November 2025

Sat 1

November 1, 2025

Day of the Dead Fiestas at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (Metuchen) 53 Route 1, Metuchen, NJ, United States

On November 1, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant will get in the “Day of the Dead” spirit(s) with a family-friendly experience honoring the traditional Mexican holiday. Bring sealed sweets that will be gifted to “Treats for Troops,” Soldiers’ Angels annual candy collection program donated to VA hospitals, military installations as well as guard and reserve units. The […]

Thu 6

November 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Magic Rocks: Illusionist Leon Etienne

Grunin Center for the Arts College Drive, Toms River, NJ, United States

Illusionist Leon Etienne’s show Magic Rocks is a family-friendly spectacular featuring the world’s best illusions, award-winning sleight of hand, and comedy.  

$42

Sat 8

November 8, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Autumn Vibes Sip & Shop Vendor Market

Garden State Distillery 13 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, United States

Jenn Zazzara of Shore Crafted brings together local makers, artisans and small businesses for a day of shopping and sipping on craft cocktails.  

Free

Sun 16

November 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Jersey Shore Comic Book Holiday Extravaganza

Toms River Elks Lodge 600 Washington Street, Toms River, New Jersey, United States

Special guests include Sharon Smyth Lentz from the hit TV soap series "Dark Shadows" and Glenn Taranto from the hit TV series "The New Addams Family." The last show of the season will also feature guest artists, writers and creators; as well as vendors with comic books, toys, trading cards, craft and collectibles. The show […]

$5.00

December 2025

Sat 6

December 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Yates Musical Theatre for Children ‘A Christmas Carol’ (Grunin Center for the Arts)

Grunin Center for the Arts College Drive, Toms River, NJ, United States

Yates Musical Theatre for Children returns for another year of tradition with A Christmas Carol. This show is a musical adaptation of the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who hated Christmas. On Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a journey. During his nighttime reflection into the past, the present, and the future, he […]

$16

Sun 7

December 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Holiday Jingle Sip & Shop Vendor Market

Garden State Distillery 13 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, United States

Jenn Zazzara of Shore Crafted brings together local makers, artisans and small businesses for a day of shopping and sipping on craft cocktails.  

Free

January 2026

Thu 15

January 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Joshua Huddy Era: Documents of the American Revolution

Start celebrating the 250th anniversary of America during this Zoom presentation. Near the end of the Revolutionary War, Captain Joshua Huddy of the New Jersey Militia was captured while defending the salt works at Toms River. On April 17, 1782, Huddy was lynched on a beach in Highlands, Monmouth County, by British Loyalists at the […]

February 2026

Fri 6

February 6 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Winter Tea Party

Winter Tea Party

Mathis House 660 Main Street, Toms River, NJ, United States

The full Victorian afternoon tea includes prizes, including an overnight stay at The Mathis House B&B. Seatings are at 11 am and 3 pm. For tickets, call Debbie at 609-968-1888 or email debbie@familypromisejerseyshore.org All proceeds benefit Family Promise of the Jersey Shore, which helps local families overcome homelessness.

Sat 7

Featured February 7

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Coney Waffle

Coney Waffle (Belmar) 801 Belmar Plaza, Belmar, NJ, United States   +3 more

There will be a one-day-only secret breakfast menu revealed. Wear pajamas for a free topping. There will also be giveaways and door prizes. Pre-order an Ice Cream for Breakfast Kit to celebrate at home. Coney Waffle’s locations will open at 8 am. Locations are: Belmar Plaza, 801 Belmar Plaza, Belmar Pier Village, 24 Centennial Drive, […]

Sun 15

February 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Celebrates Lunar New Year Year of the Horse

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company Celebrates Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse

Various Various, Various, NJ, United States

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company celebrates Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse with a lineup of performances in NYC, New Jersey, and beyond. The company, with artistic director Greta Campo, will present two world premieres by choreographers Lawrence Jin and Zhongmei Li. Audiences will experience the powerful Lion Dance—a centuries-old ritual invoking good fortune […]

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Sun 22

February 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Jersey Shore Winter Comic Book Show

Toms Rver ElksLodge 600 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, United States

The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show returns with its "Cabin Fever" edition - celebrating comic books, trading cards, toys and crafts. Meet artists, writers and costume groups. Special guest will be comic book inker Bob Petrecca.

March 2026

Sat 14

March 14 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Irish Festival in Toms River

Washington Street, Toms River Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, United States

  Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for its annual Irish Festival. The street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, and live entertainment. Local businesses, restaurants, the brewery will be open on the street. Free admission and free parking.  

Free