⚓ this week on LBI: 12/4/25

Mornin’!

The holiday festivities are in full swing here on the island. Bundle up and get outside this weekend because there’ll be plenty going on!

And if you’re looking for a way to stay warm this winter, we’ve got some new hoodies and zip-ups available in our online shop. I just received samples of them earlier this week and can vouch for the coziness! Check ‘em out here.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🥩 Annual Beefsteak Dinner
St. Francis Community Center | Long Beach
Friday, Dec. 5th | 4:30 PM start | More Info

🍷 Monthly Wine Club
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Friday, Dec. 5th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

❄️ Winter Wonderland Community Day
Reynolds Garden Shop | Manahawkin
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 9:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Ship Bottom Annual Christmas Parade
Long Beach Blvd, 5th-25th | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 1:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🎁 Yaatree + Daymark Holiday Bazaar
Daymark | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 3:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🎼 Messiah Sing w/ New Jersey Chamber Singers
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church | Beach Haven
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 4:00 PM start | More Info

🎤 Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
Nardi’s | North Beach Haven
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🎄 12th Annual Tree Lighting Party
Tuckers Tavern | Beach Haven
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 5:00 PM–close | More Info

💝 4th Annual “Helping Out Home” Fundraiser
The Marlin | Beach Haven
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 5:00 PM–close | More Info

🎄 Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
ManaFirkin Brewing | Manahawkin
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🎄 Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Veterans Memorial Park | Beach Haven
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 7:00 PM start | More Info

🎁 4th Annual Holiday Craft & Music Fair
Southern Regional School | Manahawkin
Sunday, Dec. 7th | 9:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🎁 Third Annual Christmas Market
Mart Shoppes | Manahawkin
Sunday, Dec. 7th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

👮 PBA 297 Pickleball Social Fundraiser
The Picklr | Manahawkin
Sunday, Dec. 7th | 11:30–6:30 PM | More Info

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Dec. 7th | 12:00 PM

🎁 Holiday Market
ManaFirkin Brewing | Manahawkin
Sunday, Dec. 7th | 12:00–3:00 PM | More Info

👮 Police Unity Tour Fundraiser
ManaFirkin Brewing | Manahawkin
Sunday, Dec. 7th | 4:00 PM start | More Info

🎵 Holiday Oldies
Stafford Twp. Arts Center | Manahawkin
Sunday, Dec. 7th | 3:00 PM start | More Info

🎁 Holiday Soiree Sip & Shop
The Mainland | Manahawkin
Monday, Dec. 8th | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

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

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Dec. 4th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🎅 Santa Visits
Surf City Hotel | Surf City
Friday, Dec. 5th | 4:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Breakfast w/ Santa
Hotel LBI | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 8:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🥞 Breakfast w/ the Grinch
Wally’s | Surf City
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 9:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🎅 Breakfast w/ Santa
Uncle Will’s | Beach Haven
Saturday, Dec. 6th | 10:00–12:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Dec. 9th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Dec. 10th | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 4th

• Surf City Hotel | Mike Konopka | 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 | Gypsy Moon | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 5th

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Mike Dougherty | 6:00 PM

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

• Black-Eyed Susans | TBD | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | TBD | 7:00 PM

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

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:00 PM

Saturday the 6th

• Joe Pop’s | Gypsy Moon | 12:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 2:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Ned Ryerson | 4:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Fitz Monkey | 4:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Mark Sosis | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Christmas Karaoke | 5:00 PM

• The Marlin | Tied Up w/ Strings | 5:30 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | TBD | 6:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Innlet | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Bobby Valli | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Preach | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | TBD | 7:00 PM

• The Marlin | Lick of Sense | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Ty Mares & The Metaphorical | 9:00 PM

Monday the 8th

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

Tuesday the 9th

• Old Causeway | Trivia w/ DJ Scott | 8:00 PM

Wednesday the 10th

• Old Causeway | Just Bob | 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°/31°
Saturday: ⛅️ 42°/30°
Sunday: ☀️ 45°/30°

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