⚓ this week on LBI: 10/15/26

Mornin’!

Near 80 degrees outside yesterday and into the 40s overnight this weekend. Tis the season! Weekend weather will be a bit windy but mostly dry. And there’s plenty of fall activities happening across the island so keep reading to find all the details.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🏴‍☠️ Pirates & The Ghosts of New Jersey
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Oct. 15th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🚶 Walk for Wellness
Cedar Bonnet Island Park | Manahawkin
Friday, Oct. 16th | 9:30 AM start | More Info

🍻 Happy Hour w/ ALO
Farias Surf & Sport | Ship Bottom
Friday, Oct. 16th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🎶 Urinetown - Presented by Starlight Performing Arts Center
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Friday, Oct. 16th | 7:00–8:00 PM | More Info
Saturday, Oct. 17th | 7:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🧟 Rocky Horror Picture Show
Bird & Bettys | Beach Haven
Friday, Oct. 16th | 9:00 PM start | More Info

🧙‍♀️ 7th Annual LBI Witchy Paddle
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Oct. 17th | 9:00 AM start | More Info

🖼️ St. Mary’s Art Show
St. Mary’s | Manahawkin
Saturday, Oct. 17th | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Fondue Night
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 17th | 4:00–5:30 PM | More Info

🖼️ Holiday Craft & Gift Fair
Venue at Lighthouse Station | Barnegat
Sunday, Oct. 18th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

💉 LBI Health Community Resource Fair
Ship Bottom Fire Hall | Ship Bottom
Tuesday, Oct. 20th | 12:00–2:00 PM | 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

🧱 Free Halloween Family Build
Bricks & Minifigs | Manahawkin
Sunday, Oct. 18th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🎃 Halloween Open Art Studio
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Sunday, Oct. 18th | 12:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 15th

• Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 4:00 PM

• Black Whale | Trevor Baylor | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Justin Jones | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 16th

• LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Trivia Night | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Preach | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Sean Cox | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Twisted Charm | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Kickin Wing | 9:30 PM

Saturday the 17th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Samantha Irwin | 1:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Steamboat Messiah | 4:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Mike Dougherty | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

• Black Eyed Susans | Jack Mangan | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Kenny Dubman | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• The Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 8:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | The Danksters | 9:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Grand Theft Audio | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Billy Penn & The Inside Drivers | 9:30 PM

Sunday the 18th

• Arlington | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

Monday the 19th

• The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Piney Pickers | 6:00 PM

Tuesday the 20th

• Old Causeway | Robert DiStasi | 6:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Bingo | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 21st

• Nardi’s | Karaoke w/ Johnny Mac | 5:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Mark & Carmen | 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: 🌧️ 72°/ 53°
Saturday: ☁️ 55°/ 40°
Sunday: 🌤️ 57°/ 46°

10-Day Forecast

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