As we are now into November to me it is the Holiday Season! Here's a few things I found that are going on in and around Ocean County this weekend and for the next few. I'll be updating it! As always, if you have an event, you'd like me to feature, please let me know!
3rd Annual Firkin Chili Cookoff
📅 Date: Saturday, November 9
🕒 Hours: 1 PM - 4 PM
📍 Location: ManaFirkin Brewing Company
450 East Bay Ave Suite #2, Manahawkin, NJ
Warm up with some delicious chili and support a great cause! A $10 donation grants you a wristband to taste all the chili and proceeds will benefit the Barnegat Food Bank. This fun event, with live music, is a great opportunity to contribute to the community.
Fall Outdoor Makers Market
📅 Date: Sunday, November 10
🕒 Hours: 11 AM
📍 Location: 113 N Main St, Manahawkin, NJ
Visit the Makers Market Boutique by Airamids Designs to shop for handmade items and unique finds. Enjoy a day of browsing vendors like Rogue Expressions and meet local authors with stories to share!
Paint & Sip – Vintage Christmas Tree
📅 Date: Sunday, November 10
📍 Location: Toms River Brewing, 1540 Rt 37 W, Toms River, NJ
🎫Tickets: app.getoccasion.com/p/n/nKrWD3RM
Celebrate the season with a fun, creative evening painting vintage Christmas trees. Each ticket includes a pint or flight from the brewery. Perfect for parents who want a cozy holiday night out!
2024 Holiday Craft Market
📅 Date: Saturday, November 16
🕒 Hours: 9 AM - 3 PM
📍 Location: Southern Regional High School
Kick off the season by browsing local vendors, enjoying holiday music, and, of course, meeting Santa. With a 50/50 raffle and a variety of crafts, this market is a fun event for the whole family!
2024 Holiday Market
📅 Dates: November 16 - December 15
🕒 Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM - 3 PM
Closed: Thanksgiving Day
Open: Black Friday, 1 PM - 4 PM
🎅 Special Feature: Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus every weekend from 12 PM - 3 PM!
📍 Location: Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences120 Long Beach Blvd, Loveladies, NJ
Shop handmade gifts from local vendors and explore a selection of unique items to make your holiday shopping meaningful and memorable!
Jetty Holiday Village
📅 Date: Friday, November 22
🕒 Hours: 5 PM - 9 PM
📍 Location: Jetty Holiday Village, NJ
Join us for a festive night at Jetty Holiday Village! This family-friendly event includes food vendors, live music, and a variety of gifts from local vendors. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!
Santa’s Viking Christmas Village
📅 Date: Saturday, November 30
🕒 Hours: 10 AM - 3 PM
📍 Location: Viking Village, Barnegat Light, NJ
Experience an enchanting holiday market with over 40 artists and crafters. Enjoy live music, holiday activities, and a fire pit with a s’mores bar. Santa arrives by firetruck at 1 PM—perfect for photos! This free event is a must for families looking for a memorable start to the holiday season.
Cookie Walk and Vendor Stroll
📅 Date: Saturday, December 7
📍 Location: Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St, Toms River, NJ
Stop by for homemade cookies, local vendors, and crafts for sale. Admission is free, so bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon of holiday cheer.
Stafford Township Holiday Wonderland & Christmas Market
📅 Date: Saturday, December 14
🕒 Hours: 11 AM - 5 PM
📍 Location: Heritage Park, 49 W Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ
Join us for an enchanting day at the Holiday Wonderland, featuring horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment, and holiday treats. A free shuttle bus service will be available from the Stafford Township Municipal Complex for convenient parking.
7th Annual Candy Cane Hunt
📅 Date: Saturday, December 14
📍 Location: Winding River Park, Toms River, NJ
🎫Tickets: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6KEEe1X0HBoLYhtc2yJl5OX2ZGKzOSYsF98KwmaGIJG_T-w/viewform
Join Macaroni Kid for an outdoor candy cane hunt and holiday craft session. Each child can participate in a candy cane hunt, enjoy story time with Santa, and create a Christmas countdown chain. Tickets are $20 per child and must be purchased in advance.
These events offer the perfect mix of shopping, holiday magic, and family fun. Whether you’re browsing local crafts, taking pictures with Santa, or sipping hot cocoa by the fire pit, these holiday markets will make your season extra memorable. If you see us out there make sure to say hello!
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