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Weekly Wanders
Weekly Wanders
September 1, 2010 9:00 am – September 1, 2010 10:00 am
Join a park naturalist on Wednesday mornings to see who’s out and about and what’s in bloom. The park changes daily so you never know what you might see! No…
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
September 1, 2010 10:30 am – September 1, 2010 11:00 am
Join us at the Island Heights Library for stories and a fun craft for ages 3½-5. Please register by calling 732-270-6266. Registration is NOT strict at this library – so just…
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
September 1, 2010 6:00 pm – September 5, 2010 7:00 pm
At the Surflight Children’s Theatre.
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The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
September 1, 2010 6:00 pm – September 5, 2010 7:00 pm
At the Surflight Children’s Theatre.
Playdate at the Brick Library
Playdate at the Brick Library
September 2, 2010 9:30 am – September 2, 2010 10:15 am
Thursdays, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, & 23
Come and play with our educational toys. Ages 0 – 5
Drop-in – no registration required.
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The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
September 1, 2010 6:00 pm – September 5, 2010 7:00 pm
At the Surflight Children’s Theatre.
Good Morning Stories
Good Morning Stories
September 3, 2010 9:30 am – September 3, 2010 10:30 am
The Toms River branch of the Ocean County library has a storytime for the kids up to around 4 years old. Now they have two storytimes — one at 9:30…
Make a Gift for Grandparents Day!
Make a Gift for Grandparents Day!
September 3, 2010 4:00 pm – September 3, 2010 4:45 pm
Join us at the island heights branch of the ocean county library. Grandparents Day is always the first Sunday after Labor Day. Let’s get ready for this special day by making…
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The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
September 1, 2010 6:00 pm – September 5, 2010 7:00 pm
At the Surflight Children’s Theatre.
Saturday in the Park Women’s (AND KIDS) Races
Saturday in the Park Women’s (AND KIDS) Races
September 4, 2010 9:00 am – September 4, 2010 11:00 am
Head out to Holmdel Park in Holmdel, NJ for a bunch of races focusing on women and children. Check out their website for registration and details! See you there!
FREE Kids Workshop at Home Depot – Football Display
FREE Kids Workshop at Home Depot – Football Display
September 4, 2010 9:00 am – September 4, 2010 12:00 pm
Head over to Home Depot for a project to do with the kids! Click here for details.
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The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
September 1, 2010 6:00 pm – September 5, 2010 7:00 pm
At the Surflight Children’s Theatre.
Live Animal Talks
Live Animal Talks
September 5, 2010 1:00 pm – September 5, 2010 1:30 pm
Come in and meet the animals of Jakes Branch County Park. Visitors will get an up close look at the parks inhabitants and learn about each species. No registration is…
Folk Stories of the Pine Barrens
Folk Stories of the Pine Barrens
September 5, 2010 1:00 pm – September 5, 2010 2:30 pm
Click here for schedule.
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Seaside Park Farmer’s Market
Seaside Park Farmer’s Market
September 6, 2010 11:00 am – September 6, 2010 5:00 pm
If you can’t make it to the one in Huddy Park on Wednesdays, head out to the Farmer’s market in Seaside Park on Mondays! Click here for their calendar.
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
September 8, 2010 10:30 am – September 8, 2010 11:00 am
Join us at the Island Heights Library. Did you know that September 9 is Teddy Bear Day? Let’s celebrate a day early by bringing our favorite teddy bears to the library…
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Playdate at the Brick Library
Playdate at the Brick Library
September 9, 2010 9:30 am – September 9, 2010 10:15 am
Thursdays, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, & 23
Come and play with our educational toys. Ages 0 – 5
Drop-in – no registration required.
Open Play at Manchester Library
Open Play at Manchester Library
September 9, 2010 9:30 am – September 9, 2010 11:30 pm
Head over to the Manchester Library to use all of their toys in the meeting room! Great toys, lots of room and it’s a lot of fun for everyone. No…
Winne the Poo
Winne the Poo
September 9, 2010 6:00 pm – September 11, 2010 7:00 pm
At the Surflight Children’s Theatre.
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Winne the Poo
Winne the Poo
September 9, 2010 6:00 pm – September 11, 2010 7:00 pm
At the Surflight Children’s Theatre.
Good Morning Stories
Good Morning Stories
September 10, 2010 9:30 am – September 10, 2010 10:30 am
The Toms River branch of the Ocean County library has a storytime for the kids up to around 4 years old. Now they have two storytimes — one at 9:30…
Boardwalk Bed Race
Boardwalk Bed Race
September 10, 2010 6:00 pm – September 10, 2010 6:30 pm
I think this just may be funny enough to go see. Click here for details.
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Winne the Poo
Winne the Poo
September 9, 2010 6:00 pm – September 11, 2010 7:00 pm
At the Surflight Children’s Theatre.
Kidgits Birthday Party
Kidgits Birthday Party
September 11, 2010 2:00 am – September 11, 2010 3:30 pm
Join us for games, balloons, temporary tattoos and more! All members are welcome!
June and July birthday members also receive friendly’s ice cream, 10×13 photo from Picture People, Auntie Annie’s pretzel…
Lavallette Heritage Day Festival
Lavallette Heritage Day Festival
September 11, 2010 9:00 am – September 11, 2010 5:30 pm
Food, Vendors, Entertainment, Children’s Games, Live Bands, Antique Car Show, Ocean County String Band.
200+- outdoor booths. Click here for details.
FREE Build and Grow Clinic at LOWES
FREE Build and Grow Clinic at LOWES
September 11, 2010 10:00 am – September 11, 2010 11:00 am
Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build a Pet Leash Hanger. Starts at 10:00 am – the first 50 kids to register and be present at the store…
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Plum Festival
Plum Festival
September 12, 2010 9:00 am – September 12, 2010 4:00 pm
Join us for a fun filled day of events, tours, beach plum jelly making, crafters, non- profit displays, music and much more! FREE entrance into park, $5 suggested donation for…
Live Animal Talks
Live Animal Talks
September 12, 2010 1:00 pm – September 12, 2010 1:30 pm
Come in and meet the animals of Jakes Branch County Park. Visitors will get an up close look at the parks inhabitants and learn about each species. No registration is…
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Paws for Reading
Paws for Reading
September 13, 2010 7:00 pm – September 13, 2010 7:30 pm
Island Heights Library has gone to the dogs!! Children ages 5-10 can practice their reading with trained therapy dogs. Please register by calling 732-270-6266. Registration is NOT strict at this…
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Open Play at Manchester Library
Open Play at Manchester Library
September 15, 2010 9:30 am – September 15, 2010 11:30 pm
Head over to the Manchester Library to use all of their toys in the meeting room! Great toys, lots of room and it’s a lot of fun for everyone. No…
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
September 15, 2010 10:30 am – September 15, 2010 11:00 am
Join us at the Island Heights Library for stories and a fun craft for ages 3½-5. Please register by calling 732-270-6266. Registration is NOT strict at this library – so just…
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Playdate at the Brick Library
Playdate at the Brick Library
September 16, 2010 9:30 am – September 16, 2010 10:15 am
Thursdays, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, & 23
Come and play with our educational toys. Ages 0 – 5
Drop-in – no registration required.
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Good Morning Stories
Good Morning Stories
September 17, 2010 9:30 am – September 17, 2010 10:30 am
The Toms River branch of the Ocean County library has a storytime for the kids up to around 4 years old. Now they have two storytimes — one at 9:30…
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BBBS Miniature Golf Outing
BBBS Miniature Golf Outing
September 18, 2010 10:00 am – September 18, 2010 12:00 pm
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County hold a Miniature Golf Outing from 10AM to 12noon at Fit Golf Range on Route 37 West in Manchester. Call 732-905-5349 to pre-register.…
29th Annual Charity Renaissance Fair
29th Annual Charity Renaissance Fair
September 18, 2010 10:00 am – September 19, 2010 6:00 pm
Stroll in the Village and see the many merchants with their wares of yesteryear. Food, children’s games and activities. Test your skill with the bow, axe, and knife. The Knights…
29th Annual Clownfest
29th Annual Clownfest
September 18, 2010 11:00 am – September 19, 2010 4:00 pm
Weekend full of slapstick comedy, vivacious shows and colorful clown creations parading down the boardwalk.
11 am Boardwalk Clown Strollers; 11 am and 1 pm, Clownfest Clown Shows, stage Franklin Ave.…
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29th Annual Charity Renaissance Fair
29th Annual Charity Renaissance Fair
September 18, 2010 10:00 am – September 19, 2010 6:00 pm
Stroll in the Village and see the many merchants with their wares of yesteryear. Food, children’s games and activities. Test your skill with the bow, axe, and knife. The Knights…
29th Annual Clownfest
29th Annual Clownfest
September 18, 2010 11:00 am – September 19, 2010 4:00 pm
Weekend full of slapstick comedy, vivacious shows and colorful clown creations parading down the boardwalk.
11 am Boardwalk Clown Strollers; 11 am and 1 pm, Clownfest Clown Shows, stage Franklin Ave.…
2010 Community Day (Kids races and events too!)
2010 Community Day (Kids races and events too!)
September 19, 2010 10:00 am – September 19, 2010 2:00 pm
Jersey Shore University Medical Center will be hosting its first 5K Run/Walk & Community Day on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. There will be a timed 5K run…
DogFest
DogFest
September 19, 2010 11:00 am – September 19, 2010 4:00 pm
The Lunchtime Rotary Club of Brick Township hosts DogFest from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM at Windward Beach in Brick. The day’s festivities will include canine demonstrations, contests, prizes, service…
Live Animal Talks
Live Animal Talks
September 19, 2010 1:00 pm – September 19, 2010 1:30 pm
Come in and meet the animals of Jakes Branch County Park. Visitors will get an up close look at the parks inhabitants and learn about each species. No registration is…
Fall Harvest Festival
Fall Harvest Festival
September 19, 2010 1:00 pm – September 19, 2010 4:00 pm
Horse and wagon ride additional $7.50 per adult; $5 children under 12; partially ADA accessible
Fee: $5 per adult, $3 children ages 5 to12
Allaire State Park, Historic Allaire Village
Sponsor: Allaire Village…
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Elephant Appreciation Day!
Elephant Appreciation Day!
September 22, 2010 10:30 am – September 22, 2010 11:00 am
Join us at the Island Heights Library. Today is Elephant Appreciation Day! Let’s read about one of our favorite elephants, Horton, and make an elephant craft!. Please register by calling…
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Playdate at the Brick Library
Playdate at the Brick Library
September 23, 2010 9:30 am – September 23, 2010 10:15 am
Thursdays, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, & 23
Come and play with our educational toys. Ages 0 – 5
Drop-in – no registration required.
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Lacey Apple Festival
Lacey Apple Festival
September 24, 2010 9:00 am – September 24, 2010 3:00 pm
Annual Lacey Historical Society’s Apple Fest. Rain date Sept. 26th. Information: 609-693-8223 or www.laceytownship.org
Good Morning Stories
Good Morning Stories
September 24, 2010 9:30 am – September 24, 2010 10:30 am
The Toms River branch of the Ocean County library has a storytime for the kids up to around 4 years old. Now they have two storytimes — one at 9:30…
Welcome Fall!
Welcome Fall!
September 24, 2010 4:00 pm – September 24, 2010 4:45 pm
Join us at the island heights branch of the ocean county library. Stories and a craft to welcome fall. Registration is very relaxed at this library – so just go!
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New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo
New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo
September 25, 2010 10:00 am – September 26, 2010 4:00 pm
Explore. Experience. Enjoy. There’s hiking, trap shooting, canoeing, camping, sporting clays, orienteering, fish and wildlife exhibits, outdoor supply flea market, kayaking, archery, birding and fishing. And it’s FREE!
Click here for…
New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo
New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo
September 25, 2010 10:00 am – September 26, 2010 4:00 pm
Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, Upper Freehold Twp.
Sponsors: NJ Divisions of Fish & Wildlife and Parks & Forestry and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
www.wildoutdoorexpo.com
A unique blend of conservation information, education…
FREE Build and Grow Clinic at LOWES
FREE Build and Grow Clinic at LOWES
September 25, 2010 10:00 am – September 25, 2010 11:00 am
Bring your child to Lowe’s and they can build a Fire Truck. Starts at 10:00 am – the first 50 kids to register and be present at the store at…
Italian Food Festival
Italian Food Festival
September 25, 2010 11:00 am – September 25, 2010 4:00 pm
Click here for details.
Adopt-a-Thon & Music Festival
Adopt-a-Thon & Music Festival
September 25, 2010 12:00 pm – September 25, 2010 5:00 pm
The Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park host an Adopt-a-thon and Music Festival at Silverton Organic Farms on Silverton Road in Toms River from 12noon-5PM. Many of the orphaned dogs looking for…
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New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo
New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo
September 25, 2010 10:00 am – September 26, 2010 4:00 pm
Explore. Experience. Enjoy. There’s hiking, trap shooting, canoeing, camping, sporting clays, orienteering, fish and wildlife exhibits, outdoor supply flea market, kayaking, archery, birding and fishing. And it’s FREE!
Click here for…
New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo
New Jersey Wild Outdoor Expo
September 25, 2010 10:00 am – September 26, 2010 4:00 pm
Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, Upper Freehold Twp.
Sponsors: NJ Divisions of Fish & Wildlife and Parks & Forestry and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
www.wildoutdoorexpo.com
A unique blend of conservation information, education…
Parachute Fun
Parachute Fun
September 26, 2010 9:30 am – September 26, 2010 11:30 am
At the Manchester Branch of the library. There is one at 9:30am and one at 10:30am. They are not strict at this library but you can register online or by…
Live Animal Talks
Live Animal Talks
September 26, 2010 1:00 pm – September 26, 2010 1:30 pm
Come in and meet the animals of Jakes Branch County Park. Visitors will get an up close look at the parks inhabitants and learn about each species. No registration is…
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Pajama Tales
Pajama Tales
September 27, 2010 7:00 pm – September 27, 2010 7:30 pm
Join us at the Island Heights Library. It’s tales to tuck you in at night! Wear your pajamas to the library and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket. Enjoy bedtime…
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Sparks Fiesta
Sparks Fiesta
September 29, 2010 10:30 am – September 29, 2010 11:30 am
Ages 3-7.
Join Sparks the Library Dragon for stories, photos and a craft to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
September 29, 2010 10:30 am – September 29, 2010 11:00 am
Join us at the Island Heights Library for stories and a fun craft for ages 3½-5. Please register by calling 732-270-6266. Registration is NOT strict at this library – so just…
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