⚓ this week on LBI: 3/19/26

Mornin’!

And welcome to the influx of new subscribers over the past week. If you’re new here, we’re a one-stop spot for all the weekly happenings going on across LBI. Hope you enjoy and feel free to leave us any feedback (even negative feedback, we promise to not take it personal 😉) by taking the poll at the bottom of this email.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🚶 Walk for Wellness
Cedar Bonnet Island Park | Manahawkin
Friday, Mar. 20th | 9:30 AM start | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Mar. 20th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🔍️ Murder Mystery Dinner: Back to the 80’s
Tuckers Tavern | Beach Haven
Friday, Mar. 20th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🪡 National Quilting Day: Quilting Demonstration
LBI Library | Surf City
Saturday, Mar. 21st | 10:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🗣️ FBLSP Winter Speaker Series
Lighthouse Visitors’ Center | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Mar. 21st | 1:00 PM start | More Info

🧀 Italian Cheese Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Saturday, Mar. 21st | 4:00–5:30 PM | More Info

🎨 Sip & Paint: Ash Trays
Lang’s Smokes | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Mar. 21st | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🧠 National Nutrition Month
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Mar. 24th | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🗣️ History Happy Hour - Making Your Yard "Jersey" Friendly
LBI Historical Museum | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Mar. 25th | 5:00 PM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings
Just Bead It | Surf City
Daily | 2:00 PM start | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

🐰 Meet the Easter Bunny
St. Francis Community Center | Long Beach
Saturday, Mar. 21st | 12:00–2:00 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Mar. 24th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Youth Art Workshop (Ages: 6-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Mar. 25th | 5:00–6:00 PM | More Info

Together with Havenpoint Home Management

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 19th

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 20th

• Nardi’s | Mike Byrne | 5:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Live Music | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | The Pickles | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | AJ Funk | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Chris Fritz Band | 9:30 PM

Saturday the 21st

• Nardi’s | Matt Pietrucha | 5:00 PM

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

• Black-Eyed Susans | Live Music | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Matt Fisher | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Sean Cox | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | Naughty Pines | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Flip N Mickeys | 9:30 PM

Monday the 23rd

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

Tuesday the 24th

• Old Causeway | Just Bob | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 25th

• Old Causeway | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours & Specials Menus

• Find a breakdown of happy hours and food & drink specials 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: 🌤️ 48°/43°
Saturday: ⛅️ 55°/42°
Sunday: 🌤️ 58°/44°

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