The Lunar Faire is Coming to Atlantic City
Every single month, the moon goes through its cycle. Throughout this monthly cycle, there’s one day where the moon goes completely dark, called the new moon, and one day where…
Every single month, the moon goes through its cycle. Throughout this monthly cycle, there's one day where the moon goes completely dark, called the new moon, and one day where the moon is completely full and bright, called the full moon.
On these two days every month here in the state of New Jersey, a traveling night market called The Lunar Faire sets up its pop-up fair for locals to enjoy shopping, food trucks, and wonderfully witchy rituals. On this next upcoming full moon, August 1st, the Lunar Fair will be stopping in Atlantic City!
The Lunar Faire describes itself as “a witchy and weird social and shopping event.” The shopping comes in the form of vendors and crafters selling all different types of products. There are vendors selling hand-made jewelry, lanterns, clothing, stickers, paintings, and candles, among many other things.
There are also vendors who sell things that more align with the “witchy and weird” aspect. These people sell things like crystals, spell jars, incense, tarot readings, egg cleansings, and spirit guide readings. At the last Lunar Faire I personally attended, I bought a parasol, some new crystals, and a pair of earrings.
The social aspect of the fair is through the Merry Meet. The Merry Meet is an opportunity for faire goers to meet and make friends by dropping their names in a cauldron for somebody to pull out later. You can then connect at the Faire or sometime later, whatever everybody prefers. There are also all kinds of performances, like drag shows and fire dancers.
The Lunar Faire will be at Bader Field in Atlantic City on August 1st, with gates opening at 5 pm. Tickets cost $15 if you buy them online in advance and $20 if you buy them on the day off at the gate.
Children are welcome at the event, with kids 10 and under being free to enter. Pets are not allowed, however. And while there are plenty of food trucks and beverage stands at the fair, you are more than welcome to bring your own food and drinks. This is a rain-or-shine event, so I’ll see you on August 1st!
If you’d like to purchase tickets or just want to know more, you can visit their website: https://www.lunarfaire.com/home
Things to do in July in Ocean County
Ocean County Tourism wants you to have the best time this summer in Ocean County, NJ. Come explore what's happening throughout the summer and find your next adventure!
Here is a few examples of the Fun Events happening this July,
for a FULL Calendar List CLICK HERE.
July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th- Lavallette Summer Concert Series @7pm
All dates times and performers subject to change
Concerts begin at 7pm with the exception of the concert during Independence Day fireworks, that concert begins at 8pm.
June 25, 2023 Underwater Airlines Band
July 2, 2023 Patriotic Band @ 8:00pm
July 9, 2023 Wilbur Wittemann Orchestra
July 16, 2023 Contraband
July 23, 2023 The Kootz
July 30, 2023 Strictly Sixties
August 6, 2023 Underwater Airlines Band
August 13, 2023 Strictly Sixties
August 20, 2023 Underwater Airlines Band & WWO Horns
August 27, 2023 *“Thirty Fifth Annual” Big Band Bootcamp
September 3, 2023 We’ll Be Fine
Mondays: July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm- Aquarium Animal Adventures Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
Learn about some aquarium critters from the keepers who know them best!
CLICK HERE for more Details
July 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st @ 7:30pm Seaside Park Summer Concert Series
7/3 – Navesink Brass (Retired Marine Band)
7/10 – Strictly 60s
7/17 – Underwater Airlines
7/24 – Fish Eyed Blues
7/31 – JP LaStella
8/7 – Halfway There
8/14 – The Kootz!
8/21 – Strictly 60s
8/28 – The Joe Baione Jazz Quartet
CLICK HERE for more Details
July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th - Downtown Toms River Farmers Market (Every Wed)
Every Wednesday May 24th – October 25th
11am-4pm
The Farmers’ Market celebrates everything great about New Jersey.
New Jersey farms selling local grown fruit and vegetables.
Vendors selling flowers, local honey, specialty foods, pickles & olives, baked goods, mushrooms, guacamole, soaps and lotions, household products and a NJ Winery, distillery, and brewery.
Smoothie truck on premises every week.
CLICK HERE for more Info
July 5th-9th - Wizard of Oz at Surflight Theatre @6pm
Your favorite children’s story with our own twist.
Fun with Dorothy, Toto and friends!
Geared for children 3-10.
All tickets are $13.00.
All shows are at 6:00 PM.
CLICK HERE for Tickets and more info
July 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Jersey Shore BlueClaws Home Game
Take me out to the Ball Game! Come watch Ocean County’s own Jersey Blue Claws this season!
For more information & tickets CLICK HERE
July 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, & 27th- Marine Biology Tours on Miss Barnegat Light
Marine Biology Tours
Tours Start July 6th
Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of August
$45 Adult and $35 Children
Boarding begins at 2 PM
Trip runs 2:30 to 4:30 PM
No reservations required.
CLICK HERE for More Info and Schedule
July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th - Brick Township’s Summerfest @7pm
CLICK HERE for more details
July 6th, 22nd, 29th: Thursday Night Fireworks! Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
9:15pm-9:30pm
More Details CLICK HERE
July 7th, 14th, & 28th - Kid’s Summer Spectacular
CLICK HERE for more details
July 8th: The Field of Dreams 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament @4pm
July 9th: The ‘Walking the Line’ Johnny Cash Tribute Concert! @ Laurita Winery
July 5th: Field of Dreams Summertime Dream Cruise Nights @5pm-8pm
Summertime Dream Cruise nights
June 11th (rain date June 25)
July 9th (rain date July 23)
August 13th (rain date August 27)
Hosted by Jersey Shore Car Shows, there will be a Dj/music, raffles, food, and more fun!
Free to attend!
July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st: OCAG40-Childrens Camp-July Mondays AM
$100 members/$125 non-members Register early, limited space, all supplies provided.
Woke up to rain or in town for just a day? Call for last minute availability to 732-270-3111.
Instructor: Alison Amelchenko (bio)
Week 1: Summer’s Here!!
Week 2: Turtles, Frogs and Lizards
Week 3: Barnegat Bay Week
Week 4: Seahorse Races
CLICK HERE to REGISTER
July 10th, 11th, 13th, 14th : Pirates on the Pier – Casino Pier
Bring the family for an enjoyable and interactive Pirate Show on the Pier!
Singing, dancing and laughs!
July 10, 11, 13 & 14
July 11th, 18th, & 21st: Eat, Putt, Play Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach
(1) medium fountain soda
(1) Wacky Rooftop Golf admission
(1) 2-hour Pier Wristband
*Excludes July 4
July 11th -29th : Head Over Heels (The Go-Go's Musical) @ Surflight Theatre
This bold musical comedy is a laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” and Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” & “Mad About You.”
A hilarious celebration of love, it follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to survival lies within each of their own hearts.
Shows, dates and times are subject to change. Run times are approximate.
For more information and to get tickets CLICK HERE
July 11th, 18th, & 25th : Jenkinson’s Free Movies at the Beach
July 11th – The Minions: The Rise of Gru (G)
July 18th – Jaws (PG)
July 25th – Elf (PG)
August 1 – Encanto (PG)
August 8th – Lightyear (PG)
August 15th – Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
August 22nd – Hocus Pocus (PG)
August 29th – Cars 3 (G)
July 12th & 26th : WJRZ and Manchester Township Present...Concert Fest 2023!
JUly 12-16th: Ocean County Fair
$10 entry fee.
Enjoy entertainment, food, and rides.
Kids under 10 enter free and parking is free.
The Ocean County Fair will run from July 12th to July 16th.
Wednesday & Thursday: 5 PM to 11 PM
Friday & Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM
For more information CLICK HERE
July 12th, 19th, and 26th -Family Fun Nights – Breakwater Beach Waterpark
DJ and night slides!
July 12th- Crusin Downtown
Join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District along with the Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County for a classic car show along Washington St.
Live Band and DJ will entertain the crowd.
Downtown businesses and restaurants will be open for dinner, drinks and shopping.
Cars that would like to participate need to line up on Hadley Ave. facing south towards Washington St. no earlier than 4:30pm.
Volunteers will be there to let you know when you can begin to pull your cars into the designated area.
No cars should be pulling directly onto Washington Street.
All cars must line up in the staging area on Hadley Avenue.
All cars manufactured prior to 1997 are welcome.
The second Wed. of the month June-Sept 6:00 pm – 9:00pm
July 15th-16th: Christmas in July Food Truck Festival – Laurita Winery
July 24th: Surflight Theatre- Xtreme Queen
This extraordinary Queen Tribute Band catapults Queen’s music to life.
Xtreme Queen is a spectacular live-performance experience for Queen fans of all ages!
Xtreme Queen is the only Queen Tribute Band that reproduces in full detail, the legendary 1985 LIVE AID performance as part of every concert!
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Concerts, dates and times are subject to change. Run times are approximate.
For more information: CLICK HERE
July 25th - 27th: Christmas in July – Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
Enjoy photos with Santa, Holiday Shows, Mrs. Claus Storytime, Diving Santa, entertainment and more for the entire family on July 25th, 26th & 27th from 3-9pm each day!
July 31st- Aerialist Show at Casino Pier
FREE shows on the Pier
July 31
August 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9
