Food & Dining

August 27, 2026

You're going to Downtown Night Out 🌙🍽🎶 Fridays And Saturdays at 5PM (Table Reservations Suggested)

Your Guide to Downtown Night Out 2026 — Dining, Music & Summer Fun

If you’re looking for weekend plans, Downtown Toms River has you covered. Downtown Night Out is back, transforming Washington Street into an open‑air dining and entertainment district every Friday and Saturday at 5 PM, running through October 17, 2026.

August 28, 2026

Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Special Celebration Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary!

Join Borough of Point Pleasant Beach on Sunday, September 6, 2026, for a special celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary! 10:00 AM – Parade The parade will […]

September 1, 2026

Beach Plum Festival Returns to Island Beach State Park

One of Ocean County’s most anticipated late‑summer traditions is back as the Beach Plum Festival returns to Island Beach State Park on Sunday, September 13, 2026, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Hosted by The Friends of Island Beach State Park, the annual celebration draws thousands for a full day of food, music, crafts, and coastal community fun.

September 4, 2026

Wine on the Beach Festival 🌊🍷 Kick off Local Summer with a day of wine, live entertainment, and the beautiful Jersey Shore! Featuring wines from around the world.

Sip, Sun & Shore: Wine on the Beach Returns to Seaside Heights!

One of the Jersey Shore’s most beloved late‑summer traditions is back. The Wine on the Beach Festival returns to the Seaside Heights Boardwalk and beachfront on Saturday, September 12, 2026, offering an afternoon of wine tasting, live entertainment, artisan shopping, and oceanfront relaxation as “Local Summer” officially kicks off.