⚓ this week on LBI: 12/11/25

Mornin’!

The holiday events just keep coming this weekend. Who says the sandbar is seasonal??

Also wanted to let you know that we’ll be publishing the always popular NYE edition of LBI Lowdown within the next week or so, highlighting all the events going on for New Years Eve. So keep an eye out for that coming your way 👀 

P.S. 🥳 Wishing a very Happy Birthday (on 12/16) to Noelle!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🎁 Sip & Shop Holiday Market
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Thursday, Dec. 11th | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

📽️ LIFS Film Screening: The Perfect Neighbor
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Thursday, Dec. 11th | 7:30 PM start | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Dec. 12th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🎼 Lessons & Carols
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church | Beach Haven
Friday, Dec. 12th | 7:00 PM start | More Info

🎁 9th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Saturday, Dec. 13th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info
Sunday, Dec. 14th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🍪 11th Annual Cookie Wars!
Bay Village & Schooner’s Wharf | Beach Haven
Saturday, Dec. 13th | 11:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎄 Holiday Wonderland & Christmas Market
Heritage Park | Manahawkin
Saturday, Dec. 13th | 11:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🐶 Holiday Pet Portraits
Ship Bottom Brewery | Beach Haven
Saturday, Dec. 13th | 1:00–4:00 PM | More Info

📚️ Live Jazz Performance
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Dec. 13th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🐟️ Feast of the Seven Fishes
Azzurri | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Dec. 13th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🎄 1st Annual Holiday Brunch
The Gables | Beach Haven
Sunday, Dec. 14th | 11:00–4:30 PM | More Info

🎼 Carols Sung by a Choir
yuleTIDE | Beach Haven
Sunday, Dec. 14th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

📚️ Friends of the Island Library Book Sale
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Dec. 16th | 2:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎄 Sounds of the Season w/ Jay Daniels
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Dec. 17th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

💐 Holly Jolly Floral Workshop
St. Francis Community Center | Long Beach
Wednesday, Dec. 17th | 4:00–5:00 PM | 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

🎶 Elf, The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Dec. 21st | More Info

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

VISIT THE LBI LOWDOWN MERCH STORE

Looking for a cozy hoodie or a new heavy-duty tote for taking to the market? Then check out our online shop and find everything from hoodies to totes to koozies.

Plus through the end of the year, we’re offering free shipping. Just enter FREESHIP as the promo code at checkout!

👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Dec. 11th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Craft it Out - Hanukkah
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Dec. 12th | 9:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🤠 A Country Christmas
Main Street Church | Manahawkin
Friday, Dec. 12th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Breakfast w/ Santa
Hotel LBI | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Dec. 13th | 8:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎅 Breakfast w/ Santa
LBI Pancake House | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Dec. 13th | 9:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎅 Santa Visits the Dog House
Surf City Dog House | Surf City
Saturday, Dec. 13th | 12:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Pictures w/ Santa
Jetty Flagship Store | Manahawkin
Saturday, Dec. 13th | 2:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🥞 Breakfast w/ the Grinch
Wally’s | Surf City
Sunday, Dec. 14th | 9:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🍻 Pictures w/ Santa
ManaFirkin Brewing | Manahawkin
Sunday, Dec. 14th | 1:00–4:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Dec. 16th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Flower Power (Grades 3-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Dec. 17th | 3:30–4:30 PM | More Info

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LBI Lowdown is a free, local independent newsletter. Your contributions go towards keeping the crew going so we can have more fun and build more community. We appreciate any and all support from our readers! -- Jeff

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 11th

• Surf City Hotel | Scott Zimmerman | 4:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | SINGO | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 12th

• Nardi’s | Thom Ryan | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Captain Eric | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Vince Bergamo | 6:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | The Pickles | 7:00 PM

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

• The Gateway | Ted Hammock | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Greg Warren | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | The Polish Nannies | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 13th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Third Wheel | 4:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Mike Casey | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Tommy Vodka | 5:00 PM

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

• Tuckers Tavern | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Dale & Amy | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | LaStella Bros. | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Highly Questionable Trivia | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | The Pinheads | 9:00 PM

Monday the 15th

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

Tuesday the 16th

• Old Causeway | Allison Stella | 8:00 PM

Wednesday the 17th

• Old Causeway | Ty Mares | 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: 🌤️ 38°/27°
Saturday: ⛅️ 45°/33°
Sunday: 🌧️ 35°/18°

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