⚓ this week on LBI: 10/8/26

Mornin’!

Who says things slow down in the fall? Kites will continue to fly this weekend on LBI and the 54th Annual 18-Mile Run is happening on Sunday. Mild temps should stick around for the weekend with some rain coming our way on Sunday.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🔎 Virtual Museum Tour
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Oct. 8th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

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

🪁 LBI Fly Annual Kite Festival
21st-28th St. Beaches | Ship Bottom
Friday, Oct. 9th | 12:00–5:00 PM | More Info
Saturday, Oct. 10th | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Oct. 9th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

👗 Clear the Closet Donation
Stafford Community Center | Manahawkin
Saturday, Oct. 10th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ Kids Market Day
The Boatyard | Manahawkin
Saturday, Oct. 10th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎉 Nardi’s 50th Anniversary Party
Nardi’s | North Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 10th | 1:00 PM–close | More Info

👗 Clothing Swap
Yoga Bohemia | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 10th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Caviar Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Saturday, Oct. 10th | 4:00–5:30 PM | More Info

🎸 Jetty Back to the Garage Party
Jetty Flagship Store | Manahawkin
Saturday, Oct. 10th | 5:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🪁 Night Fly at 68th St. Beach
22nd-25th St. Beaches | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Oct. 10th | 6:30–8:30 PM | More Info

🏃 54th Annual 18-Mile Run and 12K
Long Beach Blvd. | Holgate
Sunday, Oct. 11th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

💪 Barre at Reynolds
Reynolds Garden Shop | Manahawkin
Sunday, Oct. 11th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Deceived
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Oct. 11th | More Info

🍽️ Dinner w/ Friends
St. Francis of Assisi Parish | Brant Beach
Tuesday, Oct. 13th | 5:15–7:00 PM | More Info

📽️ LIFS Presents THE BIG CHEESE
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Wednesday, Oct. 14th | 6:00–10:00 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

📚 Little Artists - Spooky Spiders (Ages: 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Oct. 8th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

• View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 9th

• LBI Distilling Co. | Chris Guzman | 4:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Capt. Bill Brucato | 4:00 PM

• Black Eyed Susans | Greg Warren | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

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

• Tuckers Tavern | Mike Dougherty | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Trevor Baylor | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

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

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• The Port Hole | Ted Hammock | 9:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Ballistic Berry | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Jaded Monkeys | 9:30 PM

Saturday the 10th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Sam Long | 1:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Dave Christopher Band | 1:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | JC & The Dude | 4:00 PM

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

• Nardi’s | Monty Showcase | 5:00 PM

• Black Eyed Susans | LaStella Bros. | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Preach | 6:00 PM

• Northside | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Sean & Sienna | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Ned Ryerson | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• The Gateway | No Dead Air | 8:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | The Circa 68 | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Last Element | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Mr. Love Joy | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 11th

• LBI Distilling Co. | Mike Dougherty | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Rob Connolly | 3:00 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: 🌤️ 71°/ 55°
Saturday: ⛅️ 67°/ 60°
Sunday: 🌧️ 68°/ 63°

10-Day Forecast

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