⚓ this week on LBI: 11/28/24

here's what's going on...

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 (you can also support us by visiting our online shop 😉 ).

P.S. 🥳 Wishing a very Happy Birthday (on 11/28) to Mike C.!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🥚  Kegs & Eggs w/ the CHEGG
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Friday, Nov. 29th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🎁 Holiday Market
Black Eyed Susans | Harvey Cedars
Friday, Nov. 29th | 1:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🐎 Horse & Carriage Rides
Kapler’s Pharmacy | Beach Haven
Friday, Nov. 29th | 4:00–6:00 PM | More Info
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 4:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🏃‍♂️ Thanks4Giving 5K Runraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 9:00 AM start | More Info

🎁 Viking Christmas Village
Viking Village | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎁 Holiday Craft Fair
Beach Haven Fire House | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎁 Holiday Market
Elks Lodge | Manahawkin
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎁 Holiday Market & Pilates Open House
Black Sheep Studios | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 10:30–2:30 PM | More Info

🏃‍♂️ Celebrate the Season 5K
Veterans Memorial Park | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 11:00 AM start | More Info

🎁 Small Business Saturday
Terrace Tavern | Long Beach
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 11:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🥳 100th Anniversary Celebration
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 12:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎀 Wreath Making Class
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 1:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎭️ Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Nov. 30th | More Info

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Dec. 1st | 12:00 PM

🎼 Messiah Sing w/ New Jersey Chamber Singers
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church | Beach Haven
Sunday, Dec. 1st | 4:00 PM start

✍️ LBI Writers Group
Stafford Rec Center | Manahawkin
Wednesday, Dec. 4th | 1:00–3:00 PM

🎁 Holiday Sip & Shop
Hotel LBI | Ship Bottom
Wednesday, Dec. 4th | 5:30–8:00 PM | More Info

🎁 2024 Holiday Market
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Through Dec. 15th | M-F: 10:00–4:00 PM; Sat-Sun: 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

VISIT THE LBI LOWDOWN MERCH STORE

Visit the LBI Lowdown Online Merch Store!

Looking for a cozy hoodie or a new heavy-duty tote for taking to the market? Then check out our newly launched online shop! We’ll be partnering with local designers to create LBI-inspired merchandise and our first collaboration is with LongLine Design Co.

Take a look at the online shop and enjoy Black Friday pricing on all items through the end of the weekend!

👪️ Family Activities

🎄 Santa’s Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting
10th St. Boat Ramp | Barnegat Light
Friday, Nov. 29th | 6:30–7:30 PM

🌎️ Celebrate the Season Around the World
LBI Historical Museum | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 12:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎅🏻 Pictures w/ Santa & Mrs. Claus
Bay Village | Beach Haven
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🎄 Ship Bottom Tree Lighting
Ship Bottom Municipal Ramp | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Nov. 30th | 5:00–7:00 PM

🎅 Family Photos w/ Santa
The Local | Ship Bottom
Sunday, Dec. 1st | 11:00–2:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd | 9:30–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Holiday Gnome Craft
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Dec. 4th | 2:00–3:30 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music

Thursday the 28th

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday the 29th

  • Joe Pop’s | Tony and Tom | 4:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Mike Byrne | 5:00 PM

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

  • Tuckers Tavern | Jimmy Brogan | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | Ned Ryerson Band | 7:00 PM

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

  • Black Whale | Beach Daze | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Grand Theft Audio | 8:30 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | Shorty Long | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Flip n’ Mickeys | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 30th

  • Joe Pop’s | Mike Dougherty | 4:00 PM

  • Ship Bottom Brewery | Nick Lombardo & the Decent OK | 4:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | The Petti’s | 5:00 PM

  • Tuckers Tavern | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

  • Buckalew’s | The Pickles | 7:00 PM

  • Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 8:00 PM

  • Delaware Ave. Oyster House | Live Vinyl Music | 9:00 PM

  • Old Causeway | Jeremy Renner Band | 10:00 PM

  • Nardi’s | Run for Cover | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 1st

  • Surf City Hotel | Joe Faronea | 4:00 PM

Monday the 2nd

  • Old Causeway | TMT | 6:00 PM

Tuesday the 3rd

  • Old Causeway | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 4th

  • Old Causeway | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours

Weekdays
  • Tuckers Tavern | 3:00–6:00 PM

  • Daddy O | 3:00–6:00 PM

  • The Marlin | 3:00-6:00 PM

  • Black Whale | 3:00–6:00 PM

  • Surf City Hotel | 3:00–6:00 PM (Thurs-Sun)

  • Kubel’s | 4:00–6:00 PM

  • The Gateway | 4:00–6:00 PM

  • Northside | 4:00–6:00 PM (Thurs-Sat)

  • Buckalew’s | 4:00–6:00 PM (Sun-Fri)

  • Daymark | 4:00–6:00 PM (Thurs-Mon)

  • Black Eyed Susans | 4:00–6:00 PM (Weds-Sun); All Day (Thursdays)

  • The Arlington | 4:00–6:00 PM

  • Joe Pop’s | 4:00-7:00 PM (Thurs-Sun)

  • Nardi’s | 4:00–7:00 PM (Mon-Sat)

  • Delaware Ave. Oyster House | 4:00-6:00 PM (Mon-Thurs)

  • Hotel LBI | 4:00-7:00 PM (Mon-Thurs)

  • Porthole | 4:30-6:00 (Mon-Fri)

Daily Happy Hour Menus

  • Find a breakdown of food & drink specials here

Football Season Specials

  • 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: 🌤️ 50°/30°
Saturday: 🌤️ 41°/26°
Sunday: 🌤️ 41°/25°

🚘 Driving today? Check the live traffic

🏊‍♂️ Hitting the water? Check the tide chart

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