Events and Happenings
** Due to extremely cold temperatures, most, if not all, Polar Bear Plunges have been canceled for New Year’s Day.**
10th Annual Skate for Wishes
Sunday, December 31st from 10am-4pm
Flyers Skate Zone 501 North Albany Ave. Atlantic City
Skate for Wishes has been granting wishes for the past nine years to help bring hope, strength, and joy to the lives of children suffering with life-threatening medical conditions through the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of New Jersey. Each year on New Years Eve, families and friends come together to skate at the Flyers Skate Zone in Atlantic City and make wishes come true. This past year, over 250 skaters took to the ice; in turn, they raised awareness and over $2,300 to grant the wish of a local child suffering with a life threatening medical condition!
Join us for a fun-filled day of skating while granting wishes through the Make-A-Wish® of New Jersey.
Sea Isle New Year’s Eve Celebration
Sunday, December 31st from 5:30-8pm
4501 Park Road, Sea Isle City
Sea Isle City is hosting their 21st Annual Family New Year’s Eve Party. The celebration allows kids to ring-in the New Year at a reasonable hour. This event features food, dancing, family activities, entertainment and an early countdown to midnight at 7pm. Registration is required. Call 609-263-0050.
Join us for a fantastic fireworks display at 8pm.
Jitney service will be available from 5pm-4am. For more information, call 609-513-0312.
Hobby Lobby Grand Opening
Monday, January 1st from 9am
4315 E. Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing
Join us at Hobby Lobby for our Grand Opening Event at 9:00AM!
Come in to enjoy refreshments and shop at our new store!!!!
Brigantine Polar Plunge 2018
Monday, January 1st at 12pm
Laguna Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave.
Brigantine residents, merchants and visitors will celebrate New Year’s Day with the 18th annual Polar Bear Plunge. The event has grown from a local event into a major fundraising effort benefiting Fisher House, a top-rated charity that provides housing and transportation to wounded military members and their families.
Last year’s event had more than 1,000 swimmers, 6,000 spectators and raised more than $70,000 for Fisher House. The day’s events begin at 10 a.m. New Year’s Day with live music, refreshments, color guard and official merchandise for sale.
The Plunge, which is free and open to the public, has become a popular tradition with both locals and visitors to Brigantine and takes place at noon. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes with prizes awarded to the best costumes. Brigantine’s own Mike Riordan will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
The swim is followed by a post-plunge party at the Laguna Grill 1400 Ocean Ave. Food will be available for purchase. Adult & soft beverages will be available through Laguna Grill & Rum Bar. There will be live entertainment featuring The Amish Outlaws & The Billy Walton Band!
The Brigantine Polar Bear Plunge, organized and operated by the Brigantine Polar Bears, A NJ 501-C3 Non Profit Corporation, raises funds through clothing and calendar sales, sponsorships and contributions.
Ventnor City Polar Bear Plunge
Monday, January 1st at 1pm
Newport Avenue Beach N. Newport Ave. Ventnor
Watercolor Workshop
Sunday, January 14th from 3-5pm
Noyes Art Garage 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City
Have you ever wanted to try watercolor painting? Here’s your chance! Enjoy the wonderful world of watercolor in this fun and relaxing class. Beginners and explorers welcome. Bring your own photo or work from a still life.
Class fee: $30
Class fee includes:
– Instruction from Stephanie Segal Miller
– FREE parking in the attached Wave Parking Garage.
Bring your own supplies or supplies provided for just $5 extra.
To register or for more info, email Stephanie Segal Miller at info@stephaniesegal.com with the subject “Watercolor Class.”
Atlantic City Events
Gov’t Mule
Friday, December 29th at 8pm
Borgata Hotel Casino
Tickets start at $45
Phone: 866-900-4849
American southern rock band, Gov’t Mule will be at Borgata this December! Best known for their albums Dark Side of the Mule, Deep End and more, check them out this winter at the Events Center.
New Years Eve Fireworks
Sunday, December 31st at 9pm
Tropicana
Phone: 609-340-4000
Start your New Year with a bang and watch Tropicana light up the sky with a stunning Fireworks display on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, at 9pm.
The Pointer Sisters
Sunday, December 31st at 10:30pm
Superstar Theatre at Resorts
Tickets start at $55
Phone: 609-344-6000
The Pointer Sisters achieved worldwide fame and have secured a place in pop music history as a dynamic female group.
Atlantic City Polar Bear Plunge 2018
Monday, January 1st at 12pm
Landshark Bar & Grill on the beach in front of Resorts
Phone: 267-566-4649
POLAR BEARS!!!!!!!!
IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN!!!!!!
On New Years Day, Monday, January 1, 2018, 12 PM, the Atlantic City Polar Bears will make their annual plunge into the Atlantic Ocean. Resorts Casino Hotel and 100.7 WZXL will proudly sponsor us. This year, registration will kick off at 10:30am at Landshark Bar & Grill which is located directly on the beach in front of Resorts Casino Hotel at North Carolina Avenue in Atlantic City. The “ZXL Morning Show with JoJo & Scotty” will be broadcasting live starting at 10:00am with pre and post parties happening on the beach at Landshark Bar & Grill. Live mixing DJs, free giveaways, menu discounts and drink specials will also be offered to Polar Bears and spectators.
Please Note: The beach entrance at North Carolina Avenue may be closed due to construction. We recommend entering through Landshark Bar and Grill’s main entrance, which is adjacent to the beach entrance.
Remember, we swim no matter the weather in bathing suits (no wetsuits!!). Each person who jumps into the ocean receives a Finisher’s Certificate!
Your publicity and support make the event and bring awareness to this year’s fundraiser, Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA).
Disney On Ice presents Reach For The Stars
Thursday, January 18th – Sunday, January 21st
Boardwalk Hall
Tickets start at $15
Phone: 1-888-228-4748
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy set the stage for a star-studded talent extravaganza as Disney On Ice presents Reach For The Stars. Unleash the magic with royal sisters Anna and Elsa and the hilarious snowman, Olaf, as they sing captivating songs like “Let it Go” and “In Summer.” Life is the bubbles when Sebastian strikes up his hot crustacean band and the Daughters of Triton make a splash as they introduce Ariel in an ‘80s pop montage. Get tangled up with a chorus of harmless hooligans when they get a visit from the spirited Rapunzel and her charming ally, Flynn Rider, on their journey to see the floating lights. Relive a tale as old as time when Belle opens her heart to new adventures as the Beast’s enchanted objects take center stage for a dazzling skating spectacle. You never know what unforgettable feats your whole family will discover when Reach For The Stars debuts in Atlantic City!
Community Events
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies
Friday, December 29th from 9:30-10am
Inland Family Success Center 3050 Spruce Ave. Egg Harbor Township
South Jersey Family Medical Center will be on hand to discuss maternal health prior to our diaper drive. Diapers will be available while supplies last. Participants in the workshop will be able to obtain first choice of diapers! Call 609-569-0376 to register or for more information!
Orientinteering
Saturday, January 13th from 11am-3pm
Atlantic County Park in Estell Manor 109 State Highway Route 50
Are your children learning to read a map in school? Put on your hiking boots, pack a trail lunch and head to the Estell Manor Park for a three mile orienteering course through the woods. We provide the instructions, maps and a loaner compass. A basic course for the beginner and an intermediate course for the experienced or more adventurous are offered. Please specify course when registering. Children under 13 must have an adult with them. Standard tick precautions are recommended.
Free but must register in advance, please call the Nature Center office: (609) 625-1897
Beef and Beer
Saturday, January 20th from 4-8pm
High Point Pub 5 N. Shore Road, Absecon
Live Music, 50/50 Raffle, Food and Beer. $20 to support our veterans. Sponsored by VFW Post 9463 Auxiliary. For more information, please contact Annmarie Graham at 609-674-5855.
