This presentation by Jimmy Scalia will delight audiences with the sounds and life stories about favorite Italian American artists. You will hear and see Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Louis Prima, Connie Frances, Tony Martin, Frankie Laine, Dean Martin and more. Note: this is a feel-good multimedia presentation, not a live concert. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.
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Bring your little princess to join the Snow Princess for a special tea time at the Historic Mathis House Victorian Tea Room. The tea time includes an appearance from our Princess that will sing songs, read a story and take pictures with your children. Enjoy warm scones with clotted cream and homemade cupcakes with cold and hot tea. The mansion is perfectly decorated and a place that brings smiles and memories. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Please call 732-818-7580 for more information or visit www.mathishouse600main.com to buy direct online. Located at 600 Main Street in Downtown Toms River. Parking located directly behind the Inn. Please no early birds. Feel free to come dressed in your princess outfits and bring your camera.
$20
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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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The Mathis House presents, Steffen Scherer, who has a master's degree in Culinary School in Germany is preparing a special German Night Dinner at the Mathis House. German Night Menu • Cream of Asparagus• Mixed Green Salad• smoked pork chops with Red Cabbage & Spaetzle• Wiener schnitzel with German Potato Salad• Dessert: apple strudel• Warm Bread and Herbed Butter• Coffee, Hot or Cold Tea and Soda Dinner tickets are $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Enjoy live piano music and a presentation of this authentic German meal by this very talented chef. Call 732-818-7580 to make your reservation.
$50
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Harvest 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.
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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Masquerade Murder Mystery At the Mathis House 600 Main Street Toms River Sunday, October 19, 2025, 3:00 PM Cost $80.00 per person Gratuity not included Includes soup, salad, dinner, dessert & interactive show Coffee, tea, iced tea & water included BYOB beverage of your choice Costumes optional The best-dressed costume wins an overnight stay at the Mathis House Call for reservations: Pat @ 732-814-2979 Sponsored by the Ocean County Historical Society
$80
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A talk about dating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. Registration is required.
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8 Week Dance Course - Disney Themed - For Ages 4+ - Multiple Themes and Genres of Dance!
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Let's play tea bingo. Join us for a night of tea bingo and a demonstration of the benefits of our new Blue Tea. There will be tea, scones and desserts for a night of games with prizes. Cost is $20 per person. No cash prizes. www.mathishouse600main.com book on RESY. Make your reservation by calling 732-818-7580. Click Below to Buy Your Tickets on Event Brite
$20
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Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 23rd because this is one celebration you won’t want to miss! We’ll have exclusive event specials, live demos, giveaways, sips, bites, and beauty all in one fabulous night. The first 50 guests to RSVP will receive a luxe gift bag filled with our favorite products and surprises! To make the evening even more exciting, we’ll have raffles from locals businesses, plus in-house prizes including a syringe of lip filler, 100 units of Jeuveau, and a facial enhancement treatment |
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Hocus Pocus, PJ's, Crafts and Snacks at Gifted on Washington October 24th @6:30PM--Get your tickets today!
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Halloween Murder Mystery. The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the tragically and unexpectedly deceased at the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! Attend the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get this soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Evening wear, beautiful costumes, Venetian masks, suits, and suits are what to wear to this high class night of masks and murder. Get ready for a glamorous evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder at this masquerade ball murder mystery party! The Mathis House staff will all participate in costume. Dinner Menu Includes:Mini Charcuterie Cups to startChicken Picatta as the main entréePenne Vodka, sautéed vegetables, and a fresh mixed green saladWarm bread with herb butterAssorted Teatime Desserts to end the night on a sweet noteIncludes coffee or tea (BYOB welcome) Tickets:$75 per person$55 for Seniors (65+)Plus tax & gratuityLimited seating – reservations required! Call 732-818-7580 [...]
$75
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8 Week Dance Course - Disney Themed - For Ages 4+ - Multiple Themes and Genres of Dance!
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Join the Mathis House for a complimentary tea club meeting. The evening will include a sampling of Fall gourmet teas and a taste test of our new Fall desserts. RSVP by calling 732-818-7580 or book your complimentary tickets on RESY at www.mathishouse600main.com.
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Come dressed in your favorite costumes to attend the best Halloween Party in town. This event is an outdoor event. We will have music, an outdoor buffet, dessert buffet and tea tastings of our fall teas. Watch the Downtown Toms River Halloween Parade from the circular driveway and seating areas on the property. In the lawn, we will have a bounce machine with a slide, popcorn machine, and cotton candy. Wrist bands will be given to all ticket holders. The winner of the costume contest will win an overnight stay at the B&B. Tickets for adults are $25 and children 12 and under $15. This is a family event and sure to be a great time. Halloween Watch Party Buffet Dinner Menu: Chili and chipsChicken Wings and Blue CheeseMacaroni and CheeseMacaroni SaladPotato SaladVeggie CruditeLoaded Potato Soup with cheddar cheese and chivesPulled Pork SlidersHamburger slidersSeasonal Cup CakesMini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones Best costume wins teatime for two. Call 732-818-7580 to buy your event tickets
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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. |
