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Tea, scones and Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

Bring the kids in their Sunday best to visit and have tea & scones at the Historic Mathis House Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room in Downtown Toms River. The tea service is served on fine china and you will enjoy tea, scones, and desserts. There will be an outdoor Easter Egg Hunt, so bring your own baskets and dress warm. The cost is $20 an adult, -$10 for kids 12 and under, and free for children five and under with an adult. Tables are for groups of 4-6 people. Call 732-818-7580 for a reservation.

$20

April Fool’s Murder Mystery Dinner Show

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

The crowd was hushed as the museum proprietor got ready to unveil the prized display of the evening, the Stomach of the Ocean Diamond, only to find it had been stolen while the crowd mingled in ignorant bliss. Now it is up to you, your guests, and the detective to find the thief and restore the diamond to its rightful place to get the unveiling back on track! Who is the carat caper, and who will solve the crime to make this night of mystery the night of beauty it was intended to be? Dress in your fanciest evening gowns and suits. This is a museum unveiling, after all, and only the finest will do. This night will be an evening of high fashion and suspenseful mystery, with one thrilling conclusion. Tickets are $75/pp and include a four course Steak or Salmon Dinner with soup, salad, fresh baked bread, seasonal vegetables, potatoes and DEATH by chocolate chip scones and hours of bone chilling entertainment. Add-On Appetizer Charcuterie Boards Available for purchase $25 (1-2 People) $40 (3-4 People) $55 (5-6 People) Dinner includes tea, soda or coffee. For more information or to make your reservation, call 732-818-7580 or visit our website [...]

$75

Unlucky Charms Murder Mystery Dinner

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

Unlucky Charms Murder Mystery Dinner Show Join the Mathis House and the Murder Mystery Company as we present the Unlucky Charms Murder Mystery Dinner Show. The theater group will engage the audience in an interactive mystery dinner show where Toby O'Toole, the founder of O'Toole's Tubers, has kicked the bucket. Join the O'Tooles as they gather to toast Toby! Rest assured, it won't be all hearts, stars, and horseshoes as they vie for his vast wealth! Let's hope this Funeral doesn't become a double header! What to Wear: Fishermen sweaters and slacks; below-the-knee skirts and modest tops; tacky funeral attire; traditional Irish garb. Dinner for the evening will include Corned Beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, soda bread, and dessert of our famous St. Patty’s Day scones with clotted cream. The dinner includes coffee, tea or soda. Doors open at 7:00 PM. For special room rates for dinner and the show, please email the innkeeper, vweiss@mathishouse600main.com. Tickets are $75.00 per person and vegetarian options are available. Call 732-818-7580 to make your reservations or buy tickets.

$75

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with Live Bag Piper

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

Join the Mathis House for an Irish Dinner and Party of Corned Beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, soda bread, and dessert of our famous St. Patty’s Day scones with clotted cream. The dinner includes coffee, tea or soda. The cost is $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. The evening includes live music of a bag piper playing Irish music. The best dressed attendee will win an overnight gift certificate to the Bed and Breakfast. For tickets and information, please call 732-818-7580. This will be a night downtown to remember.

$45

Celebrate the Holidays with our Holiday Tea at the Mathis House

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

Celebrate 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 December 6, 2022.  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. Seating is at 11:00 AM. Cost: $40 members; $45 non-members. Be sure to make your reservation starting 10:00 am on October 1st by calling Deb Levinson at 732-286-3693. 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: Deb in the bottom left-hand corner of the envelope.  

$40 – $45

Celebrate the Holidays with our Holiday Tea at the Mathis House

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

Celebrate 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 December 6, 2021.  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, one of which will be one night’s stay at 600 Main for each seating.  Seating is at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.  Cost:  $40 members; $45 non-members. Be sure to make your reservation starting October 25th 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.  

Halloween Masquerade Fundraiser for CMC Foundation

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

Join the Mathis House for a fundraiser for Community Medical Center Foundation's Cancer Center on Friday, October 30, 2020, from 6 to 10 pm.  This is a formal ball with a butler served Italian Style buffet with salad, bread, Chicken Francaise, Baked Ziti, Penne Vodka, Egg Plant Rollatini, Sausage and Peppers with an assortment of desserts.  Tea, Coffee and Soda Included.  We are a BYOB.  The ticket price is $40  per person. To purchase your tickets on event brite, click this link https://www.eventbrite.com/o/mathis-house-30955094405 or call 732-818-7580.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cancer Center of our local hospital at CMC.  There will be a costume contest, live music, prizes and a tour of the Historic Mathis Mansion circa 1898.

$40

Mathis House Bourbon and Cigar Night

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

Come and join the Mathis House in partnership with the Miracle Bar for a Bourbon Flight sampling, cigars, and a five course steak dinner.  Call 732-818-7580 to make your reservation.  The cost is $60 pp plus gratuity.  

$60

TRAC – 2020 Summer Arts Fest

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

TRAC is proud to announce the 2020 Summer Arts Fest! August 15th with a rain date of August 16th. Food, music, performing arts and of course great local art! This year enjoy the Mathis House "Farm Stand"

Free

Spring Victorian Tea

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

Take your mom or your best friend to tea! Ocean County Historical Society is hosting its Spring Victorian Tea at The Mathis House, 600 Main Street, Toms River. Enjoy a scone with clotted cream, dainty tea sandwiches, tempting desserts and fine teas as you celebrate the beauty of spring in this lovely historic home. Perhaps you'll win a door prize! Choose the 12:00 or 3:00 PM seating and call Pat Moore at 732-814-2979 for your reservation starting April 6th. Your check is $30.00 for members or $35.00 for non-members and is made out & mailed to OCHS at 26 Hadley Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753 with TEA/PAT marked in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope. Checks must be received within five (5) days of the phone reservation to confirm your seat. There are no refunds.

Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt at the Mathis House

The Mathis House at 600 Main 600 Main St., Toms River, NJ, United States

Come with the family to the Downtown Toms River's favorite Victorian Tea Room for a Easter Cream Tea of home made scones with clotted cream and a full pot of gourmet tea.  We will have an out door Easter Egg Hunt and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny.  Children will color Easter Cards while enjoying their tea.  The cost is $20 per person. Children 3 and under are Free. Advance reservations must be made and limited spaces available. Call 732-818-7580 to reserve your space.

$20