⚓ this week on LBI: 7/3/25

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Mornin’!

And Happy 4th of July weekend! There’ll be lots going on (including fireworks and parades). Plus sunshine throughout the weekend 😎.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

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

🧘 Yoga by the Beach w/ Haley
North Beach Public Beach | Long Beach
Friday, Jul 4th | 8:30–9:45 AM | More Info

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

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

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

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

🖼️ Craft Day By the Bay
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Jul 5th | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM | More Info

🎡 Festival of the Sea
St. Francis Parish | Brant Beach
Through Jul 5th | 6:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Jul 6th | 12:00 PM

🎶 9 to 5, The Musical
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Jul 6th | More Info

🎤 Monday Night Talks
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Monday, Jul 7th | 7:00 PM start | More Info

🌙 Permanent Jewelry Pop-UP
K+Co Living | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Jul 8th | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🎶 42nd STREET
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Jul 8th | More Info

🦪 19th Annual Barnegat Bay Day
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Wednesday, Jul 9th | 12:30–3:30 PM | More Info

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

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👪️ Family Fun

🎨 Lil Monsters Art (Ages 6-11)
Firefly Gallery | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 3rd | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📖 Storytime (Ages 6-8)
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 3rd | 11:00–11:30 AM
*registration required

🎨 Lil Monsters Art (Open Art Studio)
Sea Shell Resort | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 3rd | 3:00–6:00 PM | More Info

🥁 Little Jam Band (Ages 0-5)
15th St. Bay Beach | Ship Bottom (Mondays)
Bayview Park | Long Beach (Fridays & Sundays)
Friday, Sunday & Monday Mornings | More Info

🎨 Lil Monsters Art (Paint Class)
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Monday, Jul 7th | 9:30–10:30 AM | More Info

🏗️ Summer S.T.E.A.M. (Ages 5-13)
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Monday, Jul 7th | 10:00 AM start | More Info

🎨 Mix Up Monday Family Night
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Monday, Jul 7th | 6:00–8:00 PM

🎨 Krafty Kids Tuesdays
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Tuesday, Jul 8th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📖 Storytime (Ages 18-36mo)
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Jul 8th | 11:00–11:30 AM
*registration required

📚 Balloon Zoo (Ages 2-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jul 8th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

📚 Outrageous Reptiles with Jenkinson's Aquarium (Ages 8-17)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jul 8th | 1:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🎨 Pre-Teen Tuesdays (Ages 10-14)
Bayview Park | Long Beach
Tuesday, Jul 8th | 7:00–8:00 PM | More Info

📖 Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Jul 9th | 11:00–11:30 AM
*registration required

📚 Fishing for the Origins of the Great White Shark (All Ages)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Jul 9th | 7:00–8:00 PM | More Info

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

🌊 ReClam the Bay
NJ Maritime Museum | Beach Haven
Fridays | 10:30 AM start | More Info

🌊 Scavenger Hunt
NJ Maritime Museum | Beach Haven
Fridays | 11:15 AM start | More Info

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

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

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

Saturday the 5th

• Engleside Sandbar | Ridgemont High | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Dave Jones & Neil Miranda | 3:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Lexie Laplante | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 4:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Preach | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Rob Silvers | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Chris Guzman | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• Daddy O | Scotty Z | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | The Ravens | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• The Shell | Isn’t It Always | 8:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Ridgemont High | 8:00 PM

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

• Black Whale | LaStella Bros. | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Ted & Friends | 9:00 PM

• Northside | Matt Menges | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Radio Royalty | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Stealing Savanah | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | The Kicks | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 6th

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

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

• Northside | Trivia | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Zinnia Moon | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 4:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | LaStella Bros. | 4:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Dave Christopher Band | 4:30 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

• The Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

• The Gateway | The Pettis | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Mike Folk | 6:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Jimmy Brogan | 8:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | Ty Mares | 8:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Ryan Zimmerman | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

• Nardi’s | The Rockets | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Kono Nation | 10:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

• View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

SPONSORED BY RECLAM THE BAY

Start of summer with ReClam the Bay at the Surf City Farmers Market! Stop by to check out baby clams, cool gear, and fun ways to support clean water. ReClam the Bay will be there each Monday from 8am-12pm starting June 30th. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and shellfish fun! Let’s protect our bay together!

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🍽 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: ☀️ 78°/66°
Saturday: ☀️ 79°/70°
Sunday: ☀️ 81°/74°

10-Day Forecast

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