⚓ this week on LBI: 4/2/26

Mornin’!

If you’ve got kiddos (or you’re just an adult who still wants to be a kid), you still have a few chances to grab breakfast with the Easter Bunny this weekend. Find more on that below.

And back by popular demand… our QR code flyer! This flyer contains a QR code which takes you directly to the most recent Lowdown newsletter when you scan it with your phone. This flyer is a perfect value add for hotels, small businesses, or those who own rental properties as it allows your guests to quickly see what’s happening on the island during their visit. Click the button below to download or print out the flyer:

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🥞 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Surf City Firehouse | Surf City
Saturday, Apr. 4th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🏃 Bunny Hop 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
Veterans Park | Beach Haven
Saturday, Apr. 4th | 9:00 AM start | More Info

📽️ Film Screening: Firebreak
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Saturday, Apr. 4th | 10:45 AM start | More Info

🩸 Blood Pressure Clinic
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Apr. 7th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

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

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer (Ages: 0-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Apr. 2nd | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🐰 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Hotel LBI | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Apr. 4th | 8:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🥚 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Hollow Pines | West Creek
Saturday, Apr. 4th | 1:00–2:30 PM | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages: 1-3)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Apr. 7th | 10:00–10:45 AM | More Info

📚 DIY Bookmarks (Ages: 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Apr. 8th | 6:00–7:00 PM | More Info

Together with Havenpoint Home Management

Before you return to LBI for the season, Havenpoint helps get your home ready.

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 2nd

• Black Whale | LaStella Bros. | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Skip Winters | 6:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

Friday the 3rd

• Nardi’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

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

• Daddy O | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Joe Faronea | 6:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | LaStella Bros. | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Chad Miller | 6:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia | 7:00 PM

• The Marlin | Lick Of Sense | 7:30 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 8:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | Moe Green | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:30 PM

Saturday the 4th

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Alex Reck | 1:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Preach | 5:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

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

• Tuckers Tavern | Brother Pete | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Sean Cox | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Matt Pietrucha | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 8:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | The Regulars | 8:00 PM

• The Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 9:00 PM

• Hollow Pines | Des & The Swagmatics | 9:30 PM

• Old Causeway | P Funk North | 9:30 PM

Sunday the 5th

• Nardi’s | Mike Dougherty | 10:00 AM

Monday the 6th

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

Tuesday the 7th

• Old Causeway | Sean & Sienna Duo | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 8th

• Nardi’s | Karaoke w/ Johnny Mac | 5:00 PM

• 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: ☁️ 60°/53°
Saturday: 🌤️ 62°/50°
Sunday: 🌦️ 61°/41°

10-Day Forecast

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