⚓ this week on LBI: 12/18/25

Mornin’!

A light week of events as we move into the holidays next week. But there’s still plenty of chances to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch to get your pictures taken if you haven’t done so yet!

And a quick housekeeping note… look for a special edition email next week highlighting all the events going on for New Years Eve. We’ll be taking a little break from publishing this weekly newsletter over the next two Thursdays as we spend some time with family and friends over the holidays but keep an eye open for a “light” version of the newsletter the week of the 29th. We plan to be back with our usual weekly event email on January 8th!

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Dec. 19th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🎤 David Sodano’s Christmas on LBI Show
The Gateway | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Dec. 20th | 6:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Santa & Sing
Black Whale | Beach Haven
Saturday, Dec. 20th | 7:00 PM start | More Info

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

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Dec. 18th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

☕️ Hot Cocoa w/ The Grinch
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Thursday, Dec. 18th | 5:30 PM start | More Info

🎅 Breakfast w/ Santa
Hotel LBI | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Dec. 20th | 8:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎅 Brunch w/ Santa
The Old Causeway | Manahawkin
Sunday, Dec. 21st | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🧱 Family Free Build
Bricks & Minifigs | Manahawkin
Sunday, Dec. 21st | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🤶 Holiday Tea w/ Mrs. Claus
Hotel LBI | Ship Bottom
Sunday, Dec. 21st | 12:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Kiddie Christmas
Beach Haven Fire House | Beach Haven
Sunday, Dec. 21st | 12:00–2:00 PM | More Info

📚 Christmas Story Time (Ages: 1-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 18th

• Black-Eyed Susans | SINGO | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Gypsy Moon | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 19th

• Nardi’s | Mike Byrne | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | Ned Ryerson | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Chuck DeBruyn | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Katfish Lucy | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 20th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Mike Dougherty | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Josh Werner | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Rob Connolly | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Ted Hammock | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Justin Jones Duo | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Rob DiStasi | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | David Sodano | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | The Pickles | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Caroling w/ Santa | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Mojo Lite | 9:00 PM

Sunday the 21st

• Black Whale | Singing Santa | 1:00 PM

Monday the 22nd

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

Tuesday the 23rd

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 7:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Justin Jones | 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: 🌧️ 56°/28°
Saturday: 🌤️ 40°/37°
Sunday: 🌤️ 49°/24°

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