Family Events at the Jersey Shore [LIST]

Thursday, December 7^th thru Sunday, December 10^th … The Bengal Theatre Company of Barnegat High School presents The Giver and Gathering Blue at the school auditorium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 pm. The production combines adaptations of two of Lois Lowry’s classic and beloved novels to tell one timely and beautiful story about the power of hope in the face of adversity. Call 609- 660-7510 for tickets and more information.

Friday, December 8^th …. Bum Rogers of Seaside Park hosts their Shipwrecked holiday party and toy drive starting at 8 p.m. featuring live music from Captain Eric an the Shipwrecks. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Click bumrogerstavern.com for more information.

Saturday, December 9^th …. The Ocean County Historical Society host a Visit with Santa at the office located at 26 Hadley Ave in Toms River from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call 732-341-1880 for more information.

Saturday, December 9^th …. Boy Scout Troop 175 hosts their Breakfast with Santa at the East Dover First Aid station on Garfield Avenue in Toms River starting at 8 a.m. Call 732-330-3892 for more information.

Saturday, December 9^th … The Brick Marching Dragon Caravan hold their annual Winter Craft Sale at Brick Township High School on Chambers Bridge Road in Brick from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 848-333-4026 to reserve a table and for additional information.

Sunday, December 17^th ….. Joan Dancy and PALS(People with ALS) host their Sinderella’s Ball event at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park starting at 7 p.m. with music, a basket raffle and silent auction featuring a guitar signed by all the members of Aerosmith, NY Yankee Legend tickets and more. Click sinderellasball.org or call 732-450-2677 for more information.

Sunday, December 31^st ….. First Night Ocean County is a family New Year’s Eve celebration starting at noon. Ring in the new year with crafts, balloonists, magic shows and more at the arcades along the boardwalk ending with fireworks at 5 p.m. First Night Ocean County bracelets are on sale for $5 each at the County Connection at the Ocean County Mall on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. Click exit82.com for more information.