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- ⚓ this week on LBI: 10/2/25
⚓ this week on LBI: 10/2/25
here's what's going on...
Mornin’!
The smell of chowder will be in the air 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 other events happening as well.
This week we’re also bringing you the newest long-form content feature from contributing writer, Brielle Bleeker. She had a chance to sit down with Brielle Cenci, owner of this summer’s charming, popular new shop in Ship Bottom, Brielle’s Shells. Check out the full interview here!
Now, here’s what’s happening this week…
— Jeff
🗓️ Things to Do
💐 Floral Arrangement Workshop
St. Francis Community Center | Brant Beach
Thursday, Oct. 2nd | 1:00–3:00 PM | More Info
🏄️ Last Set Party
Tuckers Tavern | Beach Haven
Thursday, Oct. 2nd | 4:00–9:00 PM | More Info
🪁 Indoor Kite Show
St. Francis Center | Brant Beach
Friday, Oct. 3rd | 6:00–9:00 PM | More Info
🧘 Align w/ Allie Pilates Class
21st St. Beach | Surf City
Saturday, Oct. 4th | 9:00 AM start | More Info
🪁 Outdoor Kite Show
6th - 12th St. Beach | Surf City
Saturday, Oct. 4th | 9:30–4:00 PM | More Info
Sunday, Oct. 5th | 9:30–4:00 PM | More Info
🏃 Ecto Ghouler 5K
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 4th | 10:00 AM start | More Info
🍂 Harvest Festival
Reynolds Garden Shop | Manahawkin
Saturday, Oct. 4th | 11:00–3:00 PM | More Info
🌊 LBI Sea Glass & Art Festival
Things A Drift | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Oct. 4th | 11:00–4:00 PM | More Info
Sunday, Oct. 5th | 11:00–4:00 PM | More Info
🥣 Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off
Taylor Ave. Waterfront | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 4th | 10:00–5:00 PM | More Info
Sunday, Oct. 5th | 11:00–4:00 PM | More Info
🚒 BHVFC Annual Block Party
Amber St. | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 4th | 12:00–9:00 PM | More Info
🍻 Firktoberfest 2025
ManaFirkin Brewing Company | Manahawkin
Saturday, Oct. 4th | 12:00–10:00 PM | More Info
🪁 Night Fly Show
8th - 9th St. Beach | Surf City
Saturday, Oct. 4th | 5:30–8:00 PM | More Info
🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Oct. 5th | 12:00 PM
🎙️ Fall Oldies Spectacular
Stafford Twp. Arts Center | Manahawkin
Sunday, Oct. 5th | 3:00 PM start | More Info
🎶 On Golden Pond
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Oct. 5th | More Info
🎶 Tru
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Oct. 8th | More Info
📽️ LIFS Film Screening: Fairyland
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Wednesday, Oct. 8th | 7:30 PM start | More Info
🏄♀️ 19th Annual Jetty Clam Jam
68th St. | Brant Beach
Open Window | 8:00–5:00 PM | More Info
📿 Bead Happenings
Just Bead It | Surf City
Daily | Various Times | More Info
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👪️ Family Fun
📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages 0-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Oct. 2nd | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info
📚 Verdi's Trilogy - Il Trovatore, Rigoletto, La Traviata
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Oct. 8th | 2:00–3:30 PM | More Info
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
Weekday Music & Entertainment
View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here
Friday the 3rd
Surf City Hotel | Scott Zimmerman | 4:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM
Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM
Daddy O | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM
Tuckers Tavern | LaStella Bros. | 6:00 PM
Ship Bottom Brewery | Trivia Night | 6:00 PM
The Shell | Paul Marzano & Friends | 6:00 PM
Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM
The Gateway | Alex Reck | 7:00 PM
Buckalew’s | Live Music | 8:00 PM
Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM
Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM
Old Causeway | JB3 | 9:30 PM
Bird & Betty’s | The Royals | 10:00 PM
Nardi’s | Ned Ryerson | 10:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Pair of Jacks | 10:00 PM
Saturday the 4th
Surf City Hotel | Amptons Duo | 4:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Trevor Baylor | 5:00 PM
Nardi’s | Dave Christopher Band | 5:00 PM
Tuckers Tavern | Tom Pernal | 6:00 PM
Northside | Beth T | 6:00 PM
Daddy O | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM
The Shell | Jay & Amy | 6:00 PM
The Gateway | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM
Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM
Surf City Hotel | Sky Dog | 8:00 PM
Buckalew’s | Live Music | 8:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Dueling Pianos | 8:00 PM
Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM
Old Causeway | The Neighbors Band | 9:30 PM
Nardi’s | Guy Smiley | 10:00 PM
Bird & Betty’s | Band of Make Believe | 10:00 PM
Delaware Ave. Oyster House | Live DJ | 10:00 PM
Sunday the 5th
Surf City Hotel | Gypsy Moon | 3:00 PM
Bird & Betty’s | Moe Green | 4:00 PM
Joe Pop’s | Meg Whalen | 5:00 PM
Tuckers Tavern | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM
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🍽 Eat & Drink
Happy Hours & Specials Menus
** We’ll be getting the link above updated during the coming weeks as businesses start to rotate their happy hours to off-season specials. **
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: 🌤️ 68°/54°
Saturday: ☀️ 74°/57°
Sunday: ☀️ 74°/58°
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