This week in Ocean County...
Hey neighbors! The Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day are behind us, which means we’re in the slowest time of year. Holidays behind. Short days. Everything is cold.
The good news? There’s still a TON of good stuff to do around Ocean County at this time of year! Sure, most of it is inside, but there are plenty of ways to get off the couch and go out for some fun.
Let’s see what’s going on around the county this weekend…
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Did you know…
In the 1930s, massive German zeppelins regularly landed in Lakehurst at what’s now Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
The most famous? The LZ 129 Hindenburg. (Yes, that Hindenburg. Oh, the humanity!)
On May 6, 1937, locals gathered — as they often did — to watch it dock. Instead, it burst into flames in just 34 seconds, marking one of the most dramatic moments in aviation history… right here in our backyard.
Yes, people used to picnic to watch airships land in Ocean County. Those were simpler days…
FRIDAY, 2/20
DIY Cat Toys and Kitten Care (K’s Kitten Rescue)
Hands-on workshop teaching kitten care basics while crafting simple DIY cat toys.
Where? Toms River
When? 5:00 PM
Cost? $10 per person (registration required)
Good to know… Bring your own supplies if possible; open to all ages interested in rescue volunteering.
Other Friday events to keep an eye on…
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SATURDAY, 2/21
Winter Beach Blast at Ocean County Mall
A free, family-friendly “summer in winter” pop-up with beachy games, crafts, and seasonal fun indoors.
Where? Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
When? 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Saturday, 2/21)
Cost? Free
Good to know… Great for younger kids and cabin-fever cure seekers — expect interactive stations and themed activities throughout the mall.
Other Saturday events to keep an eye on…
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Sunday, 2/22
Jersey Shore Comic Book “Cabin Fever” Show
Family-friendly comic con with vendors, artists, cosplay, face painting, auctions, and collectibles for all ages.
Where? Toms River Elks Lodge, 600 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ
When? 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost? $5 (kids 10 and under free with adult)
Good to know… Features guest artists like Neil Vokes, cosplay photo ops, Hot Wheels races, and raffle tickets for all.
Other Sunday events to keep an eye on…
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What’s in store for that unpredictable Ocean County weather…
Looks like Ocean County is going to do that classic late-winter shuffle this weekend. We’ve got a damp Friday on tap (expect rain), followed by a “maybe we can still make plans” Saturday (mostly cloudy with lingering showers at the moment) and a “keep an eye on it” Sunday (looks cold with rain and… more snow).
My take: plan a cozy indoor option for Friday night, keep Saturday flexible for anything outdoors, and treat Sunday plans like a “check the forecast before you leave the house” situation.
Check out the 10-day forecast here…
Sunrise/sunset
Thu, Feb 13: Sunrise 6:53 am, sunset 5:31 pm
Wed, Feb 18: Sunrise 6:44 am, sunset 5:39 pm
Ocean temp
It isn’t much, but expect the water temp to stick around 44°F offshore near the Barnegat buoy.
That’s it for this week.
That’s it for now. Next week, we’ll continue the push through February, and I’ll be right by your side to help you plan your weekend activities.
See you next week!
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