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⚓ this week on LBI: 10/1/26

⚓ this week on LBI: 10/1/26

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October 01, 2026

Mornin’!

We’re thinking of every homeowner, renter, first responder, and business owner recovering from the storm this past weekend. Shoulder season is important to so many local businesses and this past weekend was a big hit. Make it a point to pay your favorite business a visit later this fall ❤️ .

As cleanup moves forward, there’s still a good amount of happenings this weekend. The island’s annual chowder event is back for another year. And it’s shaping up to be a beautiful, sunny weekend with plenty of things to do.

Now, here’s what’s happening this week…

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🎨 Paint & Sip
Bird & Bettys | Beach Haven
Thursday, Oct. 1st | 6:00 PM or 8:30 PM | More Info

🚶 Walk for Wellness
Cedar Bonnet Island Park | Manahawkin
Friday, Oct. 2nd | 9:30 AM start | More Info

🎼 Candlelight Concert w/ Four Shore Strings
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Friday, Oct. 2nd | 5:30–7:00 PM | More Info

🪁 Indoor Kite Show
Southern Regional High School | Manahawkin
Friday, Oct. 2nd | 6:00–10:00 PM | More Info

💪 The Well Society
Bird & Bettys | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 3rd | 7:30–11:00 AM | More Info

🐕️ Blessing of the Animals
St. Francis of Assisi | Brant Beach
Saturday, Oct. 3rd | 10:00 AM start | More Info

🏃 Ecto Ghouler 5K
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 3rd | 10:00 AM start | More Info

🚒 BHVFC Annual Block Party
Amber St. | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 3rd | 12:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🪁 Kite Show Night Fly Light Show
8th St. Beach | Surf City
Saturday, Oct. 3rd | 5:30–8:00 PM | More Info

🪁 LBI Kite Show After Party
Surf City Hotel | Surf City
Saturday, Oct. 3rd | 8:00–11:00 PM | More Info

🎶 The Royal Scam: A Tribute to Steely Dan
Stafford Twp. Arts Center | Manahawkin
Saturday, Oct. 3rd | 8:00 PM start | More Info

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Oct. 4th | 12:00 PM

🪁 ALO Surf City Kite Festival Cleanup
5th - 12th St. Beach | Surf City
Sunday, Oct. 4th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎙️ Fall Oldies Spectacular
Stafford Twp. Arts Center | Manahawkin
Sunday, Oct. 4th | 3:00 PM start | More Info

🎶 Vanities: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Oct. 4th | More Info

🎶 Deceived
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Oct. 7th | More Info

🏄️ 20th Annual Jetty Clam Jam
68th St. | Brant Beach
Weekend Open Window | 8:00–5:00 PM | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Oct. 1st | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Craft It Out: Flamenco Fans (Ages: 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Oct. 5th | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Oct. 6th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 It’s Cranberry Time! (Ages: Teens)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Oct. 7th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 2nd

The Shell | Ted Hammock | 12:00 PM
Black Eyed Susans | East Two Three | 5:00 PM
LBI Distilling Co. | Nicole Curtis | 5:00 PM
Nardi’s | Billy T Midnight | 5:00 PM
Daddy O | Red Bird | 6:00 PM
Ship Bottom Brewery | Trivia Night | 6:00 PM
Tuckers Tavern | Marty Unplugged | 6:00 PM
The Shell | Chris Guzman | 6:30 PM
Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM
Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM
The Gateway | Mitchell Faber | 7:00 PM
Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 7:00 PM
Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Ned Ryerson Band | 9:00 PM
Bird & Bettys | Jel & the Kidz | 9:30 PM
Nardi’s | Tragic Remedy | 9:30 PM
Old Causeway | Mojo Lite | 9:30 PM

Saturday the 3rd

The Shell | Chris Halliwell | 12:00 PM
LBI Distilling Co. | Ty Mares | 3:00 PM
Surf City Hotel | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM
Black Eyed Susans | Samantha Dress | 5:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM
Nardi’s | Dave Christopher Band | 5:00 PM
Daddy O | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM
Northside | Todd Meredith | 6:00 PM
Tuckers Tavern | Jeff Lakata | 6:00 PM
The Shell | Alex Reck | 6:30 PM
Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM
Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM
The Gateway | Alex Chernick | 7:00 PM
Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | No Clue Band | 9:00 PM
Surf City Hotel | Skydog | 9:00 PM
Bird & Bettys | Band of Make Believe | 9:30 PM
Old Causeway | Ty Mares & The Metaphorical | 9:30 PM
Nardi’s | Friend of A Friend | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 4th

LBI Distilling Co. | Mike Dougherty | 3:00 PM
Surf City Hotel | Chuck DeBruyn | 3:00 PM
Tuckers Tavern | Ted Hammock | 4:00 PM
Arlington | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours & Specials Menus

Find a breakdown of happy hours and food & drink specials here
Find a breakdown of food & drink specials during football season here

Disclaimer: By attending any events or venues mentioned in this newsletter, you acknowledge and accept that we are not liable for any incidents, cancellations, entry restrictions, or any negative consequences that may arise.

🌊 Weather & Surf

Friday: 🌤️ 77°/ 61°
Saturday: 🌤️ 67°/ 61°
Sunday: 🌤️ 66°/ 57°

10-Day Forecast

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