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Six Flags Great Adventure’s annual holiday extravaganza – Holiday in the Park – debuts in Jackson, NJ on November 21 and runs weekends and select days through January 3, 2016. More than a million glittering lights, dazzling holiday entertainment, delicious seasonal treats, Santa’s village and many popular rides will magically transform the summer thrill destination into a winter wonderland.
The new Pier Fest 2015 in Pier Village (October 10-11) will feature a variety of local artists on Saturday between 1-5pm. Here’s a brief look at the live performers, including Taylor Tote, Joe Miller, Justing and Alina, Autumn City and Elya Vasiliev.
Pier Village, Long Branch’s premium oceanfront development, continues the summer fun with its inaugural Pier Fest 2015. The outdoor festival will take place at Festival Plaza and throughout Pier Village over the 2015 Columbus Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 10-11, between 1-5pm both days. It will feature fun for all ages, with sidewalk sales, live music, vendors, crafters, kids activities and more.
Keansburg Amusement Park will celebrate its 111th Anniversary on Tuesday, September 1st from 10am to closing. The Keansburg Amusement Park will have special old time $1.11 pricing on select food, games and more and will offer unlimited kiddie rides from 10am-9pm for only $11.11 (kiddie rides only).
From June 21-26, 2015, nearly 400 members of American Coaster Enthusiasts are embarking on the annual pilgrimage to embrace Coaster Con. On June 24, Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks in Wildwood welcomes attendees from 35 different states, as well as enthusiasts from Canada and Europe.
Diggerland USA, the construction-themed adventure park in southern NJ, will honor the one year anniversary of the park’s opening, Saturday, June 13. The celebration named ‘Digger and Daisy’s Birthday,’ after the park’s mascots will feature a special unveiling and a performance by the world famous JCB Dancing Diggers.
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites is excited to announce a new exhibition showcasing Victorian clothing, machinery, toys, medical tools, games and arsenal, guests will experience firsthand how the Steampunk movement acts as a springboard for creating the alternative realities. Running through November 1st.
The exquisitely talented actress and artist, Jane Seymour, visits Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ for a Memorial Day exhibition, bringing an extraordinary collection of her latest oil paintings and watercolors. “Jane Seymour: Up Close and Personal” opens Friday, May 15, 2015 and runs through Monday, May 25, 2015, with all artwork on display available for acquisition.
The 2nd edition of the Jersey Shore Biz Fest, the region’s largest small business expo, took place on April 15, 2015 at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown. Just over 100 vendors, and almost 500 total attendees gathered to promote their businesses, establish new connections, and grow their network and customer base.
Jersey Shore Premiere Events is getting ready for the 2nd edition of the Jersey Shore Biz Fest, the region’s largest business and consumer expo. It will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the Sheraton Hotel in Eatontown, between 5:00 – 9:00pm.
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