Things to do this June in Ocean County (2023)

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Ocean County Tourism wants you to have the best time this summer in Ocean County, NJ. Come explore what’s happening throughout the summer and find your next adventure!

Here is a few examples of the Fun Events happening this June,
for a FULL Calendar List CLICK HERE.

• June 1 -June 17 - Steel Pier-A New Musical @ Surflight Theatre

  Set in the honkytonk world of marathon dancing in Atlantic City 1933, an assortment of depression era souls are eager to dance their way into fame & prizes gather on the Steel Pier.

  Songs by the creators of Chicago, Cabaret and other classics perfectly capture the rhythms of the 1930’s dance era.

  Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  Shows, dates and times are subject to change. Run times are approximate.

  CLICK HERE for more details and ticket info

• June 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm- Kids Night – Breakers Kitchen & Tap

  

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm : Brass Tacks Big Band Dancing Event

  

  $25 Entry

  Buy tickets online or at the door.

  CLICK HERE for details and ticket info

• June 1 @ 7:05 pm Jersey Shore BlueClaws Home Game

  Take me out to the Ball Game! Come watch Ocean County’s own Jersey Blue Claws this season!

  CLICK HERE for details and ticket info

• June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Moonlit Market - New Egypt Flea Market Village

  

  Moonlit Markets!

  4/7, 6/2, 9/8 & 10/28 from 5-9pm.

  The Market will be lit up and transformed into a mystical & magical village that is truly something special.

  So many cute shoppes to be explored and treasures to be discovered!!

  Bring your girlfriends, your man, the family and your four legged friend too!!

  This event only happens 4 times a year so be sure to save the dates!!

  All Moonlit Market Dates:
  4/7 Spring Moonlit Market
  6/2 Summer Moonlit Market
  9/8 Fall Moonlit Market
  10/28 Halloween Moonlit Market

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 2 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Point Pleasant Summerfest 2023

  

  33rd Annual Summerfest in the Park!

  Saturday, June 3, 11am-7pm at Community Park!

  Rain Date: Sunday, June 4, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

  The Festival will feature live music, food trucks, market/craft vendors, and inflatables for the kids.

  All-day $10 wristbands for the kid’s activity area.
  Entrance to this community event is free and fun for the whole family! See you there!

  **Friday Nick Kick-Off, June 2, 6pm-10pm. Bands, food, and beer & wine tent only

  CLICK HERE for more Details and How to become a vendor

• June 3 @ 7:00 am - 2:00 pm: Back to the Future Parts II & III: An On Set Experience Attention all Back to the Future fans!

  

  Back to the Future Parts II & III: An On Set Experience Attention all Back to the Future fans! Have you ever dreamed of being a part of the movie? Now’s your chance! Park Bakery in Seaside Park, NJ is bringing the On Set Experience to life on June 3rd and 4th from 7:00AM – 2:00PM each day.

  On Saturday, join us for Part II where our Doc Brown and Marty McFly actors will transport you to the future. And on Sunday, get ready for Part III as we travel back in time to the Wild West. Get ready for an immersive experience as you become a part of the movie with our talented actors!

  Don’t forget to bring your camcorder (or cell phone if you haven’t just traveled from the year 1985) to capture every moment of this unforgettable experience, and dress up as your favorite character from the movie – cosplay is highly encouraged! Plus, you’ll get a chance to snap some photos with the infamous Delorean! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the franchise, you won’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

  We’ll see you in the future…or the past!

  Disclaimer: This is a completely free event. Actual filming will not be taking place, unless it’s with your own phone/camera. This is not an actual movie set, but a recreation of one. Doc and Marty portrayers are not the actors from the movie. We hope you enjoy your experience and step back in time with us to the world of Back to the Future. Don’t forget to share your photos and memories with us using the hashtag #ParkBakeryBTTF!

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  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 3 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm LEGO Build & Take

  

  Fun LEGO Build Saturday Events

  Adult Fans of Lego (AFOL) welcome!

  Cost $10 per participant
  Participants will get to keep the set they build & Enjoy a FREE drink!
  (Compliments of Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Ocean County Mall)

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 3 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: Berkeley D.A.R.E. Car Show

  

  Berkeley D.A.R.E. Car Show

  June 3rd 10am-2pm

  Rain date June 4th

  $10 donation

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  Trophies, raffles, DJ, food and giveaways

  Registration starts 8:30am

  For information call: 848-221-4515

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 4 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: 10th Annual Doggie Derby and Family Fun Day

  

  Sunday, June 4th, 2023

  Forked River Rotary 10th Annual Doggie Derby.

  This dog-friendly event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jones Road Park in Forked River.

  Sponsored by the Forked River Rotary Club, the day will include shows, games, a bouncy house, dog-themed products offered at a number of vendor booths, a food court and on-site radio broadcast and music provided by WBNJ.

  There will also be a number of family pet novelty contests including Most Happy Dog, Best Dressed, Best Tricks and a Dog and Owner Look-A-Like Contests

  Admission is $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family; ages 10 and younger enter for free.

  There is a $2 registration fee for each dog to enter each pet contest.

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 4 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Martell's Music Fest

  

  Martell’s Annual Music Fest benefiting Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation!

  The day will feature bands:

  Ned Ryerson
  Mike Dalton
  Undisputed
  Wayward Bus

  CLICK HERE for details

• June 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Family and Friends Board Game Night

  

  Bring any board game, card game, or family fun/friendly games with you and your friends and family for a good time!

  6pm, no admittance fee, play for FREE.

  If you don’t have any games to bring, they also have games for you to play.

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Food & Wine Pairing

  

  Moceans Center for Independent Living supports individuals living with disability, their families, friends and allies in the community.

  CLICK HERE for more details and to purchase tickets

• June 8 @ 7:00 pm Friends & Family Night with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws!

  

  Adult tickets: $30 each Kids tickets: $25 each

  (Ages 10 and Under)

  Tickets will include buffet style catering that will be available from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

  CLICK HERE for more details and to purchase your tickets!

• June 9 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner & Dancing On the Beach

  

  2nd Annual Dinner & Dancing on the beach!

  Friday June 9th 6pm-9pm

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  Unlimited lobster & prime rib, great door prizes & live DJ entertainment!

  $75 per person in advance

  $90 per person at the door

  $30 children 10-18

  All proceeds benefit Dine On Us active military families.

  CLICK HERE for more details and to purchase your tickets

• June 10 @ 10:00 am: Stafford Township Founders Day

  

• June 10 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Craft Beer Bash & Chili Cook Off

  

  The date has been set for Sea Pirate Campgrounds Annual Craft Beer Bash & Chili Cook Off – June 10, 2023.

  Sample some beers from local breweries, vote on your favorite chili all while listening to live music from 40 North.

  Any fire company wanting to compete in the firehouse division, please contact Sea Pirate for entry information.

  Businesses: If you would like to advertise your business on the chili cook off poster, please contact Betty Ann or Liz @ Sea Pirate at 609-296-7400 or see a firehouse member for details.

  Sea Pirate generously donates all the proceeds to the Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Company!

  Place: Sea Pirate Campground
  Time: 1-4pm
  Cost: $30.00 beer & chili tasting
  $10:00 chili tasting only

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 10 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm: A Celebration of Tuckerton!

  

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 10 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm: 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands

  

  CALLING ALL BANDS! We are taking submissions for the 2nd Annual BATTLE OF THE BANDS

  Saturday, June 10th from 5pm to 9pm.

  Last year absolutely rocked, so we are DOUBLING the Grand Prize to $1,000, teaming up with @959therat @jersey_rock to promote, and moving @oparacing Boat Racing Village right next to the Band Shell

  Don’t wait! Bands only have until March 1st to sign up, send an email to RecreationCommittee@pointbeach.org with the following:
  – MUST HAVE a clean .mp3 or .wav file of your songs
  – MUST HAVE a .jpeg file of your band image/logo
  – links to video of 2-3 live performances
  – social media handles
  – quick bio and/or link to your website
  – links to music sharing via Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music, etc

  Each band will get a 10 minute set to blow away our guest judges and hundreds of potential adoring fans in town for Boat Race weekend.

  We will only be accepting the 10 best acts across two categories: Pro and Garage (18 and under).

  We had acts from multiple genres last year and we hope to get even more.

  Congrats again to last year’s winner @southpawcity Can’t wait to see who has what it takes to win the Point Beach Battle of the Bands this year!

  CLICK HERE for more Details

• June 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cruisin’ Downtown

  

  Join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District along with the Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County for a classic car show along Washington St.

  Live Band and DJ will entertain the crowd.

  Downtown businesses and restaurants will be open for dinner, drinks and shopping.

  Cars that would like to participate need to line up on Hadley Ave. facing south towards Washington St. no earlier than 4:30pm.

  Volunteers will be there to let you know when you can begin to pull your cars into the designated area.

  No cars should be pulling directly onto Washington Street.

  All cars must line up in the staging area on Hadley Avenue.

  All cars manufactured prior to 1997 are welcome.

  The second Wed. of the month June-Sept 6:00 pm – 9:00pm

  CLICK HERE for more Details

• June 17 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Hopsauce Festival

  

  Hopsauce Festival

  June 17th 11am-5pm

  Now in its 8th year, HopSauce Festival is a craft beer and hot sauce festival set to the soundtrack of an eclectic mix of original live artists.

  It’s become a favorite of traditional LBI summertime families and a new generation’s appreciation for great food, drink, music and art.

  HopSauce Festival benefits the Jetty Rock Foundation and our mission to protect our oceans and waterways, and support those who build their lives around them.

  CLICK HERE for more details

• Fathers Day June 18 @ 12:00 pm Father’s Day Jenkinson’s Boardwalk

  

  FREE ADMISSION for Dads on Sunday, June 18th with paying child at the following attractions:

  Amusement Park, Aquarium, Adventure Lookout Ropes Course, Castaway Cove Mini Golf and Lighthouse Point Mini Golf and the Fun House.
  *weather permitting.

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 18 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Casino Pier Father’s Day Special

  

  Celebrate dads today at Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach Waterpark on their special day!

  12pm-3pm: Dads ride free* on the rides with their Full Price paying child (under 16 years old) on the same ride OR dads can enter the waterpark free* with under 48″ full price paid admission.

  *Dads will ride the rides free with their paying children that is riding.

  *Dads will receive a free waterpark admission wristband with the under 48″ full price paid admission.

  *Child must be present at Sales Window with father to receive wristband.

  *Easter cards, passes or coupons cannot be used as the paid child admission.

  *Cannot be combined with any other special, discount or promotion *Wristband excludes Go-Karts, Skyscraper, SkyCoaster and Sky Ride.

  *Offer valid only 12pm-3pm

  Happy Father’s Day dads!

  CLICK HERE for more details

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• June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Eat, Putt, Play Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach

  

  $33

  (1) cheese pizza slice
  (1) medium fountain soda
  (1) Wacky Rooftop Golf admission
  (1) 2-hour Pier Wristband

  *Must activate Ride Wristband 2 hours prior to closing.

  Smuggler’s Quay admission add $3.
  *Excludes July 4

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 21 @ 8:00 pm Surflight Theatre - State Fair

  

  Set against the colorful backdrop of an American heartland tradition, State Fair travels with the Frake family as they leave behind the routine of the farm for three days of adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair.

  Mom and Pop have their hearts set on blue ribbons while their daughter and son find romance and heartbreak on the midway.

  With spectacular choreography and a dollop of Americana, State Fair is a nostalgic kind of warm-hearted family entertainment only Rodgers & Hammerstein could deliver!

  Shows, dates and times are subject to change. Run times are approximate.

  CLICK HERE for more details and ticket info

• June 22 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jenkinson's Boardwalk Marvel Meet & Greet

  

  Marvel Meet and Greet with Spider-Man & Captain America From the pages of legendary comics to Jenkinson’s Boardwalk!

  Don’t miss the chance to meet your favorite Marvel Superheroes Spider-Man & Captain America!

  Spider-Man & Captain America will be at their meet & greet areas from 4-9pm.

  During this time our Superheroes will also be taking many breaks, approximately every 30 minutes. Break times will be posted at meet & greet areas.

  Not only can you meet a superhero but it’s also our first FIREWORKS of the season at dark!

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 22 @ 9:15 pm - 9:30 pm Thursday Night Fireworks! Jenkinson's Boardwalk

  

  CLICK HERE for details

• June 24 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm The Fast and the Furriest Show

  

  The Fast and the Furriest Show

  DATE(s):6/24/23

  RAIN DATE:6/25/23

  REGISTRATION TIME: 8am to 10am

  SHOW TIME: 9am to 2pm

  WHERE:Veteran’s Park

  ADDRESS:489 Bill Zimmerman Jr Way

  CITY:Bayville, NJ

  PRE-REG:$15

  DAY OF SHOW:$20

  JUDGING:Judged Show

  OPEN TO:ALL Years/Makes/Models

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 24 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm School's Out Food Truck Festival - Laurita Winery

  

  Saturday, June 24th and Sunday, June 25th

  Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 11am-7pm

  Tickets online in advance $13. Tickets at gate $15. Everyone UNDER 21 is FREE!

  DAY OF TICKETS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE

  CLICK HERE for more details and ticket info

• June 24 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saved by the Bar Crawl

  

  Gather all of your friends and family, dress in your 90’s best, crawl through Beach Haven, with 10 different bar stops. (must be 21 or older to participate)

  Sign up for the bar crawl includes, BHVFC Bar Crawl T-shirt, Bar Crawl Map, Custom BHVFC Beer Glass, and Raffle Tickets to try you luck winning some GREAT Prizes.

  CLICK HERE for more details

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• June 24 @ 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rocking with Rotary

  

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 24 @ 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kickoff To Summer Food Truck Festival

  

  Kickoff to Summer Food Truck Festival!

  Saturday June 24th 3pm-9pm

  Live bands & kids activities!

  General Admission at the door.
  Adult – $5
  Children – FREE

  CLICK HERE for more Info

• June 26 @ 7:30 pm Seaside Park Summer Concert Series

  

  Mondays at 7:30pm on the Police Station (Municipal Complex) Lawn between 5th and 7th Aves

  2023

  6/26 – The Kootz!

  7/3 – Navesink Brass (Retired Marine Band)

  7/10 – Strictly 60s

  7/17 – Underwater Airlines

  7/24 – Fish Eyed Blues

  7/31 – JP LaStella

  8/7 – Halfway There

  8/14 – The Kootz!

  8/21 – Strictly 60s

  8/28 – The Joe Baione Jazz Quartet

  CLICK HERE for More details

• June 27 @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Jenkinson’s Free Movies at the Beach

  

  Bring a blanket or chair and join us for Movies on the Beach every Tuesday night starting June 27th!

  June 27th – The Lion King (1994 Animated) (G)
  July 11th – The Minions: The Rise of Gru (G)
  July 18th – Jaws (PG)
  July 25th – Elf (PG)
  August 1 – Encanto (PG)
  August 8th – Lightyear (PG)
  August 15th – Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
  August 22nd – Hocus Pocus (PG)
  August 29th – Cars 3 (G)

  *Weather/wind permitting. Movies on the Beach are on the Pavilion beach, in front of the aquarium. Please note that movie start times may vary depending on when it gets dark.

  CLICK HERE for more details

• June 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Magical Mermaids - Jenkinson's Aquarium

  Experience the wonder of Magical Mermaids every Wednesday at Jenkinson’s Aquarium starting June 28th!

  Watch a mermaid swim in our underwater world at 5pm & 6pm.

  *Included with aquarium general admission

• June 28 @ 6:00 pm The Little Mermaid

  

  Your favorite children’s story with our own twist.

  Fun with the spirited and adventurous mermaid princess!

  Geared for children 3-10

  All tickets are $13.00. All shows are at 6:00 PM.

  CLICK HERE for more details and ticket information

• June 30 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Touch - A - Truck Festival

  

  Touch -A- Truck at Jakes Branch County Park!

  Crafts & Snacks will be available.

  Kids will be allowed to touch, get behind the wheel, climb, explore, learn and have fun all in one place!

  *Sensory friendly 1/2 hour (10-10:30)

  no horns, sirens or flashing lights for community members with special needs.