Welcome to This Week in Seaside Heights!

Each week through the fall, we tell you about fun events and activities in the family-friendly resort just across the road from Exit 82!

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Each week, you can experience a diverse array of exciting events, including free concerts, bonfires, movies, camping, and more! And of course, let’s not forget the bay and ocean beaches, arcades, restaurants, games of chance, and Casino Pier & Breakwater Beach.

You can see all events — along with lodging, entertainment, dining, and more information — here. And, you can always take a peek at what’s happening in Seaside Heights on the live cam here.

Seaside Heights: Clean beaches that are continually voted some of the best at the shore, delicious restaurants, family friendly entertainment, and a boardwalk that will make anyone smile. 

“Your home for family fun since 1913!”

And now, this week’s events… 

July 25 – Boardwalk Concert Series, Joey Arminio & The Family’s American Bandstand Revue

Enjoy great music from the late 50s and early 60s by Joey Arminio & The Family’s American Bandstand Revue. They’ll perform at 7 p.m. on the Franklin Avenue stage.

July 25 – Bonfire on the Beach

Bring your beach chairs and blankets to North Beach at Fremont Avenue on Monday nights for a family-friendly Bonfire on the Beach. While the fire burns, sit back and enjoy the acoustic sounds of local singers and songwriters. The bonfire begins at dusk and ends at approximately 11 p.m.

July 26 – Tuesday Family Fun Night

The “family fun night” series runs through August (the same program is also on Sunday nights). From 6:30 p.m. to dusk on the North Beach/Fremont Avenue, participants are invited to be a part of tug-of- war, long jump, hula hoop hurdles, Frisbee golf, and various other events. The center piece of these activities is our large inflatable obstacle course.

July 26 – Movies on the Beach, The Spongebob Movie

After the Family Fun Night, stick around for a movie on the beach –The Spongebob Movie — beginning at dusk at Carteret Avenue.

July 26 – Boardwalk Concert Series, Jim Shaw

Check out the acoustic sounds of Jim Shaw at 7 p.m. on the Carteret Avenue stage.

July 27 – Fireworks!

Fireworks are viewable on Wednesdays everywhere on the Boardwalk at 9:30 p.m. Just pick your favorite spot and enjoy the spectacular sky show. Fireworks are sponsored by Coca-Cola. Rain dates on Fridays.

July 28 – Limelight Concert Series

From 6 until 9 p.m., at the Carteret Avenue Stage on the Boardwalk, local and regional bands will perform their original music for a grand prize. The finalist will be selected based on crowd size, crowd enthusiasm, and quality of musical performance.

July 29 – Tribute Band Concert Series, Parrotbeach performing a tribute to Jimmy Buffett

Bring your blanket or beach chair to the South Beach at Blaine Avenue for a tribute concert! This week it’s Parrotbeach performing your favorite Jimmy Buffett tunes. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m, but you can start arriving at 6:30 to secure your patch of sand!

July 30 – Boardwalk Concert Series, Larger Than Life’s Ultimate Boyband Tribute

Enjoy your favorite boy band performances by Larger Than Life’s Ultimate Boyband. They’ll perform at 7 p.m. on the Franklin Avenue stage.

July 30-31 – Vertical Adventures’ Jersey Jumps Beach Vault 2016

A pole vault competition and exhibition on the Sheridan Avenue beach begins at 10 a.m. Vault, surf, swim, and enjoy the best music at the Jersey Shore! This is the biggest and best beach vault in thewWorld, attracting many of the greatest vaulters in the world, competing for prize money and Jersey Shore fame! More info here.

July 31 – Boardwalk Concert Series, Beatles Faux Sale

Enjoy your favorite Beatles tunes by Beatles Faux Sale. They’ll perform at 7 p.m. on the Franklin Avenue stage.

July 31 – Movies on the Beach, Pixels

After the Family Fun Night, stick around for a movie on the beach — Pixels — beginning at dusk at Carteret Avenue.

July 31 – Sunday Family Fun Night

The “family fun night” series runs through August (the same program is also on Tuesday nights). From 6:30 p.m. to dusk on the North Beach/Fremont Avenue, participants are invited to be a part of tug-of- war, long jump, hula hoop hurdles, Frisbee golf, and various other events. The center piece of these activities is our large inflatable obstacle course.

Sneak peak at an upcoming event…

August 7 – Boyd Memorial Swim

One-mile open ocean swim to honor the memory of former Captain John J. Boyd, former Assistant Captain Hugh J. Boyd, and former Lieutenant Joe J. Boyd.

Hosted by The Lifeguard Association of Seaside Heights. Registration begins at 4PM at Hiering Avenue. Swim starts at 6:30PM at Lincoln Avenue beach.

Top image: Vertical Adventures