⚓ this week on LBI: 8/14/25

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

👕 Kiwanis Club of LBI Flea Markets
Ship Bottom Boat Ramp | Ship Bottom
Thursday, Aug 14th | 8:00–4:00 PM | More Info

🌊 Horseshoe Crabs
LBT Field Station | Holgate
Thursday, Aug 14th | 10:00-11:00 AM | More Info

📚️ Special Needs Community Event
Beach Reads | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 14th | 12:00-5:00 PM | More Info

🤠 Decorate a Cowboy or Trucker Hat
The Mod Hatter | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 14th | 4:00–8:00 PM | More Info

📷️ Happy Hour Q&A w/ Ann Coen
The Dune Market | Beach Haven
Thursday, Aug 14th | 6:00 PM start | More Info

💪 Pilates w/ Jamie
Five 0 Six Surf Boutique | Surf City
Friday, Aug 15th | 11:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🔥 Bayside & Bonfires
Queen City Marina | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 15th | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🏄️ 3rd Annual Littleneck Jam
68 St. Beach | Brant Beach
Saturday, Aug 16th | 8:00–12:00 PM | More Info

🧘 Yoga by the Beach w/ Haley
North Beach Public Beach | Long Beach
Saturday, Aug 16th | 8:30–9:45 AM | More Info

🦀 Blue Claw Craft Show & Crab Race
Sunset Park | Harvey Cedars
Saturday, Aug 16th | 10:00–3:00 PM | More Info

🎣 Dock Road Marlin Fest
Dock Road | Beach Haven
Through Aug 16th | 4:00–9:00 PM | More Info

🏃 Dog Day Road Race XLVI (5-mile Run)
High Point Fire House | Harvey Cedars
Sunday, Aug 17th | 9:00 AM start | More Info

🎶 West Side Story
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Through Aug 17th | More Info

🎵 Art & Music on the Porch
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 18th | 5:30–7:00 PM | More Info

🎤 Monday Night Talks
LBI Museum | Beach Haven
Monday, Aug 18th | 7:00 PM start | More Info

🎶 Buddy… The Buddy Holly Story
Surflight Theatre | Beach Haven
Begins Aug 19th | More Info

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

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

⚓️ Boat Cruises & Excursions
Miss Barnegat Light | Barnegat Light
Daily | Various Times | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

📚 Songs w/ Miss Summer
LBI Library | Surf City
Thursday, Aug 14th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

🎣 Marlin Fest Family Fun Night
Dock Road | Beach Haven
Friday, Aug 15th | 5:00–9:00 PM | More Info

📚 Snow White Storytime (Ages 4-10)
LBI Library | Surf City
Monday, Aug 18th | 10:00–11:00 AM | More Info

✨ Character Breakfast: Little Mermaid
QC Market | Beach Haven
Tuesday, Aug 19th | 8:00 AM start | More Info

📚 Toddler Time (Ages 1-4)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 19th | 10:00–10:30 AM | More Info

📚 Surflight Serenaders (All Ages)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Aug 19th | 4:15–4:45 PM | More Info

📚 Galaxy Jar Craft (Tweens & Teens)
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Aug 20th | 6:00–7:00 PM | More Info

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Weekday Music & Entertainment

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

Saturday the 16th

• Engleside Sandbar | Ridgemont High | 3:00 PM

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

• Mud City Crab House | The Pettis | 3:00 PM

• The Shell | Who Brought the Dog | 4:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Chris Guzman | 4:30 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Skip Winters | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Matt & Maggie | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Mike Dougherty Solo | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | April Lynn | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• Daddy O | Robert DiStasi | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Matt Fisher | 7:00 PM

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

• Buckalew’s | No Time Lost | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | Mojo Lite | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | The Pettis | 9:00 PM

• Terrace Tavern | Jersey Josh Haney | 9:00 PM

• Northside | Matt Menges | 9:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Drunken Clams | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Radio Royalty | 9:30 PM

• Nardi’s | Jumper | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | The Nerds | 10:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Gab Cinque Band | 10:00 PM

• The Marlin | The Event Horizon | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 17th

• Surf City Hotel | Mojo Lite | 3:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Face Down | 3:00 PM

• Northside | Trivia | 4:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Allison Stella | 4:00 PM

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

• Bird & Betty’s | Pair of Jacks | 4:00 PM

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

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

• Terrace Tavern | Scotty Z | 5:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

• The Shell | Chris Guzman | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Joe Faronea | 7:00 PM

• Bird & Betty’s | Chris Guastelle Trio | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Brother Pete Duo | 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

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

• Nardi’s | The Rockets | 9:30 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

• View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

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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: 🌤️ 79°/70°
Saturday: ☀️ 78°/68°
Sunday: ☀️ 83°/70°

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