Friday, October 7
Terror in the Junkyard
Fridays & Saturdays from 7-10pm & Sundays from 7-9pm
Fleming’s Junkyard 353 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor Township
The Scullville Fire Company Presents the 20th Annual Terror in the Junkyard. Experience the horror on the Terror in the Junkyard Hayride and run for your life in the All New Maze of Terror. Open weekends thru October. Visitors under 18 years of age require a parent or guardian onsite. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.scullvillefire.org.
Gregory’s Oktoberfest
7pm
900 Shore Rd. Somers Point
Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar is kicking off their 43rd Annual Oktoberfest this Friday. The celebration begins with the Official Keg Tapping of Warsteiner in the main bar at 7pm, hosted by Greg Gregory and Somers Point Mayor Jack Glasser. Samples of Warsteiner will be distributed to customers. A special Oktoberfest menu will be offered on weekends through October.
Peter and the Starcatcher
Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm
Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point
The Shaken Not Stirred Players are proud to bring the uproariously funny Peter and the Starcatcher to the Gateway stage. Perfect for the whole family. Learn more and purchase tickets at gatewaybythebay.org. Shows Friday-Sunday through October 9.
Atlantic City Restaurant Week
Sunday, October 2nd – Friday, October 7th
Save the date and an appetite for this culinary escape. Restaurant Week showcases the best in local flavors, eclectic restaurants, and menus. Participating restaurants offer a multi-course meal for a fixed price. Come dine, come play, and savor it all at Atlantic City Restaurant Week. For more information and to see the full list of participating restaurants, visit www.atlanticcitynj.com/restaurant-week.
Night-time in the Maze
7-9pm
Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy 100 Dennisville-Peterburg Rd. Petersburg
Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy presents Night-time in the Maze. Get a little spooky at a special nighttime edition of the maze. Bring your flashlight and try the maze in the dark. Tickets and information at mistymeadowtickets.com.
Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream
Friday, October 7th & Saturday, October 7th at 7pm
Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk
Ocean City Theatre Company presents Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream. Meet Denny and the Dreamers, a fledgling doo-wop singing group preparing to enter the Big Whopper Radio contest to realize their dreams of making it to the big time. Show dates: October 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th at 7pm and October 16th at 2pm at the Music Pier. For tickets, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Saturday, October 8th
Ocean City Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular
9am-5pm
Asbury Avenue
The Ocean City Fall Block Party will take place on Asbury Avenue from 5th – 14th Streets. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more will line the street. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular fireworks show over the boardwalk from 6th – 14th Street.
Tavistock Garage and Yard Sale
Saturday, October 8th & Sunday, October 9th from 9am-3pm
Tavistock Adult Community Route 40 (Harding Hwy.) & Hartmann Rd. Mays Landing
Furniture, clothes, electronics, household items, tools, antiques, appliances, exercise equipment, and garden items will be available for sale.
Smithville Irish Festival
Saturday, October 8th from 10am-6pm & Sunday, October 9th from 11am-6pm
615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville
Smithville Irish Festival has a full schedule for both days of music games and food. The event will feature two stages with live music, ACFD Sandpipers Pikes and Drums, and Irish Explosion Dancers. Plus, food, vendors, family fun, and Sunday Outdoor Catholic Mass. For more information, visit facebook.com/smithville.irish.festival
Sunday, October 9th
Funny Farm Fall Festival
9am-4pm
6908 Railroad Blvd. Mays Landing
Funny Farm Animal Rescue is hosting its annual Fall Festival, their biggest event of the year. Hayrides, face painting, corn hole games, sack races, vendors and crafter, food trucks, raffle baskets, live music, and more. Plus, feed the animals, and meet Funny Farm Founder Laurie Zaleski. She will be signing her book on-site. Free Admission and Free Parking at St. Augustine Prep with Free Buss Service to the Farm just one mile away. More details at funnyfarmrescue.org.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
10am-12pm
Ocean City High School Practice Fields and Boardwalk at 6th Street
Join the American Cancer Society in the fight against Breast Cancer. Making Strides is a 5,000+ participant breast cancer fundraising 5k walk honoring over 250 survivors in Ocean City. The event will take place at the 6th Street Practice Field and the Boardwalk. Check-in opens at 8:30 am. The stage program gets underway at 9am, followed by a Survivor Runway Lap. The walk begins at 10am. Participants can register online at makingstrideswalk.org/OceanCityNJ.
Upper Township Fall Festival
10am-5pm
Amandas Field
Upper Township Fall Festival and Craft Show, featuring a Beer Garden provided by Ludlam Island Brews, two local live bands, Lost Sailors and Ultraviolet, and lasertag by UT Rescue Squad. Also, to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, the UT Fire Companies will be performing live drills. The 2022 Fall Fest won’t be complete without their annual Show and Go Car Show. For more information, call (609) 628-2011 ext. 248.
Tuesday, October 11th
New Jersey Women in World War II
7pm
Upper Township Wellness Center 1369 Stagecoach Rd. Ocean View
The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will meet for a program based on the book “New Jersey Women in World War II” by Patricia Chappine. Please RSVP for this program on the Society’s Eventbrite page at UpperTwpHistory.eventbrite.com. There is no charge for this program.
Wednesday, October 12th
Bingo
1pm
Join friends and neighbors for an afternoon of Bingo games and prizes. Bingo cards will be delivered to those who register in advance. The event is free to Holocaust Survivors and Village Members. For non-members, the cost is $5 payable prior to October 6. RSVP by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Tom Angello’s All Star Jazz Series
7pm
Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point
The South Jersey Jazz Society presents Tom Angello’s All Star Jazz Series. This week, enjoy a performance featuring Tom Angello on the drums, Jason Long on the piano, alto sax by Vince Lardear, and Lee Smith on bass. Reservations are strongly recommended. For more information, visit southjerseyjazz.com. In-kind donations will be accepted.
Farmers Markets
C.R.O.P.S. Market Linwood
Saturdays from 9am-12pm
Central Square 199 New Rd. Linwood
Saturdays through October 29
C.R.O.P.S. Mobile Market Chelsea
Saturdays from 1-4pm
O’Donnell Park 3501 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic City
Join C.R.O.P.S. for a festival of culture and community. Eat your way through the summer and fall at this local farmers market. Connect with local businesses and community members, enjoy live performances, Music, poetry readings, workshops and more. Saturdays through October 29.
C.R.O.P.S. Mobile Market Pleasantville
Wednesdays from 4-7pm
Bays Harbor Apartment Complex 1006 S. Main St. Pleasantville
Wednesdays through September 28th. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/cropsmarkets.
Health and Wellness
NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups
Monday, October 10th at 7pm
United Methodist Church of Absecon 100 Pitney Rd.
NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults (18+) with a mental health condition. Participants gain the support of their peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes For more information and to register, contact NAMI Atlantic/Cape May at 609-741-5125 or nami1557@gmail.com. NAMI ACM is a non-profit 501c3 corporation.
Recovery Groups
More than a dozen groups for individuals living with substance use disorder are offered online. Topics range from mental health/wellness to employment, faith, and more. Groups are provided 7 days a week. Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at 609-652-3800.
Caring for the Caregiver – Support Group for Caregivers of Adults
Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Cornerstone Commerce Building 1201 New Rd. Suite 132, Linwood
Fourth Tuesday of the Month. RSVP required. Contact Jen Hand at 856-266-2817 or email jhand@brattonlawgroup.com for more information. Organized by Members of Cape Atlantic Caregivers Coalition.
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