⚓ this week on LBI: 7/30/26

Mornin’!

Saturday marks the first day of August 😭 but at least we’re looking at some decent weekend weather.

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

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

⚾️ Baseball’s Greatest Game
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 30th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🏓 Dink & Drink
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Thursday, Jul 30th | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🖌️ Sip & Paint Wine Glasses
Allie May | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 30th | 6:00–8:00 PM | More Info

🛋️ LBI Design
The Dune Market | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jul 30th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

🦈 Jaws on the Bay
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Thursday, Jul 30th | 8:00 PM start | More Info

💪 Beach Workout Fundraiser
20th St. Beach | Ship Bottom
Friday, Jul 31st | 7:00 AM start | More Info

⚕️ Friday Fuel by Thriving Wellness
Thriving Wellness | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 31st | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Pilates w/ Jamie & Matcha Cart Pop Up
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Jul 31st | 9:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🧀 Tour of Italy
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Jul 31st | 6:00–7:30 PM | More Info

🎙️ Doo Wop Dance Night
Ship Bottom Firehouse | Ship Bottom
Friday, Jul 31st | 6:00–9:00 PM | More Info

☕️ Bohdy & Brews Pilates
bohdy kitchen + cafe | Ship Bottom
Saturday, Aug 1st | 9:30–10:15 AM | More Info

🚒 Auxiliary Annual Auction
Fireman’s Hall | Barnegat Light
Saturday, Aug 1st | 6:30 PM start | More Info

🎡 Festival of the Sea
St. Francis Parish | Brant Beach
Through Aug 1st | 6:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🖼️ Antique & Collectible Show
Viking Village | Barnegat Light
Sunday, Aug 2nd | 9:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🧩 Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
LBI Library (parking lot) | Surf City
Sunday, Aug 2nd | 12:00 PM

🩴 Flip Flops & Fastballs
Joe Pop’s | Ship Bottom
Sunday, Aug 2nd | 1:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🀄️ Monday Mahj 101 and Open Play
Daddy O | Brant Beach
Monday, Aug 3rd | 11:00–1:00 PM | More Info

🐤 Back to the Garden 1969 - The Woodstock Experience
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 3rd | 5:00 OR 8:00 PM | More Info

🏡 60th Annual Seashore House Tour
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Wednesday, Aug 5th | 10:30–4:30 PM | More Info

🎶 Pretty Woman
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Aug 16th | 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

📚 Little Builders (Ages 2-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Jul 30th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

📚 Sprouts Storytime (Ages: 4-6)
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Jul 31st | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

🎼 Music at the Bay with Ms. Kelly (Ages 6mo-5)
Sunset Park Gazebo | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Aug 1st | 9:00–11:30 AM | More Info

🌟 Free Family Fun Night
LBIF Arts + Sciences | Loveladies
Sunday, Aug 2nd | 4:00–6:00 PM | More Info

📚 Live Animal Show by Unique Creatures (Ages: 5-12)
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Aug 3rd | 2:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🥞 Character Breakfast: Cinderella
QC Marina Cafe | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Aug 4th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Cosplay 101 with Nonny Creates (Ages: 13-18)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 4th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🚓 National Night Out
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Tuesday, Aug 4th | 5:00–8:00 PM | 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 6th visit; Planter on your 12th visit and Harvester on your 24th 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 31st

• The Shell | The Tickles | 2:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown & The Empaths | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | The Petti's | 3:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Third Wheel | 5:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Chuck DeBruyn | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | J Garz | 5:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Joe Faronea | 5:00 PM

• Daddy O | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Trevor Baylor | 6:00 PM

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

• Daymark | Skip Winters | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Mike Dougherty | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Amped | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | The Danksters | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Marty Unplugged | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Black Tie Groove | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Chuck Miller | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | The Ruckus | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Go Go Gadget | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Porch | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | DJ MXM | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Embers the Band | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 1st 

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Sam Lasko | 1:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Lick of Sense | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Ridgemont High | 4:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Chris Guzman | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Josh Werner | 5:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Allison Stella | 5:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Samantha Irwin Duo | 5:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters Duo | 5:00 PM

• Daymark | Greg Warren | 6:00 PM

• Arlington | East Two Three | 7:00 PM

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

• Daddy O | Justin Jones | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Alex Chernick | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Gypsy Moon | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Live Music | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | No Dead Air | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Trevor Baylor Duo | 9:00 PM

• Northside | Brother Pete | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Sir Rod | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:30 PM

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

• Joe Pop’s | Turning the Tide | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Green Knuckle Material | 10:00 PM

• The Shell | Nine Deeez Nite | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 2nd

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Sam Long | 1:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

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

• Surf City Hotel | Ned Ryerson Duo | 3:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Dan Brown | 4:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Tom Pernal | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Chuck DeBruyn | 4:00 PM

• Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | Black Tie Groove | 4:00 PM

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

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

• Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

• Arlington | Warren Bros. | 6:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Dennis Zimmer | 7:00 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 | Anthony Martinetti | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 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: 🌤️ 79°/69°
Saturday: 🌤️ 80°/71°
Sunday: ☁️ 79°/71°

10-Day Forecast

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