5 Fun Things to do in Ocean County

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Liza Ramirez, Staff Writer

Though it may seem hard to find things to do in Ocean County, there are plenty of fun events each township provides. 

Friends & Family Night with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws

The Jersey Shore BlueClaws Stadium is hosting a Friends and Family Night on Thursday, June 8, at 7:00 pm. Adult tickets are available for $30 each, and children’s tickets ages 10 and under are $25 for admission. The tickets include buffet style catering that will be available from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You can purchase tickets at:  https://fevogm.com/event/NAGE.

Ocean County Fair

From July 12-16, Ocean County will be hosting their annual fair. There will be entertainment, food, and rides all for $10. The dates and times are: Wednesday & Thursday: 5 pm to 11 pm, Friday & Saturday: 11 am to 11 pm, and Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm. It will take place at the intersection of Pinewald-Keswick Rd/Rt 530 and Mule Road in Bayville, NJ. Visit, Ocean County Fair I Toms River, NJ | for more information.

June “A” Report Card Promotion at Casino Pier

Students who have an A on their 2022-2023 report card can bring it to Breakwater Beach any day during the month of June and receive free admission to the water park when a friend or family member pays full price. For full details, visit https://casinopiernj.com/event/june-report-card-special-2/2023-06-28/

Thursday Night Fireworks at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach

Starting on Thursday, June 22, 2023 and continuing every Thursday through Labor Day, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk will present a fireworks show starting after dusk. Fireworks can be seen from the beaches and boardwalk in Point Pleasant, but GPS users can use 300 Ocean Ave. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Dates may change depending on the wind and weather, so check Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Facebook Page for weather related updates and cancellations.

Manchester Day

Every year, Manchester Township hosts an event known as Manchester Day. There are free rides, games, live entertainment, fireworks, vendors, and live performances. The event is hosted at Harry Wright Lake 1501 Lake Road, Whiting. The celebration begins at 2:00 PM on June 24th, 2023. The rain date is June 25th, 2023.

Interested in other upcoming events or looking for more information? Visit, https://oceancountytourism.com/events/list/?hide_subsequent_recurrences=1.