Many of us dread this time of year, with the holidays over, football season winding to a close, and spring a cold and seemingly endless 2 months away. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t great events going on all over Ocean County! From a Winter Carnival, to a (believe it or not), Winter Beach Blast! While one local town is celebrating it’s birthday with a big party, another is planning the biggest St Patty’s Parade ever!
No matter where you live in Ocean County you can find something to do every weekend through the winter months. Our friends at Ocean County Tourism have made it easy to not only find what you’re looking for, but to get the word out about an event you are planning. Their website https://oceancountytourism.com/ contains categories ranging from art, concerts and theater, to festivals, food, and live entertainment.
So remember, while you’re curled up on that couch watching Food Network and eating your 4th bag of chips, you could be doing a lot more! There’s a world of fun in our own little world of Ocean County! Special thanks to Ocean County Tourism for the great job they do in getting the word out about these great events, and so many more!
Brick's Birthday Party Civic Plaza Activity Center 270 Chambersbridge Road
Join the Township of Brick as they celebrate Brick’s 173rd Birthday! February 11 from 3pm-5pm. The event celebrates the founding of the town with games, music, hand painting and cake. The Birthday Party is free to attend. REGISTRATION REQUIRED For more information & to register please visit: Annual Brick Birthday | Township of Brick (bricktownship.net)
Celebrate Mardi Gras — New Orleans Style at Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
Who needs Bourbon Street when you’ve got Laurita Winery?Come celebrate Mardi Gras — New Orleans Style — at Laurita, and enjoy a weekend filled with laughter, fun and wonderful memories!Admission is FREE!February 18 and 19, 2023Saturday 12-9 and Sunday 12-6Who needs Bourbon Street when you’ve got Laurita Winery?Come celebrate Mardi Gras — New Orleans Style — at Laurita, and enjoy a weekend filled with laughter, fun and wonderful memories!Break out your costumes, dust off your masks, put on your beads and bring your festive spirit along to enjoy our pre-recorded, upbeat house music.Kick back and enjoy some of Laurita’s award winning wines with your family and friendsThis is an indoor event with no reservations and FREE admission!LIVE Music from Wade Preston, Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’ on Broadway!Two Shows Saturday:1-2:30 & 7-8:30Two Shows Sunday:1-2:30 & 4:30-6Celebrate Mardi Gras at Laurita Winery, you’ll be glad you came!
Winter Beach Blast at the Ocean County Mall 1201 Hooper Avenue Toms River
Coming soon: the Winter Beach Blast! Join us for a taste of summer in the Ocean County Mall on February 18th from 1-3pm. Crafts, interactive tables, games, and more will be sure to entertain all ages at this fun-filled event.
4th Annual Summer In Winter Carnival Holiday Inn 151 Route 72 Stafford Township
February 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come join us at our Fourth Annual Summer in Winter Carnival! Just like previous years, there will be everything you would expect to see at a carnival. Including games like Skee Ball and Milk Can toss, food like chicken fingers, french fries, popcorn and cookies. Entertainers such as face painters, balloon artist and so much more! Special Guests: Caricatures by Akbar, Magic Al, Freckles the Clown, TapSnap Photos, DJ Meatball & more.
Ocean County St Patrick's Day Parade Boulevard Seaside Heights
The grand tradition returns! Step off at 12 noon on the Boulevard!
Parade info at https://www.ocstpatricksdayparade.com/
