⚓ this week on LBI: 11/27/25

Mornin’!

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! Hoping everyone gets a chance to enjoy time with friends and family today. Also, a reminder to get out and support small businesses this weekend as many shops on the island are open with sales happening…

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🏃 Greenhead Run Club’s Turkey Trot
Wooden Jetty Lot | Holgate
Thursday, Nov. 27th | 9:00 AM start | More Info

🎁 Holiday Market
Black Eyed Susans | Harvey Cedars
Friday, Nov. 28th | 11:30–3:30 PM | More Info

🐴 Horse & Carriage Rides
Kapler’s Pharmacy | Beach Haven
Friday, Nov. 28th | 4:00–6:00 PM

🎅 Santa’s Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting
10th St. Boat Ramp | Barnegat Light
Friday, Nov. 28th | 6:30–7:30 PM

🖼️ Arts & Crafts Show
Viking Village | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Nov. 29th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎁 Holiday Craft & Gift Show
Beach Haven Fire House | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 29th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎁 Holiday Wreath Workshop
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 29th | 12:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🎄 Beach Haven Holiday Kickoff
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 29th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🛍️ Small Business Saturday
Terrace Tavern | Long Beach
Saturday, Nov. 29th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Holiday Wreath Workshop
Salt Cottage | Surf City
Saturday, Nov. 29th | 4:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🎄 Ship Bottom Tree Lighting
Ship Bottom Municipal Ramp | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Nov. 29th | 5:00–7:00 PM

🎶 Elf, The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Nov. 29th | More Info

🩰 It's A Shore Holiday
Stafford Twp. Arts Center | Manahawkin
Sunday, Nov. 30th | 3:00 PM start | More Info

🎁 Holiday Sip & Shop
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Sunday, Nov. 30th | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🩸 Blood Pressure Clinic
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Dec. 2nd | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🎁 Holiday Sip & Shop
Hotel LBI | Ship Bottom
Wednesday, Dec. 3rd | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings
Just Bead It | Surf City
Daily | Various Times | More Info

🎁 2025 Holiday Market
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Through Dec. 14th | M-F: 9:00–4:00 PM; Sat-Sun: 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

❄️ Winter Wonderland in the Museum
LBI Historical Museum | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 29th | 12:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Pictures w/ Santa & Mrs. Claus
Bay Village | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 29th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Family Photos w/ Santa
The Local | Ship Bottom
Sunday, Nov. 30th | 11:00–2:00 PM | More Info

📚 Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Dec. 1st | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Dec. 2nd | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 27th

• Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday the 28th

• Nardi’s | Mike Byrne | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

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

• Black-Eyed Susans | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Ned Ryerson | 7:00 PM

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

• The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | 80s Under Cover | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 29th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Dave Jones | 4:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Amptons Duo | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Tommy Vodka | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Matt & Carmen | 6:00 PM

• Northside | DC Duo | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Preach | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | TBD | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Headliner Band | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Generation Next | 9:00 PM

Sunday the 30th

• Surf City Hotel | Jack Mangan | 4:00 PM

Monday the 1st

• Old Causeway | Fishing for Turtles | 6:00 PM

Tueaday the 2nd

• Old Causeway | Trivia w/ DJ Scott | 8:00 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: 🌬️ 44°/31°
Saturday: ☀️ 43°/34°
Sunday: ☁️ 53°/38°

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