⚓ this week on LBI: 7/2/26

Mornin’!

And Happy 4th of July weekend! There’ll be lots going on (including fireworks and parades). Plus the first big heatwave of the summer. Stay cool out there 😎.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🌭 1st Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest
Barrel Surf Cafe | Brant Beach
Thursday, Jul 2nd | 4:00 PM start | More Info

🎆 Fireworks by the Bay
16th St. Bay Beach | Surf City
Friday, Jul 3rd | 9:15 PM start

🖼️ Craft Day By the Bay
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Jul 4th | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM | More Info

🪡 LBI Embroidery Pop Up
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jul 4th | 10:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🦞 Clambake + VIP Firework Experience
Queen City Marina | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jul 4th | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🇺🇸 Independence Day Parade
West 11th Street | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Jul 4th | 5:30 PM start | More Info

🇺🇸 Annual Surf City 4th of July Parade
5th Street | Surf City
Saturday, Jul 4th | 6:30 PM start

🎆 4th of July Fireworks
Taylor Ave Bayfront | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jul 4th | 9:30 PM start

🎤 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Jul 5th | 12:00 PM

🀄️ Sunset Sunday Mahj on the Beach
56th Street Beach | Brant Beach
Sunday, Jul 5th | 5:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🪩 70's Dance Party Fundraiser for LBI Museum
Holy Innocents' - Martin Hall | Beach Haven
Sunday, Jul 5th | 7:00–11:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Guys & Dolls
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Jul 5th | More Info

🀄️ Monday Mahj 101 and Open Play
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Tuesday, Jul 7th | 12:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ An Evening with Gregory Andrus
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jul 7th | 7:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Young Frankenstein
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Jul 7th | More Info

🦪 20th Annual Barnegat Bay Day
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Wednesday, Jul 8th | 12:30–3:30 PM | More Info

🀄️ Sip, Shop & Mahj
Allie May | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Jul 8th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🚶 Historic Walking Tours
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Tuesdays & Fridays | 10:00 AM start | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings Workshop
Just Bead It | Surf City
Weekdays | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Red, White, and Blue Crafts (Ages: 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 2nd | 10:00–10:45 AM | More Info

🥁 Little Jam Band (Ages 0-5)
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Friday & Sunday Mornings | More Info

📚️ Story Time by the Bay
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Saturday, Jul 4th | 9:00–10:00 AM | More Info

🎡 Unlimited Rides & Fireworks
Fantasy Island | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jul 4th | 4:00–11:00 PM | More Info

🎨 Lil Monsters Art (Paint Class)
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Monday, Jul 6th | 9:30–10:30 AM | More Info

🏗️ Summer S.T.E.A.M. (Ages 5-12)
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Monday, Jul 6th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

🖼️ Kids Printing Workshop
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Tuesday, Jul 7th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🐍 “Zoophoria” Children’s Program
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Jul 7th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

📖 Storytime (Ages 18-36mo)
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Tuesdays | 11:00–11:30 AM | More Info

📖 Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Wednesdays | 11:00–11:30 AM | More Info

🎭️ Children’s Theatre
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Weds-Sun | 6:00 PM start | More Info

📖 Storytime (Ages 6-8)
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursdays | 11:00–11:30 AM | More Info

📿 Kids Kamp
Just Bead It | Surf City
Weekdays | 9:00–9:50 AM | More Info

🐢 Summer Kids Programs
LBT Field Station | Holgate
Weekdays | Various Times | More Info

Together with ReClam the Bay

You can now enjoy the ReClam the Bay Clam Trail educational scavenger hunt using its newly launched app!

Consider planning a family excursion to the Clam Trail! It is a fun way to explore local history and businesses and learn fun facts about the local marine life and ecosystem. Download the app, create a team and start exploring. You earn a ReClam the Bay sticker for each level you reach — start as a Beginner and move to Grower on your 7th visit; Planter on your 13th visit and Harvester on your 25th visit! Simply scan the QR code at each location. You can find all the locations on reclamthebay.org and learn more about the app here. Discovery Awaits!

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

• View the full live music & entertainment schedule for weekdays here

Friday the 3rd

• The Shell | Ted Hammock & Chris Guastelle | 2:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Amptons Duo | 3:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Ryan Zimmerman | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Preach | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Anthony Martinelli | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | Sean & Sienna | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Barbara Lin | 6:00 PM

• Arlington | Chris Guzman | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Alexis Cunningham | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Live Music | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | Naughty Pines | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

• Daymark | Ty Mares Metaphorical | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Generation Next | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | My Hero Zero | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Goodman Fiske | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Original Copy | 10:00 PM

• The Shell | Sneak Attack | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | Event Horizon | 11:00 PM

Saturday the 4th 🇺🇸 

• Engleside Sandbar | Ridgemont High | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Dave Jones | 3:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Chuck DeBruyn | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Tom Pernal | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Billy Walton Band | 4:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Hybrid | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | The Semi Tunes Band | 5:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• Daddy O | Gypsy Moon | 7:00 PM

• Daymark | Greg Warren Trio | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Chris Guzman | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Live Music | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Chris DeBruyn | 9:00 PM

• Northside | Sean Cox | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Triple Rail Turn | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | 80s Undercover | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | 3AM Tokyo | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 10:00 PM

• The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 10:30 PM

• The Marlin | Radio Stranger | 11:00 PM

Sunday the 5th

• Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown | 3:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | East Two Three | 3:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Trevor Baylor | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Bill & Andy | 3:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Mark & Carmen | 4:00 PM

• Port Hole | Live Music | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Ridgemont High | 4:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Skip Winters | 4:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Dave Christopher Band | 5:00 PM

• Arlington | Warren Brothers | 6:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Chris Guastelle Trio | 6:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Live Music | 7:00 PM

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

• The Gateway | Paul Healy | 7:00 PM

• The Shell | Ty Mares Trio | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | DJ Moe Green | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | The Rockets | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | The Big Fuss | 11:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

• View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

🍽 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: 🌤️ 90°/76°
Saturday: ☁️ 90°/73°
Sunday: 🌦️ 84°/70°

10-Day Forecast

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