Mornin’!

The island’s first holiday market kicks off this weekend (LBIF Arts & Science’s annual holiday market) which means the holidays are right around the corner!

And to all the new readers over the past few months, we wanted to let you know that we’re more than just an events newsletter. We also love to share the stories of all the businesses and charities found across LBI. Wanna catch up on some of our past interviews? You can check them all out in one spot right here.

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

— Jeff

✍ Will Awareness Seminar
Barnegat Library | Barnegat
Thursday, Nov. 12th | 11:00 AM OR 2:00 PM | More Info

🎣 22nd Annual LBI Cup Striper Open
BH Marlin & Tuna Club | Beach Haven
Friday, Nov. 13th - Saturday, Nov. 14th | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Nov. 13th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🍷 Monthly Wine Club
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Friday, Nov. 13th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🖼 Zion Artists Showcase
Zion Lutheran Church | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Nov. 14th | 10:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🌊 Dune Grass Planting
Sand Dunes | Long Beach
Saturday, Nov. 14th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🎁 2026 Holiday Market
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Begins Nov. 14th | M-F: 9:00–4:00 PM; Sat-Sun: 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🌲 Christmas in 1945 w/ Matthew Litt
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Nov. 14th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Pearls of Perfection Caviar Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 14th | 4:00–5:30 PM | More Info

🎭 La Traviata - Presented by Center Stage Opera
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 14th | 7:30–9:30 PM | More Info

🍂 Thanksgiving Centerpiece Arrangement Workshop
Reynolds Garden Shop | Manahawkin
Sunday, Nov. 15th | 10:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🎲 Game Day Fundraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Tuesday, Nov. 17th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

📚 Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Nov. 17th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

✍ Will Awareness Seminar
Barnegat Library | Barnegat
Tuesday, Nov. 17th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

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Bricks & Minifigs | Manahawkin
Sunday, Nov. 15th | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Nov. 17th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Leaf People Craft (Ages: 5-10)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Nov. 18th | 6:00–7:00 PM | More Info

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.

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